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How To Get To Hoang Su Phi ?
Hoang Su Phi is a rural district in Ha Giang Province, who is famous for its beautiful terraced rice fields and pristine mountainous scenery. Unlike Sapa which has become a little bit too touristic, Ha Giang is not yet on many people's travel map and is still able to maintain it's untouched beauty and serenity. If you are planning on visiting Hoang Su Phi then this is the perfect article for you. We will walk you through how to get there, when to get there as well as giving you a brief guide on exploring the region.
How to get to Hoang Su Phi ?
Hoang Su Phi is situated at about 400 km from Hanoi and about 100 km to the west of Ha Giang city center. You can get to Ha Giang by bus, by private car or by motorbike, or combine taking a bus and a motorbike.
From Hanoi to Ha Giang
Because it's gonna be a 6 hour ride to Ha Giang, we recommend getting on a comfortable sleeper bus from My Dinh bus station, for about 250.000 - 350.000 VND/person. Once you get on the bus, you have 2 options: either get down at Tan Quang junction and take a bus to Hoang Su Phi, or go straight to Ha Giang and then rent a motorbike to drive to Hoang Su Phi. If you want to get there faster then go for the first option, make sure to tell the driver to drop you off. Here are a few bus companies to check out:
- Cau Me: 0946 445 099 or 0912 848 216
- Bang Phan: 0915 223 171
- Hien Luong: 0972 423 636
- Ngoc Son: 0913 036 456
From Ha Giang to Hoang Su Phi
Once you get to Ha Giang, hop on a collective bus or rent a bike to Hoang Su Phi. You can take the CT05 route to Phu Tho commune, then QL2 to Tuyen Quang and take a turn to DT177 toward Hoang Su Phi. We also provide motorbike rentals, so if you would like to explore Hoang Su Phi on two wheels, please feel free to contact us:
- Whatsapp: 0936 37 46 76
- Email: info@hagiang-motorbike-tours.com
Through a travel agency
You also have the choice to hire a private car to save yourself all the hassle. If you want your trip to be taken care of from A to Z, you can arrange a guided tour through a local travel agency. This choice is ideal for those who want to discover off-the-beaten-path spots and to have a detailed itinerary tailored to your interests. If this sounds like your vibe then you can check out Vietnam Original Travel, who specialises in custom tours.
You can even hire a private car via a homestay in Hoang Su Phi. Hoang Su Phi Lodge is a highly-rated accommodation in Hoang Su Phi that also arranges both private and collective transfers from central Hanoi or Noi Bai airport to Hoang Su Phi. Once you get there, the staff will welcome you and instantly check you into a room. Here are the contact info:
- Info@hoangsuphilodge.com
- Whatsapp: 0084 866196878
When to visit Hoang Su Phi?
The spring, when flowers that are only found in the North-West bloom, is also when the locals host traditional festivals and folk games. This is also the best time to admire fields of peach and pear flowers and to visit Shan Tuyet tea hills, a speciality of Hoang Su Phi.
The summer, Hoang Su Phi showcases its beauty with terraced rice fields in watering season.
The fall, Hoang Su Phi attracts tourists for it's stunning golden rice terraces that is a constant inspiration for art and poetry. The end of fall or the beginning of winter are also great times to visist Hoang Su Phi for its mesmerizing fields of purple buckwheat flowers.
Those who don't mind the cold could even go hiking to the tops of Chieu Lau or Tay Con Linh mountains to admire the clouds and snow.
A 3-day Hoang Su Phi road trip
Day 1: Hoang Su Phi - Nam Hong Village - Ho Thau
Start off your trip by visiting Nam Hong Village in Thong Nguyen commune, about 40 km from Hoang Su Phi, where the Red Dzao people live. This is where you can admire terraced rice fields along the sides of the hills. After lunch you can make your way to Phin Ho to visit the ancient Shan Tuyet tea garden and learn more about the culture around a cup of this specialty. Continue to Ho Thau village where you will spend the night and have a nice herbal bath.
Day 2: Chieu Lau Thi - Coc Pai Town - Bac Ha
After breakfast, get ready for a hike to Chieu Lau Thi peak, at an elevation of 2402 m above sea level. This is one of the most impressive mountains in Vietnam and an exciting destination to "catch clouds". Next, head to Coc Pai Town where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, you can either visit Ban Phung village and its terraced rice fields, the highest ones in Vietnam, or visir Suoi Thau grassland, a new destination connecting Xin Man commune and Bac Ha. After your visit, continue towards Bac Ha where you will spend the night.
Day 3: Bac Ha Market - Hoang A Tuong Palace - Hanoi
We advice you to wake up early to visit Bac Ha market, the largest market held by ethnic groups of the Northwest region, where you can find unique local foods, wines made from cereal and fruits like plum, prune, peach, etc. and immerse in local culture of the H'Mong, the Dzao and the Tay. Next, visit Hoang A Tuong's Palace, recognized as a national architectural and artistic relic. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Hanoi.
Tips
- Book your rooms in advance, especially during high season
- Bring comfortable and warm clothes in case it gets cold, and spare shoes to go trekking
- If you do decide to go by motorbike, bring your license and spare gas just in case
- Bring snacks and drinks because there aren't many stores up there
- Bring some cash with you because there are aren't many if any ATMs
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