1. Ha Giang Loop Overview
Locating in northern Vietnnam, Ha Giang loop impressses travelers about majestic natural scenery. Especially, taking an aventure on two wheels around Ha Giang in 4 days has been rising the best choice. There are many motorbike shops which are opening for tourists to rent with afforable prices, you can hire and explore the beautiful loop. Ha Giang has many interesting and fascinating landscapes for travelers discover such as Quan Ba Pass, Ma Pi leng Pass, H’mong King place, Lung Cu Flag Tower, Nho Que River, Dong Van Old Quarter, Meo Vac market, etc… These attractions are waiting for you to visit and interact traditional customs with locals.
There are some options to get from Hanoi to Ha Giang. Firstly, you can go by tourist or local bus which takes 6 hours duration from Hanoi capital. Second, you can get on the VIP limousine bus with only 9 or 12 comforable seats or finally you can book a private car from Explore Vietnam Travel for your trip. Each transfer brings you acknowlege advantages and disadvantages so you should reasearch more information about travel vehicles .
The weather in Ha Giang is unpredictable, it can be rain suddenly when you travel up here. The best way to bạcpack your stuffs carefully is preparing a raincoat poncho in the journey and different clothes. While June to August might be unbearably hot and rainy, November to March can be very cool and relaxing. On October, it will bring with it the opportunity to see the Tam Giac Mach flowering season, it is a popular month to travel here. However, the weather can change suddenly during your exploration journey so be well-prepared for this situation.
2. Top hightlight scenic landsapes in Ha Giang
The route of Ha Giang loop spans approxinmately 350 km starting from Quan Ba, passing through Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac, and finally returning to Quan Ba. On this adventurous road, fascinating attractions and friendly locals in Ha Giang attract visitors stop taking many instagramble photos to advertise this wonderful place. On this captivating road, you will enter over 22 ethnic groups with different culture, custom and delicious cuisines. Moreover, the road goes through with valleys, high passes, abysses, geological faults, and canyons so you have to drive carefully. Motorcycle trip is a highlight experience for the exploration. Four to five days duration of travel period Ha Giang loop includes many stops on the way, in this article we will share to you famous and authentic spots to discover below:
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Quan Ba Twin Mountain
Loctating 40km away from Ha Giang center, the exploration loop will not complete without visit Quan Ba Twin Mountain. It is one of the names that is no longer unfamiliar to those who are passionate about traveling to Ha Giang. This is one of the attractive places because of its magical beauty that nature has bestowed upon it.
It is located in highway 4C in Tam Son town, Quan Ba district, Ha Giang town. The two mountians lie paralell and stand out among limestone karst and rice fields. The magical appeal of this destination has attracted many tourists stop to enjoy the fascinating view.
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Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass is also a highlight attraction in Ha Giang loop, it is in territory of Pai Lung and Pa Vi cummune, Ha Giang. This magnifient pass impress visitors with awe inspiring natural beauty. The pass cuts through the majestic limestone peaks of Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, a UNESCO-recognized site.
With dramatic cliffs and and panoramic vistas, Ma Pi Leng Pass become one of favorite parts of ultimate journey to Ha Giang for many travellers. Going through fascinating limestone mountains is an adventure visitors might be wonderful experience in northern Vietnam.
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H’Mong King Place
One of interesting cultures in Vietnam is the custom and history of ethnic minority. Visiting Ha Giang is not exceptional. H’Mong King place is another highlight attraction serving as the former abode of the Vuong Dynasty’s kings. Here is the place for visitors discover the H’Mong ethnic people in the beginning of the 20th century. The dominion of H’Mong ethnic to this region is interesting story to learn in this adventure.
Recognized as a national architectural and artistic relic in 1993, the mansion of Vuong family is an architectural masterpiece of the Mong ethnic people living in Dong Van karst plateau. The mansion is a must-visit place that tourists in Vietnam travel should not skip on their tour in a mountainous province of Ha Giang. Located in Sa Phin Valley, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, the house originally was the mansion of Vuong Chinh Duc, the head of the Vuong family – the most powerful Mong ethnic family in the region more than 100 years ago.
