November 20th , 2009 → 1:19 am @ motorcyclingvietnam // No Comments
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau, ~160 km, ~5 hours
Leaving Hanoi and breaking out of the delta plains we pass through endless limestone karst scenery as we travel south through “Perfume Pagoda” country and extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads. After a picnic lunch near Chi Ne, we visit the hot springs at Kim Boi, before striking northwest and over two passes, finally dropping down to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. Here we stay overnight with friends of the White Thai minority in a traditional stilt house. In the evening, after feasting, we can enjoy a cultural show of Thai dancing and a range of special local liquors. Overnight in Mai Chau.
Day 2: Mai Chau – Hanoi, ~170 km, ~ 6 hours
After an early walk around the village, say goodbye to the family then take a small paved road going along Ma river to ThanhHoa direction. Stop for lunch in a local restaurant in CamThuy then take a short section of HoChiMinh trail back to Hanoi. End trip.
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