Ha Giang

MAJESTIC LANDSCAPES OF HA GIANG

Ha Giang is about 300 km from Hanoi and it is located at the highest latitude in Vietnam. Ha Giang is surrounded by Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai and Yen Bai. It shares the border with China in the north. Ha Giang is a region of charm and character and especially it is home of 20 ethnic groups, including Dao, H'mong, Tay, Nung. Each ethnic group has its own language, culture, tradition and lifestyle. Their villages are peaceful and typical with their own cultural traits.

The climate is divided into two distinct seasons (wet and dry), but it tends to vary with altitude. The temperature is around 1° C in winter and reaches 24° C on the hottest days. Ha Giang is the perfect place to organize activities like hiking, trekking and motorbike tours especially in Hoang Su Phi district. The limestone plateau of Dong Van is located at 1025 m above sea level and is inhabited by the Tay and H'mong ethnic groups. It was recognized world heritage by UNESCO.

You can visit the local markets in Ha Giang to understand the life of its inhabitants. Despite their small size, the markets have many items imported mainly from China. Ethnic minorities go to the market not only to buy, but also to walk around and to meet each other. In Ha Giang, tourists can admire the H'Mông typical houses which are surrounded by a stone hedge and pear trees.

Here are top 10 places to visit in Ha Giang : 

Nam Hong Village, Hoang Su Phi dist, Dong Van rock plateau, Mansion of Vuong family, Lung Cu flag tower, Ma Pi Leng pass- top 4 passes of Vienam, Dong Van old quater, Quan Ba twin mountains, Lung Tam Brocade weaving village anh Khau Vai love market.