(HBO) - The beautiful and charming nature of Mai Chau as well as the unique culture of its ethnic minority people have put the district on travellers’ map. The Mai Chau valley has been named among 10 destinations that offer visitors exciting experiences.

Lac hamlet in Mai Chau district.
It is blessed
with majestic mountains, deep and mysterious primeval forests where people can hear soothing
murmur of running brooks, as well as enjoy mild and pleasant weather. It is also well-known
for many distinctive mountainous specialties, such as corn wine, grilled fish,
Noong Luong purple garlic, Pu Bin leaf mustard, Pa Co tea and Thung Khe corn.
With a number
of destinations such as San
Tam lake, Noong Luong, Hang
Kia and Pa Co, Mai Chau boasts great potential for tourism development. It is also renowned for the richness and diversity of folk culture with an array of
traditional festivals – pray for rain festival Cha Chieng of Thai ethnic minoritiesand Gau Tao festival of H’mong people.
Community-based
tourism has been particularly developed in Pom Coong, Van, Buoc and Xo villages
and several others in Hang Kia and Pa Co communes while the district also has
many historic relics, including five recognised by the Ministry of Culture,
Sports and Tourism namelyKhoai cave in Xam Khoe
commune, Chieu cave in Mai
Chau township, and Nhat, Lang and Mo Luong caves in Chieng Chau commune.
Mai Chau has
paid more attention to attracting investment in tourism projects. Many tourism
projects have been launched, luring a large number of visitors, such as Mai
Chau Hideaway Resort (Tan Mai), Bich Hoa Village tourist site and Mai Chau
eco-tourist site (Mai Hich), Mai Chau Ecolodge (Na Phon), and Mat Troi
eco-tourist site (Chieng Chau). The district has also focused on developing infrastructure, preserving traditional culture, promoting human resources development in tourism
and service sectors, and
protecting the environment.
Last year, the
district welcomed 375,000 holiday-makers, including 165,000 foreigners, and
generated 232 billion VND from tourism. In the first quarter of this
year, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it earned only 31.7 billion
VND from hosting 82,350 vacationists, including 32,145 foreigners./.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
Located just a 20-minute drive from Hoa Binh City, Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh is a captivating new destination nestled in Mo hamlet, Bình Thanh commune, Cao Phong district. Combining farming with leisure, this tranquil retreat is perfect for those seeking balance, joy, and an immersive experience in the expansive beauty of nature.