Coming to Ha Giang in Northeast Vietnam, you will be amazed by the zigzag road weaving between clouds and mountains, an endless range of limestone mountains, the grandiose structure spreading over an area of 1,120 square meters and have an amazing opportunity to feel all the sights, sounds and tastes of the traditional hill-tribe market. Furthermore, you will have a fascinating experience to witness the authentic lives of local people and interact with them to gain better knowledge about their culture and customs. Everything will bring you the exceptional experience that you will not regret!
Highlights
- An unforgettable short excursion through highlight attractions in the Northeast of Vietnam
- Capture the outstanding beauty of Ha Giang along the way
- Precious chance to gain a deeper insight into the daily lives of locals at Lung Tam Village
- The delicious local cuisine of the Vietnam Northern Province and Mountainous Areas
- Blow your mind in magnificent scenery at Ma Pi Leng Pass
- Relax on the Ba Be local boat and enjoy the views surrounding
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | | Hanoi, Quan Ba | Drive from Hanoi to Ha Giang, Lunch along the way, Visit Fairly... | L, D |
| Day 2 | | Quan Ba, Dong Van | Visit Lung Tam Village, Hmong Royal Palace & Lung Cu Flag Tower | B, L |
| Day 3 | | Dong Van, Meo Vac, Bao Lac | Visit Dong Van Market, Stop at Ma Pi Leng Pass, Boat along Nho Que... | B, L, D |
| Day 4 | | Bao Lac, Ba Be | Transfer from Bao Lac to Ba Be, A bike tour to Hua Ma Cave, Explore... | B, L, D |
| Day 5 | | Ba Be, Hanoi | Transfer from Ba Be to Hanoi, Enjoy the local boat on Ba Be Lake | B, L |
08.00 AM: After your breakfast, our driver and guide will take you to Ha Giang for your 5D4N tour. Along the way, you will be fascinated by plenty of grandiose mountains and picturesque landscapes surrounding. Lunch en route.
We will then stop at a famous viewpoint overlooking a Red Dao village which is Quan Ba Heaven Gate. The panorama is simply spectacular and fantastic with mountains encasing the rice terraced fields and a few scattered settlements.
Furthermore, you will take a walk to Fairy Mountain which is called "Nui Doi Co Tien" after a short drive. This attraction is well known for its incredible beauty and you will have a precious chance to take some amazing photos.
Our driver and guide will then transfer you to your accommodation in Quan Ba for your dinner.
Stay overnight in Quan Ba.
Quan Ba Heaven Gate is the first gateway to the global geological park of Dong Van stone plateau. The story behinds the name is in 1939, the French built a huge door made of 150cm thick wood at the gates of heaven. Today the gate is no longer and replaces with a sign in both Vietnamese and English words: "Cong Troi Quan Ba". This is definitely the most ideal place to have a glimpse of the Dong Van plateau, looking backwards downhill, the zigzag road weaving between clouds and mountains.
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Quan Ba Fairy Mountain (also known as Twin Mountains) is one of the highlights of the land Ha Giang which stands out from the crowd for its wild scenery, majestic nature and endless range of limestone mountains. Not only have a chance to admire its beauty, but you can also get better knowledge about its story which through a legend, local people still believe in it with their thought that "the fairy's milk from her breast has provided good weather and fruitful crops for this land since she left".
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Accommodation Options
Hong Thu Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Ly Ta Danh Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Nestled in the heart of the cultural tourist community of Nam Dam, Dao Guest House (Dao Lodge) is an ideal choice for travelers who are passionate about experiencing and exploring the ethnic culture of Ha Giang. Here visitors are immersed in the daily life of ethnic people, enjoy peace, tranquility permeated the cultural color and architectural space of the Dao ethnic and the surrounding landscape. You can also enjoy the majestic beauty, pristine and magical clouds of mountains and sky, the bright smile and the soul of the people in the village.
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08.00 AM: After your breakfast, we will say goodbye Quan Ba for the trip to Dong Van. During the drive, you will be amazed by the fascinating scenery of this route.
The first stop of your journey today will be Lung Tam Village which is tucked away under the foot of hills in Quan Ba District. This village is known for its long-standing craft of brocade weaving. You will have a great chance to interact with Hmong women and try to weave hemp.
In addition, after your lunch en route, we will continue to Hmong Royal Palace which is the historical palace of the Vuong family who ruled over the region and controlled opium production and trade until 1945.
