This is the place where almost 90% of the population are ethnic minorities who create a unique and rich cultural heritage of the area. Traditional practices and habits of these ethnic groups are very diverse and interesting, which attracts many travelers who are keen on exploring these unique aspects. Especially, the locals are so friendly and kind who warmly welcome strangers like honored guests.
Read more some famous destinations in Ha Giang: Lying in the remote far northern region of the country, Ha Giang is famous for its majestic landscape, endless winding roads, and huge flower fields. Visiting here, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in the colorful mosaic of yellow kale flowers, purple buckwheat flowers, pure white of plum flowers as well as golden terraced rice fields.
It is also well-known for Dong Van Stone Plateau, which is recognized by UNESCO as one of 77 geological parks in the world. The park is scattered with ethereal karst formations that are around 400 million years old. Lung Cu Hamlet lying inside Dong Van Stone Plateau is another indispensable destination as it marks the very northern tip of Vietnam by Lung Cu Flag Tower on Dragon Mountain. Not only that, Ha Giang is a venue of fanciful natural caves such as Phuong Thien Cave, Chui Cave, Fairy Cave and Swallow Cave.
You can visit Ha Giang all year round, but the best time to witness its charming beauty is in the dry season, from mid-September until the end of May. It is not good to go to this mountainous area during the rainy season because the roads will be more dangerous.
Ha Giang is about 300km from Hanoi center. It is possible to use a night sleeper bus from Hanoi and arrives Ha Giang town next day in the morning. Another option is by night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai and then you take the local bus to Ha Giang town. The fare is about $10-$15 per way.
Come and explore the majestic Ha Giang!
