Ha Giang: Culture and Tourism Week "Through Hoang Su Phi terraced rice heritage area" in 2024

Lung Cu Flagpole

As a symbol marking the northernmost point of Vietnam, the Lung Cu flagpole was built on top of Dragon Mountain, in a small commune in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. Located at an altitude of 1,470m above sea level, this is one of the check-in locations for many young people, and is also the conquering point for almost all tourists coming to Ha Giang. To get to Lung Cu flagpole, you also need to arrange a trip to Ha Giang, and need to have a specific, early schedule to visit this place because the flagpole is quite far from the mountain road, nearly 200km. If you want to travel to Ha Giang and see the beautiful scenery here, some of the most appropriate times you should consider are: From January to March: Around this time, plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and yellow mustard flowers will bloom. You will admire the nickname "blossoming rock area", so come here at this time. You will be able to visit and enjoy the beautiful scenes of flowers blooming. You can also come in May during the flood season or June - August during the summer with dry weather, easier to move and more convenient for visiting Lung Cu flagpole. Or you can also go to Ha Giang in October - December to visit the flagpole. This is also the time when buckwheat flowers bloom on the Dong Van stone plateau, you will see the most wonderful scenery in the spring. this time. The first thing when you want to visit Lung Cu Ha Giang flagpole is to have a plane ticket to Hanoi. After arriving in Hanoi, what you need to do next is find a bus to Ha Giang city of Ha Giang province. From here you can also rent a motorbike or car to get to Lung. Owl. If you are in the Northern provinces, you can choose to take a passenger bus, motorbike or car to get to Lung Cu flagpole along Highway 4C to Quan Ba, then from here you will go to Dong Van. . If you have arrived in Dong Van, go straight and you will reach Sa Phin commune. If you keep going, you will come to a fork. If you go straight, you will reach Dong Van old town, if you do the opposite, you will head towards Lung Cu. Built on the top of Dragon Mountain, to reach the top of the mountain you need to go through 839 steps, divided into 3 stages, at each stage there will be a waiting area for visitors to rest or admire the scenery below the mountain. After climbing more than 800 steps, you will definitely be stunned and proud when witnessing the Lung Cu flagpole with an octagonal architecture, 33.15m high and the 54m2 national flag always flying. on top of Dragon Mountain. Around the body of the flagpole is the face of a Dong Son bronze drum and at the foot of the flagpole are eight bas-reliefs illustrating the glorious historical periods of the country. Looking down from the flagpole, you will feel like you are seeing the land of our country in your eyes. Feel the cold air of the Northeast mountains and forests. Standing at Dragon Mountain, it feels like the Northeast mountains and forests blend with the high and wide sky. Not only that, just by looking up, the image of national pride is enhanced with the bright colors of the sacred national flag. the spirit flies. It creates a feeling of pride and excitement when conquering the pinnacle of a big milestone.

From January to December

Ma Pi Leng

Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang is also known as Ma Pi Leng or Ma Pi Leng, meaning "horse's nose". Ma Pi Leng is known as one of the death passes of the Northern mountains, because of its dangerous curves that challenge the driver. The pass is located on Highway 4C, Pa Vi and Pai Lung communes, Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province, one of the highest and most dangerous slopes in the Northeast mountains, and is also on the list of "four great mountain passes". "pass peak" of Vietnam is worth conquering. Located at an altitude of about 1,200m above sea level, and about 20km long (connecting Dong Van ancient town and Meo Vac town), Ma Pi Leng curves and wraps around the mountain like a white python. Following this road, you will pass through many villages or famous places such as Pa Vi, Sin Cai... Ha Giang is beautiful all year round. Each season has its own identity. Just like perfume, there is no scent that is the most fragrant, there is only the most suitable scent. And MIA.vn has created a list of some of Ha Giang's highlights each month for you. January-March is plum and peach blossom season. If you love the pink color of this flower, definitely don't miss it. April is the time when Khau Vai love market takes place. The unique market is only held once a year, so if you are interested in this festival, you should come to Ha Giang in April. September is the season when the terraced fields in Ha Giang are dyed a picturesque golden color of ripe rice. October and November buckwheat flower season - A romantic flower only present in the Northeast. December is mustard flower season, and if the temperature is low enough, there will even be snow. I bet that whether you are a backpacker or not, you have heard of the reputation of this Ma Pi Leng pass. This is one of the "four great passes" with beauty that is both wild and dangerous but strangely charming and attractive. Ma Pi Leng is difficult to conquer. Therefore, it makes people yearn even more to be able to overcome all the zigzag and winding roads surrounded by high, steep rocky mountains and deep abysses. Located precariously in the middle of a mountain, you will also go through 9 "scary" winding turns when one side of the steering wheel will be a deep abyss. The road is narrow, sometimes only enough room for one car. Yet on the way you can also see the green Nho Que river winding like a strip of silk. The river's seasonal changes are extremely special. This is also a legendary check-in corner for adventurous young people. In addition, you can also go to the cliff located between the cliffs - Where you will capture the entire panorama of majestic mountains and forests and immense rivers. On the way to the top of Ma Pi Leng, there will also be terraced fields in the ripe rice season that will become golden, covering the entire mountainous region of the Northeast. In addition, depending on the season, the space below will be the pure white of mustard flowers, plum flowers or the striking red of other flowers. Northeast cuisine has a strange and special appeal. Dishes such as thang co, buffalo meat, sausage... are all specialties that tourists should not miss when traveling to Ha Giang. Also, have you heard of grilled moss? The flavor of this dish is 1-0-2, after eating it, you will definitely be addicted. Mostly because of the cold weather, the dishes in Ha Giang are also grilled dishes and sipping a little wine to fully experience the dining culture of this top land of the country.

