Dong Van is known as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Ha Giang. In this article, Compass Vietnam Tourism will share with you the most necessary Dong Van travel experiences .
Speaking of tours to the Northeastern region of Vietnam, surely it is impossible not to mention Ha Giang land. Ha Giang tourism is always attractive with the majestic natural mountain landscape and a very unique culinary culture. Ha Giang has many places for us to explore. One of the places that should not be missed when traveling to Ha Giang is Dong Van. If you still do not have experience in Dong Van tourism, do not worry. Day in this article we will share with you useful and necessary Dong Van travel experiences .
Introduce some features of Dong Van
Dong Van is a mountainous district of Ha Giang province. This place is also the northernmost point of our country Vietnam. Dong Van west of China borders China, the South borders Yen Minh district, the East borders Meo Vac district. The area of Dong Van district is about 446.66 km2 with a population of about 65 thousand people.
For a long time, Dong Van has always been an ideal tourist destination for those who love to explore and experience. Especially for young people who love to travel, Dong Van is a must-visit destination at least once in their life.
Dong Van travel experiences that you should know
Should you travel to Dong Van at any time of the year?
In general, you can travel to Dong Van at any time of the year that you like. Whether in summer or winter, Dong Van also has its own beauty and contains countless interesting things for us to explore. However, according to Dong Van tourism experience , the best time to explore Dong Van is from October to December every year. This is also the time when the number of tourists coming to Dong Van is the most crowded.
How to move to Dong Van
The distance from Hanoi to Dong Van is about 320km. This is quite a distance and if you completely ride a motorbike it will be very tiring. According to Dong Van tourism experience, you should take a bus to Ha Giang. Then you can rent a motorbike in Ha Giang to go to Dong Van.
From My Dinh bus station or Giap Bat in Hanoi every day, there are always many bus trips running Hanoi – Ha Giang route for you to choose. To help reduce fatigue, you should take the passenger bus with a bed starting at around 20 – 21pm. Just take a nap until the next morning and you will come to Ha Giang.
Where to stay in Dong Van?
Although it is a highland district, Dong Van is a famous tourist destination, so the system of motels and hotels here is quite a lot. There is a full range of accommodation types from homestays, motels to luxury hotels. According to Dong Van tourism experience , here is a list of some good quality cheap motels in Dong Van that you can refer to:
Dong Van Old Quarter Coffee House
Address: Dong Van town, Ha Giang.
Telephone: 096 963 34 34.
Thien Huong Guest House
Address: at house 23, 3/2 street, Dong Van town, Dong Van, Ha Giang.
Telephone: 0219 3856208
Lung Cu Guest House
Address: Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van, Ha Giang.
Telephone: 0219 3856216
Khai Hoan Guest House
Address: Town of Dong Van, Dong Van, Ha Giang.
Telephone: 0219 3856147
Where to go out in Dong Van?
Lung Cu flagpole
A place that anyone traveling to Dong Van cannot ignore is Lung Cu flagpole. Lung Cu flagpole is located on the top of Long Son mountain 1700m high above sea level. That is why this place is considered as the roof of Vietnam. As a Vietnamese, everyone wants to have a check-in at the headland of the country, a sacred place like Lung Cu flagpole.
Pho Bang town
The next place that you should not miss in Dong Van is Pho Bang town. This is a small town located close to the border between Vietnam and China. People often call Pho Bang town with a name that is “forgotten town”. Here you will be immersed in a peaceful, simple and rustic space. In addition, you also have the opportunity to learn about the cultural features, unique customs of the ethnic people here.
Dong Van Old Quarter
Dong Van Old Quarter is also considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Dong Van. This old town has a history of hundreds of years of existence, so there are many ancient architectural works here today. Although over hundreds of years, the houses here are still quite intact, keeping their original designs. In the old quarter of Dong Van today, there are about 40 houses built in the 1800s. Among them are very unique wooden houses. In front of each house is hung a red lantern.
Mansion of the Cat King
Traveling to Dong Van without visiting the mansion of King Meo is truly a pity. This is an ancient architecture built in the 20th century with a Chinese style. This place was once inhabited by the Meo King – the most powerful person in this area at that time. The area of this mansion falls to about 1000 square meters and has also been recognized as a national historic site. Coming here, you will see a lot of artifacts and learn about the life of the old Meo King.
