Riding a motorbike on the pass roads, taking a boat trip on Nho Que river, hunting buckwheat flowers… are suggestions of Huu Chinh (Hanoi) when coming to Ha Giang.
Working in the business field, but Le Huu Chinh – an 8x guy from Hanoi – still takes time to explore many destinations throughout Vietnam. He said he had been to about 50 provinces and cities on the S-shaped strip of land and was very impressed with Ha Giang. This place is attractive thanks to the majestic nature; poetic scenery; the old houses are hundreds of years old, tinged with time through each wall, tile roof; friendly person…
Having special affection for Ha Giang and being able to come to this land at any time of the year when there is time, Huu Chinh has accumulated countless experiences and suggestions on what tourists should experience when having the opportunity to book. foot to the rocky plateau.
Experience on the passes
Ha Giang travel itinerary is known for owning many beautiful roads and winding passes. Conquer difficult roads, experience the feeling of buzzing wind in your ears… leaving you with many memorable memories. However, you need to make sure you have a solid handlebar.
Conquering Tham Ma slope
Tham Ma slope is a special piece that creates a wonderful natural picture for the northernmost land of the country. This is one of the pass roads located on National Highway 4C, connecting Meo Vac district, with 9 beautiful bends winding around mountains and hills. This slope has dangerous turns, suitable for those who are passionate about conquering.
Admire the terraced fields in the ripe rice season
Coming to Ha Giang in the ripe rice season, you will admire the terraced fields. The time of ripe rice season in Ha Giang is from September to mid-October of the solar calendar. Running along Hoang Su Phi road, you can feel the enchanting terraced fields because this place is now covered with bright, warm, very typical yellow.
Check-in flower triangle circuit
Ha Giang in the buckwheat flower season impresses with its vast and sprawling flower fields. If you want to admire the beauty of buckwheat flowers, you can arrange a time to come here around October-December. The blooming season lasts for about 3 months, but the color of flowers will gradually change over time from white to light pink, dark pink, and finally purple-red and then fade away.
Visit the palace of the Cat King to learn the history of Ha Giang
The Meo King Palace (called Vuong Palace located in the middle of Sa Phin valley, Dong Van district), was built on a surface floating block of land, has a history of hundreds of years with ancient architecture. This place has a very old beauty, located in the middle of the majestic high mountains, bringing a bit of up and downs and keeping the mark of time.
With a large area of up to 3,000 m2, this palace is a combination of ancient architectural styles of 3 cultures: Chinese, Hmong, and French; Very solid and durable construction.
Boat trip on Nho Que river
You can be in harmony with nature when taking a boat ride on the Nho Que River. The first part of the river flows from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune through Tu San alley (hidden under Ma Pi Leng Pass), which is a section with spectacular scenery, captivating people’s hearts.
To take a boat trip on the Nho Que River, you can choose to take a motorboat or paddle yourself. However, to go through Tu San alley, you should take a motorboat. When on the boat, you can see the steep cliffs reaching up to the blue sky, clearly feel the cool atmosphere and the transformation of the majestic natural scenery here.
Visit the setting of the movie “Pao’s Tale”
This is one of the places not to be missed on the way to discover Dong Van rock plateau. Currently, this is the residence of a Hmong family, almost keeping the ancient beauty and the vast and magnificent space of the mountains and forests.
Set foot on Lung Cu flagpole
Lung Cu flagpole is located in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district. The road to the flagpole was built with a total of 839 steps, divided into 3 stages. Between the stages, there is a waiting house for you to stop to rest and admire the scenery. Seen from below, the Lung Cu flagpole stands tall on top of the mountain, yellow star flag fluttering in the wind. From the top of the flagpole, you will see terraced fields with the bright yellow color of ripe rice, or the light pink color of buckwheat flowers… for a more enjoyable experience.
See the houses built of earth and stone in Pho Bang
This is a small town located in Dong Van district, about 110 km from Ha Giang city center. The community living in Pho Bang is mainly H’mong and Chinese.
The houses with mossy tiled roofs, earthen walls, put on ancient, mysterious but very unique colors. Everything at Pho Bang is tinged with time, from the old doors, yin and yang tile roofs, or each wall covered with green moss as if taking you back in time, back to the past.
Enjoy a barbecue in Dong Van old town
Wandering in the evening in Dong Van old town, you can enjoy some grilled dishes and hot food such as skewers, sausages and corn, baked potatoes… Next to the embers of the fire, you can gather and sit. around the kitchen, people grilling, people holding hands to warm up in the cold weather, laughter and laughter resounded all around the corner. This is one of the unforgettable experiences for you when coming to the rocky plateau.
Ha Giang also has a lot of things you need to experience such as going to Yen Minh pine forest to feel a strange atmosphere; dropping your soul into each endlessly beautiful road in Ma Pi Leng; visiting Quan Ba to see the twin mountains; check-in at the famous zero mark; take pictures of beautiful ethnic children like angels. Coming to the rocky plateau, you definitely have to listen to the story of the sacred when building the road to Happiness; to Sung La – the land known as the place where the stone blooms; Don’t forget to try the famous black chicken hot pot in Dong Van… All bring you unforgettable memories in the northernmost land of the country.
