Ethnic minority village in Mai Chau

The villages of Lac and Van are home to many ethnic minority groups in Mai Chau, the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh. The villages are attractive destinations for tourists.

An old house-on-stilts in Van Village.

Mai Chau is home to seven ethnic minority groups, mainly Thai and Muong.

Handicraft items, which are also souvenirs in Mai Chau.

A craftsman in Van Village.

Brocade-made bags and clothes are favourite souvenirs of tourists visiting Mai Chau.

Produce from the forest.

Tourists can learn about unique handicraft items...

... Or the simple life of local people.

They can enjoy Mai Chau’s boiled maize on the road.