Adventuring into the mountainous regions in Northern Vietnam and leaving the modern world behind is a great option to get away from the hustle and bustle cities. Travelling to Ha Giang, you will experience to stay at an amazing homestay with locals who are really friendly and always make sure you feel comfortable. Besides, trekking around the village will bring you an amazing chance to witness the daily lives of ethnic minority and interact with them to bridge the gap between language and culture. Not only that, but you can also visit one of the best historic places in Vietnam, H'Mong King Palace stands out from the crowd for its unique intricate design. Especially conquering the most breathtaking mountain road in Vietnam will be definitely an unforgettable moment in your life!
Highlights
- A short excursion to get away from a buzzing and busy city
- Stay overnight at an amazing homestay with locals and taste the regional specialities
- Trek around Thon Tha village to witness the daily lives of locals and feel the peaceful atmosphere here
- Feel the true beauty of limestone mountains, winding roads, deep valleys and terraced rice fields along the way
- Conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass which is well known for one of the four great mountains passes in Northern Vietnam
- Explore Lung Tam Village and have a great chance to interact with locals and try to weave hemp
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | | Hanoi, Ha Giang | Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang City, A short walk around the village | L, D |
| Day 2 | | Ha Giang | Trekking to Khuoi My Village and back | B, L, D |
| Day 3 | | Ha Giang, Dong Van | Transfer from Ha Giang to Dong Van, Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Fairy... | B, L |
| Day 4 | | Dong Van, Quan Ba | Transfer from Dong Van to Quan Ba, Visit Dong Van Market, Enjoy the... | B, L, D |
| Day 5 | | Quan Ba, Hanoi | Transfer from Quan Ba to Hanoi, Lunch along the way, Explore Lung... | 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.
Upon arrival at Thon Tha village – Ha Giang, please ready for a short walk of 1 hour 30 minutes. This is your time to enjoy the peaceful and beautiful landscape while we hike through this stunning area, dotted with ethnic Tay villages. We return to your accommodation and you can have a rest before enjoying a traditional dinner.
Stay overnight in Ha Giang.
Well known for its rustic beauty with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, Thon Tha Village is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. Visiting the village and you will have a wonderful time getting to know the locals in the village, getting to see a part of the local customs and probably having a chance to try to harvest rice and cook Vietnamese food. You will have one night staying away from the crowds to participate in village life and truly feel the warmth and hospitality of these incredible people.
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Accommodation Options
Thon Tha Village Homestay is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. It is an ancient village with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, who live in traditional stilt houses. By implementing a responsible tourism project, YESD desires to bring the local breath to every visitors visiting Vietnam. One of our local products that is Thon Tha homestay where visitors will experience authentic culture with the Tay ethnic minority people.
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08.00 AM: You will see and hear the sounds of morning village life and feel free to join some of the villagers’ activities such as feeding the animals, gardening or preparing breakfast.
After breakfast, you will start off the trekking route up to mountain linking Thon Tha and Khuoi My village. Along the way, our guide will tell you local stories and the Dao Ao Dai unique cultures which you can see in Khuoi My village – a homeland of around 200 Dao Ao Dai ethnic minority households, located in the foot of the highest mountain in Northeast Vietnam namely “Tay Con Linh” peak. You also have a chance to interact with locals and gain a deeper insight into their customs and culture. Enjoy lunch en route. Then save your energy to go trekking more on the way back.
You will come back to your accommodation for resting and have your traditional dinner here.
Stay overnight in Ha Giang.
If you are looking for a short amazing trekking experience, head to Khuoi My village on Tay Con Linh Peak from Thon Tha village. As you walk the mountains paths, Ha Giang's countryside will unfold before your eyes and offer breathtaking scenes of a sparkling rice terrace, forests and a tea field. Besides, this is a homeland of 200 families from the Dao ethnic group where villagers eager to share stories about their history, culture and traditions, so feel free to talk with them to bridge the gap between language and culture.
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- Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Options
Thon Tha Village Homestay is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. It is an ancient village with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, who live in traditional stilt houses. By implementing a responsible tourism project, YESD desires to bring the local breath to every visitors visiting Vietnam. One of our local products that is Thon Tha homestay where visitors will experience authentic culture with the Tay ethnic minority people.
