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Hoang Su Phi

Hoang Su Phi, a gem nestled in the verdant embrace of Ha Giang province, unveils a breathtaking tapestry of natural beauty that defies mere description. From mid-September to mid- October, the ripe rice season of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in particular starts. It’s a good time to visit Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang to feast your eyes with stunning pictures of terraced fields stretching endlessly on the cliffs. As the local communities prepare for the harvest season, this would be an ideal destination for those who seeking an authentic and captivating journey into the heart of nature and culture.

Dong Van Limestone Plateaux

Ha Giang – the land of mountainous and hilly topography enchants tourists with the majestic scenery with towering mountains, silver waterfall, and immense valleys. Dong Van Limestone Plateaux is one of the most stunning limestone regions in Vietnam. The limestone formations at these peaceful plateaux are created from different evolution stages of nature and environmental conditions through millions of years. Visit this land to admire its geological beauty and visit local villages to learn about the locals’ culture.

Enjoy the Beauty of Flowers

Ha Giang is a mosaic of colorful flowers such as buckwheat, plum, daisy, kale flower, etc which blossoms at different times of the year. Take your trip to Ha Giang between the end of October and the beginning of November to admire the beauty of the pink buckwheat flower - the symbol of Vietnam's northern mountainous area. Spend a Ha Giang tour in March if you like to enjoy the fragrance and the vivid colors of a variety of flowers such as pure white plum flowers, and wild peach flowers in a cool & fresh climate. In addition, December is the best time to appreciate golden kale flowers blooming everywhere with your lover.

Reach the Northernmost Point of Vietnam – Lung Cu Flag Tower

Journey to Lung Cu flag tower - an emblem of Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty to get very scenic landscapes on both sides of the road and visit local traditional villages of the Hmong or Lo Lo people. Walking up to its top point of 1700 meters high to extend your view to the horizon of local village scattering beside winding rice terraces as well as China side. Reaching this point is also a popular way for Vietnamese and foreign tourists to show their love for Vietnam

Explore the Dong Van Market

Colors and folk music cover the ambiance and space of Dong Van Market. All the ethnic groups in Ha Giang gather at the market. They bring food, fruits, spices, souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, etc to sell to locals and tourists. The vibrancy of trade and commerce makes the quiet town become bustling and hustling. Besides, cultural activities and traditional festivals are held at the Dong Van market attracting thousands of visitors. Do not forget to spend time exploring this unique market on your Ha Giang tour.

Pay a Visit to Vuong Family’s House

Another highlight of the Ha Giang tours is the Vuong mansion which is a special building of the king of the Miao ethnic - Vuong Chi Sinh and his family. It enchants tourists not by its gigantic size but by the impressive architecture which is the harmonical combination of Chinese and Hmong styles. Located on a mountain with a tortoise’s back shape, this house was expected to bring wealth and prosperity to the owner because the turtle is one of the four sacred animals in the traditional Vietnamese legend (the four being the Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix). Visit this Vuong family’s house to admire the beauty of this house as well as learn about the life of Hmong in the past.

Experience the Local Lifestyle of Ethnic Groups

There are 16 ethnic groups living scattered in the valley and slopes of mountains in Ha Giang. Each group distinguishes itself with a unique lifestyle, costume, and culture. Along with admiring the stunning landscapes in Ha Giang, visitors also can visit friendly locals there to learn about their customs and culture. For adventurous travelers, it will be more exciting to take part in treks to visit remote tribal villages, homestay in their houses, taste their delicious home-cooked dishes, or soak up busy and colorful local markets which are so authentic and full of romantic events such as Dong Van market, Meo Vac market, etc.

Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass – the King of All Passes in Vietnam

Connecting two remote frontier districts of Meo Vac and Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng Pass is the highest point of the “legendary road of happiness”. Conquer this pass to understand how hard it was for local ethnic workers and volunteers to build up this part of the “happiness road” just by simple working tools. Zigzagging up and down along mountain slopes to get a breathtaking view of magnificent mountains, poetic valleys, and Nho Que river winding in and out.

Stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate & View Quan Ba Twin Mountains or Fairy Mountains

Conquer curving and winding Quan Ba pass and trek to the highest point of Quan Ba district - Quan Ba Heaven Gate to get a panoramic view of surrounding regions including Twin Mountains - Fairy mountains on the side of Tam Son town. There is an interesting legend about Quan Ba Twins Mountains, local people believe the twin mountains are two breasts of a fairy, and the fairy’s milk from her breast has provided good weather and fruitful crops for this land. Quan Ba Heaven Gate & Quan Ba Twin Mountains are attractive highlights in Ha Giang that you must discover during your Ha Giang tour.

Steamed Egg Rolls

It seems to be that the cold climate of Ha Giang makes people there prefer to eat hot foods including steamed egg rolls. As its name reveals, this dish is just eggs that are well steamed and rolled up. It’s served with pork bone-based sauce which perfectly enhances the flavor of the dish. Pick up a piece of thin egg roll, and dip it into the sour and spicy source to enjoy its special flavor.

