Mai Chau

Mai Châu is a mountainous region in Vietnam, located in Hòa Bình Province, approximately 135 km from the capital Hanoi. The region is known for its beautiful scenery with towering cliffs, open rice fields and quaint villages, making exploring the great outdoors one of the key attractions for visitors. It has a laid-back vibe with traditional culture and local craftsmanship highly prominent – the locals’ welcome visitors and encourage them to experience the traditional way of life. Its northerly location creates temperature extremes throughout the year; with dry, cold winters in January and February and wet, hot summers from June to September, so if you are planning a trip be sure to take this into account. Read on to discover more about the resorts and accommodation options in this wonderfully humble area of Vietnam.