Continuing the trip to Lung Cu after a short drive of 2 hours. Lung Cu is not only the northernmost point of Vietnam but also it has long been a sacred image in the heart of every Vietnamese land.
The tour ultimately arrives in Dong Van where you can take your free time to explore the ancient street of Dong Van before having your dinner (arrange it yourself).
Overnight in Dong Van.
Lung Tam village in Lung Tam Commune is tucked away under the foot of hills in Quan Ba District in Ha Giang Province. This village is known for its long-standing traditional craft of brocade weaving. The art of making linen fabric has been passing from generations to generations in Lung Tam. Visiting the village, you will see linen products everywhere: drying out in the sun, whirring on family looms, and also have a fascinating opportunity to get a better knowledge of how to make linen fabric, interact with Hmong women and try to weave hemp.
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Lung Cu Flag Tower has long been a sacred image in the heart of every Vietnamese land. It is known as a national flagpole located at the top of Lung Cu (the Dragon mountain). It takes 389 stone steps to go up to the top of the flagpole and you will then have a fantastic chance to admire the terrific beauty of the panoramic Dong Van stone as a masterpiece of creativity. Not only witnessing the beauty of the scenery but also learning some interesting stories about this area.
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Hmong Royal Palace rests like one of the most impressive national monuments in Northern Vietnam. Amongst best historic places in Vietnam, H'Mong King Palace stands out from the crowd for its grandiose structure spreading over an area of 1,120 square meters and with its unique intricate design. Hmong Royal Palace's design is under the strong influence of Chinese architectural style. A visit to explore H'Mong Palace will definitely offer you a deeper insight into the history and the unique culture of H'Mong ethnic minority.
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Accommodation Options
Located in the heart of Ha Giang, Nhà cổ Homestay features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. Homestay offer you a comfortable accommodation system, so you can rest after a long trip. The homestay also offers a children's playground. Moreover, if you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surrounding.
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Lam Tung hotel is located in the center of Dong Van town. From the hotel you can take a stroll to many other ideal attractions, such as trecking tours to the villages around Dong Van town, or hometay resorts where the village is poetic. The hotel has 31 rooms with luxurious furniture, full of amenities, warm decoration, elegant will make you really feel comfortable, convenient and satisfied by professional, hospitable and friendly. Of all hotel staff. With modern facilities, the team of highly trained professionals with rich hospitality. You will have wonderful holidays when coming to our Lam Tung Hotel.
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Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel was inaugurated and In operation since the beginning of 2015 (the most modern and largest hotel in Ha Giang province). Customers can stop at Dong Van Old Town to enjoy the local culture, rest and stay healthy for the next figure.
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Dong Van, Meo Vac, Bao Lac
07.00 AM: You'll start the day off with breakfast and a visit to the Dong Van Market (Sundays) which is well known for a special cultural trait in the mountainous northern regions of Vietnam. Afterwards, coming back to your accommodation and our driver will transfer you to Bao Lac.
On the way, our driver will stop at Ma Pi Leng Pass to give you a chance to immerse in the magnificent and spectacular views. Lunch en route. If the weather is nice, our driver and guide will then transfer you to Meo Vac where you will have a great opportunity to take a boat tour along the Nho Que River.
Our driver will then take you to your accommodation in Bao Lac and have a rest before enjoying a traditional dinner.
Stay overnight in Bao Lac.
The hill-tribe market is a special cultural trait in the mountainous northern regions of Vietnam, and Dong Van Market (Sundays only) is amongst the most outstanding gatherings known by tourists. The style of the market is the combination of the Vietnamese culture and Chinese culture which makes it become a colourful market depicting the very best of the whole region. Explore the market, you will sense all the sights, sounds and tastes of the traditional hill-tribe market and have a chance to capture plenty of unique photos.
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The Ma Pi Leng Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.500m (4,921ft) above the sea level. This pass is located on the Happiness Road connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac with a length of about 20 km. The name of this pass is the name of the most dangerous road in Vietnam, in the province of Ha Giang. Being one of the "four great mountains passes" in the mountains of northern Vietnam, next to O Quy Ho Pass, Khau Pha Pass and Pha Din Pass, Ma Pi Leng has become an indispensable destination whenever referring to Ha Giang. It's said to be the most breathtaking mountain road in all of Vietnam and words can't even describe how amazing this pass is. You will be amazed by the fascinating sceneries of this pass and have a precious opportunity to capture spectacular photos.
