Go Lao waterfall in Go Mu hamlet, Son Thuy commune, Mai Chau district is a hidden gem of the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.
Go Lao waterfall in Go Mu hamlet, Son Thuy commune, Mai Chau district.
Cascading down cliffs like a soft white ribbon, the waterfall
enchants visitors with its pristine beauty and refreshing atmosphere, offering
a break from urban life.
Accessible by a winding lakeside road or boat, the journey to
the waterfall provides stunning views of Hoa Binh lake. Upon arrival, visitors
can leave their vehicles in the village and hike a trail through lush forest to
the waterfall, where steep stone steps lead down to the base.
During the rainy season which lasts from May to September, the
30-meter-high waterfall splits into three smaller streams, creating a spectacular
misty scene.
The foot of the waterfall is surrounded by large boulders and
clear, cool waters, perfect for those seeking an adventure or a serene picnic.
Beyond local interest, the waterfall draws travelers from other
provinces and even abroad, adding allure to nearby resorts like Mai Chau
hideaway and Ba Khan village, which offer hiking and cycling tours to the
waterfall.
Go Lao waterfall, with its breathtaking scenery, along with the
rich cultural traditions in the locality help enhance the appeal of Mai Chau,
which has been designated as a national tourist site.
The life of Mong people in Hang Kia and Pa Co communes of Mai Chau district has improved much thanks to tourism development.
The man-made Hoa Binh Lake, with a water surface area of approximately 9,000 hectares and a capacity of 9.45 billion cubic meters, stretches over 200 kilometers from Hoa Binh to Son La provinces. With the goal of developing into a national tourism area, the Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to not only become the largest tourism centre in the province but also one of the 12 key tourist destinations in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam.
Da Bia hamlet, now Duc Phong, in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district, was once almost isolated from the outside as the only way to the hamlet was to get a boat ride across the Hoa Binh reservoir. However, as its tourism potential has been unleashed, the hamlet has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations on the tourism map. It has even received the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Awards in 2019.
In the first 9 months of 2024, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province welcomed over 684 thousand visitors to visit and relax. In which, over 516 thousand domestic visitors and more than 168 thousand international visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at over 821 billion VND.
Da Bac district, bestowed with stunning landscapes, is developing ecological and resort tourism offerings. Several tourist sites, put into operation this year, has attracted throngs of high-spending and young domestic visitors.
In the first nine months of 2024, Da Bac district has intensified efforts in preserving and promoting the cultural values of ethnic groups in tandem with community-based tourism development. Many cultural tourism products have been built on the basis of preserving and maintaining the architecture of ethnic minority houses as well as traditional crafts such as making do (poonah) paper, brocade weaving, embroidery, and indigo dyeing.
