15 things you must do when coming to Ha Giang

Check in Km0, Lung Cu flagpole, take a boat on Nho Que river, conquer steep passes... are things everyone should experience once when coming to Ha Giang .

Ha Giang is the northernmost province of Vietnam. It is famous for its winding roads, majestic natural scenery, rolling hills and unique highland ethnic culture.

Here are some suggestions for things to do when traveling to Ha Giang:

Check in at milestone 0

Milestone 0 (also known as Km0) is the starting point of National Highway 2. This milestone is located inside the park, built large and wide, paved with stone opposite 26-3 Square, next to the Lo River. A few meters away is the old Milestone 0, located on the sidewalk of Nguyen Trai Street, Ha Giang City, which has the same function as other milestones.

Km0 is checked in by many tourists in Ha Giang.

Located in the center of Ha Giang city, Km0 is quite famous, always attracting many tourists to check-in when coming to the northernmost land.

Boat trip on Nho Que river

The Nho Que River flows through the Dong Van stone plateau, the natural border between Vietnam and China in Ha Giang. The water here is emerald green all year round, blending with the green of the mountains and forests, creating a magnificent beauty.

The beauty of Nho Que River and Tu San alley. Photo: Linh Boo

Sitting on a boat on the Nho Que River, drifting through Tu San Gorge is a very interesting experience. Visitors will be able to see with their own eyes the wild and majestic landscape, and touch the cool water. If you go between March and April, you will be able to see a forest of bright red cotton flowers on both sides of the river. The ticket price for a boat trip on the Nho Que River is 120,000 VND/person.

Check in at Lung Cu flagpole

Lung Cu Flagpole is located at Lung Cu peak, also known as Dragon Mountain peak, with an altitude of 1,470 m above sea level. This is a construction marking the sovereignty in the northernmost part of Vietnam.

Lung Cu Flagpole is known as a must-visit check-in spot at the northernmost point of the country. Photo: Vietravel

To reach the top of the mountain, visitors need to climb 839 steps, divided into 3 stages, each stage will have a waiting area for resting and sightseeing. Lung Cu flagpole is built in an octagonal shape, 33.15m high, surrounding the flagpole are 8 Dong Son bronze drum faces, below are 8 reliefs telling stories of Vietnamese history. Standing under the fluttering national flag, one feels extremely proud.

Entrance fee to Lung Cu flagpole: 25,000 VND/adult, free for children under 1.3m tall. Electric car ticket to Lung Cu flagpole: 15,000 VND/person/trip, free for children under 5 years old.

Participate in highland festivals

When setting foot on Ha Giang land, visitors can immerse themselves in traditional festivals, learn about the unique culture of the mountain people. For example, Long Tong festival is held in the first days of January every year, Cau Trang festival on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, Khau Vai love market on the 27th of the 3rd lunar month...

Admire Hoang Su Phi terraced fields

Every year in late September and early October, the terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi (Ha Giang) put on a golden coat, shining brightly in the shimmering sunlight.

Golden terraced fields in Ban Luoc. Photo: Hoai Sa

Hoang Su Phi terraced fields are located in 6 communes: Ban Luoc, San Sa Ho, Ban Phung, Ho Thau, Nam Ty and Thong Nguyen. Looking at thousands of golden terraced fields winding around the hillsides and mountainside is incredibly beautiful.

Conquer all the winding passes and slopes

Ha Giang is famous for its beautiful passes and slopes that are loved by backpackers. Among them, we can mention the names that everyone knows such as Tham Ma, Ma Pi Leng, Bac Sum, Chin Khoanh, Pai Lung...

Beautiful winding roads. Photo: MIA

Driving on the winding mountain passes, with a deep abyss on one side, makes visitors feel a mixture of fear and excitement. It is the winding, twisting roads that attract visitors to Ha Giang to satisfy their sense of conquest.

Go to the highland market

Attend the highland markets when coming to Ha Giang to feel the friendliness, carefreeness and extreme hospitality of the local people.