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Tucked away along the picturesque Dong Van Karst Plateau, the winding Nho Que River flows like green thread shimmering north from heaven. It runs along the border for 16.4 km then into Vietnam through Lung Cu Commune in Ha Giang into Gam River in Cao Bang Province. Visiting Nho Que River and simply taking a local boat to immerse in the splendid and terrific beauty of Nho Que River. Furthermore, it is a precious chance to capture some magnificent photos of this area.
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- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Options
For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cao Bang, Hotel Quy Anh is a good choice. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Whatever your reason for visiting Cao Bang, Hotel Quy Anh is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting breakaway.
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For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Tai is the perfect choice. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Whatever your reason for visiting Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Tai is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
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For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Anh is the perfect choice. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Whatever your reason for visiting Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Anh is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
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08.00 AM: After your breakfast, our guide and driver will transfer you to Ba Be in Bac Kan Province. You can capture some outstanding photos of mighty terraced rice fields and spectacular mountain views along the way. Lunch en route.
When we arrive at your accommodation in Ba Be, we will pay a visit to Hua Ma Cave by bike. Hua Ma Cave is a beautiful cave with its mysterious legend and impressive stalactites. All these stalactites were formed over millions of years which makes Hua Ma Cave not only a beautiful spot but also an interesting site for those who research geology.
At the end of the bike tour, have a rest at your accommodation, enjoy the alluring atmosphere surrounding and ready for the dinner.
Overnight in Ba Be.
Hua Ma Cave (Horse's head) is well known for its untouched and enigmatic beauty. When you enter the cave, you will be amazed by plenty of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and size such as flowers, small towers, a formal court of mandarins in the feudal time, etc. All of them has been naturally shaped during the many-thousand-year process of geological changes. That's why Hua Ma Cave is not only a beautiful spot but also a mysterious destination that you will definitely want to visit.
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- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Options
Hoa Son homestay is a typical house of Tay. It is spacious, fresh and is located on the shores of Lake Ba Be. This is a good place for you. Overnight in this homestay helps you both in saving your cost of living and understanding better the customs and lifestyle of Tay ethnic group in Vietnam.
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Located in Ba Be, Minh Quang Homestay is one of the most popular homestays at here. The homestay space is traditionally designed with a convenient location surrounded by mountains and forests, homestay will make you feel as you are living in harmony with nature. Homestay has both private rooms and dormitories, fully equipped to provide you with the most comfortable rest. Catering is also served here with traditional Asian dishes. In addition, homestay also offers boat tours, giving you a new unforgettable experience.
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Ba Be Lake View is highest homestay of Tay people in Pac Ngoi village, Ba Be National Park. All the tourists when come here feel happy with the very nice view to the lake and rice field. Basing from wooden traditional house – on – stilt, all the materials are very friendly to the nature. In history, they make the house like that to suffer from the big flood from the mountain and the danger of animals. The apperance of the house looks like a tortoise with the roof like the back, and the stilt like the foot of the tortoise.
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08.00 AM: After breakfast at your accommodation, our tour guide and driver will pick you up and just after a short drive of nearly 15 minutes, you will arrive at Ba Be National Park.
We will head to Ba Be Lake and spend around 2 hours 30 minutes exploring the amazing Ba Be National Park on a local boat. The views consist of stunning karst formations all around you covered with patches of wild vegetation and rich wildlife.
We will then have lunch on the way and arrive Hanoi in the late afternoon.
With the sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam and with us, hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to seeing you again!
Ba Be National Park was established as a national park in 1992 (often referred to as the Ba Be Lakes). It is known as a heaven of extraordinary scenery, fascinating biodiversity, and rich culture. One of the best ways to experience its incredible beauty is from the water. Easily take a local boat and explore the rivers, lakes, and caves that make up this area of stunning beauty.
