Experience breathtaking panoramic views as you travel to Mai Chau via the spectacular Thung Khe Pass, also known as White Stone Pass (Deo Đá Trắng) due to the striking white limestone cliffs. Located on Highway 6, the main route from Hanoi, this mountain pass serves as a scenic gateway to the Mai Chau valley, offering dramatic vistas from its summit viewpoint.

The pass itself winds up through lush mountain scenery before reaching the main viewpoint area. From here, on a clear day, you can gaze down upon the entire Mai Chau valley spread out below – a patchwork quilt of rice paddies and villages nestled between rolling hills. The landscape is particularly stunning in the early morning or late afternoon light.

While the Thung Khe Pass viewpoint can be busy with travelers stopping for photos and local vendors selling snacks (like boiled corn and 'com lam' - bamboo-cooked rice), the stunning panorama makes it a worthwhile stop. It provides your first impressive glimpse of the beautiful valley awaiting you, setting the stage for your peaceful retreat in Mai Chau.