Mai Chau – Hoa Binh

Mai Chau is rural with no town centre, but rather with a collection of villages, farms and huts spread out through a large valley. It’s a beautiful area, and most people here are ethnic White Thai.
Although most local people no longer wear traditional dress, the Thai women are masterful weavers who ensure that there is plenty of traditional-style clothing to buy in the village centre or when strolling through the pleasant lanes.
If you like more adventure, there is a popular trek from Lac village in Mai Chau to Xa Linh village. The trek is too strenuous to be done as a day hike, so you’ll have to spend the night in a small village along the way.