Hà Giang (Ha Giang) maintains long-standing traditions as well as the unique cultural beauty of 22 northern highland ethnic groups. With plenty of incredible landscapes, people from all over the world enjoy them. All have created an absolute attraction; according to a survey, anyone who has been to Ha Giang wants to return to visit this place many times.
Location
Ha Giang is the leading province of the country, bordering Cao Bang Province to the East, Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to the West, Tuyen Quang Province to the South, and China to the North.
Transportation
Tourists living far away in the South or Central region should start their journey from Hanoi. From Hanoi, almost every hour there are buses departing from My Dinh, Luong Yen, Yen Nghia, and Gia Lam bus stations.
The bus ticket price from Hanoi to Ha Giang ranges from $10,2 VND per trip.
When you arrive in Ha Giang City, you can rent a motorbike to travel on your own for $8,2 per motorbike for the day.
Weather
The ideal time to travel to Ha Giang is from September to March because this is not only the season of ripe rice and blooming flowers but also the time of spring festivals for the local people. mountain. Take note of the most brilliant Ha Giang places so you do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty.
– August – October: This is the time when a series of terraced fields in Ha Giang put on the golden color of the ripe rice season, of which the most beautiful is the Hoang Su Phi area.
– October – November: If you are passionate about the beauty of the buckwheat flower field, what are you waiting for without planning to come to Ha Giang between October and November? Don’t forget to visit Lung Cu flagpole to see the most beautiful buckwheat flowers!
– January – March: Spring, from January to March, is Ha Giang season, filled with colors of all kinds of flowers, such as yellow canola flower, white plum blossom, and pink peach blossom. This is also the occasion to gather many of the most unique festivals of the mountain town, such as Gau Tao festival of the Mong people, Long Tong festival of the Tay people, Lap Tinh festival of the Dao people, etc.
Top destinations to explore
1. Cổng Trời Quản Bạ (Quan Ba Heaven Gate)
Referring to Ha Giang, one must mention Quan Ba, where the place to follow the footsteps and also be discovered is Quan Ba Heaven Gate. Heaven Gate is located at 1500m above sea level, between two mountain peaks, and is considered the gateway of the journey to discover Dong Van rock plateau. Standing here, you can fully see the majestic beauty and the interference of heaven and earth in the Northwest Mountains.
Fairy Twin Mountains (Quan Ba Twin Mountains)
Ha Giang is already famous for its majestic nature, ingenious winding passes, and even peaceful valleys that are always filled with fresh flowers. Once you have set foot in this beautiful mountain area, you cannot ignore the unique beauty of Quan Ba Twin Mountains. The two mountains are almost equal in all respects.
This mountain is special because it has a rather round shape, the top is not pointed like nearby ones, and it has two adjacent mountains.
2. Đèo Mã Pí Lèng (Ma Pi Leng Pass)
Ma Pi Leng Pass is located on Hanh Phuc Road, which is known as the most beautiful road on the rocky plateau. It is interesting if you drive between a high, rocky mountain on one side and a deep abyss on the other, watching the Nho Que River wind like a strip. All these things will make you experience extremely wonderful emotions, and that is a big challenge for adventure lovers. Standing on high, looking out into the distance, there are thousands of grey layers of the mountains, the fanciful whiteness of clouds, and the deep and attractive depths of the abyss. Here, especially where there is a cliff protruding on Ma Pi Leng Pass, is the place to fully feel the immense majesty of the mountains and forests of the northern border region. Here, you can see how small you are and feel the immense beauty of Ha Giang.
3. Phố Cáo (Cao Town)
Pho Cao is known as a simple and pristine land, with “only the sky, the earth, and the flowers” each spring. Coming to Pho Cao, you will be captivated by the beauty of the buckwheat flower fields and the winding Northwest Pass.
