Hoa Binh is a mountainous province located in the west of the northern region, located 70 kilometers northwest of Ha Noi. This is a home of several minorities such as Tay, Thai, Muong, and Hmong with their distinct traditions and cultures, creating the colorful patchwork of ethnic diversity and allowing then an increasing tourists' interest.

Mai Chau Village is the center of Hoa Binh where you can experience the lively culture of minority people. The village is nestled in the beautiful valley alternating with green terraced rice fields. The major minority living in Mau Chau is Thai ethnic group. They live in quite large stilt houses made of bamboo. The highlight of Mai Chau village can be seen at the Mai Chau Market which brings people from different ethnic groups in the mountainous area to come doing their trade with their specific products, for example, honey, bananas, corn, and tho cam, hand-made fabric by Thai women. The market is especially lively and vibrant on Sunday.

Thai ethnic group still retains their simple lifestyle and always welcome tourists. You can touch this kind of simple but fascinating atmosphere; particularly, if you have a chance to stay overnight whereby you will see the traditional dancing and singing of Thai minority people.

A 30 kilometer drive from Hoa Binh will lead you to the Kim Boi mineral water pool which has recently been a destination for tourists who search for good health. The water with constant temperature of 36°C continuously spouts out in the pool. Scientific tests have shown that the mineral water in Kim Boi is suitable for drinking, bathing, and using treatment of rheumatism, intestinal diseases, stomachache, and high-blood pressure.