Ha Giang

Ha Giang Province, situated in Vietnam's northernmost region, borders China and boasts breathtaking natural scenery. This province is renowned for its rich cultural diversity, with numerous ethnic minority groups inhabiting the area, each preserving their distinct customs and traditions. The terrain also attracts thrill-seeking travelers, who can explore rugged trekking trails and scenic routes along serpentine mountain roads.

Travel Guides

1. Transportation

1.1. How to get there?

Getting to Ha Giang from the Northern provinces is easy because there are many direct buses. On the contrary, tourists from far away in the South or Central should start their journey from Hanoi. From Hanoi, there are buses departing from My Dinh, Luong Yen, Yen Nghia, and Gia Lam bus stations almost every hour.

Tourists can choose a sleeper bus or a high-quality limousine, depending on their budget. However, you should travel by night bus to save time and energy for a long journey of discovery. The ticket price from Hanoi to Ha Giang and vice versa ranges from 200,000 - 300,000 VND one way.

When arriving in Ha Giang City, you can rent a motorbike to travel by yourself for 150,000 - 300,000 VND per motorbike per day. On the contrary, if you do not have enough time and health, or if your group includes elderly people and children, you should rent a 7 - 16 seater service car.

1.2. Travel around Ha Giang

Tourism car

If you do not have experience traveling by motorbike and are traveling in a large group, you can rent a tourist car. This way, you will feel more secure because the drivers here have traveled frequently in Ha Giang, so they have a lot of experience in handling unusual situations. You should find out about renting from large travel companies to ensure quality. The rental procedure is extremely simple, you should contact to book at least 10 days in advance and deposit about 50% of the contract value.

Some travel companies support cheap car rental in Ha Giang such as Ha Giang travel company , car rental service in Ha Giang - Canh Vu... However, you also need to note that not all destinations can be reached by car.

Motorbike

Currently, there are many places to rent motorbikes in Ha Giang with different prices. Due to the special terrain of this place, which is a mountain pass, and the renter travels long distances, the engine is quite damaged and requires regular maintenance, so the rental price here is often more expensive than average. The rental price of a motorbike usually ranges from 200,000 VND/day or more. During peak season, the price will be more expensive.

Tourists can go directly to motorbike rental establishments or cheap hostels for backpackers. Some reputable addresses you can refer to: Hang Thuong Ha Giang motorbike rental, Ha Giang Epic Tour & Motorbike, Ha Giang Paradise Hostel & Tours, Motogo, Ha Giang - Giang Son motorbike rental... When renting a motorbike in Ha Giang, you will also be supported with 2 bottles of water, a tourist information map, a raincoat, tire repair tools...

Bus

There are many bus routes running within the province, departing from Ha Giang city to the districts and vice versa. Below are some popular routes:

Ha Giang - Quan Ba route

Bus: Cuong Thuy

Departure time: From Ha Giang 5 - 6 am and from Quan Ba from 12 to 16 pm

Contact phone: 0915 407 522

Bus: Thang Phuong

Departure time: Ha Giang 11:30 and Quan Ba 6:00

Contact phone: 0915 185 434

Bus station: Tan Yen

Departure time: Ha Giang 12:00, Quan Ba 6:30

Contact phone: 0912 369 134

Ha Giang - Meo Vac route

Bus: Hoang Tai

Departure time: Ha Giang 5:30 am - 11:00 am and Meo Vac 6:30 am - 1:00 pm

Contact phone: 0912 394 082

Bus station: Cau Me

Departure time: Ha Giang 5 hours and Meo Vac 5 hours

Contact phone: 037 211 6226

Bus: Ngoc Khanh

Departure time: Ha Giang 9am, Meo Vac 12pm

Contact phone: 0987 382 992

Bus: Quang Nghi

Departure time: Ha Giang 10:30 - 12:30, Meo Vac 5:00 - 10:00

Contact phone: 0946 744 733

Ha Giang - Yen Minh route

Bus: Ngoc Cuong

Departure time: Ha Giang 12 - 13:00, Yen Minh 5:30

Contact phone: 0904 256 279

Bus: Hoang Tuyen

Departure time: Ha Giang 15:30, Yen Minh 5:30

Contact phone: 0912 120 566

Ha Giang - Dong Van route

Bus station: Cau Me

Departure time: Ha Giang and Dong Van are both from 5am - 12pm.

