
I recommend visiting - Mai Chau, Vietnam
Nestled between lush mountains and vibrant rice fields is Mai Chau, an untouched corner of northern Vietnam that offers some of the best views in the country. Located four hours north of Hanoi, Mai Chau retains its traditional way of life with tiny stilted villages set along the valley floor, while the rice fields stretch into terraces on the foothills. We visited Pu Luong, a local Thai minority village, with a guide and saw children running through the streets and families knee-deep farming in the rice fields. It was humbling to observe their daily life and get an insight into such a traditional culture.