Pho Cao is also the place of integration for the community of four ethnic groups, mainly Mong, Dao, Pu Peo, and Han. People’s lives here are rustic and peaceful; people are happy, warm, and hospitable, welcoming visitors from far away. In particular, you will not be able to ignore the bustling integration with the unique early market of Pho Cao. All harmonize with each other to create a picture of Pho Cao that is both colorful and romantic and attracts a large number of tourists.
4. Phố cổ Đồng Văn (Dong Van Ancient Town)
Dong Van Ancient Town has only 40 households living next to each other, forming a neighborhood hidden under the rocky cliffs. The whole picture of Ha Giang old town has the yellow color of the sun, the green color of the mountains, and the nostalgic color of the faded houses over time.
When coming to this street, visitors will admire an extremely nostalgic architecture with rows of ancient 2-story houses. Above is the yin and yang tile roof – a typical architectural style in the houses of ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous region of our country. Some houses also hang red lanterns in front of the door to make the space more fanciful.
5. Cột cờ Lũng Cú (Lung Cu Flagpole)
Built on the top of Dragon Mountain, to reach the top of the mountain, you need to go through 839 steps, divided into 3 stages. At each stage, there will be a waiting area for visitors to rest or enjoy the scenery below the mountain. After climbing more than 800 steps, you will surely be stunned when you see the Lung Cu flagpole with its octagonal architecture, 33.15m high, and 54 m2 wide national flag always flying. on top of Dragon Mountain. Looking down from the flagpole, you will feel like you can see the southern border of our country in sight. Feel the chilly air of the Northeast mountains.
6. Cao nguyên đá Đồng Văn (Dong Van Plateau)
Another place that you cannot ignore is the Dong Van rock plateau. On October 3, 2010, Dong Van Rock Plateau was recognized by UNESCO as the first Geopark in Vietnam and the second in Southeast Asia. The common stone plateau, with its both wild and poetic beauty, will make any visitor ecstatic. This place is likened to a “gray paradise” in the middle of the mountains, so it will surely satisfy all visitors. Located at an altitude of about 1000 – 1600m above sea level, Dong Van rocky plateau with gray mountains and a cat ear color creates a wild and rustic scene. Besides, the mountain scenery is also famous, and that is also the pride of all Vietnamese people.
7. Sông Nho Quế (Nho Que River)
Nho Que River is one of the most beautiful rivers in the Ha Giang stone flower area. Looking down from above, Nho Que River looks like a shimmering green thread falling from the sky, hidden among the mountains and forests in the Northeast. Located at the foot of the craggy Cat Ear Mountains of Ha Giang, Nho Que River flows smoothly year-round among the cliffs, forming a green border between Ma Pi Leng Pass and Sam Pun Road. Nho Que River is honored as one of the unique tectonic valleys of Vietnam. If you love nature and adventure, then this is one of the places you should conquer once in your life.
Food
Bánh kiều mạch (Buckwheat cake): This is a typical cake of Mong people in the rocky highlands. The process of making cakes has many steps, the harvested buckwheat seeds are dried, then ground until smooth, then the flour is mixed with water and molded into flat, round cakes, put in a mold, and then steamed. When eating, grill or fry. The cake has a fragrant, slightly sweet, slightly gritty taste.
Cơm Lam Bắc Mê (Bac Me Bamboo-tube Rice): it gradually becomes a typical specialty of the Tay ethnic people. When enjoyed, Lam rice has a delicious aroma mixed with banana leaves and grilled tubes. Eating with sesame salt or grilled stream fish will be very interesting.
Accommodation
Reference hotels:
– P’apiu Homestay: is a high-class resort located near Cang Bac Me historical site and Gam River ($408/ night).
– H’Mong Village Homestay: is located on the hills in Trang Kim, close to tourist attractions in Quan Ba district ($98/ night).
Ha Giang is a wonderful land that everyone should visit once. Not only the fields of buckwheat flowers and yellow mustard flowers but also the winding passes challenge travelers.
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