From January to December

Dong Van ancient town

Dong Van town is nestled between the four cloud-covered mountains of the rocky plateau. There are only a few dozen houses scattered around the central area and interspersed with cliffs standing in the middle of the blue sky. The beauty of Dong Van ancient town emerges as a lyrical water painting with all the colors of nature converging. Ancient houses were built by local people next to the cliffs as a test of human strength and determination before creation. Dong Van Old Quarter was formed in the early years of the 20th century. Through historical changes and ups and downs, the neighborhood still retains the charm and wilderness of the beginning. The street was built by Tay people, Mong people and Chinese people. Nowadays, when traveling to Ha Giang, it will not be difficult for you to see images of houses designed in the style of long houses and yin-yang tiled roofs. Over time, Dong Van old town welcomed many different residents to live and do business. This has caused the neighborhood to harmonize, synthesize and adapt many cultural forms of different ethnicities. Coming to Dong Van ancient town, you can not only see lanterns strung like looms on the streets, but also witness highland markets with the sounds of trumpets, music and typical products of the region. rock Hight Hill. On weekend nights, the space in the markets becomes bustling with the singing and singing of couples. They exchange dances and love songs by the flickering firelight of the highland love market. Dong Van Ancient Town is not only a trading address for people in the region but it has become a "commercial center" of a large plateau region. Not only local people and people in neighboring areas, but even those who do business in the lowlands want to come here to buy and sell products. Traveling to Ha Giang to Dong Van ancient town is also the address for organizing traditional festivals of the Tay, Mong and ethnic minorities in the Northwest mountains. In traditional costumes, young women of the Mong, Tay, Pu Peo, Lo Lo... hold hands with the music of love exchange. The highlight of the old town is Dong Van market, the market was built with mainly stone materials since 1920. After nearly a century, the market still preserves its cultural features quite intact. To see Dong Van old town from above, you can completely see the entire scene of the neighborhood in your sight. Rows of houses are arranged in a U shape with yin and yang tiles along the mountainside. If you ask, which season is the most beautiful to travel to Ha Giang? Then come to Ha Giang during the buckwheat flower season, you can completely immerse yourself in the space of mountains and forests and monochrome white hillsides, along with the fragrant scent of this famous flower in the Northwest. In Dong Van old town, at night, you can stop by a cafe to enjoy the delicious taste of coffee and listen to the sound of the wind echoing on the hillsides. The scent of the buckwheat flower will lull you into the enchantment of the flute, the flute and the flickering flames of melodious music. In general, Dong Van ancient town has quite common Chinese-style architecture, mainly covered with yin and yang tiles, and the trusses are firmly designed. In particular, stone seems to be the main material and has become popular in construction. Stone mortars, stone walls, and stone pillars were invested in building the landscape space of the streets very close to nature, less affected by human hands. Almost every house in the old town has lanterns hanging. Perhaps this is a unique cultural feature of the minority people and the image of the fire also helps dispel the coldness of the rocky plateau at night. . According to Ha Giang tourism experience, every year, Ha Giang province organizes many festivals imbued with the traditions of ethnic minorities in Dong Van, including "Old Town Night". Coming to the old town night, you will have the opportunity to see brocade dresses, lanterns, and traditional dishes of ethnic minorities. Ha Giang, an impressive tourist land with many cultural and historical addresses still quite intact. Coming here is also coming to a land of lyrical sky, clouds, water, everything is very wild. The land of buckwheat flower fields, Thang Co dishes, hand-burning brocade and the sound of flutes of couples exchanging love on the old town of Dong Van - the stone plateau.

From January to December

Pho Bang town - Yen Minh

Dong Van has long become an extremely attractive and famous tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists as it possesses countless beautiful landscapes and, more specifically, the Lung Cu flagpole, a symbol very sacred of Vietnam. But that's not all of Dong Van. Hidden deep in the layers of rock and soil, there is a small town called Pho Bang. This is a little-known land. Even though it has been forgotten over the years, it still retains its wild, ancient and strangely peaceful features. In the past, when mentioning Pho Bang, people often immediately thought of the busiest marijuana and drug trading center in Ha Giang, but after being cleared, this place retreated and had an almost closed life with others. the outside world. Due to its geographical location, hidden deep in the rock layer, the road to Pho Bang is quite difficult and dangerous. We can start from Dong Van old town and go back about 17 km. With dangerous and precarious mountain passes where one side is a deep abyss and the other is a high mountain, you should firmly hold the steering wheel and pay attention to the signs and convex mirrors mounted on both sides of the road. If you do not have any experience with mountain pass travel, a class for backpackers is probably the most appropriate choice that you must prepare before leaving. Although the road is difficult, visitors should not be too worried or afraid because on the way you will admire the beautiful scenery of majestic mountains unique to Ha Giang or just consider this a challenge. you set for yourself to reach higher limits in life. After a long journey, Pho Bang town opens before our eyes a scene as if we were lost in the countryside of the distant country of Korea. Originally known as the young woman sleeping on the Dong Van stone plateau, when entering Pho Bang you will feel a peaceful scene with a gentle and serene pace of life. The houses have yin-yang roofs with ancient moss-colored roofs and ivory-yellow earth walls mixed with reddish brown. The window frame is old, the wall has cracks that seem to be about to collapse, but it is extremely sturdy against the storms of Ha Giang. Hanging on it are red couplets and a lantern with engraved words of Ha Giang. The Chinese ethnic people have become discolored over the years. Things that were seemingly unusable for a long time, now under the talented hands of the ethnic people living in this land, have created a rare, ancient and wild beauty in the Northwest high mountains. Each of the four seasons has its own unique beauty, but perhaps autumn is the season when this place is the most beautiful and perfect. When autumn comes, the town takes on a desolate beauty tinged with memories, but hidden deep inside is full and intense vitality. Enjoying the fresh air in a peaceful land, admiring the passionate buckwheat flower hills, wandering around the roadside of a small town with a camera in hand, you will definitely have great experiences. What a wonderful moment in this sleepy land. Not only does beauty move people's hearts, Pho Bang town also leaves an extremely deep mark in the hearts of visitors because of the simplicity and simplicity of the people here. Living in Pho Bang are mainly ethnic Chinese and Mong people. Coming here, you will definitely not be able to hold back when you see the bright eyes of ethnic people. They are people who, despite living in poverty and darkness, are never corrupted or corrupted by money and urban luxury, but live slowly, leisurely and diligently. Day after day, no matter how the world and people change, the lifestyle of ethnic people still follows a certain trajectory. Young men still carry baskets to work in the fields, and women diligently carry their children on their backs without forgetting their work. Occasionally we see small children with dirty clothes but their eyes radiate clarity, wild innocence and full of life like buckwheat flowers growing on dry, rocky mountain slopes. With a pristine, ancient scenery that few people know about, an ethnic group with a simple and elegant lifestyle have all created the peaceful small town of Pho Bang. Although not as famous as other places in Dong Van, this place has retained its long-standing traditional cultural features. That is an extremely precious gift that the people of Pho Bang have preserved for Ha Giang in particular and Vietnam in general. That's why let's join hands to protect a beauty that is gradually fading over the years.

