As a highland district of Ha Giang province, Meo Vac is one of the important points in the development of tourism in Ha Giang in general in recent years.
If anyone likes backpacking, adventurous exploration, traveling in Ha Giang is definitely not a bad choice. Ha Giang is a poor province in the Northeastern region of Vietnam. It is a highland province in Vietnam with very complex topography, with many high mountains and valleys. Because it is a highland province, there are also many beautiful scenes that few people know about. Let’s explore the must-see places to visit Meo Vac when coming to Ha Giang below!
Places to visit in Meo Vac, Ha Giang must definitely visit
1. Lung Cu flagpole
Lung Cu flagpole is one of the famous places Ha Giang attracts many tourists to visit and is one of the national flagpoles located on the top of Lung Cu, also known as Dragon Mountain. The flag is designed in an octagon similar to the flagpole in Hanoi, at the foot of the column simulates the Dong Son bronze drum pattern and illustrates the different historical periods of the country.
Lung Cu flagpole (Photo @sain_lnt) On the way to the flagpole, in the limestone that makes up the Dragon Mountain, visitors can see many fossils of Trilobites, especially a beetle tail exposed on the rock that looks like a crown. Trilobites are an extinct protozoa, their presence proves that more than 520 million years ago, that is, the oldest protozoa in the rocky plateau, which was once the ocean. rise to the mountain.
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The flagpole on the top of Dragon Mountain is a sacred symbol, marking the country’s sovereignty in the northernmost province, where there is a 54m2 yellow-star red flag representing 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Lung Cu (Ha Giang); where the dragon lives, Ha Long (Quang Ninh), where the dragon descends, Thăng Long (Hanoi) and is where the dragon rises, there seems to be a strong cultural chain connecting the Vietnamese land, the Vietnamese soul. This is a place with a culture imbued with national identity, and the geological value is equally interesting.
What season should I go?
To be able to watch the C peppers Lung Cu nicest, most clearly that’s the end of the year and early spring, besides visiting the flagpole Lung Cu, tourists can visit the tourist places guests in Ha Giang participate famous triangular circuit flower festival here.
Romantic scene in the sunset (Photo: trinh_x)
Way
From the center of Dong Van, you follow the route Hanh Phuc (QL4C) to the intersection with Lung Cu Street, then turn right, you will see a signboard leading to Lung Cu flagpole.
2. Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass is located at an altitude of 1,200 m in the Dong Van rocky plateau. The pass has a length of about 20km on the happy road connecting Dong Van-Meo Vac. Ma Pi Leng or Ma Pi Leng, Ma Pi Leng all mean “horse’s nose bridge” in the language of the Mong. On the pass you will be attracted by Tu San alley located under the ravine forming the Nho Que River.
The most dangerous pass in Vietnam
According to historical documents, the road was worked by tens of thousands of young volunteers from 16 ethnic groups of 8 Southern and Northern provinces in 6 years (1959-1965) with 2 million working days. In particular, in the section of the pass over Ma Pi Leng, the young people in the suicide squad hang on the cliffs every centimeter to complete in 11 months. The mountains coincide, the message message, the bottom is the abyss, along with the emerald green Nho Que river stretching far away, dividing the two parts of the country.
Spoiled “so deep” here (Photo: hanagianganh)
Ma Pi Leng Pass is the place to conquer by professional travelers, but amateurs with just a little courage can conquer this pass. This road seems very difficult and dangerous, but conquering this pass will definitely leave an unforgettable Ha Giang travel experience for those who dare to take risks.
What season should I go?
September, November, December is the most suitable time for those who love conquering, adventure to explore can hunt clouds or experience the colorful canola and watch the snow fall.
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Way
You can go up the Dong Van and the nearby 150km and then go about 10km more to get to Meo Vac a little more to see Ma Pi Leng Pass. It is recommended that you install the network on your phone so you can find your way more easily. Make sure the means of transport with good health and good health, strong handlebars to conquer Ma Pi Leng pass!
3. Love Market
The Ha Giang Khau Vai Love Market is a famous love market, a thrilling love market in Ha Giang, held only once a year on March 27 of the lunar calendar. Tinh Khau market is located in Khau Vai village, Khau Vai commune, Ha Giang province. Once a year, on March 27 of the lunar calendar, ethnic boys and girls in the highland rocky region cross the pass to go to the love market to meet, date, and exchange with each other.
