Must-come destinations for your first time in Ha Giang

10/06/2017
By Elton

Ha Giang is always a favorite place for those who love exploring, experiencing the majestic scenery of the mountains during their Vietnam tours.

When coming to Ha Giang, you will have chance to admire the wonderful scenery of the mountains, explore the life of ethnic people, eat unique local dishes and take part in some interesting festivals of ethnic minority groups here.

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Beautiful scenery of Ha Giang

So, if this is the first time you’ve been to Ha Giang, the destinations below are must-come places for your itinerary.

Quan Ba Twin ​​Mountain (Co Tien Mountain)

Quan Ba ​​twin mountain is located on National Highway 4C, 40 km from Ha Giang city, in Tam Son town, Quan Ba ​​district. This is one of the famous places for visitors when coming to this land due to its strange shape and beautiful landscapes. You can rest in the waiting room, climb up the hill to take a picture and watch the entire mountain landscape from above.

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The interesting shape of Quan Ba twin mountain

Pao’s house

From a house set in the backdrop of “Pao’s Story,” this place has become one of Ha Giang’s most popular tourist sites, located in Lung Cam Village, Soc Son Commune, Dong Van District. The old house over 80 years old, built in the traditional way of the Mong people through the film by director Ngo Quang Hai has become closer, more casual with visitors. This is also a very attractive tourist point in Ha Giang.

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The ancient traits of Pao’s house

King of Cat Palace

Vuong Chinh Duc, the governor of the area of ​​Northeast and Northwest, is located about 5 km from Dong Van town, about 130 km from Ha Giang city. This is a place not to be missed when visiting Dong Van, to see the sophisticated architecture, sophistication as well as the face of the King of Cat. Here you will also hear interesting stories about the owner of the mansion.

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King of Cat palace with interesting historical stories

Lung Cu Flagpole

A national flagpole located on Lung Cu Mountain in Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District. This is one of the points not to be missed with any visitors when first arrived in this land, is the highest point of the North Pole. You can have your bikes guarded, buy a ticket and climb 839 steps to reach the flagpole. From here, you can see the whole northernmost part of the country.

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Lung Cu flagpole

The Road of Happiness (Ma Pi Leng Pass)

It is a road leading to nearly 20 km from Dong Van town with Meo Vac. The road was made by tens of thousands of young people from 16 ethnic groups in the northern 8 provinces during six years.

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The breath-taking landscapes of Ma Pi Leng pass

Later this place was named Happiness Road, in the middle there is a stopping platform so that everyone can enjoy the majestic panorama of Ma Pi Leng peak and from there watch Nho Que River flowing through the mountain ranges.

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