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Ha Giang, with its pristine and majestic beauty, has always been a popular destination for tourists from all over Vietnam.
1. Visit during the flowering season.
October marks the beginning of the buckwheat flower season, when the flowers bloom profusely.
During the flowering season, the rocky plateau is adorned with vibrant colors. The purple of buckwheat flowers, the pink of peach blossoms, the white of plum and pear blossoms. The buckwheat flowering season lasts from the end of September to the beginning of December. The plum, peach, and pear blossoms bloom profusely after the Lunar New Year.
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When visiting Ha Giang, you shouldn't miss Lung Cu, the northernmost point of Vietnam. Standing on the Lung Cu flagpole, watching the national flag flutter in the wind, and seeing with your own eyes the first point where the pen traced the shape of the S-shaped map of Vietnam, fills you with national pride and love for your homeland.
3. Experience the life of the Hmong people.
The Hmong people are renowned for their hospitality and make up the majority of the population in Ha Giang. You'll have plenty of opportunities to experience life with a Hmong family. Staying in their home, eating meals, sleeping, and chatting with them is a cultural experience you'll never forget.
4. Throwing stones at the cliff face on Tham Ma Pass.
In Ha Giang, there's a high cliff right on the Tham Ma pass, where people still challenge each other to see who can throw a stone and hit the cliff face. It looks very close, but no matter how you throw it, the stone only flies halfway before falling into the deep ravine. If you ever pass by, remember to try it and see if you can!
5. Enjoy corn wine and local specialties of Ha Giang.
Ha Giang corn wine is strong but fragrant. Eating a bowl of au tau porridge or thang co stew and drinking a warm glass of corn wine on chilly late autumn days in the rocky plateau is truly wonderful.
6. Flying over Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass is known as the king of mountain passes in Northern Vietnam. Not because it's difficult to navigate, but because of its majestic scenery and the story of young men who risked their lives to break through the rocks and build a road on this treacherous pass.
Ma Pi Leng Pass - a favorite stop for tourists in Ha Giang.
Standing on the summit of Ma Pi Leng, spreading your arms wide to embrace the wind, it feels like you're floating in the sky. Ma Pi Leng always captivates passionate young people with its breathtaking beauty of the land and sky, a majestic blend of rivers and mountains.
7. Walk to the end of the Road to Happiness
The Happiness Road begins in Ha Giang, runs through the Dong Van Stone Plateau, past Ma Pi Leng Pass to Meo Vac. Nearly 200 km long, this road is the result of the blood, sweat, and tears, a legend of the youthful energy of people from 16 ethnic groups across the provinces of Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Nam Dinh, and Hai Duong. Eight years, over 2 million man-days of labor, 1,000 volunteer youth, 1,200 civilian workers, 9 million tons of explosives, and countless hours of effort were poured into opening this road. Traveling on this road is not only about enjoying the beautiful scenery, but also about paying tribute to those who laid down their lives for every path we take.
8. Conquering mountain passes and slopes in Ha Giang.
Ha Giang is famous for its treacherous mountain passes and slopes. The slopes of Bac Sum, Cong Troi, Tham Ma, Chin Khoanh, Ma Pi Leng… are challenging for travelers, but in return, you will be rewarded with breathtaking scenery when you stand and admire the view from the top of the pass.
9. Visit the highland market.
If you enjoy exploring and discovering the cultural beauty of the highlands, you should visit the highland markets in Ha Giang. Go to the market to see the ethnic people dressed in their finest clothes, eagerly buying and selling. Or simply go to the market to enjoy some candy and a glass of corn wine. The markets usually take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings (except for some special markets like the Khau Vai Love Market, which is held only once a year).