Tinh Khau Market, Ha Giang
Khau Vai love market originates from a legend about a couple who love each other but cannot get together. His name is Ba, from the Nung ethnic group. He lives in Khau Vai village. Her name is Ut, the son of the Giay clan leader. He is a poor child, handsome and talented to play flute, two people fall in love with each other but are forbidden by Ut’s father because two families have no subject to register, different ethnic groups are not the same child. ghosts, different ethnic practices. Nung men cannot marry Giay girls.
The two people fled to the forest to live because of their departure, so the two clans had a fierce conflict, loving their relatives, loving the village, so the two had to split up to live in the village and swear in the next life to become wives. husband. The day they broke up was March 27, when they broke up, they cut their blood to swear: even though they could not get married, on March 27 of the lunar calendar, they will meet in Khau Vai to sing to each other, talk about things. hide a year apart They confided, singing all night and early morning will return to the village, the last day of their lives they meet again.
They look back to the ancient stone that had cut blood, the two embraced and went to eternity. March 27th is the day when they broke up and also the day of their death. The villagers took this day to have a market meeting and set up Ong and Ba Temple right where they died to commemorate this beautiful love.
Charming girls at Love Khau Market (Photo: @lamthieugia)
Initially, the Khau Vai love market was for lovers of boys and girls who fell in love with each other, but it was unfinished. It was also a traditional night market of the Mong people. The market was famous in the early 90’s and was visited by many tourists. The Khau Vai love market has many meanings, so it is responded by the ethnic people. Currently, the love market has become a place to seek the love of marriage between couples.
What season should I go?
Khau Vai love market has now become a unique and meaningful destination to visit Meo Vac in Ha Giang province. Love markets are usually held on April and March of the lunar calendar.
Festival at Tinh Khau market
Way
From Ha Giang town, travel about a 180km along the national highway and signposts will reach Khau Vai village, Khau Vai commune.
4. Sam Pun border gate
If you are wondering where Ha Giang has interesting places , besides Ma Pi Leng pass, Sam Pun border gate is also a gathering place for many natural mountains and forests worth exploring. Sam Pun border gate, also known as Thuong Son border gate, is a national border gate in the communes of Xin Cai and Thuong Phung, Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province. Sam Pun border gate through Dien Bong border gate, Yunnan, China.
Coming to Sam Pun border gate, you will be surprised with the new change, the rugged and difficult rocky roads are no longer available but instead are flat paved roads. The road is not as wide as in the city, but the attraction here is the chilly one side is the road on the other side is the deep abyss. Feeling full of adventure, will make those who love the challenge excited and fascinated.
The majestic mountains and hills in Sam Pun
Sam Pun border gate, like many other border gates carry a certain level of trade responsibility, you can visit the border to buy unique dishes and souvenirs to make for your loved ones. . If anyone knows Sam Pun, it is mentioned as a place to enjoy, a place to conquer the attractions of Ha Giang.
What season should I go?
Like many tourist attractions in Ha Giang , except for the rainy season from June to August, the remaining seasons are the right time to go to Sam Pun border gate to experience the majesty but also very peaceful. Where there are endless green patches of mountains and forests, where there are unstable, winding roads and where there are blooming yellow canola flowers, making people’s hearts really peaceful.
Sky and clouds in Sam Pun
Way
You can follow the Ma Pi Leng road, at the foot of the pass, there will be a small intersection pointing to Xin Cai, which is the main road leading to Sam Pun border gate.
5. Thien Huong ancient village
Thien Huong is a very special old village in Ha Giang, there is a village architecture here, still retaining its ancient features, festivals, and unique folklore activities. Typically, the forest god worshiping ceremony is held in the third lunar month every year. This is a stop not to be missed when traveling to Ha Giang .
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Thien Huong ancient village is an interesting place to visit in Meo Vac , the first thing that impresses people is the village multi-headed garden, hundreds of years old banyan trees, standing tall like the guardian gods protecting the village. Banyan tree is a symbol of endurance, in Vietnamese culture, the banyan tree is also a symbol of the theocracy and human spirituality. The villagers of Thien Huong village have established a temple called Lam Temple to silently thank the mountains and forests for giving people food, wood to build their houses and as their guardians.