Au Tau Rice Gruel

Au Tau gruel rice is one of the most famous specialties in Ha Giang that you have to try. It is made from glutinous rice, pig’s trotter, some special spices, and “Au tau”. Some tourists find it is quite difficult to eat for the first time trying this dish because of a little bit of bitter taste but after that, they are all into its attractive flavor. Find a vendor food and enjoy a bow of Au Tau gruel rice to keep warm on a winter night, that’s such an amazing experience!

Bac Me Bamboo Sticky Rice

Bac Me bamboo sticky rice is a special dish that is made of Bac Me - a kind of sticky rice in Ha Giang, groundwater, bamboo sections, and banana leaves. Rice is mixed with salt and put into a bamboo section with water. The mouth of bamboo is covered with dried banana leaves. The bamboo packs are grilled directly on charcoal for an hour. Peel away the bamboo cover to taste the fragrant sticky rice inside, guaranteeing you a totally new feeling.

Thang Den

Looking like the dish of floating cake in Hanoi or Cong cake in Lang Son, Thang Den is a special dish you cannot miss. The ingredients of this dish simply are sticky rice flour and filling peas. The flour will be kneaded into sphere shapes and boiled in a hot water until it floats on the water surface. This dish is coated with sugar, coconut milk, some sesame, and peanuts on the top.

Five-Color Sticky Rice

Five-color sticky rice is a colorful unique dish in the northern mountain area. It is definitely a perfect architectural masterpiece of sticky rice with 5 vivid colors which are made from natural components: Red is made from Gac, green from tree leaves, yellow from turmeric, and purple from Sau leaves. To make this dish local people have to soak rice in the water for 6-8 hours, and divide the mixture into 5 parts, each of them is covered with one color.

January to March: Enjoy Ha Giang Tours of Flowers

Spring is said to be the best time to visit Ha Giang. On this occasion, you will see a lively plateau of beautiful flowers such as peach, plum, and yellow rape flowers. Especially, if you take a Ha Giang tour during New Year festival of ethnic groups in Ha Giang, a ton of distinctive culture and custom is waiting for you to explore. The weather, at that time, is quite snug with little rain and a cool breeze.

April: Experience Khau Vai Love Market during your Ha Giang Tour

On 26th March, you can immerse yourself in the bustling and romantic atmosphere of Khau Vai Love Market. The market gathers thousands of ethnic people in Ha Giang and surrounding areas with a variety of products such as foods, handicrafts, clothes, etc for you to buy as souvenirs.

May and June: Discover Ha Giang Tours of Irrigating Water Season

This is the time when crops begin. You can watch an outstanding canvas of Ha Giang with fields filled with water and hard-working farmers. Under the sunlight, the terraces look like a giant mirror reflecting the scenic beauties of nature.

August to October: Visit the Fields of Ripen Rice in your Ha Giang Tour

After months of planting and cultivating, the terraces of water before now turn yellow of ripe rice. If you have a chance to visit Ha Giang in both the beginning and harvesting times of the crop, you will be amazed by its changes.

November: The Season of Buckwheat Flowers in Ha Giang

Buckwheat flowers, the featured flower in Ha Giang, often grow on Dong Van rocky plateau with the color pink and violet. Standing among the immense fields of these exotic flowers and taking wonderful photos will create the memories of the awesome Ha Giang tour. The Festival of buckwheat flowers organized in November annually is also a must-visit program in Ha Giang.

December: Immersing Yourself in the Snow of your Ha Giang Tour

The last month of the year is the season of yellow Colza flowers whose beauty cannot be expressed by any words. Besides, Ha Giang will be covered by the white snow creating “the paradise” on the ground. It is completely a mistake if you miss this marvelous time of the year in Ha Giang.

How to Get to Ha Giang

• Motor
  From Hanoi, you can hire a motorbike and travel to Ha Giang. You can check Google Maps for the route. Distance: About 320km Travel time: From 8-10 hours
• Bus
  You can save time and energy by traveling to Ha Giang by bus. A wide range of buses is available for you to choose from My Dinh station (No. 20 Pham Hung St). Travel time: 6-7 hours

Transportations in Ha Giang

• Motor
  A motorbike is the most convenient and fastest vehicle to travel on your Ha Giang tour.
• Bus
  For easy and safe transportation, you can reach the destinations in Ha Giang by bus.

Mobile and Internet Access in Ha Giang

Despite the remote area of Vietnam, Ha Giang has a quite fast mobile connection. Stores of popular Vietnam mobile operators such as Viettel, Vinaphone, or Mobifone are available in the city center in Ha Giang which supports you with full of services and SIM cards purchase. However, in this mountainous area, your mobile phone maybe loses connection. Internet access and Wi-Fi are only available in Ha Giang city but not in most tourist destinations.

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