Lung Cu market. Photo: Thu Huong

The markets in Ha Giang have their own beauty, completely different from the traditional markets in the lowlands. The markets are not only places for trading and exchanging goods but also ideal dating places for couples in love, looking for their other half.

Cloud hunting on Chieu Lau Thi peak

Chieu Lau Thi or Kieu Lieu Ti is located in Tan Minh and Chien Thang villages, Ho Thau commune, Hoang Su Phi district. This is the second highest mountain peak in Ha Giang, with an altitude of 2,402 m, located in the Tay Con Linh range.

Chieu Lau Thi is an ideal place for cloud hunting.

Only 130 km from the center of Ha Giang city, Chieu Lau Thi is a trekking and cloud hunting spot that attracts many people. Each season here has a different beauty, captivating people's hearts.

Check in some famous ancient houses

Pao's house is located in Lung Cam cultural village in Sung La valley (Dong Van, Ha Giang) and is the famous house in the movie "Pao's Story".

Pao's house, Vuong family palace, Meo King palace, Pho Bang abandoned town... are famous architectural works, attracting tourists to visit and take photos. The ancient houses are preserved and kept intact with their original pristine beauty.

Explore Dong Van Stone Plateau, Dong Van town

Dong Van Stone Plateau (or Dong Van plateau) is a stone plateau spread over four districts: Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Meo Vac. This vast plateau with an area of ​​2,356.8 km² is located in the northernmost mountains of Vietnam.

The majestic beauty of the Ha Giang stone plateau.

The plateau has many limestone mountain areas located close to the Tropic of Cancer, with quite large slopes, an average height of about 1,400 - 1,600 m, creating a majestic and magnificent natural landscape. Standing from Ma Pi Leng Pass, looking at the whole view of Dong Van Stone Plateau will make anyone feel overwhelmed.

Dong Van ancient town is located in Dong Van town, nearly 1 km long, with a historical and cultural foundation that has developed for hundreds of years. This ancient town with nearly 40 ancient houses was originally planned by the French, so the architecture is very unique with rammed earth houses, yin-yang tiled roofs, and stone floors.

Discover Lo Lo Chai village

Lo Lo Chai village is located in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, peacefully lying at the foot of Lung Cu flagpole. This is the place where most of the Lo Lo and Mong people have lived and settled down since ancient times.

Although this tourist destination has only recently emerged, its beauty is not inferior to any ancient village in the world.

Explore Yen Minh pine forest

About 100km east of Ha Giang city center, Yen Minh pine forest is an ideal camping and picnic spot. Visitors just need to follow National Highway 4C Can Ty through Na Khe and Lao Va Chai communes to get there.

Under the vast pine canopy of 98 hectares, enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in wonderful nature.

Conquering Quan Ba ​​Heaven Gate

Quan Ba ​​Heaven Gate is about 50 km from Ha Giang city, taking 2 hours by car. On the way, you will pass many check-in locations that cannot be missed such as Bac Sum slope, Quan Ba ​​twin mountains, Can Ty bridge...

Located at an altitude of more than 1500m above sea level, standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the whole view of the Northwest mountains and forests in your sight. But to reach the top, you have to go all the way through the winding, winding road,... halfway up the sky. On one side of the road are towering rocky mountains, on the other side is a deep abyss.

14. Try all the specialties in Ha Giang

In addition to the majestic scenery that conquers the hearts of every tourist, Ha Giang also has a rich culinary scene for diners who love delicious food.

Some dishes you must try when visiting Ha Giang are: Dong Van old town rice rolls, au tau porridge, five-color sticky rice, bamboo rice, thang co, buckwheat cake, buckwheat beer, thang den...

Trekking to conquer border marker 428

The symbol of the northernmost point is Lung Cu flagpole, but in fact, landmark 428 is the dividing point between Vietnam and China. This landmark is located in Xeo Lung village (also known as Seo Lung), Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province.

Located at an altitude of 1,433.73 m above sea level, deep in the Northwest forest, it is not easy to get to this landmark. In particular, the mountain climbing route to reach border marker 428 is always winding and rugged.

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