[LATEST] Travel Tips for the Triangle Flower Season in Hà Giang

Introduction to the Triangle Flower Season in Hà Giang

Hà Giang province, located in the northernmost part of Vietnam with a border stretch of over 274km adjacent to China, offers not only vast and breathtaking natural landscapes but also an opportunity to explore diverse cultures with unique characteristics of various ethnic groups such as the H'Mong, Tày, Mường, Thái, and more.

The Hà Giang Triangle Flower Season emerges as a captivating trend, drawing hundreds of thousands of tourists to explore the mystical beauty and traditional festival of the triangle flower in this region.

Travelers checking in at the Triangle Flower Festival, Hà Giang

In addition, attending the annual Triangle Flower Festival offers visitors the opportunity to experience various competitions, contests, and fascinating cultural activities such as:

• Race to conquer the Tu Sản alley, Mã Pì Lèng.
• Kayak racing organized in Quản Bạ district.
• Challenge yourself with the wild run competition conquering the legendary Mã Pì Lèng cliff.
• Participate in the traditional Triangle Flower cake-making contest.
• Revisit childhood with folk games like seesaw, swinging, sack race, etc., in Ngán Chải village, Lao Chải commune, Yên Minh district.
• Explore the cultural tourism village of ethnic groups such as H'Mong, Giáy, Lô Lô in Mèo Vạc district.

When does the Triangle Flower Festival take place?

People often say in October, everyone heads up to see the triangle flowers, and indeed, the triangle flower season blooms annually around early October to November in the Gregorian calendar. This provides a long enough period for you to arrange your schedule to come here.

In addition, during the months of April-May, there are white flowers in bloom out of season, and you can also visit during this time. Although Hà Giang is not the only place with triangle flowers, it is the place with the most triangle flowers, especially during the famous triangle flower festival.

The Triangle Flower Season in Hà Giang

Transportation to Hà Giang

Traveling by car

Traveling by car is the most convenient and safe option. To have more time for enjoyment and exploration, choose night buses from Hanoi to Hà Giang departing from Mỹ Đình bus station at 9 PM and arriving in the city at 5 AM the next morning.

All buses to Hà Giang are high-quality sleeper buses, so you can rest assured. Ticket prices range from 260,000 VND to 300,000 VND per person. Mytour recommends some bus companies for you to choose from:

Upon reaching Hà Giang, you can take local buses to move between locations or rent a motorbike for flexibility. The cost of renting a motorbike here is around 200,000 – 250,000 VND per day. Make sure to bring your personal documents including vehicle papers, insurance, driver's license, and ID card/citizen card.

Traveling by Motorbike

For adventure enthusiasts or those with experience in independent travel, choosing a motorbike allows you to enjoy the scenic beauty along the way.

Allow approximately 7 - 8 hours to reach Hà Giang by motorbike, as you may need to take breaks along the way.

Exploring Hà Giang by motorbike is an exciting experience

Here are some suggested routes from Hanoi to Hà Giang:

Option 1: Hanoi – QL 32 Sơn – Tây – Trung Hà bridge – Cổ Tiết – Phong Châu bridge (turn left after Phong Châu bridge) – follow the Thao river to Phú Thọ town – Đoan Hùng town, then turn towards Tuyên Quang – follow national highway 2 to Hà Giang (approximately 300 km in length).

Option 2: Hanoi – Vĩnh Phúc – Việt Trì – Phú Thọ – Tuyên Quang – Hà Giang (alternatively, take national highway 2C and national highway 2, approximately 280 km in length).

Preparing luggage for the Tam Giác Mạch Flower Festival

Due to its high mountainous terrain and cooler climate compared to the plains, Hà Giang requires careful consideration when packing your luggage for a worry-free trip.

Luggage

Clothing takes top priority when it comes to packing for October Hà Giang travel, as the weather starts to get chilly during the Tam Giác Mạch flower season. Prepare long-sleeved clothes, jackets, hats, and scarves to keep warm.

For footwear, the best advice is to opt for sneakers for easy movement on the hilly terrain.

Essential items for your Hà Giang flower season trip

Some personal items

It's advisable to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, face towel, and shower gel as finding them could be challenging. Essential medications like motion sickness pills, cold medicine, pain relievers, or insect repellent spray are also crucial items.

Documents

Identification such as an ID card or driver's license, along with insurance, is necessary if you're traveling by motorbike. Additionally, prepare a sufficient amount of cash for expenses, and avoid carrying too much to prevent loss or theft.

Electronic devices

When visiting Hà Giang during the tam giác mạch season, capturing beautiful moments is a must. A camera and a phone are two essential tools to help you achieve that. Also, don't forget to bring a power bank to keep your devices charged.

Where to stay in Hà Giang?

To meet the demands of travelers, Hà Giang offers numerous budget-friendly guesthouses and homestays with adequate facilities. Below is a compilation of Hà Giang's hotels and some homestays for your reference:

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Sightseeing and Capturing the Tam Giác Mạch Flowers

To choose the best spots for enjoying Hà Giang's tam giác mạch flowers, it's essential to plan ahead and manage your time effectively. If you're unsure where to admire the tam giác mạch flowers, Mytour has some recommendations for you:

Sủng Là

Sủng Là is renowned as the most beautiful spot to admire Tam Giác Mạch flowers in Hà Giang. Particularly, it's the backdrop for the famous film 'The House of Pao' that once created a sensation.

When you visit, you'll feel like entering a fairyland, captivated by the beauty of the flowers on the stone plateau. Don't forget to explore Pao's house or join the lively Sunday market with the local ethnic people.

Lũng Cú

Lũng Cú is the sacred headland of the Motherland. Here, numerous fields of tam giác mạch flowers stretch endlessly. You can both admire this beauty and pause to capture impressive moments in the highland flower season.

