Located in the west of Hoa Binh. It's about 140km from Ha Noi. Mai Chau valley is the destination of hundreds of thousands tourists each year. Visitor come here to blend into the natural and discover the life of the Thai people.

The nature is favorable, the environment in Mai Chau is very beautiful, with majestic mountains, protected forest cover is always kept green. In addition, Mai Chau valley has been famous for its monuments, scenic spots. Such as Khoai cave, Lang cave, Chieu cave, Suoi cave, Lac village, Pom Coong village, Hang Kia or take a bicycle around the village.

The best time to visit Mai Chau is between October and April, as outside of these times Mai Chau can become unbearably hot, particular in June through to August, and if you’re staying in a homestay you’ll find little respite from the heat as electricity doesn’t come on until the evening. That said, some good deals can be had on the pricier hotel options out of season.

Coming from Sơn La or Điện Biên province, you will need to ask the driver to stop at the Mai Châu turn off. In Hanoi, it is possible to hire a motorbike or a car with driver for the journey.