Not only is nature blessed with many landscapes admired by the world, Ha Giang is also a place that preserves long-standing historical relics as well as the unique cultural beauty of 22 northern highland ethnic groups. All have created an attractive attraction that makes travel enthusiasts constantly seek self-sufficient travel experiences in Ha Giang to fully conquer this beautiful mountainous region.
As a province located in the Northeast region, with an area of nearly 8,000 km2, Ha Giang is blessed by nature with a complex of forests - mountains - rivers, and a diverse ecosystem. This land always makes tourists from far away fascinated with majestic places such as Ma Pi Leng peak, Quan Ba twin mountains, Tu San canyon; as well as many long-standing historical and cultural relics such as the old town and Dong Van stone plateau, ethnic villages with unique indigenous culture. Therefore, if you are looking for a trip that is both "eye-catching", "knowledge-enriching" and full of the spirit of exploration, Ha Giang is the next stop for you.
When should you travel to Ha Giang?
According to Ha Giang travel experience, you can come here at any time of the year, each season has its own beauty. From October to November will be the blooming season of Tam Giac Mach flowers; From December to Lunar New Year, yellow mustard flowers will appear in many areas; Around February-March, plum and peach blossoms will bloom. Ha Giang summer from May - June - July will bring many sudden rains but also bring many beautiful scenery to admire.
How to move to Ha Giang?
Ha Giang is located about 320km from Hanoi capital, you should go to Hanoi first, then continue moving to Ha Giang. From Hanoi to Ha Giang you can go by the following ways.
Rent a private car with a driver, costing about 250 USD for a 7-seat car
Buy a sleeper bus ticket, the ticket price is about 30USD
Buy a limousine ticket, the ticket price is about 25USD
Places to visit in Ha Giang
Ta Lang Pass - A winding, steep road next to the Nho Que river
Ta Lang Pass - Ha Giang is considered one of the most dangerous roads in the border region. On the 7.5km long pass, there are up to 45 passes and 50 sharp turns, more than half of which are hand crabs. Combined with a steep slope, this is probably considered a big challenge for drivers.
Lung Cu flagpole
Lung Cu flagpole is located on top of Dragon mountain at an altitude of 1,470 meters above sea level. As one of the four extreme points of the country, Lung Cu flagpole in Ha Giang marks the northernmost point of the country.
The flagpole was restored and rebuilt in 2010, carrying a 54 square meter red flag with a yellow star symbolizing 54 ethnic groups flying at a height of more than 33 meters. Lung Cu flagpole has an octagonal body design with eight blue stone reliefs at the base of the flagpole simulating the motifs of Dong Son bronze drums and heroic historical pages of the nation.
To reach the flagpole, visitors will go through 839 steps and admire the charming landscape of mountains and water gradually appearing. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking out into the distance, you will feel the cool air of the Northeast mountains and the solemn and proud atmosphere here. In addition, when you come here, you can also walk through the villages of the Lo Lo and Mong people and the clear blue Dragon's Eye pond located right at the foot of the mountain.
