Once in Ha Giang, you should never skip the chance to explore the stunning natural landscape, especially the immense fields of buckwheat if you travel in the flourishing season of this flower. Back your bag and enjoy the delightful awaiting experiences.
1. Travel in seasons of flowers
Tam Giac Mach flower field in Ha Giang
In flower seasons, the stone plateaus of Ha Giang is coloured by the vivid flower fields: purple buckwheat (Late September – Beginning December), pink blossom, white plum and pear flowers (after Lunar New Year Festival).
2. Arrive in the northernmost spot of Vietnam
Flagpole at Lung Cu
If you have chance to visit Ha Giang, let yourself some minutes stop at Lung Cu, the northernmost spot in Vietnam. Lung Cu flagpole is considered as the symbol of Vietnamese people’ national pride and love.
3. Experience the lifestyle of H’mong people
H'Mong people
H’mong people, the major inhabitants in Ha Giang, are famous for hospitability. Visiting this mountainour area, you have many chances to learn about their life in a local family: stay in their house, enjoy meals, rest and chat with them. All are unforgettable cultural experiences for your trip.
4. Throw stones toward cliff on Tham Ma Pass
In Ha Giang, there is a famous high cliff on the Tham Ma Pass where the challenge of “throwing stone until touching the cliff” seems to be impossible. It looks quite near but no one can conquer a distance of more than a half. If you happen to pass here, remember to try one time!
5. Enjoy corn wine and specialties in Ha Giang
Ha Giang corn wine is hard but fragrant. It’s really a nice food which can be enjoyed with water caltrop porridge or “thang co” for any day in winter once you are in this charming mountainous area.
6. Fly in Ma Pi Leng
Ma Pi Leng legendary pass in Ha Giang
Ma Pi Leng is celebrated as the King of northern passes thanks to its impressive landscape and legendary story about a historic hero. Standing on the peak of this pass and outstretching arms for wind, you will feel as you are flying here. Ma Pi Leng deserves to be the wonderful mixture of nature.
7. Experience the Road of Happiness
The Road of Happiness originates from Ha Giang, through Dong Van stone plateau anf Ma Pi Leng until Meo Vac. Lasting nearly 200km, this road is symbol of legend about power of the young who come from Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Nam Dinh and Hai Duong. Specifically, this road is creation made from their effort.
8. Conquer passes and slopes in Ha Giang
Ha Giang is famous for craggy passes and slopes such as Bac Sum, Heaven Gate, Tham Ma, Chin Khoanh, Ma Pi Leng. However, the award for your conquering journey along these amazing road is the stunning sceneries here.
9. Attend the fairs in mountainous area
Khau Vai Love Market
For adventurous lovers: The particular mountainous fairs are worth paying a visit to explore lifestyle of ethnic minorities in their traditional costumes, or simply to enjoy a candy or a cup of corn wine. The fairs usually take place every Saturdays and Sundays morning (except some special fair like Khau Vai love market which takes place once a year).
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