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As October comes to a close and November begins each year, travelers from all corners converge on Hà Giang to marvel at the purple hue of buckwheat triangles. Below is a curated list of suggested flower-viewing spots just for you.
Check out 8 places to admire the pure beauty of buckwheat triangles in Hà Giang
1. Lũng Cú Flagpole Base
Lũng Cú, the land of silver honey and conquest, inhabited by the unique cultures of the H'Mong, Lô Lô, and Tày ethnic groups. The road from Đồng Văn to the Lũng Cú flagpole is nearly 20km long, with expansive fields of buckwheat triangles lining the way. These are grafted plants belonging to the rice family, sprouting from rice and corn fields. The flower clusters form a triangular cone, with three triangular faces. The delicate yet vibrant beauty of these flowers stands out amidst the rocky highlands. At the foot of the Lũng Cú flagpole is an area with numerous buckwheat triangle flowers, perfect for viewing during this season.
2. Nine Turns Slope
Chín Khoanh Slope links Phố Cáo commune to Sủng Là commune in Đồng Văn district, known for its winding curves. To reach the Dong Van rocky plateau from Hà Giang city, you must traverse National Highway 4C and conquer the Chín Khoanh Slope. The area around the slope is adorned with numerous buckwheat triangles, making it one of the renowned flower-viewing spots every autumn in Hà Giang.
3. Lũng Táo Hillside
Lũng Táo is a commune in Đồng Văn district, located approximately 20 km west of the town center of Đồng Văn. Blessed with stunning natural landscapes, locals enhance the beauty by planting additional groves of buckwheat and buckwheat triangles. Hence, during the blooming season, travelers from far and wide seize the opportunity to admire the flowers and capture memorable photos amidst this enchanting scenery.
4. Phố Cáo
Phố Cáo, a commune in Đồng Văn district, boasts expansive fields of buckwheat triangles stretching across valleys. In the blooming season, visitors flock to this place to marvel at the endless fields of flowers. Beyond the floral beauty, Phố Cáo also captivates with its own charm—the allure of century-old houses and the unique indigenous culture of the highland people.
5. Mã Pì Lèng Pass
Mã Pì Lèng Pass stretches about 20 km along the mountain slopes, embraced by the sky, with the winding Nho Quế River below. Pausing at the pass's foothills, travelers have the opportunity to admire blooming buckwheat triangles amid the vast sky. The flowers, in shades of delicate pink and deep purple, combined with the majestic scenery of mountains and rivers, create an irresistibly captivating beauty.
6. Sủng Là Valley
Sủng Là Valley is approximately 20 km from Đồng Văn district, situated on National Highway 4C. Nestled amidst jagged rocky mountains, Sủng Là is hailed as a flower in the middle of the rocky plateau due to the rustic beauty of adobe houses and lush cornfields. Visiting Sủng Là Valley during this time, you can witness the blooming buckwheat triangles in full vibrant display.
7. Phó Bảng Intersection
Phó Bảng Village is an ancient village with a history of hundreds of years, featuring old thatched-roof houses. Here, you'll find fields of pink and purple buckwheat triangles, creating a dreamy space. Standing at the Phó Bảng intersection, where the beautiful pass embraces the most beautiful valley in the Dong Van rocky plateau, you can marvel at the panoramic view of the serene natural landscape, with century-old adobe houses and faded roofs hidden within vast flower fields.
8. Suôi Thầu Plateau
On the Suôi Thầu plateau, the H'Mong people typically cultivate rice, corn, and medicinal herbs. During the autumn harvest season, locals also plant various flower species suitable for the soil and climate, such as buckwheat triangles and mustard flowers. November is the peak time for the vibrant bloom of buckwheat triangles. To meet the demand of tourists, in recent years, locals have often planted staggered crops of buckwheat triangles. Hence, despite its short lifespan of around 2 months, these flowers continue to bloom from October to approximately January or February of the following year according to the lunar calendar.
As reported by Mytour
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourNovember 13, 2023