From January to December

Yen Minh pine forest

Yen Minh is a town about 100km northeast of Ha Giang city, along Highway 4C from Can Ty to the district town center running through 3 communes: Bach Dich, Na Khe, Lao and Chai. Yen Minh Road extends 50km from Quan Ba, both sides of the road grow straight, stretching for dozens of kilometers, welcoming backpackers with winding, winding roads and mist in the distance. The sky-high scenery of Yen Minh pine forest, the green grasslands, the romantic mist and the cool atmosphere make visitors feel like their soul is at ease, their spirit is at ease, as if they were entering a "Da Lat". Second lat". Walking in the middle of the pine forest, listening to the whispering sounds, humming a few songs makes people love life more, relax and blend in with nature, enjoying the feeling of being in a peaceful green paradise on earth. Looking at the Yen Minh pine forest from above, you feel like you have just walked on a wave with soft, winding curves. In particular, next to the high mountains, there are rivers stretching upstream. The harmonious combination of rivers, mountains, clouds and sky will help you have more fascinating experiences and feel the special lyrical beauty of this land. According to Ha Giang travel experience, down the delta, about 12 hours from the center of Yen Minh district, there is also a green steppe in Lao Va Chai. This place has a romantic beauty, a stopover on the road to Yen Minh pine forest, and for that reason, this lovely, poetic steppe has become an ideal wedding photography location for many couples. pair. As a tourist destination in Ha Giang that is both unique like the scenery of Da Lat and at the same time poetic, peaceful and gentle to the point of nausea, Yen Minh pine forest will be an unforgettable experience for every visitor.

From January to December

Sung La Valley

If you have ever been to Ha Giang, or even looked through photos on the Internet, you will see a Ha Giang with unbelievable appeal. Not only because of the natural mountain and forest scenery here but also because of the people and the beauty of culture. Sung La Valley is known as the most beautiful valley in the Dong Van stone plateau, Ha Giang province. Located on Highway 4C connecting the towns of Ha Giang and Sung provinces, just over 20km from Dong Van district, it is known by many nicknames such as "oasis", "valley where rocks bloom" or "flower". Bright and charming flowers of the rocky plateau". When you come here, you will feel the harmony of poetic nature and local people, seemingly blending together to create a beautiful picture between mountains and sky. Formed on the precarious terrain of treacherous cat-ear rocks, but with the strong vitality and unyielding will of the flower buds, they have risen, giving the valley a sweet and enchanting landscape. Currently, Sung La valley is considered a famous tourist destination of Ha Giang not only for Vietnamese but also foreign tourists. Above all, with the appearance in the movie "Pao's Story", Sung La valley became increasingly famous and loved by many people. When you come to Sung La valley, the first thing you feel is the extremely fresh, pleasant air, and above all, the strange peace of the valley. The most impressive thing for you may be the majesty of the steep rocky mountains that create the wildness of this place. In the distance, you will see rice fields sandwiched between mountains and honest, rustic people working in the fields. Sung La Valley has large and soaring rocks, the land is only full of gravel and rocks, so it is very difficult for trees to develop comprehensively. However, when you come here you will be overwhelmed by the colorful natural space of flowers and grass. Especially around October and November, you will be truly impressed with the beauty of buckwheat flowers. Known as the typical flower of Ha Giang, there are many of these flowers almost anywhere, but right in Sung La you can see the brilliant buckwheat flowers. In addition, you can also go to the valley around December to see the beauty of white or yellow mustard flowers. This is definitely an eye-catching scene no less than the buckwheat triangle. Or you can also come in the first months of the year to see the wild peach blossoms blooming, filled with the fragrance of nature. Nature has gifted Sung La with a wonderful scenery between the majestic mountains and sky and the delicate flowers and trees, a contrast but extremely harmonious. When coming to Sung La valley, you should not miss visiting Lung Cam cultural village - a beautiful small village consisting of more than 60 households living in Sung La commune, Dong Van district of Ha Giang province. The village has a history of more than 100 years and is currently a community cultural tourism destination that attracts many tourists to experience. When you come here, you will be able to immerse yourself in the unique cultural features of the people here, you will be able to wear colorful national costumes and attractive patterns, besides you will also experience the lively dances and songs of a party or festival. Coming here, you can also visit and admire the beauty of H'Mong houses with wooden railings, walls and tiled roofs stained with moss over time. If you have ever seen the movie "Pao's Story" 2005, there is definitely a place that you must definitely visit when coming to Sung La valley. That was definitely Pao's house, which was used as the movie's setting. This is also the check-in location that many young people love when coming to Sung La. This house is built very rustically, with a front yard and fence made of stone and extremely beautiful yin and yang tiles. This place also grows plum and peach trees, so at the beginning of the year you will see brilliant flowers in front of your house. This place will be a very suitable place for you when you come to Sung La valley, where you can transform into an ancient, rustic space like in the movie, or you can also wear colorful costumes. Create highlights for your photos. What you need when coming to Sung La is the best spirit and a high-capacity phone or camera so you can get wonderful, one-of-a-kind photos.

