ABOUT HA GIANG
Ha Giang is the final frontier of North Viet Nam and home to a large number of ethnic minorities including H’Mong, Tay, Dao, Lo Lo, ect. This destination has been more popular for those who are nature lovers and adventurers thanks to its of natural beauties and indigenous culture. As this is not the easiest place to reach, Ha Giang will be less busy and offers visitors the opportunity to explore Viet Nam’s raw beauty in a way that few other places still do. No need for further waiting, let’s explore with us!
1. Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark officially became a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and Asia Pacific Geoparks Network in 2010. This geopark is on the height of 1400 - 1600 meters above sea level, featuring 60% limestone on its surface with the spectacular and unique landscape of high mountains and deep canyons.
2. Sung La Valley is about 20km from Dong Van District and be considered as the most beautiful upland commune of Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. Looking down Sung La Valley from the highest and most beautiful point at Pho Bang junction (from Yen Minh to Dong Van), you will see a peaceful and beautiful natural picture. In spring, the valley turns brilliantly colorful with many blooming flowers. When the winter comes, Sung La becomes colder and puts on a new shirt with the white - yellow of buckwheat flowers and the yellow of mustard flowers.
3. Dong Van Old Quarter still keeps its intact contour with the ancient architecture and many ancient houses with 100 years old or even more today. Forming since the early 20th century, the quarter started with a few families of the H’Mong, Tay and Chinese, then more and more other local residents located gradually. Overall, the Old Quarter features Chinese architecture with two - story houses of yin - yang roofs, red lantern and two ancient streets that lead to the mountain.
4. Ma Pi Leng Pass is about 20 km long connecting Dong Van Town and Meo Vac Town of Ha Giang Province. Together with 3 other famous passes including O Quy Ho Pass (Lai Chau - Lao Cai); Khau Pha Pass (Yen Bai) and Pha Din Pass (Son La - Dien Bien) created four great peaks of the pass in Viet Nam. Standing from the peak of Ma Pi Leng Pass, the stunning landscapes will be offered in front of your eyes with limestone mountains, green forest, and romantic Nho Que River - turquoise green throughout the year. You can also take a boat trip or go kayaking on Nho Que River to enjoy the scenery around.
5. Meo Vac - Khau Vai Love Market: Khau Vai love market is well - known in Ha Giang with its unique meaningful culture. It is annually organized on 26th and 27th of the third lunar month at Khau Vai village, Khau Vai commune, Meo Vac District. Also called Phong Luu love market, this is a very romantic place for couples who loved each other but could not success to the final together. They gather here with their best traditional costumes on these days to find their ex - lovers to confide and share the moments of life.
6. Hoang Su Phi - Terraced Rice Fields - Phin Ho Village: Hoang Su Phi District is located at the foot of Tay Con Linh Mountain, in the western of Ha Giang Province. The best time to visit Hoang Su Phi is either around March, which is planting season and the terraced rice fields will be a stunning verdant green, or late September and October to witness the fields turning golden and busy scene of the locals during harvest time.
7. Happiness Road is about 200km long connecting from Ha Giang City to Dong Van Town then Meo Vac Town. Without a road, Ha Giang was so remote to travel. Therefore, the appearance of this road brought a new opportunity for the stronger development of Ha Giang.
8. Lung Cu Flag Tower is a monument of North Vietnam in Lung Cu Commune of Dong Van District, consisting of a 30 - metre tall tower on the summit of Lung Cu Peak (over 1400m above sea level) and topped with a large Vietnamese flag of 54 square meter area, representing the unity of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. This is a great place to take panoramic views of Dong Van, Ha Giang, especially the winding Happiness Road below.
9. Mansion of Vuong Family: Vuong Chinh Duc was the head of the Vuong family of the Mong people in Ha Giang a century ago. He was on good terms with the French during their colonial rule, then dominated the highlands by his richness and proclaimed himself king.