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This season's journey to Ha Giang is not only about admiring the buckwheat flowers or soaking in the expansive landscapes of Ma Pi Leng; numerous other experiences await you in this rocky highland.
Ha Giang is a destination where raw and majestic beauty captivates travelers from all over Vietnam.
1. Travel to Ha Giang During the Flower Season
During the flower season, the stone plateau is adorned with vibrant new colors. The purple of buckwheat flowers, the pink of peach blossoms, and the white of plum and pear blossoms. The buckwheat season runs from late September to early December, while the season for plum, peach, and pear blossoms blooms after the Lunar New Year.
2. Visit the Northernmost Point of the Country
Exploring Ha Giang: Don't Miss Lung Cu, the Nation's Northernmost Point. Standing at the Lung Cu flagpole, witnessing the national flag flutter in the wind, evokes immense national pride and love for the country.
3. Experience the H'Mong People's Lifestyle
The H'Mong people are known for their hospitality and make up a significant portion of Ha Giang's population. Engaging in daily life with a H'Mong family, including eating, sleeping, and conversing, is an unforgettable cultural experience.
4. Stone Throwing at Tham Ma Pass
Ha Giang boasts a high rock face at Tham Ma Pass where visitors challenge each other to hit the rock wall with stones. Though it appears close, achieving this feat is challenging as stones often fall into the deep valley below.
5. Savor Corn Wine and Ha Giang's Culinary Delights
Ha Giang's corn wine, strong yet aromatic, pairs perfectly with a bowl of Au Tau porridge or Thang Co. Enjoying these with a warm cup of corn wine on chilly late autumn days in the stone plateau is an exquisite experience.
6. Soaring over Ma Pi Leng
Ma Pi Leng, the king of the northern passes, is renowned not for its difficulty, but for its majestic landscapes and the valiant story of youths carving paths through its treacherous terrain. Standing atop Ma Pi Leng, arms wide open to the wind, feels like floating through the sky, attracting many passionate adventurers with its breathtaking scenery of mountains and rivers.
7. Traverse the Happiness Road
The Happiness Road, stretching nearly 200 km from Ha Giang through the Dong Van plateau to Meo Vac, is a testament to the spirit and dedication of youth volunteers from 16 ethnic groups across various provinces. Over eight years, more than 2 million days of labor, 1,000 volunteers, 1,200 local workers, and 9 million tons of explosives were used to construct this road. Traveling this route offers not only scenic enjoyment but also a way to honor those who contributed to its creation.
8. Conquer the Passes and Slopes of Ha Giang
Ha Giang tourism is celebrated for its challenging passes and slopes like Bac Sum, Heaven's Gate, Tham Ma, Chin Khoanh, Ma Pi Leng... These offer a test to travelers, but reward them with breathtaking views from their summits.
9. Explore the Highland Markets
For those intrigued by the cultural beauty of the highlands, visiting Ha Giang's highland markets is a must. These markets are vibrant spaces where ethnic people gather in their finest attire to buy and sell, or simply to enjoy local sweets and corn wine. They typically take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, except for unique ones like the Khau Vai Love Market, held annually.
Source: VnExpress
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourOctober 19, 2016