From January to December

Vuong Family Villa - King Meo Villa

The King Meo Mansion, also known as the Vuong Family Mansion, is located in Sa Phin valley, Lung Phin commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province, about 125km from the city center and from the Dong Stone Plateau. Famous Van is only 15km away. This ancient house is associated with the life and career of two Mong father and son, King Meo Vuong Chinh Duc and Vuong Chi Sinh (or Vuong Chi Thanh). Mr. Vuong Chinh Duc (1886 - 1962) was the head of the feudal land government in the mountainous areas of the Mong people, so he was also known by the powerful name of King Meo. His son, who followed the revolutionary path, thanks to his contributions to the country, was elected as a National Assembly deputy for the first two terms. Construction began in 1898 and was officially completed in 1907, costing a huge sum of 150,000 Indochina white silver coins, equivalent to 150 billion VND today. The mansion was designed and built by Chinese Yunnan workers in conjunction with Mong ethnic people, creating a project larger than 1200m2 on an area of about 3000m2. Thanks to its long history and indisputable cultural value, King Cat Palace was ranked a national monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 1993, after nearly a century of existence. In addition, this mansion also took up to 5 years to start construction because it was all built with human power and did not use any mechanical means. King Cat's mansion is located at the foot of a valley surrounded above by a high land. With this type of terrain, the entire structure is protected by mountain arcs called turtle shell positions, providing very good defense support during times of fierce war. After more than a hundred years of existence, everything in the mansion is still as intact as the first day, creating excitement for everyone who comes here to check prices at least once in their life. The architecture inside the mansion is extremely unique, the crystallization of three different cultures including the Mong, French and Chinese. The project includes 4 horizontal houses, 6 vertical houses divided into 3 areas: front palace (for guards and slaves), middle palace and rear palace (place to live and work) with 64 small rooms divided into 2 floors. . To meet the criteria of solidity, the builders used green stone to help the mansion stand firm against enemies and time. The roofs, walls and pillars are made of wood to add majesty and flexibility to the rooms. Another material used is terracotta for building tile roofs to make shaping easier but no less sturdy. To this day, the Cat King Palace is one of the few buildings that meets all the requirements for a place to live, work and become a defense base whenever a war occurs. Despite the combination of three cultures in architecture, many people commented that the Vuong family mansion is extremely harmonious, flexible and rhythmic as if forming a unified block without being restrictive or forced. In addition, although it is a project built on a land area of up to 3,000 square meters, the mansion is not as large or massive as many people imagine because it is composed of small subdivisions, with a simple, rusticity of folk architectural culture. The design with the principle of low inside and high outside makes the overall mansion even closer to the surrounding landscape. In general, most of the furniture and items associated with King Cat when he was alive have been kept and well preserved until today. Only a few chairs and wooden furniture were made of stone pine, which was later replaced by our government with ironwood and crushed wood to prevent it from gradually disappearing over time. The wooden structures have a rich local cultural identity by carving native flower patterns such as peaches, poppies... The pillars are crafted to resemble the fruit of the opium poppy, a plant that King Cat does business to make money to build a mansion. Some Western-influenced items in this project include a stone goat milk bathtub, glass shutters next to the fireplace, and the entrance is made of marble connected by a frame. Iron flowers are bold in French architecture. Existing with the unique architecture of the Cat King Mansion are surrounding stories that have been passed down from the time it was built until later. Legend has it that the original residence of King Meo Vuong Duc Chinh was in a high mountain foot next to a large canyon. With a subordinate's suggestion that the place did not conform to feng shui, the Vuong family listened and found a teacher who understood astronomy and geography to quickly find a place with both favorable terrain and good feng shui. He sent soldiers to China to invite Truong Chieu, a man who was good at reading physiognomy to build houses, to come find a location to build a mansion. After a period of careful consideration, he chose Sa Phin as the new residence for the Cat King. Truong Chieu asserted that what is surrounded by Sa Phin valley is a turtle-shaped hill, built on the turtle's back will bring wealth and prosperity, and is also the land where heroes gather. Another mysterious anecdote related to the King Cat Mansion was during the time of Vuong Chi Sinh's son. The entire Wang family was bewitched by a Han feng shui master, to the point that there was almost no one to continue the family line. Accordingly, when the Cat King was alive, he suffered from back pain and tried many miracle doctors and four-way remedies without success. A Han teacher said that his father's grave was buried on the back of a dragon, which was a sin, so his superiors reprimanded him. Believing the words, the Cat King moved the tomb to another location, suspecting that the Han people were playing a bad role and making up stories to harm him. Because of breaking the taboo, the Cat King's first wives were unable to have children. Only the fourth wife gave birth to a son, named Vuong Duy Tho.

