What to do and see in Ha Giang, Vietnam: The Best Places and Tips

October 4, 2017 Vivienne Hutton

Hà Giang ( listen) is a city located on the banks of the Lô River in the north-east region of Vietnam. It is the capital of Hà Giang Province. The city has an area of 135.33 km² and a population of 71,689 inhabitants. The population is composed of 22 different ethnicities, of which 55.7% are Kinh and Tày people.
Restaurants in Ha Giang

1. Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Xa Phin, Dong van, Ha Giang 310000, Vietnam
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5 based on 152 reviews

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Reviewed By Karen G - Brisbane, Australia

Being on a photo tour with Vietnam In Focus I'm always seeking spectacular scenery to capture. Dong Van Karst Plateau surpassed all expectations. Mountainous pinnacles rose from the valley like something out of Avatar. It was just superb. Do yourself a favour and travel to this beautiful place.

2. Ma Pi Leng Pass

Meo Vac, Ha Giang 310000, Vietnam +84 168 754 0762
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5 based on 66 reviews

Ma Pi Leng Pass

Reviewed By Azza73 - Perth, Australia

Spent 2.5 days on the motorbike doing the extreme northern loop and it was incredible.
From Ha Giang we had a coffee about 80 mins into the journey, you cannot miss the place the views are spectacular, then continued for about another 80 mins to Yin Minh for lunch. There are a few rice eateries on the main drag and the food was delish. The drive form Yin Minh to Dong Van is fantastic and the last 45 mins or so superb. Stayed the night in Dong Van as there are enough places to grab dinner and breakfast with a decent coffee. We had dinner opposite the night market square, as the main drag only seemed to offer hot pot, which is fine if there are several of you but expensive for a couple. We went back to the same place for breakfast and coffee, it's hard to miss but I don't recall the name.
Dong Van to Meo Vac is said to be the most spectacular in SE Asia, not just Vietnam, and it is. It was a bit foggy when we did it (3 days ago) but to drive it on a clear day would be even better to be honest.

3. Lung Cu Flag Tower

Dragon Mountain | Lung Cu Peak, Ha Giang 29000, Vietnam +84 90 486 59 35
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4 based on 102 reviews

Lung Cu Flag Tower

Reviewed By jdmcg47 - Tonbridge, United Kingdom

The journey from Dong Van to Lung Cu goes through stunning scenery & would be worth doing even without the flagpole. However, the flagpole is impressive & the views from the top, which include the Chinese border are well worth the cost & the climb.

4. Thon Tha Village

Thon Tha village, Phuong Do Commune | Thon Tha village, Phuong Do district, Ha Giang 310000, Vietnam
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5 based on 50 reviews

Thon Tha Village

Join the adventure through Ha Giang to experience an unparalleled opportunity to discover a hidden corner of Vietnam. Beginning with a drive through spectacular sceneries and visiting markets of mountain tribes, villages and historic sites, you will enjoy and experience the region's unique culture.Ha Giang Responsible Tourism brings a better life, a brighter future to the local community in Thon Tha, Phuong Do, Ha Giang. Getting involved into our activities, which means we contributed a lot in the local strategy of reduction poverty and cultural conservation of Tay ethnic minority people in Ha Giang. To carry out this project, we specially respect and follow Responsible Tourism policies and guidelines. To be a Responsible Tourist with culture, society and environment, we encourage everyone should follow the Responsible Tourism guidelines in order to reach a goal of sustainable development.Services of homestays, handicraft working, herbal bath, cycling tour, trekking tour, farming works or motorbike tour are always available here.

Reviewed By Damien594 - Melbourne, Australia

What a great way to get to know the real, authentic Vietnam. Travelling to Thon Tha Village and staying with the locals was such a great experience. With such a beautiful landscape surrounding it and a great bunch of locals to interact with.

5. Ma Pi Leng Pass

Near Meo Vac Town, Dong Van, Ha Giang 310000, Vietnam
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5 based on 20 reviews

Ma Pi Leng Pass

Reviewed By Josie R

Soak in the beautiful pass and stretch your legs at the viewpoint. Great place for photos too. Easily spent over an hour just enjoying the beauty of mother nature. Our Earth is pretty incredible! So lets look after it eh? Disappointing to see the rubbish carelessly thrown around. It's pretty easy to put things in a bin!

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