Contact phone: 0984 520 371

Bus: A Sinh

Departure time: Ha Giang and Dong Van from 5 - 12 o'clock

Contact phone: 0984 520 371

Bus: Trung Yen

Departure time: Ha Giang 12:30, Dong Van 5:00

Contact phone: 0979 682 261

2. Best time to visit

Being a mountainous province, the climate in Ha Giang is distinctly colder than the adjacent lowlands and midlands. The average annual temperature is about 21-23 degrees Celsius. The climate is characterized by high humidity throughout the year and heavy and prolonged rain.

You can travel to Ha Giang at any time of the year. People often come to Ha Giang in the autumn when the rice is ripe. The most beautiful time is October, November and December, when buckwheat flowers or mustard fields are in full bloom. In spring, apricot and plum flowers bloom white in the forest, making you feel like you are floating on clouds.

In May, the rice fields glisten with the pouring water season. In June and July, many people miss Ha Giang because of the sudden, heavy summer rains. But thanks to this humidity, the mountains and forests here are covered in a captivating green color.

Places Of Interest

LUNG CU FLAGPOLE

Lung Cu Flagpole is located on the top of Dragon Mountain at an altitude of 1,470 meters above sea level. As one of the four extreme points of the country, Lung Cu Flagpole in Ha Giang marks the northernmost point of the country.

The flagpole was restored and rebuilt in 2010, carrying the 54-square-meter red flag with yellow star symbolizing 54 ethnic groups fluttering at a height of more than 33 meters. Lung Cu flagpole has an octagonal body design with eight green stone reliefs at the foot of the flagpole simulating the Dong Son bronze drum motif and the heroic historical pages of the nation.

To reach the flagpole, visitors will go through 839 steps and admire the charming landscape gradually appearing. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking far away, you will feel the cool air of the Northeast mountains and the solemn and proud atmosphere here. In addition, when coming here, you can also walk through the Lo Lo and Mong villages and the clear blue Dragon Eye pond located right at the foot of the mountain.

MA PI LENG PASS

Ma Pi Leng Pass is located on National Highway 4C in Pai Vi and Pai Lung communes, connecting Ha Giang city with the two towns of Meo Vac and Dong Van. Known as one of the "four great mountain passes" of Vietnam, this pass is the most famous tourist destination in Ha Giang.

Ma Pi Leng is a 20 km long, winding and dangerous pass at an altitude of over 1,200 meters above sea level. Visitors can rent motorbikes and explore the adventurous journey through the winding curves between steep cliffs and deep abysses. On the way, don't forget to stop at the death rock in the middle of the mountainside to check-in with beautiful "virtual life" photos.

When reaching the top of the pass, you will be able to see the entire vast Dong Van stone plateau, the majestic Tu San canyon and the Nho Que river flowing gently at the foot of the mountain. Coming here, you can join the Tu San mountain trekking, and paddle boarding on the Nho Que river, and camping overnight here. Moreover, if you go during the ripe rice season or buckwheat flower season, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful terraced fields and flower valleys.

DONG VAN OLD QUARTER

Dong Van Old Quarter is a neighborhood built in the 20th century in Dong Van town, Ha Giang province. This is not only a place where many ethnic groups live but also one of the cultural and architectural features that need to be preserved and conserved in Ha Giang province.

In the old town, there are only about 40 houses over 100 years old, located close together, surrounded by rocky mountains. Here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the peaceful, ancient beauty of the gray walls dyed in the golden sunlight in the morning. At night, there will be a bustling scene between the sounds of mouth trumpets and the love dances of the boys and girls in the village.

In particular, Dong Van ancient town on the 14th to 16th of the third lunar month will be filled with red lanterns and a festival with many special activities. Explore Dong Van market in the center of the ancient town to experience the diverse culture of the local people here.

HOANG SU PHI TERRACED FIELDS

When it comes to Ha Giang tourist destinations, it is impossible not to mention the national scenic spot - the terraced fields of Hoang Su Phi district. The unique way of cultivating rice on terraced fields has made this place a landscape that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

Hoang Su Phi terraced fields have a total area of up to 3,700 hectares, located in 24 communes and towns of Ha Giang province. The poetic beauty of thousands of rice fields spread out widely, naturally winding around the hillsides will make you immersed. Interspersed among the terraced fields are small streams, primeval forests and immense tea plantations.

Alternatively, you can spend a few days experiencing all the beauty and unique culture of the Northern countryside of Vietnam with the Hoang Su Phi Terraced Fields, Chieu Lau Thi Peak and Bac Ha Market Tour available on Klook.

YEN MINH PINE FOREST

Yen Minh pine forest is located about 10 km from Yen Minh town. Known as a miniature version of Da Lat, Yen Minh pine forest is an attractive destination for young people when coming to the northern mountainous region.

