The beautiful scenery of Ha Giang has always attracted visitors by the majestic and poetic beauty of the blue river, the mountains, or the petals blooming in the barren rocky plateau. Traveling on the roads, finding Ha Giang on a clear windy day, then suddenly surprised by the pure beauty of that rocky plateau. Let's take a look at the beautiful scenes that should not be missed when coming to Ha Giang with Luxtour!
About Ha Giang
Ha Giang is located in the Northeast region of Vietnam. The East borders Cao Bang province, the West borders Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces, the South borders Tuyen Quang province. To the north, Ha Giang borders the Zhuang and Miao Wenshan autonomous prefectures of Yunnan province and the Bai Sac township of Guangxi province of the People's Republic of China.
Although located in the northernmost part of the country, the terrain is mainly rocky, but this place still attracts tourists with attractions not to be missed such as: Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, Dong Van rock plateau, etc. Pho Bang town…
Beautiful scenery of four seasons in Ha Giang
Spring - the season of peach and plum blossoms
Spring here is likened to the "stone bloom" season with the pale pink color of peach blossoms, the pure white of apricot blossoms and the bright yellow of springtime canola flowers. On the zigzag roads of the cliffs, in the peaceful villages nestled in the deep green, the traveler will feel the coming of spring in the Northeast highlands.
Summer - the season of pouring water
Around April to June is the time when people here bring water to the fields to prepare for a new crop. Therefore, at this time, the terraced fields will be replaced with a new shirt. The silver shirt sparkles like a clear blue sky is printed on it. The fields are neat and zigzag around the hillsides, making visitors from all over the world surprised.
Autumn - ripe rice season
Every time the rice ripens in late September, early October, the terraced fields in Ha Giang coincide with the same message that dyes the whole region yellow, stunningly beautiful, making many tourists fall in love. Perhaps that's why in these days, the famous terraced fields in Ha Giang are always crowded with tourists to visit, take pictures to check in. Standing by the rice fields, inhaling the aroma of domestic fields in the fresh air of the Northwest mountains will be a wonderful experience.
Winter – buckwheat flower season
In the last months of the year, the land of Ha Giang becomes more and more poetic with buckwheat flowers blooming in the sun. The small, delicate pink and purple buckwheat flowers are gently interwoven between the rolling hills in Ha Giang, making many tourists fall in love. At this time, the mountains and forests here seem to be changing colors, interspersed with attractive purple, white and pink triangular flowers. From Quan Ba, Yen Minh to Meo Vac, Dong Van, visitors can comfortably admire the countless flower beds winding on the hill, making the scene both majestic and poetic.
Beautiful scenic spots in Ha Giang
1. Hoang Su Phi
Hoang Su Phi is the place to watch the nine season, the most beautiful water season in Ha Giang. Around May, June and September every year, October is the time when Hoang Su Phi has the most visitors to visit. Young people often choose to roam on motorbikes on the road along the terraced fields, welcoming the rice season. The areas with the most beautiful terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi that visitors can visit are: Ban Luoc, Ban Phung, San Sa Ho, Nam Ty, Ho Thau and Thong Nguyen. In the afternoon, when the sunset falls, when the kitchen smoke emanates from the simple roof in the small village of Hoang Su Phi, the natural scenery here is peaceful and strangely poetic.
2. Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass is known as one of the "four great peaks" - the 4 most dangerous passes in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam. Ma Pi Leng is 1,200-1,400m above sea level with many winding, winding bends, steep slopes that challenge any driver passing by here.
This route is also known as the "Happiness Road" because if you conquer Ma Pi Leng, visitors will be overwhelmed with emotions when watching the beautiful natural scenery where the top of the pass looks down. Conquering Ma Pi Leng is the time when you experience the most emotions, from anxiety, fear to burst of satisfaction. And if you're young, if you're still passionate and want to live life to the fullest for your youth, don't waste your life, let's conquer Ma Pi Leng once to know that Vietnam has many places worth experiencing.
3. Nho Que River
Along with the majestic Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que River is also one of the places with beautiful natural scenery that visitors can combine sightseeing in their Ha Giang trip. Nho Que River, winding along the Ma Pi Leng pass, is the most beautiful river in the Dong Van rocky plateau. Looking down from above, Nho Que River looks like a smooth, winding jade green silk, hidden among thousands of rocky mountains. Looking up from the bottom of Tu San Canyon, Nho Que is majestic among the craggy, steep cat-eared cliffs. If you have the opportunity to visit here, take a boat trip to Tu San alley to fully feel the beauty of Nho Que.
4. Pho Bang – Yen Minh
Pho Bang is a small town in Dong Van district, about 110km from the center of Ha Giang city and right next to the Vietnam-China border. This is the birthplace of a part of the Mong ethnic group and most of them are Chinese. In the past, this place used to be the very busy trading capital of Ha Giang city.