From January to December

Quan Ba Mountain

When mentioning Ha Giang, surely many tourists will remember the majestic nature, the cleverly winding mountain passes, or the peaceful valley, and the terraced fields stretching as far as the eye can see. In particular, you will not miss the most unique and beautiful destinations in Ha Giang, which are Ha Giang Km 0 Milestone, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Lung Cu Flagpole, King Meo Palace (Dinh Dinh). Vuong family mansion)... Among them, the image of the unique, smooth green twin mountains, located in the southwest of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark - Quan Ba Twin Mountains seems to be attractive. magical, making any traveler coming to Ha Giang not forget to stop to check-in and marvel at it. Quan Ba Twin Mountain is also known as Twin Mountain or Co Tien Mountain, dating back about 1.6 million to 2 million years ago. The two mountains have a round, seductive shape, looking like the round breasts of a fairy sleeping soundly in the middle of majestic mountains and forests. The reason it is called Quan Ba Twin Mountain is because the two mountains are almost equal, lined up parallel, formed from the movement of the Earth's continental shelf, the faulting of limestone blocks, which is where transition of limestone strata with earthen mountains. Quan Ba Twin Mountain is about 52 km north of Ha Giang city center. Therefore, visitors can travel to this tourist coordinates by many means such as motorbikes, cars... running along National Highway 4C. The fastest route suggested for your reference is Nguyen Trai - National Highway 2 - National Highway 4C. After that, visitors move through the Bac Sum slope area for a few more kilometers and will see right in front of two mountains lying close together, shaped like a cone, which is Quan Ba Twin Mountain. In each season, Quan Ba Twin Mountains will bring a different beauty, always full of vitality, stirring the hearts of many tourists from near and far: In spring, fruit trees sprout and everything grows after hibernation. Quan Ba Twin Mountain looks like a young girl's heart in the midst of her youth. Summer is the time when deep green rice fields stretch across the dike slopes, looking like soft, winding silk strips. Especially when sunset falls, the whole sky and earth are dyed a bright red color, everything seems to stop, the vast mountains and rivers also become quiet. When autumn comes, Quan Ba Twin Mountains are at their most beautiful. Because this is the season of ripe rice, the fragrance spreads everywhere. The golden color of the rice fields, combined with the lush green of the forests and sky, creates a idyllic, poetic scene. Furthermore, the buckwheat flower gardens are also in full bloom, competing to show off their heart-stopping beauty. In winter, this place brings a different beauty amid the icy weather. At this time, visitors will only see clouds of smoke spreading all over the path, covering both mountains. When dawn comes, small rays of sunlight will dissipate the fog, and restore the inherent beauty of Quan Ba Twin Mountains. According to the experience of "big fans", tourists should visit Quan Ba Twin Mountain from January to March and from August to September. At this time, you will admire the brilliant colors of Tam Dao flowers. cornstarch and the bright yellow of ripe rice fields. Not only fascinated by the unique shape of the two mountains, another impressive highlight at Quan Ba Twin Mountain is definitely the surrounding space like a masterpiece of nature. When coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the green terraced fields spreading far and wide, interspersed with undulating mountain ranges, as if painting the natural picture more vividly. And depending on the time, the entire sky of Quan Ba Twin Mountains will wear a new, splendid and beautiful shirt, making everyone look up.

From January to December

Lui Market

Many people, when hearing the name Lui Market, will immediately think of extremely interesting and somewhat funny images: maybe the market is held in a mountainous area and people must walk backwards when participating. But it's actually not like that, my friend. See more: Hoang Su Phi Market - Unique cultural beauty in the rocky plateau The reason these markets are named like that is because of the method of calculating market days that ethnic minorities living in the rocky plateau have used over the years. It is called a delayed market because these market sessions will be held one day later than the previous market session. Or to put it more simply, the meeting schedule of Ha Giang Lui Market sessions will usually take place regularly every 6 days. But because there are seven days in a week, the market session that follows will automatically be postponed by one day according to the calculation of the solar calendar. For example, if this week, the market is held on Sunday, then next week, the market will be held on Saturday and it will rotate forever. However, for the H'Mong and Chinese ethnic people, they will calculate the meeting schedule for Lui Ha Giang Market in their own way. Instead of counting according to the solar calendar, the H'Mong and Hoa people will count according to the 12 zodiac animals, meaning they will go to market on days that are considered to be in conflict with each other. It could be a pair of Rat - Horse, Tiger - Monkey, Snake - Pig, something like that. Unlike other markets in the rocky plateau that will be held at a fixed point, such as Khau Vai Love Market, Meo Vac Market, etc., Lui Ha Giang Market sessions will not have a specific venue. at all. While other markets in this border area often hold fixed meetings on Saturdays and Sundays every week, the backward market has up to 8 local markets, including Pho Bang market, Pho Cao market, Sa Phin market, Lung market. Phin, Lung Cu market, Sung Trai market, Trang Kim market and Ma Le market. These markets will be held in turn at times and locations such as: Pho Bang Market, Pho Cao Market, Sa Phin Market, Lung Phin Market,... It is not wrong to say that back-to-back markets are a specialty of the rocky plateau. Because up to now, the only place on Dong Van stone plateau is where these special markets are held. This is a market imbued with unique cultural features in cultural life, and is also an indispensable spiritual dish for the H'Mong, Dao, Lo Lo and Chinese ethnic groups living in the villages. villages throughout the highlands of Ha Giang. During your journey to explore Ha Giang, if you want to fully feel the daily lifestyle as well as the typical breath of the border region, then you should not miss these special back-to-back markets. Walking around the market, you will see excitement and excitement on the faces of people every time they go to the market. In addition, when you come to Lui Market in Ha Giang, you will see more clearly the honesty and simplicity of the buyers and sellers here and their generous, friendly and hospitable people. MIA.vn believes that these things will make unforgettable impressions in your heart when you come to this remote and isolated border region. Not only can you experience the simple, honest and sincere lifestyle of the people here, when you come to attend Ha Giang back-to-back markets, you will be able to find countless specialties of the rocky plateau that you cannot find otherwise. seen anywhere. Specialties that people often bring to trade and exchange at back-to-back markets include black chicken, pangolin seeds, mustard greens, piglets, etc. In addition, during the market, people will organize spontaneous but strangely special Khen dance performances along with a series of cultural exchange programs and other folk games.

