Go Lao Waterfall is known as one of the magnificent green gems, becoming a fresh and peaceful destination in the Mai Chau mountainous region. With its pristine beauty, surrounded by lush mountains and greenery, this place always offers exciting experiences for travel enthusiasts. Let’s admire the beauty of the waterfall below and pocket some super useful travel tips.
Majestic amidst the rolling mountains, Go Lao Waterfall is a destination to explore the beautiful nature that you should not miss when discovering the Northwest. The waterfall is also known by other names such as Go Mu Waterfall, located in Go Mu hamlet, Phuc San commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province. The destination is about 15km from Mai Chau town.
Go Lao Waterfall is one of the hot tourist spots in Mai Chau
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With its clear water and cool atmosphere all year round, this is the ideal place to escape the sun and heat in the summer. Whether you travel with family, with friends, or simply alone, the journey to Go Lao offers many relaxing experiences and fascinating connections with nature.
Go Lao Waterfall stands out with its cascading water down the rocky cliffs, white foam, and mist creating beautiful dreamy scenes. The waterfall has a height of about 20m, with water flowing from two streams: Thung Cang and Phien Xa.
A stunning view of Go Lao Waterfall
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The waterfall hanging on the mountainside captivates countless visitors at first sight. A pristine beauty gifted by nature not only for Mai Chau but also for many people who love beauty. The journey to explore the waterfall is also a challenge that every traveler wishes to conquer.
The poetic path leading to the waterfall
The road to Go Lao Waterfall offers us a lush, rustic piece of nature that is also breathtakingly wild. Along the trail leading to the waterfall, you will be able to admire a stunning landscape, with one side being the roaring white waterfall and the other side being the vast hydroelectric lake.
The clear lake at the foot of the waterfall
Right at the foot of the waterfall is a place for visitors to immerse themselves and enjoy the peaceful scenery of the mountains and forests. On tranquil early mornings or sunny afternoons with gentle golden sunlight filtering through the water, we can admire the countless unique beauties of Go Lao. Soaking in the cool water, breathing in the fresh air, and listening to the sounds of nature is truly an unforgettable experience.
Go Lao Waterfall is beautiful all year round, which is why many travelers always choose this place to immerse themselves in nature. Below are some interesting and complete tips for exploring Go Lao that you can note and share with everyone.
Visitors to the waterfall can freely explore and participate in many interesting activities at the tourist area. The entrance fee is only 10,000 VND/adult and completely free for children.
The entrance fee to the tourist area is extremely cheap
Mai Chau, Hoa Binh is a land favored with a pleasant, cool climate all year round. Thanks to this accommodating weather, visitors can travel to Go Lao Waterfall at any time of the year.
The dry season in Go Lao from May to July is the season for those who are enamored with gentle, poetic beauty. During this time, the water from upstream to the waterfall is not too much, so the waterfall flows very gently, bringing a sense of peace and relaxation to all visitors.
Visiting Go Lao during the summer brings many experiences
If you love the majestic, adventurous, and enjoy watching the waterfall spray white foam, Go Lao in late August and September is an exciting time for you to fully experience. This is when Mai Chau enters the rainy season, and the water from upstream flows in abundance, making the waterfall flow powerfully. At this time, you can only admire the waterfall from a distance as some areas may rise up to 1.8m, which is not safe.
Go Lao Waterfall is 15km from the center of Mai Chau, close to many interesting destinations such as Deo Trang and Ba Khan lake. The journey to the tourist area is not too difficult with two main routes: traveling to Hoa Binh and finding the way to the waterfall.
From the center of Hanoi, you have many means of transportation to get to Hoa Binh such as motorbike, passenger bus, car… with a distance of only 60km. If you are in the central or southern provinces, flying is an ideal way to get there faster.
Traveling to Hoa Binh by various means
After arriving in Hoa Binh city, the journey to explore Go Lao feels closer. You can refer to the route from Google Maps or start from the city center heading along National Highway 6. When you reach the White Stone slope in Tan Lac commune, continue for another 20km to reach the waterfall.