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Lung Cu Flag Tower
The pride of Ha Giang loop is visiting Lung Cu peak with the unity flag of Vietnam. It has breathtaking view and symbolizing the country’s sovereignty. It shows the country’s resilience in our past history. With its striking red and yellow flag representing Vietnam, the tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding areas. Visiting Lung Cu Flag Tower is an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and cultural significance of the region. This is also a must-visit attraction during your 4 days explore Ha Giang loop.
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Nho Que River
Visiting an azure river in Ha Giang loop is another highlight experience. You can take a boat trip visit around the river nowadays. This is a remarkable adventure in Ha Giang to memerize yourself with natural landmark.
Nho Que river is covered by encompass green mountain, it sends postitive enegery to visitors when travelling up here. It has emerged as a highly sought-after destination among travel enthusiasts. It offers a captivating experience, allowing visitors to marvel at the mesmerizing allure of its cerulean waters and the grandeur of the surrounding mountains. The seamless fusion of these elements creates an enchanting natural landscape, one that leaves everyone in awe and admiration. If you are looking to capture breathtaking photos during your upcoming trip to Ha Giang, be sure to include a stop at the Nho Que River
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Dong Van Old Quarter
One of another attractions in Ha Giang adventure route you shouldn’t miss out is Dong Van Old Quarter. It is the central culture of many ethnic groups. Dong Van Old Quarter has became important trading hub for people whom live here. This strategic location allowed the town to prosper through the exchange of goods and cultural influences.
Dong Van Old Quarter is witnessed many historical background in northern Vietnam especially ethnic minority groups from different past dynasties such as tradtional H’Mong and Hoa ( Chinese-Vietnamese). With rich history, Dong Van is regonised as national historical and cultural relic by Vietnamese government.
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Meo Vac Market
Meo Vac is the largest trading goods for local people in Ha Giang. It opens from early morning until the afternoon. The busling market is a great location for visitors discover and purchase many items which are made by locals. Visiting this large market, travellers will have an opportunity to discover more local culture and cuisines.
You can see clothes, rice, kitchen items, corn wine and even stalls selling cell phones, from fairly old to modern smartphones. The best way to explore is just walk by or stand at one of the stalls and observe what they are doing. Bargain is acceptable at this market if you feel expensive, you can also consider buy local souvenirs to give to your friends as a gift at home.
3. What you need to prepare to visit Ha Giang loop
In order to travel careful to Ha Giang loop adventure, we are sharing some tips for you before the road trip start below:
- You can select travel by car or motorbike during your trip in Ha Giang. Our strong recommendation is motorbike trip because it will give you freedom and flexibility in your travel. However, travel by car is safer for you. Each choice of travel transports has pros and cons, you can choose to suit with your needs.
- Packing rain ponchos in your bag in case the weather will be rain suddendly. No one know how the weather will expect in the mountain.
- Packing warm clothing for the weather usually get cold in the mountains especially when you are at Meo Vac or Dong Van.
- Preparing mosquito repellent for your trip because mostly you might stay in the homestays of locals in the route of Ha Giang loop.
- You can bring flu or headache medicine follow the trip in case you get sick.
- If you travel around Ha Giang loop by motorbike or scooter, you must make sure you get a safety helmets.
- Prepare some cash follow your trip because there are not many ATM in Ha Giang loop adventure. Ideally, you can bring up from 150 USD – 200 USD (equivalent to 3,000,000 VNĐ – 4,000,000 VNĐ)
- At your homestay or hotel in Ha Giang has map beside using your digital map in Ha Giang, you can ask for a map paper to travel around Ha Giang loop. The staffs at your stay also can share you recommendations as hotels/homestay on the route, cuisines to enjoy, gas station in case you travel by scooter. You also can look on google map to travel in Ha Giang so you won’t get lost.
- If you travel by scooter or motorbike, drive slowly because sometimes you will go in the hazard routes. It will be better if you have a local guide drive and guide you around the loop. Nowadways, there are many local travel agents organise Ha Giang loop adventure. You can contact us to plan your itinerary.
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