Hanoi Trip Overview
Want to discover must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to take a motorbike adventure? YESD offers you to do the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out any of the popular sights.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Want to discover must-see Ha Giang but not comfortable enough to take a motorbike adventure? YESD offers you to do the loop in a more comfortable way. Travelling by car does not mean having to compromise or miss out any of the popular sights.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Giang – Thon Tha village
Stop At: Thon Tha Village, Thon Tha village, Phuong Do Commune Thon Tha village, Phuong Do district, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
After the car ride from Hanoi to Thon Tha, let’s get ready for a stroll around the village to learn more about the daily local life. Enjoy your time at this peaceful little village.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Tay bungalow in Thon Tha village. You will have a private room connected wiht bathroom and toilet.
Day 2: Thon Tha – Tam Son – Meo Vac – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Dong Van
Stop At: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tam Son Town, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
Quan Ba Heaven Gate at the height of 1,500 metters above the sea level which is normally covered with clouds & mist. Climb one hundred steps more to reach Quan Ba Heaven Gate for an impressive captivation of Dong Van Global Geo-Park, immense valleys of rice terraces, Tam Son town and many dotted surrounding local villages in clear days.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quan Ba, Quan Ba, Ha Giang Province
The highlight of the scenery is Quan Ba Twin Mountains – the special art created to this land by Mother of Nature. Between mountains & rice terraces are two twin mountain forms likening as two breasts of a fairy narrated by locals in an interesting fairy tale.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
Ma Pi Leng Pass is not long but it is the most dangerous pass in the northern border mountain area. At the top of Ma Pi Leng mount is the “happiness” road, there has a stone stele recording the marks in the construction process. Ma Pi Leng pass is considered the unique regional heritage about landscape and geomorphology; pass peak area is considered as one of the most beautiful viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic in Vietnam; alley Nho Que River is one of the most unique tectonic valley in Vietnam. Scenery in Ma Pi Leng pass is unique with majestic and wild beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, Ha Giang 310000 Vietnam
If it is not so dark, we can go for a hike on Skypath. This is a 2 hour hike for about 4KM at 500m of elevation along a cliffside. Please wear proper footwear (hiking boots/ durable shoes).
The Sky Path trail is a partially paved walking trail stretching along the side of Ma Pi Leng mountain, overlooking Ma Pi Leng Pass. After walking through the trees and small plots of farmland, hikers will approach a cliff and follow the path to a small gazebo with panoramic views of the pass and the river below. Walk along this path, and listen to the sounds of goat bells and the wind while observing the red and blue stratae lining the limestone karsts and wind eroded rock formations.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ovenight at a hotel in Dong Van Town.
Day 3: Dong Van – H’Mong King Palace – Sung La – Lung Tam – Nam Dam
Stop At: Dinh Vua Meo, Sa Phin, Dong Van Vietnam
Stop to visit the palace of the H’mong king, which was a royal family of high rank during French colonial rule – this palace attracts keen interest from architecturally minded visitors due to its mixed style of European and Chinese architecture. The construction began to build in 1920 and lasted eight years. The architecture of the building bears highly artistic value imitated the Chinese ancient architecture (Man Thanh dynasty). It was not only a building but also a fort in the middle of rocky highland. In the early nineteenth century, the Vuong family controlled the entire region and Vuong Duc Chinh, head of the family, proclaimed himself as a “king of the H’Mong”. To reinforce his power, King H’mong built this palace-fortress. During his reign, the charismatic king attracted a lot of attention when he and other Meo residents joined forces with Ho Chi Minh to gain national freedom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lung Cam Cultural – Tourism Village, Sung La Valley, Sung La Commune, Dong Van 310000 Vietnam
Sung La. Due to its location which is light years away from modern life in big cities, Sung La was chosen as the location for the award-winning movie Pao’s Story. Since then Sung La has become a popular destination for travelers looking for something different and of course movie buffs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quan Ba, Quan Ba, Ha Giang Province
We also pass by and visit a special village. Lung Tam Village attracts many travelers from near and far owing to its astonishing landscape and serenity and H’Mong ethnic minority women in colorful attire. What surprises visitors to the village is that the H’Mong women do not need to wear shawls and jackets in such a harsh weather, as their clothes made of linen help keep them warm from the bitter cold in the mountainous region. Linen is like an air conditioner as it cools our body in summer and keeps us warm in winter.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a local Dao homestay in Nam Dam village where you’ll have private rooms, bathrooms and toilets are outside.
Day 4: Nam Dam – Lung Khuy Cave – Hanoi – END TOUR
Stop At: Lung Khuy Cave, National Route 4C, Quan Ba 310000 Vietnam
Visit Lung Khuy Cave that is one of the newest cave, has just explored since 2015 in Ha Giang. In January 2016, they opened this cave to visit in which there is an amazing view with thousands of twinkle stalagmites and stalactites inside. After having a short walk with 2km, visitors can get there. You will lured into miracle landscapes along way to get the cave.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No accommodation as we end tour at about 5PM at your hotel in Hanoi.
