Mai Chau tourism: Climbing experience
Mai Chau is an attractive tourist destination of the North West. When coming here, tourists will enjoy the fresh air and poetic scenery with the unforgettable moments. Mai Chau attracts tourists not only by mountainous scenery but also by the friendly, warmth of humanity. The following is our share about climbing experience in Mai Chau.
Where is Mai Chau?
Mai Chau is a mountainous district in Hoa Binh province, near Pu Luong - Thanh Hoa reserve area, Moc Chau - Son La plateau. Mai Chau has a green valley surrounded by mountains all year round. The weather here is mild and cool during four seasons. Mai Chau is distinguished by the majestic and poetic beauty of the mountain region, the unique culture as well as the diversity cuisine. Mai Chau is really an ideal destination for those who need to find peace, quiet space to relax or the young who love adventure.
Mai Chau
The best time to visit Mai Chau
When is the best time to go to Mai Chau Vietnam? Because Mai Chau is a valley, the climate here is quite moderate and pleasant. Summer is not too hot and winter is not too cold. Therefore, you can travel Mai Chau at any time of the year. However, according to Mai Chau travel and climbing experience, Mai Chau is the most beautiful and worth exploring in the period of October - December, and March - April.
From October to December: In this time, the winter of Mai Chau starts so the air is cool and pleasant. You will especially admire a wonderful sight that is peach blossom and plum blossom. It can be said that anyone who has witnessed the scene of "white flowers in the high sky" will also be impressed with the pictures of the white and pure Mai Chau.
From March to April: It is the time when Bauhinia variegata - a kind of white flowers in mountainous areas blooms. The weather is quite nice. In particular, in this time, there are many festivals of ethnic minorities here. This is also the ideal time for Mai Chau to be chosen by many visitors.
Some attractions for climbing
Thung Khe Pass
Belonged to the highway 6 of Hoa Binh province with the height of 1000m above sea level, Thung Khe is considered the most beautiful sight of Hoa Binh. Here, you will admire the entire Mai Chau valley from above. Standing at Thung Khe Pass, watching the winding road as the silk between the sky and the majestic nature in your eyesight. If you come to Thung Khe in winter, you will feel like living in Europe with snow and fog. In the summer, the golden sunshine on the side of the mountain shows a golden Mai Chau valley rushing over the hills.
Mo Luong Cave
Mo Luong Cave is located near Mai Chau town, on the Pu Kha mountain range about 2km from Lac Village within walking distance.Mo Luong Cave is an attractive tourist destination for those who love climbing àn exploring. Going to the cave, tourists will explore nature, look at the vast sky, green plants and experience something new. Mo Luong Cave has 4 main caves. In Mo Luong Cave, there are thousands of stalactites creating a shimmering and miracle picture. After exploring the cave, visitors also admire and play with the underground streams from the cave.
Mo Luong cave
Chieu Cave
Chieu Cave is the unique name given by the people here. Whenever the afternoon starts, the sunshine in the cave creates a picture as the heaven. To reach the Chieu cave, you must conquer more than 1200 rock steps and stand on high to be able to see the entire Mai Chau valley. Chieu Cave is divided into two floors, the cave inside is flat, airy with numerous shimmering stalactites. Stalactites are everywhere with many strange shapes. The deeper you go into the cave, the more beautiful the cave's appearance is. It is a picture of only Mai Chau.
Climbing Experience
Keep track of weather forecasts frequently
For a mountain climber, the weather is the most direct and important factor. Therefore, before you leave, you should follow the weather reports regularly. In addition, along the way, you must also observe the weather changes around. This will help you orient the path and make a decision to stop or continue to be reasonable.
Trekking in Mai Chau
The essential things to prepare
Before going on the journey to conquer the mountain, preparing yourself the necessary items is very important. Therefore, you should choose waterproof shoes to cross the stream. According to the climbing experience of some visitors, the shoe should have rubber that is not too hard, has more spine and good friction to avoid slippery or leg pain.
When moving between the mountains, the rain can come at any time, so you need to prepare raincoat. Moreover, you should bring backpack, knife, medicals, flashlight, and compass for you climbing.
Exercise before climbing
Getting well is very important for a safe climb. Doctors advised that people with respiratory distress, blood pressure or heart disease and pregnant should not climb. In the days before climbing, you need to eat enough nutrients, limit your cigarettes, alcohol and it is very important to sleep 7 hours a day. Climbers should also exercise by climbing stairs, jogging, walking, swimming ... before hiking from a week to a month to increase the endurance and endurance of the body.
Mai Chau is really an ideal place to go, not only to experience, enjoy the atmosphere, admire immense nature but also conquer yourself by climbing the rock steps of Chieu cave, Mo Luong Cave. If you want to know more information about Mai Chau Trek, feel free to contact us via our website. Share it if it is useful to you. Have a great trip!