From January to December

Hoang Su Phi

Hoang Su Phi is a stretch of land including 6 communes: Ban Luoc, Ho Thau, San Sa Ho, Ban Phung, Thong Nguyen and Nam Ty belonging to the area of Ha Giang. Possessing a special geographical location in the northernmost part of Vietnam, Hoang Su Phi is memorable for its terraced fields in September and October when the rice is ripe and golden. Try coming here and discover many meaningful things. Hoang Su Phi is a mountainous district with strongly divided terrain, so there are many different climate zones, soils as well as natural landscapes. For that reason, when traveling to this location, you should choose the right time: Spring is the ideal time for those who love to explore the unique festivals of Hoang Su Phi. This is also an opportunity for virtual living believers to check-in with peach, pear, and tea gardens. From mid-April to June is the rice planting season. Coming to Hoang Su Phi this season, you will admire the vast rice fields connecting from one mountain range to another. From mid-September every year, the ripening rice season begins in the Northern mountainous provinces in general and Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in particular. This is the best period for those who love artistic photography and virtual living in golden terraced fields. At the end of the year, when entering winter in the North. If you don't mind the cold, you can go to Hoang Su Phi to explore Tay Con Linh and Chieu Lau Thi to hunt clouds and snow, which also promises to be very interesting. Ban Phung is a commune located near the border with China. To get to this location, you need to follow a nearly 30km long pass across the mountain to reach the commune center. Not only are there vast valleys, Ban Phung also has many terraced fields lying on steep mountain slopes. Along with Ban Luoc, this is where the highest terraced fields in Vietnam are located. When traveling to Hoang Su Phi, you can visit the following locations. First, Ban Phung is a commune located near the border with China. To get to this location, you need to follow a nearly 30km long pass across the mountain to reach the commune center. Not only are there vast valleys, Ban Phung also has many terraced fields lying on steep mountain slopes. Along with Ban Luoc, this is where the highest terraced fields in Vietnam are located. Buckwheat is a typical flower of the land of Cat's ears with endless, wild beauty. Going to Hoang Su Phi at the end of autumn, you will be immersed in the purple color of buckwheat flowers. Located at the foot of the majestic Tay Con Linh peak, Hoang Su Phi Market opens every Sunday. Here people can exchange goods in daily activities such as vegetables, fruits, fabrics, embroidery... Although not too busy, the atmosphere here is always very cheerful. People go to the market with excitement like going to a festival. Therefore, there are boys and girls preparing to go to the market the night before to be on time for the market meeting. Currently, on the mountain slopes of Hoang Su Phi district, there are hundreds of ancient tombs scattered in an arc in an area of thousands of square kilometers along the mountain slope, each about 1.5 meters high and 1.5 meters wide. 15 – 25 square meters. Vinh Quang Temple is located in the center of Vinh Quang town, Hoang Su Phi district, built around the end of the 19th century. Besides worshiping a number of other gods according to the local people's spiritual beliefs, Vinh Quang Temple also worships Hoang Van Dang, the Chief General of Hoang Su Phi. Some notes when traveling to Hoang Su Phi on your own. To make your journey to discover Hoang Su Phi more complete, you need to note a few things below: You need to bring all necessary documents such as ID card/ID card, driver's license and vehicle quality check, bring reflective items, check lights and brakes thoroughly before leaving. The weather in Hoang Su Phi is quite cold, so when traveling here you need to bring warm clothes and good thermal clothing. In addition, you should also bring snacks such as cakes, candy, and drinks because there are quite a few food stalls along the way. Especially, remember to bring clothes, books and candy to give to the children here. Above are all the self-sufficient experiences of traveling to Hoang Su Phi Ha Giang that MIA.vn wants to convey to you. Hopefully just a few pieces of information can help you a little during your upcoming trip to Hoang Su Phi.

September to October

Tu San Alley

Tu San Alley is located in the Nho Que river area, passing through Ma Pi Leng mountain to reach Meo Vac land. Nho Que river inherently has an extremely intense flow, but when it comes to Tu San alley, this water flow suddenly becomes gentle again, gentle and lyrical and very poetic. This is considered one of the deepest canyons in Southeast Asia, with a cliff height of up to 800 m and a length of up to 1.7 km with a depth of up to 1.7 km. 1 km away, this is one of the extremely unique natural landscapes in the Northwest mountainous area. Over hundreds of millions of years, along with changes in the Earth's crust, this unique Tu San alley has been formed. Located in a valley area with geological formations, this place has extremely wild scenery and few people still set foot here. Tu San Alley in recent years has become one of the extremely favorite tourist destinations of young people coming to Ha Giang. Tu San Alley possesses a sublime natural beauty and full of dignity between heaven and earth. In addition, stopping at the Tu San Alley area, visitors can also admire the beauty of the Nho Que river winding along the mountain ranges or look at the stone slabs of Tu San alley, which have also become an extremely unique and unique image. rare here. According to the timeline of history, for more than 350 years the rocky plateau has been located deep below the sea surface and this place has also undergone many geological changes thanks to the movement of the earth. There are more than 138 geological heritages and 17 ancient fossils located in paleo-sedimentary blocks in Dong Van that have been excavated, discovered and researched. Nowadays, when traveling to the Tu San alley area, visitors cannot miss the boat ride on the Nho Que river area to see and enjoy the extremely poetic scenery here. The blue rivers, along with the image of clouds covering the white sky, combined with the noble scene from the Tu San alley area, is like being lost in the photo frame of a fairy. Coming here to Tu San alley area, you will be dreamy as well as immersed in the natural beauty of this place. Each season, Tu San Alley brings you different beauties, no two seasons are the same. If you come to Ha Giang in the spring, you will participate in many traditional festival activities here such as horse racing festival, buffalo fighting festival,... extremely interesting and attract many tourists when stopping. foot here. At the same time, if you come to Ha Giang in March, you will admire the beauty of peach and plum flowers in full bloom and will have the opportunity to admire the extremely beautiful natural scenery. Under the cool weather, along with the image of green water, you can admire the specialties of the Nho Que river on spring days. Another time to travel to Nho Que River that is loved by many young people is in the fall from August to October, when the weather is cool and the triangle flowers are visible. The circuit is starting to bloom. Standing from the Ma Pi Leng pass area, visitors can see the extremely beautiful layers of purple vegetation on the hillsides, at the foot of the mountain. Stopping here, you will be overwhelmed by the extremely majestic natural scenery that Mother Nature has gifted this place. The end of October is also the time when Ha Giang is also starting to enter winter. At this time, coming to the Nho Que River as well as Tu San Alley, you will feel the coldness of this place and touch the trees with your own hands. The thin, light mist floats and blurs like you are lost in the magical areas on earth. This will be one of the wonderful and unforgettable experiences for you during your trips to Ha Giang. Nho Que River as well as Tu San Alley each season has different beauty as well as each season has a unique beauty that each person feels differently. Therefore, you can arrange to come to Ha Giang at any time you want so you can admire the beauty here.

