Ha Giang – A destination not to be missed

The land of Ha Giang cleverly fascinates visitors thanks to the masterpieces bestowed by the Creator. Coming here, we can enjoy and watch the zigzag roads running in the rocky plateau, the mysterious caves or the buckwheat flower hills. Because of that, Ha Giang is one of the most popular destinations on the S-shaped land of tourists. Ha Giang has welcomed a lot of tourists, but there are still lands and people you pass through but you may not fully understand that land. Let’s travel Viet Huong to discover the majestic beauty of the land and people of Ha Giang through the most authentic images below.

Someone once said that “Young people please once conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass Ha Giang” – one of the four great peaks of Vietnam. My Pi Leng Pass is located on Highway 4C, on the way to the immense Dong Van rock plateau, and is also the gateway connecting Meo Vac town with Ha Giang city. Ma Pi Leng with an altitude of 1200m above sea level is deposited in siliceous limestone and light shale. Looking down from the top of the pass, we can see the gentle green Nho Que river lying between the two sides of the deep green forest.

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 are young, if you are still passionate and want to live life to the fullest for your youth without living a wasteful life, once conquer Ma Pi Leng to know that Vietnam has many places worth experiencing immensely.

If you come to Ha Giang, you can’t help but visit the Vuong family mansion. The Vuong family mansion is located on the top of a small hill, where the entrance has rows of ancient and straight samu trees. Going inside is the Palace of the Vuong family of King Meo, the richest family in the region by selling opium in the past. The mansion has a unique architecture, influenced by three architectures: Chinese, Mong and French. This mansion was recognized by the State as a National Monument in 1993. In 2004, the Vuong family decided to dedicate this mansion to the State for conservation. Standing on the mansion looking down at the valley below, you can see the grandeur of the mansion. If you come here on the day of the Sa Phin market right near the palace of the Vuong family, meeting on the day of the Snake and the Pig, remember to stop by. From the Royal Palace to Dong Van is 14km. Ticket price to visit Vuong’s mansion: 20,000 VND.

From the Vuong mansion, you go back to the fork, turn through Pho La, Ma Le to reach Lung Cu flagpole – where the first pen stroke is placed on the S-shaped map. Right on the way from Ma Le to Lung Cu will be saw a large buckwheat field on the hillside. This is the place where the most buckwheat triangles are planted so far. Lung Cu is at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, Lung Cu is the only place where Lo Lo people live. Standing on Lung Cu flagpole, watching the national flag fluttering in the wind, seeing firsthand the first point where the brush stroke was drawn to create an S-shaped map is when national pride and love for the country overflowed. . Standing on the Lung Cu flagpole watching the sunset, then back to Dong Van town to stay in Dong Van for one night. Because people often tell each other that, going to Ha Giang without sleeping in Dong Van is not called going to Ha Giang.

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.

Another destination that tourists cannot ignore when traveling in Ha Giang is Hoang Su Phi. Hoang Su Phi is not a strange name for those who love Ha Giang. As one of the most beautiful districts in the province, Hoang Su Phi brings the wild features of the mountains and forests, of the houses hidden in the terraced fields “tinted” in iridescent color. In the mist, this place is like a beautiful natural picture that attracts the viewer’s eyes.

Around May (flood season) or September (ripe flood season) are both beautiful times to visit Hoang Su Phi. To Ha Giang, you can rent a motorbike in the city and travel to Hoang Su Phi. At Hoang Su Phi, the terraced fields go up to the sky, sporadically interspersed with golden fields are ethnic houses hidden in the groves. Every afternoon when sunset falls, the color of clouds in the sky mixed with the smoke from the kitchen on stilts makes the scenery here peaceful, rustic but indescribably majestic. The most rice-growing areas in Hoang Su Phi are: Ban Luoc, Ban Phung, San Sa Ho, Nam Ty, Ho Thau and Thong Nguyen.

Ha Giang in recent years has become a destination that attracts many tourists. Ha Giang tourist attraction conquers visitors by the rocky mountains touching clouds, the golden terraced fields of ripe rice or the immense green tea hills. And Phin Ho village is one of the most prominent destinations mentioned by many people when coming to this land.

Currently, there are quite a few cheap Ha Giang tours you can see where tour operators go to Ha Giang. Therefore, the opportunity to come to this land with many things to explore is also more than before. Once you get here, don’t forget to spend time in Phin Ho village.

