Chieu Cave
Hang Chiều
A limestone cave on the hillside beside Mai Chau town, reached by more than a thousand steps, with views over the whole Mai Chau valley from the entrance.
Chieu Cave sits on Pon Mountain beside Mai Chau town. In Vietnamese, "Chieu" means "afternoon," and legend says the afternoon sun shines into the cave entrance. The climb from the foot of the mountain takes about 30–45 minutes over roughly 1,200 steps. The cave is spacious, with stalactites, and is lit inside. Looking back from the entrance, you see the entire valley of rice fields and villages spread out below, making it the best place to take in the full valley view. There is a small admission fee. The steps are steep, so bring water and avoid the midday heat.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pom Coong Village
- Mai Chau Valley Rice Fields
- Ban Lac Village
- Thung Khe Pass
- Mai Hich Village
- Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave
- Pa Co Sunday Market (Hang Kia – Pa Co)
- Pu Luong Nature Reserve – Ban Don Terraces