The route to Go Lao Waterfall offers countless beautiful views
The road to the waterfall is not too complicated, but there will be winding paths that require careful driving. Throughout the journey, you will be able to admire the stunning landscapes of the Northwest, especially from Thung Khe slope to Ba Khan valley.
A visit to Go Lao Waterfall opens up opportunities to admire the majestic nature and offers many fun experiences for all visitors. If you are planning to travel here, do not miss these activities.
Not only can you enjoy the scenery when you enter the tourist area, but from the road, you can already admire the stunning masterpiece of the wild mountains and forests. You will hear the thundering sound of the waterfall, the rustling leaves, and the melodious chirping of birds. The peaceful scenery along the way to the waterfall helps you feel calm and relaxed.
Visit and explore the beauty of the waterfall
This is one of the ideal check-in spots for those who love photography. Each green tree, rocky outcrop, and the trail leading down to the waterfall, especially the majestic white water, can help you capture artistic photos for a lifetime.
Take many beautiful photos home
Right under the waterfall is a clear blue lake for visitors to freely immerse themselves and experience the refreshing coolness during summer days. Just relax in the water, and all fatigue and stress seem to disappear.
Immerse and relax in the cool blue water
With its pristine yet poetic space, Thac Go Lao becomes a camping spot that seems incompatible but is surprisingly fitting. Visitors can easily set up tents along the stream, host a BBQ party outdoors with family and friends, and capture memorable moments. Don't forget to enjoy local specialties and cuisine such as com lam, grilled chicken, smoked buffalo meat, or fragrant grilled stream fish.
Camping and having a BBQ party by the stream
Along with the pristine beauty and interesting experiences of Thac Go Lao, Mai Chau also has many attractive destinations near the waterfall that you can visit. Let's continue the journey to explore Mai Chau and discover the cultural beauty of the Northwest through the destinations below.
Ban Nhot, with its sprawling rice fields, is a place for those who love tranquility. Especially, each season in Ban Nhot gives this place a new look. The spring is adorned with the bright pink of peach blossoms, summer shines with the colors of apricot flowers and water lilies, and winter brings a mist that envelops the paths, creating a beauty that is calm and mysterious.
Ban Nhot through four seasons and four emotional levels
Pa Co Market is where you can learn more about the culture of the H'mong people. The market is held on Sunday mornings every week in Hang Kia commune, Pa Co. When visiting, you will admire a variety of items from brocade, fabrics to agricultural products, specialties, and exquisite handicrafts to take home as souvenirs.
Pa Co Market is bustling every Sunday morning
Ban Lac, located 13km from Thac Go Lao, is also a must-visit destination for a long trip in Mai Chau. Tourism here is developed, but Ban Lac still retains the unique cultural features of the Thai people with its lush green fields, stilt houses, and interesting traditional customs. In the evening in Ban Lac, don't miss the Xoe dance and the sound of the bamboo flute echoing, while enjoying com lam and grilled stream fish.
Ban Lac is a wonderful destination to learn about culture
Thung Khe Pass, known as the Nordic hill of the Northwest, is a majestic destination for those who love to check-in. From the winding roads, you will see the beautiful white limestone mountains resembling snow, and you can gaze at the entire natural landscape of Mai Chau like a vibrant masterpiece.
Traveling through Thung Khe Pass to admire the whole view of Mai Chau
To fully explore the journey, Hang Chieu will be the destination for adventure enthusiasts. You have to climb 1200 stone steps and pass through the Xa Phung forest to reach the cave. Hang Chieu has a spacious two-level space with unique stalactites. The second level of the cave captivates many people with the enchanting beauty of light reflecting on the stalactite slabs, sparkling across the area.
Hang Chieu with mysterious and enchanting beauty
Blessed by nature with majestic and pristine beauty, Thac Go Lao is always a wonderful destination that travelers should not miss when exploring the Northwest. If you plan to travel to Mai Chau, Hoa Binh or explore many other places, contact NVK Travel for a complete journey consultation. Don't forget to admire many other interesting destinations on the website nvktravel.com!
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