Phin Ho village in Hoang Su Phi district of Ha Giang province has a natural area of up to 77ha, and is home to 44 households of more than 200 Dao ethnic people. Phin Ho village is located in the highlands and is farthest away, so most people still have difficulties, but Phin Ho village is always a friendly destination that many people remember. This place is famous for its hundreds of years old tea trees that have been planted for a long time. People in Phin Ho village who want to pick tea will have to climb the tree to pick it because the old tea tree is very big and tall, unlike the small tea trees in other regions like Thai Nguyen. Ancient tea is very delicious because of its perennial nature, tea is produced entirely by methods and natural ingredients, moreover, ancient tea trees grow at the highest place of Phin Ho village where the weather is cool all year round. . In the months of September and October, the tea buds are welcomed by the vitality of the earth and the sky, the dew drops are absorbed by the tea leaves, creating the purity and deliciousness typical of Phin Ho tea.

Located at an average altitude of 1000 – 1600m above sea level, Dong Van rock plateau spreads through 4 districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Meo Vac and Dong Van of Ha Giang province. According to the Advisory Council of UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network GGN, Dong Van Karst Plateau is one of the special limestone areas, containing typical imprints of the history of the development of the Earth’s crust. , natural phenomena, unique aesthetic landscapes, high biodiversity and long-standing cultural traditions of indigenous communities. In 2010, this plateau was officially recognized as a Global Geopark by the Advisory Council of the Global Geoparks Network.

Another destination that you cannot miss when coming to Ha Giang is 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.

Thien Huong Community Cultural Tourism Village is located about 5 km northeast of Dong Van town center. The village is the residence of 43 households of Tay, Nung and Giay ethnic groups; in which the Tay people make up the majority with over 200 people. According to the introduction of village head Luong Dinh Ninh, the Tay and Nung communities have lived here for a long time. Currently, families still retain many traditional cultural features imbued with their national identity, reflected in festivals, costumes, cuisine as well as daily living habits.

Coming to Thien Huong, visitors will be impressed by a green space between four rocky mountains, in which the population of ancient banyan trees dating back over 100 years old is located at the beginning of the village. In May 2015, 4 banyan trees in the population were recognized as heritage trees, with an age of 700-750 years old. Nestled among the population of banyan trees is the local people’s shrine to worship Lam. Every year in the third lunar month, when the corn and rice plants are green in the fields, the villagers in the village are eager to prepare to worship Lam. Offerings include many local products and traditional dishes such as black pork, local chicken, sticky rice, and cakes made by the skillful hands of the Tay and Nung women.

On the main day of the festival, girls, boys, old people, young people all get up very early, prepare themselves the most beautiful traditional costumes, carry offerings to the shrine area. The worshiping ceremony of Than Lam was held very solemnly, bearing the original features of a spiritual festival of the people here to pray for the village to have a year of favorable rain and wind, good crops, and a prosperous home. , healthy people. After the shaman completes the ritual, the villagers will enjoy the food right at the shrine. Visitors will enjoy the traditional dishes of the people here, drink a cup of fragrant corn wine with Thien Huong leaves, and immerse themselves in the tunes of Then, Coi, and smooth and deep love songs.

The wall house is a unique and typical cultural feature of Thien Huong. The houses here are mostly old houses over 100 years old, built on a flat ground, can lean on the mountain, the walls are made of clay, roofed with yin and yang tiles, the trusses and doors are made of wood. made from wood. The house has 3 main compartments and 2 doors. Around the house, there is a solid stone fence and many trees such as peaches, plums and pears are planted, creating a unique housing architecture of the people on the Stone Plateau.

Come to Thien Huong to immerse yourself in the peaceful and quiet life of Cao Cao. Step foot on the warm walled houses nestled at the foot of Po Lo mountain, by the cozy fire with the owner enjoying idyllic countryside products and drinking a cup of fragrant corn wine, which will surely make you happy. lingering in the footsteps of tourists once coming to Thien Huong…

46km from Ha Giang city, Quan Ba is a typical district of rocky mountains with many interesting places, especially Quan Ba twin mountains. Quan Ba Twin Mountain is really a masterpiece of nature bestowed on this northeastern rocky mountain. Seen from a distance, intertwined in the overlapping terraced fields, two mountains with unusual shapes, lying next to each other, make viewers excited.

