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Mai Châu is a rural district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The district is located at about 160 km from Ha Noi. The scenery of Mai Chau attracts many tourists. The Mai Chau area is well known for its stilt houses. The type of stilt houses, or pile dwellings, they construct are called Thai stilt houses and are made of bamboo and timber. These houses are elevated 10-12 feet off the ground in order to avoid water damage and shelter animals from the elements.
On this private day trip, explore the natural and cultural wonders of Mai Chau, you will enjoy the breathtaking scenery in the mountain, have a lunch at a local White Thai family on house on stilts, trekking through villages and cycling through paddy fields and different villages in Mai Chau.
This trip will take about 8-10 hours from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm and the time could also depend on the road traffic.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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Mai Châu is a rural district of Hoa Binh province in the northwestern region of Vietnam. The district is located at about 160 km from Ha Noi. The scenery of Mai Chau attracts many tourists. The Mai Chau area is well known for its stilt houses. The type of stilt houses, or pile dwellings, they construct are called Thai stilt houses and are made of bamboo and timber. These houses are elevated 10-12 feet off the ground in order to avoid water damage and shelter animals from the elements.
On this private day trip, explore the natural and cultural wonders of Mai Chau, you will enjoy the breathtaking scenery in the mountain, have a lunch at a local White Thai family on house on stilts, trekking through villages and cycling through paddy fields and different villages in Mai Chau.
This trip will take about 8-10 hours from 8:00 am till 5:00 pm and the time could also depend on the road traffic.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lac Village, Mai Chau Vietnam
Lac village is located in Mai Chau valley, Hoa Binh province with unique traditions. Hoa Binh is far about 70 kilometers from Hanoi.
Lac village has 5 Thai ethnics: Ha, Vi, Lo, Mac, and Loc. Previously, the professions of the local people were growing rice and weaving brocade. Later, tourists found the hidden beauty of Lac village.
In 1993, the local government in Hoa Binh province allowed tourists to stay overnight in the village. Therefore, the name of Lac village has been well-known as a “bright spot” on the tourist map of Vietnam.
Duration: 1 hour
