HA GIANG CITY - QUAN BA - YEN MINH - PHO CAO – SUNG LA - DONG VAN TOWN
Have breakfast and then start the Ha Giang loop journey -Check in: KM 0 Milestone - Bac Sum Slope - Quan Ba Heaven Gate - Stopover to see the entire Doi Mountain, Tam Son Town -12:30 After passing Can Ty pass, check in some beautiful spots, lonely trees, Van Chai cliff, then have lunch at Yen Minh town -13:30 continue towards Dong Van to check in: Tham Ma pass , Pho Cao village, Sung La valley, visit Lung Cam cultural village imbued with H'Mong ethnic identity, visit "Pao's house" , Tam Giac Mach field, Moon rock field in Sa Phin village.
The Quan Ba Heaven Gate
The Quan Ba Heaven Gate is one of the five most famous Heaven's Gates in Vietnam in addition to the Anh Giang Heaven Gate (Cao Bang), O Quy Ho Heaven Gate (Sapa), Linh Quy Phap An Heaven Gate (Da Lat), Nghinh Phong Heaven Gate (Vung Tau). Located at the entrance to the Dong Van karst plateau, Quan Ba is a must-see destination when arriving in Ha Giang. The road to Quan Ba Heaven Gate (Ha Giang) is a breathtaking route for backpackers. It is located on National Road 4C, which connects Ha Giang city and Tam Son town. To reach Quan Ba Heaven Gate, from Tam Son, you only have to go further 3km to the north or from Ha Giang city centre, it takes about 1 hour to drive 46 km.
Lung Cam
Located in the narrow, incredibly picturesque Sung La Valley is the village of Lung Cam. Deemed a 'cultural tourist village' by the local authorities, the highlight here, aside from the stunning setting, is a century-old traditional Hmong house. The adobe structure, surrounding a stone-paved courtyard, was, in a former life, an opium emporium, and more recently featured in a Vietnamese film. Lung Cam is located 25km west of Dong Van. If you don't have your own wheels, you can flag down any of the buses that connect Dong Van and Tam Son.
-16:30: Visit the mansion of the Vuong family (King of the Hmong people): Coming here, you will truly admire the life and culture of the H'Mong people. In the late afternoon, under the last sunlight of the day, you will get the most authentic experience of the architectural exchange of three cultures: H'Mong, French, and Chinese. -18:00: Check in hotel, homestay and rest -19:30: Dinner, then free to walk around Dong Van old town, to enjoy street food at Dong Van old town night market.
Lung Cu National Flag Tower
At the foot of Lung Cu National Flag Tower, the country’s north pole in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, there is a miraculous village, which is often depicted in legends. Its name is Lo Lo Chai. The village is nestled in the rocky plateau of Ha Giang province and considered one of the most remote villages in the north of the country. Visitors to the village can easily spot the flagpole, which is about 1.4km away. The village offers some wonderful sightseeing, with green colours falling into the rocky mountains, not to mention the unique culture and architecture. Lo Lo Chai has also become a community-based cultural tourism village with homestays.
Nho Que River in Ha Giang
The Nho Que River in Ha Giang has emerged as a highly sought-after destination among travel enthusiasts. It offers a captivating experience, allowing visitors to marvel at the mesmerizing allure of its cerulean waters and the grandeur of the surrounding mountains. The seamless fusion of these elements creates an enchanting natural landscape, one that leaves everyone in awe and admiration.