The old and quiet village (Photo: @huong_irisfloris)
The natural beauty surrounding Thien Huong village is the winding roads around the village, the stone fence surrounds the houses and stretches along the paths that make them more winding and calm as a water-color painting. Thien Huong ancient village with 43 households and more than 100 people, mainly the Tay and the Day. Due to the uneven mountainous terrain, many houses are undulating and rising and falling high and low, like leaning on the mountainside.
What season should I go?
The end of the year – early spring is the right time to explore the land of Ha Giang as well as visit the ancient village of Thien Huong, admire the ancient beauty of the village and the triangular fields of flowers combined with the beauty of heaven. course creates a very quiet and peaceful scene.
The beautiful flower field in the old village (Photo: @huong_irisfloris)
Way
About 7km from Dong Van town, about 30 minutes from the center of Dong Van town to reach this beautiful village.
6. Yen Minh pine forest
Visiting Ha Giang land definitely do not miss Yen Minh pine forest , a place called by people with a very attractive name “Da Lat of Ha Giang”. Coming to Yen Minh, visitors will be amazed by the peaceful and gentle beauty of the pine forests. The deeper we go into the pine forest, the more we feel lost in the green steppe of the mountains, the pine trees are straight with the green conifers. In Yen Minh, it was planted immensely like artificial forests stretching from Na Khe commune to Yen Minh town.
Ideal place to take pictures (Photo: @nomma_laca)
If you come to Yen Minh in the early morning when there is still mist covering the pine forest, the cold air of the early morning makes you think that you are lost in the pine forest of Da Lat . Entering the pine forest, visitors will feel peaceful and peaceful separated from the smog of the city, enjoying the cool atmosphere of the pine forest along with the lush green grass. Watching the pine forest look down from above feels like you are walking on a winding, winding wave.
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Especially, besides the high mountains with rivers stretching upstream, those who love to take pictures should definitely not miss the beautiful and romantic moments in Yen Minh pine forest. In addition to sightseeing, walking Yen Minh pine forest is also an ideal place for picnics. Having fun with friends or overnight camping in the pine forest will definitely leave you with an unforgettable experience when arriving at Meo Vac.
What season should I go?
In order to fully enjoy the beauty of the pine forest, September, November and December in winter is the best time to visit the pine forest, the poetic beauty of the mountain forest combined with human life. creating harmony, calmness of the steppe between mountainous rocks.
Way
From Ha Giang city about 100km northeast, along Highway 4C from Can Ty to the city center through three communes: Bach Dich, Na Khe, Lao and Chai, you will reach Yen Minh town.
7. Lo Chai Village
Lo Lo Chai village is one of the places to visit Meo Vac creating an attraction for tourists when coming to Dong Van Plateau . This village is located at the foot of Lung Cu flagpole, the people living here are mainly of the Mong and Lo Lo ethnic groups.
Rustic village with old houses (Photo: @nguyenthingocha)
Due to the rugged terrain, difficult roads and harsh climate, Lo Lo Chai village seems to be shrinking, the ethnic groups here mainly live on self-sufficiency, self-sufficient with agriculture. . The highlight of Lo Lo Chai village is to explore typical cultural colors. Lo Lo Chai village still fully preserves the life, spirit and material of the stone plateau people from the architecture of the house, tile roofs or traditional professions such as embroidery, carpentry … traditional festivals such as : forest god worshiping ceremony, new rice celebration or folk dances.
@ thaozim_19 Coming to Lo Lo Chai Village, do not forget to combine check-in with border landmarks such as 428,476,426. Also, do not forget a very famous place in Meo Vac that is “North Pole coffee” which promises to be an extremely interesting place if anyone has the opportunity to visit.
What season should I go?
Late winter-early spring is a time when the air will be chilly, is a suitable time to admire the poetic and fairy beauty of Lo Lo Chai village.
Beautiful village with snowflakes
Way
From the center of Dong Van, you follow the route Hanh Phuc (QL4C) to the intersection with Lung Cu Street, then turn right, you will see a signboard leading to Lung Cu flagpole. Lo Lo Chai Village is located at the foot of Dragon Mountain, 1km from Lung Cu flagpole.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Ha Giang , you should definitely not miss these tourist destinations, the beautiful scenery is many, just afraid you have time to explore and stay or not. With places to visit Meo Vac, Ha Giang will surely have interesting things ahead waiting for you to explore.
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