Visitors coming here are overwhelmed by the scenery of tall, straight pine trees and vast green grasslands. This will be an ideal place for you to temporarily leave the bustling city and enjoy the cool, refreshing atmosphere of the high mountains. Not only that, you can also experience camping in the forest and watch the early morning mist from above.

Yen Minh pine hill is located along National Highway 4C, stretching over 50 km through three communes: Na Khe, Lao Va Chai, Bach Dich. Along the way, you can conveniently explore some other famous Ha Giang tourist destinations nearby such as Quan Ba Twin Mountains, Du Gia village, Can Ty ancient citadel.

TWIN MOUNTAINS AND QUAN BA HEAVEN GATE

Quan Ba District is the first gateway to the Dong Van stone plateau. Here, there are two attractive Ha Giang tourist destinations that you cannot miss: the twin mountains and the Quan Ba Heaven Gate.

Quan Ba Twin Mountains, also known as Fairy Twin Mountains, have a strange shape with two parallel peaks rising up. Associated with the legend of the magical fairy milk, the surrounding land also has an extremely cool climate with the Mien River flowing through, nurturing lush fields.

Quan Ba Heaven Gate is located at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. With a prime location between two mountain peaks and right on the horizon, visitors can capture the beauty of heaven and earth blending right in their sight. This is also a beautiful cloud hunting spot with gentle mists surrounding the mountainside.

The best way to get to the Heaven Gate and Quan Ba Twin Mountains is by motorbike . You just need to drive along Bac Sum Pass about 46 km from Ha Giang city center to Tam Son town. Enjoy your journey to explore this interesting Ha Giang tourist destination!

LUNG KHUY CAVE

Lung Khuy Cave is located halfway up the mountain in Lung Khuy village, about 10 km from the center of Quan Ba district. Lung Khuy Cave was discovered in 2015 and quickly became a proud Ha Giang tourist destination for the local people.

The cave area is about 1,000 meters long with many stone arches up to 200 meters high. Going deeper inside, visitors will be able to see with their own eyes the diverse shapes of primitive limestone stalactites, sparkling and stacked together. In addition, the cave also has an interesting stone jade tree forest and stone walls that emit the sound of a stringed instrument when tapped, providing an attractive experience for tourists.

When visiting Lung Khuy cave, you will also hear about the spiritual legend associated with the cave of the Mong people living at the foot of the mountain. In addition, if you are trekking or traveling by motorbike, please follow the instructions because the cave entrance will be in a relatively hidden corner on the road up the mountain.

NOONG LAKE

Noong Lake is a natural freshwater lake located on the majestic Tay Con Linh mountain range, about 35 km from the center of Ha Giang city. This place is considered a "fairyland" of the Northeast mountains with clear blue water and a light mist covering it.

Noong Lake spans across two villages Noong I and Noong II with an area of 20 hectares in the dry season and can reach up to 80 hectares in the rainy season. The special thing is that the water here never dries up because it has an underground water source flowing from caves connected to the Lo River. Possessing a location where the essence of nature converges, the lake has many unique fish species such as: catfish, carp, catfish, catfish, bitter fish,...

Surrounded by lush green primeval forests and majestic rocky mountains, Noong Lake brings visitors an indescribable sense of peace and tranquility. This place is suitable for relaxing fishing or floating on a wooden raft watching the shimmering sunset on the water.

HA GIANG MARKET

One of the features that cannot be missed when traveling to Ha Giang is going to the highland market. The markets here are not only places for trading but also a place for you to experience the unique customs of ethnic people.

Some famous market locations include Khau Vai love market in Meo Vac district, Du Gia market in Yen Minh district, Pho Cao market, Lung Phin market in Dong Van district, etc. The market usually opens every weekend morning or every 5 days. Here, you can freely shop for souvenirs, enjoy specialties, admire colorful costumes of diverse ethnic groups and even participate in fun activities and interesting performances.

THAC TIEN - DEO GIO TOURIST AREA

Thac Tien - Deo Gio tourist area is the most famous tourist destination in Ha Giang in Xin Man district, about 17 km from Coc Pai town. With beautiful and pristine natural scenery, this tourist area promises to bring you an interesting experience.

Coming here, visitors will be overwhelmed by the double waterfall pouring down from a height of more than 70 meters, gently crossing the rugged cliff of Gio Pass. Because of the soft, gentle water like a young girl's hair, this place is also known as Tang Tinh waterfall (Wind waterfall).

In addition to strolling and enjoying the fresh nature in the middle of the primeval forest, you can also wade in the gentle stream at the foot of the waterfall. If you have more time, you can also visit the ancient stone beach of Nam Dan about 6 km away and explore the simple life of the surrounding Nung people.

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