Thinking of Ha Giang, perhaps we only think of the passes, the buckwheat flowers bloom, but this place also has a system of wild and mysterious caves. One of them is Lung Khuy cave, located in Quan Ba commune, Ha Giang. Originally a living area of the Mong people, before being put into tourism, this was the “spiritual place” of the indigenous people.

Running through Can Ty commune, running to Yen Minh pine forest, passing through Quang Ba twin mountains about 40 km, through zigzag roads will reach Yen Minh pine forest, known as the second Da Lat of Vietnam. Here, the green pine trees, soaring between the mountains and hills, whispering in the wind will make the hearts of travelers come here.

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.

Nestled between the green tea hills and ripe golden terraced fields of Vi Xuyen district, Ha Giang province, Thac Hung village of the Dao people is home to long-standing stilt houses that bring visitors an interesting feeling because charming landscape. Most of the houses on stilts are built by people helping each other. The houses on stilts are very beautiful and solid, this is a precious tradition that is still kept to this day.

This place still retains the traditional craft that requires the ingenuity and sophistication of the craftsman, which is silver carving. The profession of silver carving is passed down from generation to generation, children in the family also have to learn this craft. The profession of silver carving in many places is gradually disappearing, so keeping and maintaining it is very important.

Silver carving requires meticulousness, patience, Dao ethnic costumes cannot lack jewelry, especially self-carved silver rings. In the wedding ceremony, silver funeral is also an important thing. Products made from silver are both a unique tourist gift and a keepsake of the national identity of the Dao people in Cao Bo.

Lung Tam brocade weaving village is located in Lung Tam commune, Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province. Brocade weaving village has existed for a long time, brocade weaving creates jobs for many people in the village, bringing high income. In the past, weaving tools were very rudimentary, mainly hand-woven, products with traditional motifs. After many years of existence, the government of Quan Ba district has decided to develop a brocade weaving village.

Weaving has been invested in all aspects such as machinery, equipment, and textile materials. In addition to manufactured products, people will be guided to create modern products, to refresh and attract customers. Now brocade weaving not only serves the family but also brings high income. New and quality motifs have brought high economic efficiency. Tourists are very fond of brocade products, especially foreigners.

When visiting Lung Tam brocade weaving village, you will be able to see with your own eyes the skilled craftsmen creating their products. The Mong ethnic people consider brocade weaving as a treasure. Making a brocade product is very laborious. The main raw material is flax fibers that people grow themselves, after two months, they are dried and then skillfully separated each flax fiber so as not to break. The flax rolls are pounded in a mortar to remove the pulp to leave the supple fibers, then boiled through a lot of water made from kitchen ash and beeswax.
Until the flax fiber is milky white, start weaving. After weaving, it is dried in the sun, washed with beeswax to make the fabric smooth and white. Clothes made of linen are very durable and thick. You can buy a few small products to make very meaningful gifts.

Sung La is considered the most beautiful highland commune in the whole Dong Van rock plateau. Sung La Valley is located on National Highway 4C, connecting towns on Ha Giang land, more than 20km from Dong Van district. Anyone who comes to this land will feel Sung La light and peaceful.
The H’Mong in Sung La grow buckwheat and rapeseed flowers on high hills, maize and rice on flat land at the bottom of the valley. Every day, people have to carry soil from far away and stuff it into each cat’s ear rock hole, cover it with stones to keep rainwater from draining the soil, and then put the seeds in. The green trunks grow up in the gray rock layers as life still rises in this barren land every day.

People here are honest, simple, they are very open and hospitable. Coming here, visitors will really feel comfortable and relax very peaceful. For many years now, every New Year comes, spring comes, Sung La valley – the main scene in the movie “Pao’s story” is bustling with tourists to visit more and more.

50km from Meo Vac town, Son Vi is the furthest commune of Meo Vac district and is also the first village in the country. Son Vi borders China. With the emerald green Nho Que stream weaving between the soaring rocky cliffs and winding roads between the mountains, Son Vi is so beautiful that people are captivated by its wild and majestic beauty. The road to Son Vi goes close to the Vietnam – China border, the road on the left is just a few steps away from China. Son Vi is also famous for Ma Pi Leng pass and Son Vi love market on March 28 of the lunar calendar every year.

Above are typical images of Ha Giang province that Viet Huong Tourism would like to introduce to you. To satisfy your passion to discover the top regions of Vietnam, please contact us, Viet Huong tourism will surely satisfy you.