A border province and official Frontier Area, Ha Giang lies in the remote far northern region of the country. To visit this province is to journey back in time and encounter some of Vietnam’s most rugged and grand landscapes. Ha Giang is best experienced as a road trip on two wheels, soaking up the majesty of the landscape and the atmosphere of the remote towns and minority villages.
Highlights
Travellers will experience:
– Explore the pristine villages of ethnic minorities on the Stone Plateau such as Lao Xa village, Thiên Hương ancient village, Lô Lô Chải, Du Già;
– Discover the culture of ethnic minorities at markets open on weekends such as: Dong Van market, Meo Vac market, Du Gia market;
– Experience sleeping at Homestay and enjoy local food (have dinner) such as: corn wine, mèn mén, black chicken…
– Explore the legendary Ma Pi Leng pass (one of the four majestic passes in Vietnam) and the famous slopes in Ha Giang (Chín Khoanh slope, Thẩm Mã slope, Bắc Sum slope….);
– Look Nho Que River on a boat and visit the deepest Tu Sản canyon in Southeast Asia;
– See the most beautiful flowers in Ha Giang on the trip (buckwheat flower, plum flower, peach flower…);
– Bathing in the fairy waterfall in Du Gia (in summer)
Itinerary
Day 1: Hà Giang – Quản Bạ - Du Già
* Have breakfast: 7h30am
* Departure time: 8h30am
* Distance: Approximately 100km (4-5 hours on the way)
* Highlights of the trip:
– Bắc Sum slope
– Quản Bạ heaven gate
– Lùng Tám linen weaving village
– Du Già waterfall
* Check in at Homestay (Tay People)
– Family dinner together with local dishes along with happy water.
– Free time: karaoke, dancing, sharing stories, etc
Day 2: Du Già – Mèo Vạc – Đồng Văn
* Have breakfast at Homestay: 7h30am
* Hit the road: 8h30am
* Distance: Approximately 100km (4-5 hours on the way)
* Highlights of the trip:
– Nho Quế river
– Tu Sản Canyon
– Mã Pí Lèng Pass
– Fair market Mèo Vạc (only Sunday)
* Check in at Homestay (H’mong People)
– Family dinner together with local dishes along with happy water.
– Free time: karaoke, dancing, sharing stories, etc
Day 3: Đồng Văn – Lũng Cú – Quản Bạ
* Have breakfast at Homestay: 7h30am
* We will be on the road: 8h30am
* Distance: Approximately 100km (4-5 hours on the way)
* Highlights of the trip:
– Vietnam and China border landmark
– Sủng Là valley
– Lung Cu flagpole
– H’mong king palace
* Check in at Homestay (Dao People)
– Family dinner together with local dishes along with happy water.
– Free time: karaoke, dancing, sharing stories, etc
Day 4: Quản Bạ - Hà Giang
* Have breakfast at Homestay: 7h30am
* We will be on the road: 8h30am
* Distance: Approximately 80km (4-5 hours on the way)
* Highlights of the trip:
– Lùng Khuý Cave
– Visit Dao ethnic culture village
* Arriver Ha Giang city between 15h00 and 15h30
* Book bus ticket from Ha Giang Hostel go to Ha Noi, Sapa, Cat Ba, Ha Long bay, Ninh Bình
End of trip
Included
Free dorm room at Ha Giang Hostel
Meals on the loop
One Bottle of water per day/Pax
Motorbike or Driver and fuel
Permit to enter the border area (10 usd)
Accommodation (Dorm room);
Extra 300.000VND/night (Private room on the loop)
Some tips
Small to Medium sized backpack. You can usually leave your large luggage with your hotel or guest house.
Enough clothes for 3-5 days
Good-quality closed-toes travel shoes such as trainers or boots
Swimsuit/Towel for the waterfall
Waterproof jacket and backpack cover
A Ha Giang loop map – we suggest an offline Google/Maps.Me app or a paper map
Battery Pack/Chargers
Sunscreen and Sunglasses
Sufficient cash (although there are ATMs in some towns)
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