Where To Go In Ha Giang, Vietnam? – Top Destinations You Should Visit

Ha Giang is a stunning yet peaceful and quiet city of Vietnam. But have you ever wondered, what does this city have to be able to attract thousands of tourists every year. Here is the top most outstanding and magnificent destinations of Ha Giang that you really should know about and visit at least once in your life.

Yen Minh pine forest

Yen Minh pine forest is the perfect destination for those who love natural beauty and enjoy spending their time in a refreshing, peaceful environment. To get to Yen Minh pine forest, you will have to take the 40-kilometer road through Can Ty commune and Quang Ba double mountain. Once you get through the winding and twirling roads, you will arrive at the pine forest which was named “the second Da Lat of Vietnam”.

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The stunning view of Yen Minh pine forest, Ha Giang

What is in Yen Minh pine forest? There are hundreds of green pine trees, creating such a majestic but still quiet and calm environment. Surrounded by the giant mountains, the place becomes even more impressing. The sound of the wind soaring between the leaves will surely touch your heart.

Pho Bang Commune – Yen Minh, Ha Giang

Pho Bang is the place where old houses with unique architecture exist. The fields on both sides of the road in Pho Bang are filled with beautiful, stunning triangle flowers. On your way to Pho Bang, you will pass through a breathtaking rose valley and a large and impressive triangular field along the road. From Pho Bang, you can also travel to Lung Cam where there is a peaceful and beautiful Sung La valley.

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The whole scenery of Pho Bang commune, Ha Giang

Sung La Valley, Ha Giang

What is Sung La valley that I mentioned above? Sung La Valley is known as one of the most famous tourist destinations in Ha Giang, known for its amazing blooming flower gardens. Sung La attracts visitors by the rustic beauty and tranquility of the small reporting roofs, green cornfields, the tender strips of triangle flowers. The scenery of Sung La is the typical beauty of the mountainous region.

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The beautiful Sung La Valley, Ha Giang

Inside Sung La valley, foreign tourists often enjoy visiting Lung Cam village. Lung Cam is currently home to more than 60 households, mainly the ethic people group named Lo Lo, Mong and Han. You can explore and learn many interesting customs of them here.

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The entrance to Lung Cam village, Ha Giang

Dong Van plateau

Dong Van rock plateau (also known as Dong Van mountain plateau) is a rock plateau spread over four districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac of Ha Giang Province, Vietnam. On October 3, 2010, the record of “Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark” was officially recognized by UNESCO Global Geopark Network (GGN) Advisory Council as Global Geopark. This is currently the only title in Vietnam and the second in Southeast Asia.

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The amazing road in Dong Van rock plateau, Ha Giang

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Dong Van ancient town, Ha Giang

The amazing ancient town is located in the middle of the valley, surrounded by the majestic mountains. The ancient town has only 40 households, lies under the mountains. If you go to the old town on the evening of the 14th, 15th and 16th day monthly (Lunar month) you will see a very bustling old town with red lanterns, in addition to a number of activities such as displaying brocade of ethnic groups, selling traditional food of ethnic groups...

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The very peaceful Dong Van ancient town

Early in the morning, the Dong Van ancient town of Ha Giang is the combination of the bright yellow of the sun and the peaceful gray of the old houses. Looking down from above, the three rows of markets are lined up in the U-shaped. Early in the morning, most tourists enjoy sitting under a small roof, drinking a hot cup of coffee in the mountainous region, then taste the typical dishes of the place before continuing their journey.

Lung Cu flagpole

Lung Cu flagpole is located on the top of Lung Cu mountain, with an altitude of about 1700 meters above sea level, belonging to Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. This is a small point on the Vietnam-China borderline.

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An overview of the impressive Lung Cu flagpole

Lung Cu flagpole is not really the North Pole of Vietnam, this true pole is located under the Nho Que River, where it takes all day long with the guidance of those who know you to come. This is a really cool and unique place to take some impressive pictures.

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Dong Van market

Dong Van is the name of an ancient market, located in the complex of Dong Van ancient town, this is the largest center of economic, goods and cultural exchange in the Dong Van rock plateau.

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Various products are displayed and sold in Dong Van market

The market is only held on Sunday every week. On that day, the small, quiet old town becomes bustling with colorful colors of costumes of the Dao, Mong, Tay, Nung, Giay, Lo people... They carry baskets of vegetables, wood, pork and a lot more. Here you can buy tons of interesting local products to give your loved ones.

Ma Pi Leng pass, Ha Giang

From Dong Van, you travel on a 20-kilometer road to Meo Vac, passing Hanh Phuc road. The Ma Pi Leng pass is located on the Hanh Phuc road connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac. This is known as the most beautiful rocky road in Vietnam. If you ever come to Ha Giang, you definitely should experience driving precariously between the road that is surrounded on one side is the sky-high rocks, the other is the deep chasms and watching Nho Que river winding like a charming snake. The feelings you get after will be extremely wonderful.

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You will be overwhelmed with the stunning beauty of Ma Pi Leng pass, Ha Giang

For some adventurous travelers, this will be an amazing memory. Standing on the pass, you can see the seemingly never-ending mountains as well as the white fanciful clouds. There, especially there is a cliff protruding on Ma Pi Leng pass, this is the place to feel the immense grandeur of the mountains and mountains in the northern border of Vietnam.

Those are only a few of the numerous attractive and amazing tourist destinations of Ha Giang province, Vietnam. If you are looking for a memorable and remarkable Ha Giang adventure, take a look at this professional Ha Giang loop motorbike tour below, and you will be surprised. We wish you the best relaxing time in Ha Giang, Vietnam.

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