Ha Giang Trip Overview
Ha Giang is one of the highest towns of Vietnam and has a quintessential view of mountainous Vietnam and China, surrounded by sharp hills. Lung Cu peak at the height 1600m to 1800m compared to sea level, was considered to be the rooftops of Vietnam. Travelers have to overcome the peak of Ma Pi Leng. On beautiful days, its pass seems to collect all the beauty of nature, with the windy hill sides, the eyes spread to horizon.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Ha Giang, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ha Giang, Ha Giang Province, Vietnam
Ha Giang is one of the highest towns of Vietnam and has a quintessential view of mountainous Vietnam and China, surrounded by sharp hills. Lung Cu peak at the height 1600m to 1800m compared to sea level, was considered to be the rooftops of Vietnam. Travelers have to overcome the peak of Ma Pi Leng. On beautiful days, its pass seems to collect all the beauty of nature, with the windy hill sides, the eyes spread to horizon.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Giang – Quan Ba
Stop At: Ha Giang, Ha Giang, Ha Giang Province
Option 1:Departs on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings
19:30-19:45 Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi and depart for Ha Giang by sleeping bus.
You will arrive between 3am and 4am the following day. Checking into a Homestay and have a short sleep until the morning.
After breakfast you will begin by trekking through terraced rice paddy fields for about 1,5 hours. We will visit some villages to get a taste of the authentic daily rural life, experience the culture and customs of Tay people in this village.
Option 2: Departs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
6:00-6:30 Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi and depart for Ha Giang by bus.
You will have a short break with some photo opportunities along the way.
12:30-13:00 Have lunch in Ha Giang.
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Stop At: Quan Ba, Quan Ba, Ha Giang Province
14:00 Leave Ha Giang City for Quan Ba. On the way you can take some photos of the magnificent views of the rice fields, mountains and valleys.
15:30 Stop at Heaven’s Gate, enjoy the fresh air & see the panorama of Tam Son Town from above, afterwards we head to the countryside where you will be welcomed by local Tay families.
16:00: Spend time to rest and freshen up before trekking around the village.
You can discover the rammed earth house of Black Dao which surrounded by terraced paddy fields.
Then you will have a delicious dinner in one of the local homestays.
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Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in local Tay’s homestay.
Day 2: Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Meo Vac – Ma Pi Leng – Dong Van
Stop At: Meo Vac, Meo Vac, Ha Giang Province
6:30-7:00: Have breakfast, enjoy the fresh air of breathtaking mountains, check out from the homestay and be ready for the next experience – continue your journey to Meo Vac.
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Stop At: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
After lunch in Meo Vac, we keep going to Dong Van, we continue to conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass. It is one of the most beautiful Rocky Mountains, unique landscape and famous places in Vietnam. You will have chance to stand on the steep cliffs of Nho Que River, a river which flows from China and through Vietnam for about 46 km.
After that you will trek through the small villages where H’mong people live and through extraordinary mountainous landscapes. You will enjoy the incredible views of the Happy road below.
16:30 Check in at the Hotel in Dong Van Town.
19:00 Have dinner and enjoy the night life of the local people there.
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Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel in Dong Van Town
Day 3: Dong Van – Thon Tha-Hanoi
Stop At: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Sa Phin, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
If you are here on a Sunday you can discover the very exciting and colorful Dong Van market, where a dozen tribes living in the surrounding area, and traditionally dressed, come to sell their goods.
After breakfast you will continue your journey to Dong Van UNESCO Geopark and enjoy fresh atmosphere.
On the way you will visit the Hmong King’s Palace. This is one of the most special, cultural and historical monuments in Dong Van, the Vietnam war, and life of the ethnic people.
12:00 Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
We continue to follow the guide trekking, experiencing the breathtaking nature, visiting the centuries – old villages, and the houses of the Tay ethnic minority.
15:30 Return to Hanoi
22:30- 23:00 Arrive back in Hanoi. Tour ends
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Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
