ha Giang tours from Hanoi

Best things to do in Ha Giang Vietnam

As one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam, Ha Giang boasts untouched and primitive natural landscapes of spectacular mountains, poetic deep valleys, and stunning rice terraces. Visit this mountainous province to admire the scenery’s magnificence and learn about the rich culture as well as the special lifestyle of ethnic minorities here. Below are the top 8 things to do and see in Ha Giang tours we recommended for you. Enjoy reading!

Impressive View of Dong Van Limestone Plateaux

Ha Giang – the land of mountainous and hilly topography enchants tourists by the majestic scenery with towering mountain, silver waterfall and immense valleys. Dong Van Limestone Plateaux is one of the most stunning limestone regions in Vietnam. The limestone formations at this 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.dong van karst plateau ha giang tours vietnam

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 pink buckwheat flower – the symbol of Vietnam 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 flower, wild peach flower in a cool & fresh climate. In addition, December is the best time to appreciate golden kale flowers blooming everywhere with your lover.flowers at ha giang tours from hanoi

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 Hmong or Lo Lo people. Walking up to its top point of 1700 meter 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 to Vietnamha giang flagpole ha giang travel

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, and clothes, etc to sell for 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.dong van ha giang tourism

Vuong Family’s House

Another highlight of the Ha Giang tours is the Vuong mansion which is a special building of the king of Miao ethnic – Vuong Chi Sinh and his family. It enchants tourists not by its gigantic size but by the impressing architecture which is the harmonical combination of Chinese and Hmong’s style. 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.vuong family house ha giang tour from hanoi

Experience the Local Lifestyle of Vietnam 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.local village ha giang day tour

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 volunteer to build up this part of “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.ma li peng pass day trips from ha giang

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, locals 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.