Hannah opened the article by describing the journey to Ha Giang as extremely memorable. The female reporter drove at least 350km, passing through some narrow roads and dangerous cliffs, so this was not an experience for "amateurs".

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Insider reporter Hannah Shewan Stevens. Photo: Hannah Shewan Stevens/Insider

Most tourists choose to follow a tour guide or ride on a motorbike with a guide. However, according to Hannah, everyone will have to follow the same schedule, losing the opportunity to freely do what they like.

So she and her friend decided to rent a motorbike themselves, since they were both experienced drivers.

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Hannah and her companion decided to rent motorbikes to conquer the mountain passes. Photo: Hannah Shewan Stevens/Insider

On the first day, the two drove straight into the nearest valley. Amazed by the view, they stopped at a cafe and spent an hour admiring the beautiful nature there.

The next day, when they saw a bustling outdoor event, they curiously went in to check it out. Surprisingly, it was a local wedding. The "uninvited guests" were warmly welcomed by the locals.

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Being able to travel independently allows the reporter to go wherever she wants. Photo: Hannah Shewan Stevens/Insider

Driving on the high mountain roads that seemed to touch the sky, Hannah said she felt like she was going through the clouds.

However, danger soon became apparent on the Ha Giang loop. On a tight bend, Hannah veered too far out and came head-on with a local driver.

Because she was so surprised, she jumped out of the car, causing the motorbike to run over her and her knees to hit the ground.

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Hannah had an accident while conquering Ha Giang. Photo: Hannah Shewan Stevens/Insider

After apologizing to the driver, Hannah left with severe rashes on her arms and legs. Fortunately, the tourist was not seriously injured. After applying antiseptic, she drove to the nearest town to have lunch and fix her car.

The next day's journey began with a steep climb out of the valley, then through a quarry. This route really got Hannah "sweaty".

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The female reporter has no regrets about her decision to conquer Ha Giang this time. Photo: Hannah Shewan Stevens/Insider

Late in the afternoon, she and her friend came to a hidden waterfall near Du Gia village. Seeing that the place was deserted, they jumped in for a swim, washing away the dirt of the day.

Arriving in Ha Giang city, which was both the starting and ending point of the 350km, three-and-a-half-day journey, Hannah felt no regrets about embarking on this experience.

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