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Inclusions
Meals
4 breakfasts 5 lunches 3 dinners
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights),
Transport
Car, Walking, Boating, Bikking
- Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nation's list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details)
- Accommodations with daily breakfast as mentioned
- Private transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Local English-speaking guide
- Water on coach per tour days
- Entrance fees, boat trips & excursions
- Support for ethnic minorities in remote villages by small gifts
Exclusions
- International in/out flights & Internal flights
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
- Early check-in and late check-out surcharges at accommodations
- Single supplement surcharges
- Peak season surcharges: From Dec. 20 to Jan. 15
- Christmas Eve surcharges: Dec. 24
- New Year Eve surcharges: Dec 31
- New Year surcharges: Jan 01
- Lunar New Year surcharges
- Public Holidays surcharges: Hung Kings Commemoration Day, International Labor Day, National Day, Reunification Day
- Weekend surcharges: Friday, Saturday (If required)
- Beverage
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
- Other services not mentioned above
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Hanoi, Quan Ba
Hong Thu Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Ly Ta Danh Homestay is located in Quan Ba and offers comfortable accommodation for tourists who come to discover the beauty of Ha Giang as well as Quan Ba. This homestay stay features the garden with many trees surrounding it, a shared terrace for guests to sightseeing the nature in Quan Ba or chat with each other when they are free. You can get more for your money when compared to other properties.
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Nestled in the heart of the cultural tourist community of Nam Dam, Dao Guest House (Dao Lodge) is an ideal choice for travelers who are passionate about experiencing and exploring the ethnic culture of Ha Giang. Here visitors are immersed in the daily life of ethnic people, enjoy peace, tranquility permeated the cultural color and architectural space of the Dao ethnic and the surrounding landscape. You can also enjoy the majestic beauty, pristine and magical clouds of mountains and sky, the bright smile and the soul of the people in the village.
Less
Located in the heart of Ha Giang, Nhà cổ Homestay features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. Homestay offer you a comfortable accommodation system, so you can rest after a long trip. The homestay also offers a children's playground. Moreover, if you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surrounding.
More
Lam Tung hotel is located in the center of Dong Van town. From the hotel you can take a stroll to many other ideal attractions, such as trecking tours to the villages around Dong Van town, or hometay resorts where the village is poetic. The hotel has 31 rooms with luxurious furniture, full of amenities, warm decoration, elegant will make you really feel comfortable, convenient and satisfied by professional, hospitable and friendly. Of all hotel staff. With modern facilities, the team of highly trained professionals with rich hospitality. You will have wonderful holidays when coming to our Lam Tung Hotel.
Less
Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the ancient town of Dong Van district - Ha Giang, where the center of the Highland area of stone was recognized by UNESCO. The hotel was inaugurated and In operation since the beginning of 2015 (the most modern and largest hotel in Ha Giang province). Customers can stop at Dong Van Old Town to enjoy the local culture, rest and stay healthy for the next figure.
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Dong Van, Meo Vac, Bao Lac
For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cao Bang, Hotel Quy Anh is a good choice. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Whatever your reason for visiting Cao Bang, Hotel Quy Anh is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting breakaway.
More
For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Tai is the perfect choice. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Whatever your reason for visiting Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Tai is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
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For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Anh is the perfect choice. From here, guests can make the most of all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Whatever your reason for visiting Cao Bang, Hotel Duc Anh is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away.
Less
Hoa Son homestay is a typical house of Tay. It is spacious, fresh and is located on the shores of Lake Ba Be. This is a good place for you. Overnight in this homestay helps you both in saving your cost of living and understanding better the customs and lifestyle of Tay ethnic group in Vietnam.
More
Located in Ba Be, Minh Quang Homestay is one of the most popular homestays at here. The homestay space is traditionally designed with a convenient location surrounded by mountains and forests, homestay will make you feel as you are living in harmony with nature. Homestay has both private rooms and dormitories, fully equipped to provide you with the most comfortable rest. Catering is also served here with traditional Asian dishes. In addition, homestay also offers boat tours, giving you a new unforgettable experience.
Less
Ba Be Lake View is highest homestay of Tay people in Pac Ngoi village, Ba Be National Park. All the tourists when come here feel happy with the very nice view to the lake and rice field. Basing from wooden traditional house – on – stilt, all the materials are very friendly to the nature. In history, they make the house like that to suffer from the big flood from the mountain and the danger of animals. The apperance of the house looks like a tortoise with the roof like the back, and the stilt like the foot of the tortoise.
Day 1:Hanoi, Quan Ba
Quan Ba Heaven Gate is the first gateway to the global geological park of Dong Van stone plateau. The story behinds the name is in 1939, the French built a huge door made of 150cm thick wood at the gates of heaven. Today the gate is no longer and replaces with a sign in both Vietnamese and English words: "Cong Troi Quan Ba". This is definitely the most ideal place to have a glimpse of the Dong Van plateau, looking backwards downhill, the zigzag road weaving between clouds and mountains.
