A group of tourists from Europe and Australia take part in a tour of Mai Chau in early February. Amalia Rontziokos, a teacher from Australia, says she has kept updated on information regarding the novel coronavirus (nCoV), adding that both the people and government of Vietnam have done a good job in initiating preventive measures aimed at combatting the epidemic

Guests to Mai Chau are able to enjoy its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere

Tourists take a stroll through the fields whilst watching farmers go about their daily jobs

Local farmers tend to their work

Foreign tourists take bikes as a way of exploring the area’s indigenous culture

Pom Coong village is blessed with spectacular views

Tourists enjoying paddling boats down Pia stream

Each of the guests enjoy drinking local alcohol

Whilst many also sample some of the region’s delicacies

Tourists take in some of the traditional songs and dances performed by the indigenous people

A local owner of a homestay in Mai Hich village states that the majority of visitors come from Europe, Australia, and America.

 Due to the volume of tourists visiting Mai Chau, the local children can speak English to a decent standard.

Pham Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Mai Chau District People's Committee, says that due to the impact of the nCoV epidemic, the number of tourists to the province has fallen, with many Vietnamese tourists staying away.

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