From August to October

Ho Noong

Known as the fairyland of the Ha Giang highlands, Noong Lake appears with poetic wild beauty amidst dense primeval forests and time-stained limestone mountains. This place is known as a fairyland that if you travel to Ha Giang, you should not miss! Noong Lake is located in the Tay Con Linh Mountains in Phu Linh commune, Phu Xuyen district, Ha Giang province. The lake has an area of more than 20 hectares in the dry season and 4 times the area in the rainy season. Surrounding the lake is a majestic landscape with primeval forests and limestone mountains covering an area of more than 700 hectares. The lake currently belongs to two villages, Noong 1 and Noong 2, with the main water source being taken from underground water from the rock cave, in addition, there are 3 underground water caves flowing in from Lo River. Therefore, every time the rainy season comes, schools of fish swim into the lake, creating an extremely diverse underwater ecosystem, contributing to beautifying the lake, which already has the beauty of this fairyland. Because it is formed from underground water, the lake never dries up. A special feature of the lake is that in the middle there are lush green trees, making this place a place where you can both raise aquatic products and grow vegetables. That is what makes this lake more special to tourists. Noong Lake is considered by the people here as the "eye of the forest". The lake surface is always calm and sparkling, reflecting moonlight or sunlight. Coming to Noong Lake, visitors feel like they are lost in another world, discovering the wonderful beauty of nature. In particular, you will have the opportunity to experience sitting on a dugout boat down the lake to enjoy all the beauty of Noong Lake. If you look far away, you will see villages imbued with the bold colors of the Northeast of Vietnam with ethnic stilt houses, bringing a feeling of extreme peace. Currently, Noong Lake is attracting more and more tourists, especially those who love to explore and foreign tourists. Noong Lake has become one of the destinations not to be missed when traveling to Ha Giang! Noong Lake is where visitors can discover the beauty of ethnic people such as Tay, Mong, Dao... There are about 6 ethnic groups living together, which has created the cultural diversity of the area. this barn. When boating on the river, visitors can admire the beauty of the Tay people's stilt houses, which are extremely unique and cozy. Furthermore, you will admire the sight of ethnic people here growing vegetables and raising fish to better understand the lives of the simple and honest people here. Noong Lake is one of the great stopping places for tourists coming here. You will be immersed in the wonderful natural atmosphere. Stop at Noong Lake in any season and at any time. Everyone can explore all the beauty of this place. Depending on each person's needs and preferences, you can stop here at any time you want. You come here around May - June. Coming to this place, you can see images of the village. The blue water of this lake area at this time you will see the calm lake surface along with the fresh air. Stopping here seems to have dispelled all the heat of the hot summer days and felt the coolness of the water. If you set foot here in August - September, you will witness a different beauty with images of terraced fields around the lake and feel the fragrant aroma of rice for guests. tourism.

From May to September

Cam Son Mountain

Ha Giang is very lucky to be blessed by mother nature with many majestic natural landscapes of mountains and forests. Whether it's small like Vi Xuyen Ha Giang or bustling like Ha Giang city, it all has its own famous natural landmarks. Located in the middle of the noisy and bustling city of Ha Giang is the image of the towering Cam Son mountain, creating a majestic and majestic picture that is no less poetic and lyrical. Cam Son Mountain is a famous scenic spot and also the choice of many tourists when traveling to Ha Giang. This mountain is even more especially attractive because other mountains are often in wild places, with overlapping mountains, Cam Son Mountain is different. In the heart of the bustling city of Ha Giang, there is a towering mountain, as if it is surrounding and protecting the lives of the people here. Cam Son Mountain is located in the center of Ha Giang city, located right next to Cam Son town, running along Ma Tim slope. In general, the terrain of this mountain is very dangerous with steep cliffs and deep caves next to it. However, it is these steep cliffs that attract backpackers to visit, explore and conquer. The main terrain of Cam Mountain is divided into two separate parts. One is a deep cave terrain with dangerous vertical rocks. Two are successive cliffs extending from the top of the mountain in the direction of Ma Tim slope. In contrast to the mountain peak stretching towards the Lo River are dirt mountains and steep slopes, hidden at the foot of the mountain is an image of busy streets and bustling lives of people. Creating a contrasting scene between the peaceful, pristine atmosphere of Cam Mountain and the bustle and luxury of urban life, although opposing but not losing harmony. There is only one road to get to Cam Son mountain, but the terrain is very dangerous. Perhaps for that reason, Cam Son Mountain still retains its wild and mysterious beauty. In the past, during the resistance war against the French, the dangerous terrain of Cam Son mountain partly created favorable conditions for our army and people to fight and protect this place. Previously, when it had not been built and developed, the road to Cam Son mountain was quite difficult and arduous. Later, when investment was made and a television tower was built, this road was repaired so it was easier to travel. When choosing to travel or go backpacking to Cam Mountain, you can choose to go by car or motorbike. If you go by car, the car can only go to the foot of the mountain, the rest you have to walk up yourself. If you go by motorbike, you can move further to the middle of the mountain. From here you can stroll to the top and admire the mountain scenery. high, with zigzag steps winding between the mountain slopes. Why is it said that this is a sacred land because on Cam Son mountain there is the sacred Cam Son temple, today known as Mau temple, which is a mysterious sacred spot. This is a spiritual tourist destination that attracts many tourists to visit. When you can admire the beautiful scenery of Cam Mountain, visit the temple and wish good things for yourself, your family and friends. Traveling to Cam Mountain is not simply a backpacking trip for backpackers. This place also leaves more marks as it satisfies the excitement of conquering the high mountain peak, bringing you back with a feeling of pride mixed with sadness when remembering the place that marked the history of heroes fighting against the enemy. old times and many other feelings. Located in the heart of Ha Giang city, Cam Mountain will bring you many wonderful experiences when visiting.