Quan Ba Fairy Mountain (also known as Twin Mountains) is one of the highlights of the land Ha Giang which stands out from the crowd for its wild scenery, majestic nature and endless range of limestone mountains. Not only have a chance to admire its beauty, but you can also get better knowledge about its story which through a legend, local people still believe in it with their thought that "the fairy's milk from her breast has provided good weather and fruitful crops for this land since she left".
Day 2:Quan Ba, Dong Van
Lung Tam village in Lung Tam Commune is tucked away under the foot of hills in Quan Ba District in Ha Giang Province. This village is known for its long-standing traditional craft of brocade weaving. The art of making linen fabric has been passing from generations to generations in Lung Tam. Visiting the village, you will see linen products everywhere: drying out in the sun, whirring on family looms, and also have a fascinating opportunity to get a better knowledge of how to make linen fabric, interact with Hmong women and try to weave hemp.
Lung Cu Flag Tower has long been a sacred image in the heart of every Vietnamese land. It is known as a national flagpole located at the top of Lung Cu (the Dragon mountain). It takes 389 stone steps to go up to the top of the flagpole and you will then have a fantastic chance to admire the terrific beauty of the panoramic Dong Van stone as a masterpiece of creativity. Not only witnessing the beauty of the scenery but also learning some interesting stories about this area.
Hmong Royal Palace rests like one of the most impressive national monuments in Northern Vietnam. Amongst best historic places in Vietnam, H'Mong King Palace stands out from the crowd for its grandiose structure spreading over an area of 1,120 square meters and with its unique intricate design. Hmong Royal Palace's design is under the strong influence of Chinese architectural style. A visit to explore H'Mong Palace will definitely offer you a deeper insight into the history and the unique culture of H'Mong ethnic minority.
Day 3:Dong Van, Meo Vac, Bao Lac
The hill-tribe market is a special cultural trait in the mountainous northern regions of Vietnam, and Dong Van Market (Sundays only) is amongst the most outstanding gatherings known by tourists. The style of the market is the combination of the Vietnamese culture and Chinese culture which makes it become a colourful market depicting the very best of the whole region. Explore the market, you will sense all the sights, sounds and tastes of the traditional hill-tribe market and have a chance to capture plenty of unique photos.
The Ma Pi Leng Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.500m (4,921ft) above the sea level. This pass is located on the Happiness Road connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac with a length of about 20 km. The name of this pass is the name of the most dangerous road in Vietnam, in the province of Ha Giang. Being one of the "four great mountains passes" in the mountains of northern Vietnam, next to O Quy Ho Pass, Khau Pha Pass and Pha Din Pass, Ma Pi Leng has become an indispensable destination whenever referring to Ha Giang. It's said to be the most breathtaking mountain road in all of Vietnam and words can't even describe how amazing this pass is. You will be amazed by the fascinating sceneries of this pass and have a precious opportunity to capture spectacular photos.
Tucked away along the picturesque Dong Van Karst Plateau, the winding Nho Que River flows like green thread shimmering north from heaven. It runs along the border for 16.4 km then into Vietnam through Lung Cu Commune in Ha Giang into Gam River in Cao Bang Province. Visiting Nho Que River and simply taking a local boat to immerse in the splendid and terrific beauty of Nho Que River. Furthermore, it is a precious chance to capture some magnificent photos of this area.
Day 4:Bao Lac, Ba Be
Hua Ma Cave (Horse's head) is well known for its untouched and enigmatic beauty. When you enter the cave, you will be amazed by plenty of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes and size such as flowers, small towers, a formal court of mandarins in the feudal time, etc. All of them has been naturally shaped during the many-thousand-year process of geological changes. That's why Hua Ma Cave is not only a beautiful spot but also a mysterious destination that you will definitely want to visit.
Day 5:Ba Be, Hanoi
Ba Be National Park was established as a national park in 1992 (often referred to as the Ba Be Lakes). It is known as a heaven of extraordinary scenery, fascinating biodiversity, and rich culture. One of the best ways to experience its incredible beauty is from the water. Easily take a local boat and explore the rivers, lakes, and caves that make up this area of stunning beauty.