However, until now, all that remains in Pho Bang is just a peaceful space, the silence of a village that has gone into oblivion. However, perhaps it is this peace that has attracted the attention of tourists. Visitors come to Pho Bang to be immersed in the tranquility of the Vietnamese countryside, to immerse themselves in the charming natural scenery and to let their souls be purified after the chaos of the lavish city.
5. Yen Minh pine forest
Yen Minh pine forest is about 100km from Ha Giang city center, in the district of 3 communes of Yen Minh district, including: Na Khe, Lao Va Chai, Bach Dinh. The road to Yen Minh is about 50km long, on both sides are majestic pine trees that are still extremely poetic.
In recent years, Yen Minh pine forest is an ideal destination, loved by tourists on their journey to conquer Ha Giang. Walking under the pine trees, inhaling the scent, faintly of young pine resin, listening to the sound of pine leaves rustling in the wind... This place will bring great experiences to any visitor. .
6. Dong Van Stone Plateau
Dong Van rock plateau spreads over the area of 4 mountainous districts north of Ha Giang, including: Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Meo Vac and Dong Van with a total area of up to 2,356 km2. Located at an average altitude of 1,000m to 1,600m above sea level, has unspoiled, majestic nature and special geology.
Each season, Dong Van rock plateau brings a very different beauty. In the spring, Ha Giang stone plateau is filled with the pink color of peach blossom, in the pure white of apricot and plum blossom. Ha Giang's weather begins to turn summer, which is when the red rice petals begin to show off their colors, giving the mountains and forests more vitality. From the end of October to the end of the year, this is the most beautiful time of Dong Van with the fields of buckwheat flowers that color a large rocky plateau. Along the roads through Dong Van, Meo Vac, Hoang Su Phi, etc., you can see buckwheat flowers interspersed with extremely poetic stone slabs.
7. Sung La Valley
Sung La is a famous destination in Ha Giang with colorful gardens. This Sung La tourist area is located in the Ha Giang rocky plateau. Looking down from above, you will see Sung La as a peaceful and beautiful natural picture. Tourists who like to travel to Ha Giang often stop here to take pictures and admire the majestic and poetic natural scenery.
Suggestions for cheap Ha Giang sightseeing tour
Ha Giang tour 3 days 2 nights
DAY 1: HANOI - HA GIANG - DONG VAN (Eat: Lunch, Dinner)
-06h00: Car and tour guide of LUXTOUR Company pick you up at the meeting point, depart for Dong Van town (130km from Ha Giang city).
-09h00: The group stops at Tuyen Quang tea hill to take pictures and rest.
-11:30: Delegation to Ha Giang city to rest and have lunch. Then continue to move to Dong Van Rock Plateau - a majestic rocky mountain in the North Pole, the scenery there is magnificent to heroic.
-16h30: Arrive at Sung La village - visit "Pao's house" - the filming location of the TV series "Pao's story", learn about ancient house architecture, cultural space of H'Mong ethnic people, then Check in at the beautiful buckwheat flower field in front of "Pao's house".
-18h00: You check in hotel in Dong Van town, have dinner and enjoy regional specialties.
-20h00: Free to visit and rest. Rest in Dong Van.
DAY 2: DONG VAN - LONG CU FLAG - MY PI LONG - YEN MINH (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
-06h00: You wake up to have breakfast. Check out the hotel and move to Lung Cu Flag Tower.
-08h00: Come to Lung Cu Flagpole - The most sacred place in the North of the country, this is the most famous destination of Ha Giang.
-10:00: You leave Lung Cu Flagpole to visit the Palace of King Meo Vuong Chinh Duc - this is the most powerful family of Chau Dong Van in the 20th century.
-11:30: Have lunch at Dong Van. After lunch move to Meo Vac.
-13h30: Admire the majestic beauty of Ma Pi Leng pass, take pictures of the pass and Nho Que river from above, like a soft green silk strip.
-15h00: Stop to take photos at the famous M-pass in Meo Vac.
-17h00: Arrive in Yen Minh town, check in and rest.
-18h30: Have dinner, free to visit Yen Minh town at night. Overnight in Yen Minh.
DAY 03: YEN MINH - GUAN BA - HA GIANG (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
-06h30: Check out the hotel, have breakfast and get on the bus to Quan Ba. On the way to Quan Ba, stop to take pictures of buckwheat flowers in the area of Trang Kim and near Quan Ba town (there are usually flowers in September to mid-December every year).
-08h30: Visit Quan Ba market every Sunday morning.
-09h15: Stop at Quan Ba Heaven Gate stop to take pictures of Co Tien Twin Mountain, also known as Quan Ba Twin Mountain and panoramic view of Tam Son town from above.
-11h00: Have lunch in Ha Giang city.
-19h00: Return to Hanoi to end the trip to Ha Giang 3 days 2 nights.
