Hoa Binh Located on Highway 6, Hoa Binh provincial is 70 km south-west of Hanoi. Hoa Binh town and the adjacent area was the cradle of the Hoa Binh culture. Archaeological finds show that this is the first place man domesticated crop plants. Hoa Binh province is inhabited by various ethnic groups, the Muong, Kinh, Thai, Tay, Dao, H'Mong and Hoa. From the town of Hoa Binh you have to travel a further 60km to get to Mai Chau district.
Visitors often stop at the peak of the pass for sightseeing.
The stilted houses are very clean. They are made from hard wood and stand about 1.5m above the ground. When visitors arrive, they are invited to clean their feet with water before entering the house. The house roof is often made of palm leaves. The windows are relatively large to allow fresh air to circulate, and are decorated with a few baskets of orchids and cages of birds hanging outside.