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20+ spots included: Top best things to do in Ha Giang Province, Vietnam

I. Where is Ha Giang Vietnam?

Ha Giang Province, 300 km away from Hanoi, is located at the highest latitude in Vietnam. It shares a border with China in the north. There are many ethnic minorities, including the Dao, H’mong, Tay, and Nung living in the area.
With the prominence in the location, Ha Giang has a lot of tourism resources attracting thousands of travelers around the year. There are three separated areas with mountains and streams, slopes and valleys,... All make it a green paradise where tourists can see the huge landscapes of nature and get rid of the boredom in daily life. Moreover, the humid subtropical climate is suitable for traveling in any season. Therefore, with a time limitation, tourists should make a shortlist of 
top things to do in Ha Giang before the journey.
 

II. Best time to visit Ha Giang

The climate is divided into two distinct seasons, the rainy and dry ones, although it tends to vary depending on altitude. Ha Giang is the ideal location to organize activities such as hiking and camping. Famous sites including Quang Ngan Waterfall and Than Thuy-Thien Bao National Frontier Pass are recommended as must-visit spots of Ha Giang things to do.
 

III. How to get to Ha Giang ?

Tourists can have the choice of riding a motorbike by yourself or taking a coach car to reach the destination from Hanoi Capital City. It takes about eight to ten hours to ride a motorbike, but the scenery alongside the road is not too attractive. Moreover, Vietnamese transportation is quite complex and it may make you confused if it is the first time you travel in Vietnam. Therefore, you are recommended to choose the second one. It is time-saving and the price is quite cheap. Or you can have a local agency to help you arrange the movement.
 

IV. What to do in Ha Giang ?

1. Happiness Road - Ha Giang Loop leading you to the cloud paradise

Happiness Road connects Ha Giang city with four other districts in the province. It was built after the Vietnamese had finished the war of independence. More than 2000 thousands of young people from surrounding areas have contributed to this construction, although they were in poor condition at that time. The road gives you an exciting experience of traveling through high passes such as Bac SumCong Troi, Can Ty, Mau Due, and a great challenge from Ma Pi Leng Pass. You will feel like taking part in an adventure game. However, you can admire all the valley below and even touch the blue sky above.
 

2. Quan Ba - Heaven Gate & Twin Mountains with peaceful atmosphere

Quan Ba is 46 kilometers far from Ha Giang city to the North. From the heaven gate, you can see the overview of Tam Son town and the twin mountains called Co Tien, which means ''the fairies'' in Vietnamese. They are like a masterpiece among the peaceful scenery of rice fields and spotted houses. Therefore, it is always chosen as one of the best things to do in Ha Giang. Visit the village and you will discover how charming the locals are.

3. Yen Minh - Stop at the pine forest to get the best breezes

Yen Minh road is 100 kilometers far from Ha Giang City. It is 50 kilometers long winding in thin layers of dew. Alongside the road is pine forest green all around the year. It looks like a paradise on land thanks to the fresh atmosphere, giving tourists relaxing moments. Especially, the road will lead you to famous villages such as Lao and Chai to discover more about the land. It is regretful to neglect this spot among the best things to do in Ha Giang.
 

4. Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark - Full-range landscapes welcome

Dong Van Highland is situated 1,025 m above sea level and is inhabited by the Tay and H’Mong ethnic groups. The temperature is approximately 1°C in winter and reaches 24°C on the hottest days. The plateau provides famous products such as Hau plums, peaches, and persimmons without seeds. Dong Van apples are as big as pears. In Dong Van, numerous valuable plants used for their medicinal value are found, including ginseng, anise, and cinnamon. Dong Van has a lot to offer: mountains, forests, hidden grottoes and caves, multicolored orchid forests, plum and peach trees, persimmon orchards, and more.

5. Meo Vac - The Pass and The Love Market in top things to do in Ha Giang list

Meo Vac is a mountainous town in Ha Giang. There are a lot of spots to visit in the area, among which markets are always unmissable things to do in Ha Giang. Do not forget to join the Love market called Khau Vai on a hill in Khau Vai Commune. It is only open on March 27th in the lunar calendar. Therefore, it is like a festival than a trading center. Besides, Tu San Canyon is the deepest one in Indochina. At the height of 1500 meters, you will see the mysterious but charming beauty of Nho Que River below. If you are looking for endless fields of buckwheat flowers, come to visit the land from October to December.
 

6. Hoang Su Phi - Immerse in the dew layers in early morning

Hoang Su Phi Ha Giang is a border district located 50 kilometers far from Ha Giang City, one of the things to do in Ha Giang Vietnam. Every year, it attracts thousands of tourists who love the adventurous experience. Although the road is quite challenging, you will be refreshed by the peaceful scenery of rice terraces spreading to the skyline. It is much more impressive if you can come here when the rice has ripened or when water covers all the fields and refects sunlight from above.

7. Dong Van Sunday Market - Turn into a charming girl in traditional costume

Visiting Dong Van on Sundays, one can shop in a very original mountain market where all kinds of goods and multi-colored clothes can be purchased. The old quarter, therefore, becomes more exciting with people talking and laughing. The residents will bring their homemade items to purchase for daily demands. The market  gradually comes into their minds as a cultural exchanging center more than the usual market. It is also the reason why Dong Van is considered as one of the best Ha Giang things to do.



8. Lung Cu Flagpole - Capture thelandscape from the North pole of Vietnam

Some other nice things to do in Ha Giang Vietnam include trekking to Rong Mountain (Dragon Mountain) and Lung Cu Flagpole. The attraction is at the height of 1470 meters high above the water level, in Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van district. You will have to overcome 389 steps to reach the peak, from which you can capture all the views below. There are two large lakes outstanding among the green background of the valley called Mat Rong (the dragon eyes).

9. Dong Van Old Quarter - The beauty of Vietnamese tradition hidden behind

Dong Can Old Quarter is in Dong Van Town, Ha Giang Province. It is a must-have destination in your Ha Giang tour with ranges of ancient rooftops and full- color lanterns brightening at night. The weekend market typical for the lifestyle in mountainous areas. Come and enjoy the special flavor of corn wine. Especially, visiting Don Cao, where you can capture the image of all the town, are must-have things to do in Ha Giang Vietnam.

10. Mansion of Vuong Family - The home of the King of Meo ethnic minority

The Mansion of Vuong Family is located in a valley in Xa Phin Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang. The construction was built in the early 20th century in China style, bringing about a feeling of majesty and mystery. Every item was carefully collected and it took five years to finish the house. Tourists usually pay much attention to two stones in the house which was brightened by 900 silver coins, also equivalent to one billion in Vietnam. However, all can only be explained when you come and listen to the life of the King.(Continued...)

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