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- Transfer:
- Activities:
Transfer from Ha Giang to Dong Van, Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Fairy Mountain, Hmong Royal Palace and Lung Cu
08.00 AM: After your breakfast, we will say goodbye Thon Tha Village for the trip to Dong Van. During the drive, you will be amazed by the fascinating scenery of this 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.
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.
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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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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- Transfer:
- Activities:
Transfer from Dong Van to Quan Ba, Visit Dong Van Market, Enjoy the local boat on Nho Que River, Explore Lung Tam Village
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 ready for the tour today.
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. After the boat tour, you will be stopped at Ma Pi Leng Pass to immerse in the magnificent and spectacular views. Lunch at the local restaurant along the way.
After lunch, you will then continue the journey to Lung Tam Village where has a long-standing traditional craft of brocade weaving that contributes to preserving the traditional culture of the Mong ethnic people living in this mountainous area.
Our driver will then transfer you from Lung Tam Village to your accommodation in Quan Ba and enjoy the traditional specialities in your dinner.
Stay overnight in Quan Ba.
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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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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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
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, our driver will transfer you to the point to take a short walk to Lung Khuy Cave which is a masterpiece created by millennia of geological activities. When visiting inside the cave, you will be surrounded by plenty of magnificent stalactites and fancy shapes in various size.
At the end of the walk, our driver will take you to head back to Hanoi and have lunch en route.
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!
Lung Khuy Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the rocky plateau, is a masterpiece created by millennia of geological activities. This cave is around 300m in length with many different branches, magnificent stalactites and fancy shapes stimulating the imagination of travellers. Visiting the cave, you will have an amazing chance to walk along the earthen road for more than one kilometre and witness the outstanding scenery along the way; and when going inside the cave, stir your imagination and see plenty of beautiful stalactites in various shape and size.
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Inclusions
Meals
4 breakfasts 5 lunches 3 dinners
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights),
Transport
Car, Walking, Trekking, Boating
- 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, Ha Giang
Thon Tha Village Homestay is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. It is an ancient village with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, who live in traditional stilt houses. By implementing a responsible tourism project, YESD desires to bring the local breath to every visitors visiting Vietnam. One of our local products that is Thon Tha homestay where visitors will experience authentic culture with the Tay ethnic minority people.
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Thon Tha Village Homestay is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. It is an ancient village with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, who live in traditional stilt houses. By implementing a responsible tourism project, YESD desires to bring the local breath to every visitors visiting Vietnam. One of our local products that is Thon Tha homestay where visitors will experience authentic culture with the Tay ethnic minority people.
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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.
More
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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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.
More
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.
Day 1:Hanoi, Ha Giang
Well known for its rustic beauty with 100% of the population of the Tay minority people, Thon Tha Village is an attractive destination not only to domestic tourists but also to international tourists. Visiting the village and you will have a wonderful time getting to know the locals in the village, getting to see a part of the local customs and probably having a chance to try to harvest rice and cook Vietnamese food. You will have one night staying away from the crowds to participate in village life and truly feel the warmth and hospitality of these incredible people.
Day 2:Ha Giang
If you are looking for a short amazing trekking experience, head to Khuoi My village on Tay Con Linh Peak from Thon Tha village. As you walk the mountains paths, Ha Giang's countryside will unfold before your eyes and offer breathtaking scenes of a sparkling rice terrace, forests and a tea field. Besides, this is a homeland of 200 families from the Dao ethnic group where villagers eager to share stories about their history, culture and traditions, so feel free to talk with them to bridge the gap between language and culture.
Day 3:Ha Giang, Dong Van
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".
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 4:Dong Van, Quan Ba
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.
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.
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 5:Quan Ba, Hanoi
Lung Khuy Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the rocky plateau, is a masterpiece created by millennia of geological activities. This cave is around 300m in length with many different branches, magnificent stalactites and fancy shapes stimulating the imagination of travellers. Visiting the cave, you will have an amazing chance to walk along the earthen road for more than one kilometre and witness the outstanding scenery along the way; and when going inside the cave, stir your imagination and see plenty of beautiful stalactites in various shape and size.
