What's interesting about kayaking on Nho Que River?
Mentioning Ha Giang, perhaps many people are too familiar with the dangerous and majestic cloud-hunting roads, the steep, towering rocky mountains on the Dong Van plateau or wandering before the gentle beauty of buckwheat forests, apricot forests, and plum forests. However, not only forests and mountains, Ha Giang also makes many people flutter with the winding Nho Que River, running along the road of Ma Pi Leng Pass.
Nho Que River winds along Ma Pi Leng Pass


Nho Que River originates from the Yunnan Mountains, China, flowing in the Northwest - Southeast direction, entering Vietnam from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district. Nho Que River flows gently all year round through cliffs, creating Tu San Gorge - a green boundary line between the passes. With extremely rugged terrain, Tu San Gorge area of Nho Que River is considered one of the deepest canyons in Southeast Asia.
Located at an altitude of more than 1,000 m above sea level, Nho Que River is like a green silk strip, stretching through the rugged terrain of the Northwest mountains and forests. Normally, when coming here, visitors will choose to take a boat ride on the river. But now, you have the opportunity to experience the feeling of being in control of your own experience when participating in kayaking, exploring the most wonderful destinations here.

Visitors can take a boat ride.
or kayak on the Nho Que River
With kayaking, each boat will have about 1 - 2 people, visitors will have the opportunity to exercise their bodies, and at the same time admire the beauty of Nho Que at the closest distance. On both sides are vertical cliffs, above is the clear and high blue sky. All the most pristine and fresh things exist in a very real way.
Experience kayaking on Nho Que River
To get to the boat landing on Nho Que River, visitors go from Ma Pi Leng Pass in the direction of Meo Vac until they see the sign to Xin Cai. Continue for about 5 - 7 km to see Nho Que Boat Wharf 1. Once there, you have to trek another 2 km to get to the boat landing close to the riverbank and rent a kayak.
Kayaking dock on Nho Que River
Currently, the fee for renting a kayak on Nho Que River is 100,000 - 150,000 VND/person for 30 minutes. However, visitors need to contact the boat house one day in advance to book the boat number and the time they arrive because the boat is not always available. Besides, you can also choose a kayaking tour to freely and enjoy unlimited kayaking on Nho Que River.
Tu San Alley - a must-see spot on the Nho Que River


A note for tourists when choosing to kayak on Nho Que River is to first ensure good health and fitness, do not forget to bring a bottle of water and some food with you to fuel your exploration in the middle of the immense river. In addition, tourists also need to prepare suitable, dynamic clothing suitable for climbing and kayaking.





