From April to September.

Thac Tien - Gio Pass tourist area

Thac Tien - Gio Pass tourist area is a famous landscape of Nam Dan commune, Xin Man district, Ha Giang province. Coming to Tien Waterfall, visitors feel like they are lost in a place of pure, pristine nature with a landscape like a watercolor painting. Fairy Waterfall is located deep in the primeval jungle of Deo Gio. Thac Tien - Gio Pass tourist area is recognized as a national natural heritage. Tien Waterfall originates from Ta Ngan stream (Ta Cu Ty commune, Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province) at an altitude of more than 1,400m above sea level. When passing through Nam Dan commune, the waterfall drops from a height of 70m at Deo Gio, blending with the majestic mountain and forest landscape, the waterfall divides into two parts like a stream of soft, smooth long hair of a young person. female in her twenties. Nowadays, Tien Waterfall - Gio Pass tourist area is becoming more and more famous because of its fresh, clean scenery. Coming here, visitors can walk on the small bridge at the foot of the waterfall and take unique check-in photos. Coming to Tien Waterfall, visitors can immerse themselves in beautiful nature and breathe the clear, gentle atmosphere. The sound of gurgling streams and chirping of forest birds seemed to welcome tourists from far away to the flowering rocky area. The water flows down from above, creating a small stream full of water all year round. The stream water is so clear that you can see the pebbles at the bottom. This is also the source of the Ta Lan stream flowing to Nam Dan village - where the most famous ancient stone beach in Ha Giang is located. The best time to visit Tien Waterfall is in the summer, from April when the weather is cool and clear, suitable for immersing yourself in the fresh water and learning the legends related to this beautiful waterfall. Visiting Deo Gio tourist area, visitors can explore nearby destinations such as Nam Dan ancient stone field dating back thousands of years to admire the inscriptions from prehistoric times. This is also a land of important spiritual significance to local people. During the journey to explore Xin Man district, visitors can take time to visit Coc Pai town. This is a beautiful small town located in the middle of green forests and don't miss the opportunity to participate in the unique market here. On cold winter days, when returning to Xin Man, tourists must visit Suoi Thau steppe - a large steppe with buckwheat flower hills stretching as far as the eye can see. Suoi Thau is beautiful, pristine and romantic like a muse, promising to bring "genuine" virtual live photos to tourists.

From April to June.

Lo Lo Chai Village

Located right at the foot of Dragon Mountain and only about 1km from Lung Cu Flagpole, Lo Lo Chai Village has been inhabited by the Mong and Lo Lo ethnic groups throughout the decades. Without owning high-rise buildings or modern, bustling commercial centers, Lo Lo Chai Village preserves many community cultural values of ethnic groups on the beautiful Dong Van stone plateau. This village is likened to a fairy tale world because it possesses peaceful, beautiful houses like those in the storybooks we often heard from childhood. For those who are looking for a place to escape the smoky city, this fairy-tale-like Lo Lo Chai Village will be an ideal destination that you can keep in your travel guide. Lo Lo Chai Village today is still a place that preserves all the cultural, material and spiritual values of the highland peoples here. Walking around Lo Lo Chai Village, you will have the opportunity to admire the typical walled house architecture often found in the Ha Giang stone plateau. The tiled roofs are located close together, creating a simple, peaceful scene. Not only that, this place still preserves many famous traditional craft villages such as carpentry, embroidery... along with famous festivals such as Worshiping Ceremony to the Forest God, rice celebration, new house celebration... Cracked and old walls have become a distinctive feature of ancient villages on the rocky plateau. Following the narrow paths, you will reach the fairy tale village here. In winter, when the last flower petals have fallen, the village becomes even more quaint and old. Amidst the majestic and vast mountains and forests, the image of a village hidden in the morning mist further adorns the scenery of this place. Each familiar corner of this place becomes an unforgettable memory for those who have come and explored Lo Lo Chai Village. Along the way, you will see many small green gardens planted by local people. The road to Lo Lo Chai Village is not too difficult but is narrow and deserted. The houses in Lo Lo Chai Village are built mainly with old corrugated iron or tile roofs. The scenery of the fairy tale village when viewed from afar makes people love this ancient beauty even more. The peaceful roofs lie close together in the windy highlands. The beautiful Lo Lo Chai village nestled in the middle of the windy plateau will be an ideal destination for those who are looking for a peaceful, relaxing place to rest after days of busy chasing the fast pace of modern life. rush. The adventure to this fairy tale village will not only help you have comfortable moments but also add a unique touch to your journey of discovery. Please come and explore Lo Lo Chai Village during your trip to Ha Giang when you have the opportunity!

From January to March or from October to December.

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