Ha Giang is a province in the far north of Vietnam, bordering China. It is known for its stunning landscapes, unique culture, and friendly people. The province is home to some of the most beautiful and remote areas in the country, making it a great destination for travelers looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure. This Ha Giang Travel Guide will provide you with all the information you need to plan your trip, from where to stay and what to do, to the best places to eat and the must-see attractions.

Ha Giang is often known as a place of mountains, fresh nature, endlessly winding roads, colourful highland markets. However, in more detail, what is this place attractive? Where should we go to Ha Giang? Which season goes? What is the specialty of Ha Giang? So, if you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, Ha Giang is the place to go!

How Ha Giang Is Unique?

Situated in the northern highlands of Vietnam. Ha Giang is a majestic mountain range with a high altitude ranging from 800 m to 1,200 m above sea level. This is a high concentration of mountains. According to recent statistics, it’s covering about 8,000 km2 but there are 49 high mountains from 500m – 2,500m.

This land is bestowed by nature with mountains, green rivers, and flowers of all four seasons, picturesque. This is also the residence of 24 ethnic groups, creating a diverse cultural space. It’s becoming an ideal destination for Ha Giang tourists to learn about the culture. Although the life of the people is simple, rustic, the scenery is still wild. But also a tourist attraction that makes many people miss when they back from Ha Giang.

1. Lung Cu Flagpole

Lung Cu flagpole is known as the first place of the country, this is the most famous destination of Ha Giang. The flagpole is located on Lung Cu peak, 54m wide flag symbolizing 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam, standing at the foot of the flagpole and watching the flag is extremely proud for each person coming here.

2. Dong Van Old Street

Located in the town of Dong Van, surrounded by mountains and forests, 40 ancient roofs interspersed with each other. Especially creating a wild picture that is hidden behind the dense fog of the mountains.

Established in the early 20th century. Dong Van ancient town was inhabited by Mong, Tay and Chinese families, after that, residents of other localities came to form a crowded population group.

This tourist spot is not only beautiful by the time. But also imbued with Chinese architecture, in the dreamy atmosphere of the Khen of the H’Mong man or the dance of a girl.

3. Ma Li Peng Pass – Nho Que River

It is the name of the rugged pass road in Ha Giang, about 20 km long. Located on Hanh Phuc road connecting Ha Giang city, Dong Van district and Meo Vac town. Ma Pi Leng calls in the Mandarin language to mean “the nose of a horse” literally, broadly depicting the danger of a mountain peak, where the slope is so high that the horse passes through the breath, or the top of the mountain stands as live nose horse. The road passes through the cliffs, surpassing Ma Pi Leng peak at a height of 2000 meters, at the foot of the deep valley of Nho Que river like a thin four-season green jade thread.

4. Hoang Su Phi

Hoang Su Phi is located about 50km from Ha Giang city. This is a highland border district that attracts many adventurous tourists because the road is quite dangerous. The terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi like pulling to the horizon, the season of ripe rice or the pouring water season all have its own beauty.

Market in Ha Giang

Yen Minh Market, Ha Giang

As a northern border district of Vietnam, in Ha Giang province, Yen Minh is 100km northeast of Ha Giang town, with 25.27km of border line. Not only is it famous for its enchanting pine forests, but Yen Minh is also the area with the most fairs in Ha Giang.

The famous markets in Yen Minh are:

Yen Minh Market

The market usually meets on Sunday mornings of the week. From early in the morning, every stream of people crowded the streets of the town. Many people from remote villages have to get up at midnight and cross steep passes to reach Yen Minh. The quiet space here suddenly comes to life in a market day, with all colours of costumes: the brocade dress of the Mong people, the red scarf of the Dao people, the blue skirt of Tay girls, indigo costumes of the people. Nung…

The main products are agro-forestry products, land products, agricultural tools, food and beverages, mostly home-grown plants.

Bach Dich Market: The market has 3 sessions in 1 month, namely Ban Muong market, Moc 9 market (also known as Moc 358) market and the commune center market. These markets are held on sessions that fall on the day of the Monkey and the day of the Tiger in the month.

Upper Street Market: Meeting every Friday morning

Mau Due Market: Mau Due Market meets once a week on Sunday morning

Sung Trang Market: Sung Trang Market is held every Sunday morning. And some other markets such as Sung Chai market, Lung Ho market, Ngoc Long market, Mau Long market.