8 Famous Destinations In Ha Giang That Fascinates Tourists Most

Ha Giang is always on the list of “must-visit places in a lifetime” of any travelholic people. This place fascinates all visitors by its pristine, majestic sceneries and extremely unique culture. By any chance, you are able to set foot on this land, do not miss to explore 8 famous tourists’ destinations in Ha Giang below.

Buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang

Rice terraces in Hoang Su Phi 

Not only being a famous tourist attraction in Ha Giang, Hoang Su Phi is also known as one of the most beautiful place of rice terraces in the world. The image of yellow rice terraced fields up to the sky has become a symbolic image of Ha Giang tourism for a long time. No one denies how impressive it is at the first sight. 

You can visit the rice terraces in Hoang Su Phi year-round. Though the most gorgeous and impressive scenes are when locals pour water into the fields in May and when the rice starts to ripe in September. Every afternoon, as the sun set down, the clouds blend with kitchen smoke emanating from plain houses, creating a rustic, homely, yet incredible scene.

Ma Pi Leng Pass

Another famous tourist destination in Ha Giang is Ma Pi Leng Pass. It is considered as one of the most winding and dangerous passes of our S-shaped Country-Vietnam. It locates on the Happy Path connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac.

How exciting it is to pass those precarious roads lying on the edge of sky-high mountain ranges, with the abyss right beside. It seems to be quite risky, but on the other hand, this experience brings us special feeling. Do not forget to take top knot check-in photos in the midst of the majestic mountain ranges here.

Ma Phi Leng Pass

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark 

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark is a place on the travel wishlist to any Vietnamese people. It is said that traveling to Ha Giang without visiting this famous Geopark meaning that you haven’t been to Ha Giang yet. 

Coming to Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, you will definitely be amazed by the majestic scenery of stones which also create extremely unique cultures of the H’Mong, Lo Lo, Pu Peo and Dao ethnic groups. 

Let’s stay tune with other famous destinations such as the Architectural relics of Vuong family mansion, Dong Van old town below. 

Yen Minh pine forest

Yen Minh pine forest is likened to a miniature Dalat in the heart of Ha Giang. The scenery of towering green pine trees stabbing straight up to the blue sky has flustered many visitors.

Pho Bang town

Pho Bang is a small peaceful town located in Dong Van district, Ha Giang. This place attracts tourists by the old houses with extremely unique architecture. The two sides of the road are filled with beautiful buckwheat flowers.

Coming to Pho Bang town, you will feel like time has stopped. Everything here is so rustic and peaceful, making our souls merry and carefree.

Vuong family mansion (Also known as Vuong Family  Palace)

Vuong family mansion, also known as the Meo King Palace, is always a famous tourist destination in Ha Giang, attracting a lot of visitors to come. This old house locates on a top of a small hill.

It was built hundred years ago in a very unique architecture, combined between Chinese architecture and traditional architecture of the Mong ethnic people. In 1993, Vuong family mansion was recognized as a National Heritage.

Dong Van Ancient Town

Dong Van ancient town consists of 40 ancient houses locating close to each other in a valley surrounded by the majestic mountains for a long time. 

Uniquely, on the 14th, 15th and 16th of the annual lunar year, all the houses are decorated by red lanterns making a sparkling, brilliant scene than usual. 

Lung Cu Flag Tower

Travelling to Ha Giang without checking-in at the Lung Cu Flag Tower is such a miss. Located on the top of Rong Long Mountain, at an altitude of 1470 meters above sea level, Lung Cu Flag Tower is considered a sacred landmark, asserting the territorial sovereignty of our country.

Standing at the top of the Flag Tower to admire the majestic natural scenery of the surroundings and looking at the red flag with yellow star, fluttering in the wind, everyone seems to be aroused in the feeling of a great national pride. 

Each famous tourist destination in Ha Giang has its own charm and attractiveness to explore. Hopefully this article will help you to plan a wonderful and memorable trip ahead. Don't forget to check out our regularly updated travelling blog for more valuable contents and check our Vietnam tours available here. 

Related Post:

- Buckwheat flower festival – Reason to visit Ha Giang in November

- What to prepare, Sapa Travel Guide in the Winter Vietnam

- Top Spring break destinations with exotic experience in Vietnam – Part 1: Sapa