Right above the flower fields stands the Lũng Cú Flagpole - a landmark marking the northernmost point of Vietnam. You can combine a visit to these two locations.

Check-in during the Tam Giác Mạch flower season in Hà Giang

Phó Bảng

Phó Bảng impresses tourists with centuries-old houses. Besides admiring, you can explore the historical lives of the local people.

Phó Bảng is also a great choice for enjoying the Tam Giác Mạch flowers. It's not only famous for its extensive rose gardens but also for the simple and wild beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests.

Lũng Táo

Tam Giác Mạch flowers in Lũng Táo are scattered on the hillside rather than forming a complete field, giving it a natural and wild charm. To admire the flowers, you might need to climb to higher ground for a panoramic view.

Recommended itinerary for Tam Giác Mạch flower hunting

For a perfect flower season trip in Hà Giang, refer to the guide to hunting Tam Giác Mạch flowers below:

Itinerary: Travel to Quản Bạ, Yên Minh, Sà Phìn, Dinh họ Vương, Lũng Cú, Đồng Văn karst plateau.

• Quản Bạ is 40km from Hà Giang city, and the higher you go, the more beautiful the natural scenery becomes, especially the Quản Bạ Heaven's Gate and Núi Đôi Cô Tiên (Mountain of the Double Fairy).
• From Quản Bạ, head to Yên Minh, which is 60km away. Yên Minh's pine forest is stunning and ideal for rest stops, camping, and lunch breaks.
• En route to Đồng Văn, make a stop at Phó Bảng (5km from Đồng Văn) to explore the unique town. Moreover, the road to Phó Bảng features a valley of roses and a sizable Tam Giác Mạch field.

Tam Giác Mạch flower hunting in Hà Giang (@meymey_2607)

• From Phó Bảng, you can reach the Sủng Là valley (at the foot of the slope). Here lies Lũng Cẩm village, where scenes from the film 'The Story of Pao' were shot. The scenery is peaceful with pristine white Tam Giác Mạch fields, traditional H'Mông houses, and beautiful temperate pine trees.
• Sà Phìn is another must-visit location where Tam Giác Mạch flowers bloom everywhere. Explore the Mèo King's palace, also known as the Vương family mansion – one of the few remaining ancient mansions of wealthy families in Hà Giang.
• Adventure enthusiasts rarely miss the Lũng Cú flagpole – a place marked with the exploits of many travelers. The road from Ma Lé to Lũng Cú is adorned with the most Tam Giác Mạch flowers in Hà Giang. The stretch from the Heaven's Gate to Lũng Cú is considered the most majestic in Hà Giang. Make sure to stop for a while to capture the breathtaking scenery.
• Return to Đồng Văn (22km from Lũng Cú), have dinner, and rest.

Must-Try Specialties in Hà Giang

Tam Giác Mạch Cake in Hà Giang

When in Hà Giang during Tam Giác Mạch season, don't miss out on this dish. The cake is prepared by grinding Tam Giác Mạch seeds, kneading them with flour, and then molding them before the final steaming process.

The cake comes at an affordable price, around 10,000 VND. Following the Mông people's eating style, the Tam Giác Mạch cake is often paired with thắng cố.

Ấu Tẩu Porridge

It is often said that a visit to Hà Giang without savoring the delicious aroma of ấu tẩu porridge means you haven't fully explored the local essence.

Ấu tẩu porridge is made with fragrant glutinous rice, simmered with hoof and pork shank. The ấu tẩu tuber is soaked, cleaned, and then simmered in the porridge pot. If you're curious about this dish, experience its rich flavors in the Northwest mountains.

Ấu Tẩu Porridge is a famous and delicious dish in Hà Giang (@baenie_vivi)

Grilled Moss on Stone

This is a familiar dish of the Tày ethnic group in Quang Bình, Hà Giang. Fresh moss is harvested from the crevices under the rocks in the stream, washed, squeezed to remove impurities, then torn into small pieces and seasoned to perfection. It's a simple yet exotic and nutritious dish.

Buffalo Meat by the Hearth

When it comes to buffalo meat by the hearth, surely everyone has heard of this familiar name. Fresh and delicious buffalo meat is seasoned, sun-dried, and then hung by the hearth.

However, they know the perfect timing for the buffalo meat to be delicious. It will be brought down and served with finely ground Mac Khen pepper. This is not only a delicious dish to enjoy but also a Northwest gift suitable for loved ones.

Some notes for traveling during the Buckwheat Flower season

• When visiting some buckwheat flower gardens, there may be an entrance fee of 10,000 VND - 20,000 VND per person. Note that when entering the garden, you can freely take photos but absolutely do not step on or crush the flowers, and picking flowers is strictly prohibited. Be a civilized tourist.
• Hà Giang has many attractions, so you should plan your itinerary so that it is not too packed, and you can finish your day while it is still daylight to ensure safety.
• On the way in Hà Giang, you will easily encounter local people. The majority of Hà Giang's population is ethnic minorities, so they are very close and friendly to visitors. Before you go, remember to prepare some candies to give to the children you meet on the way. When encountering local women, you should also avoid teasing actions. Especially, do not use disrespectful language towards ethnic people.
• The journey to conquer Hà Giang will go through winding roads, so you should be very careful when traveling, especially by motorbike. Pay attention to observe and control your speed to ensure your safety.

Currently, there are many all-inclusive Hà Giang tours that provide complete services, offering both convenience and cost savings. Besides, you can also explore the itinerary that combines Hà Giang and other destinations in the Northwest of Vietnam by Mytour to make your trip more complete.

Hopefully, through the compilation of experiences in the article 'Travel Tips for the Buckwheat Flower Festival in Hà Giang' above, it has helped you understand this fascinating land to some extent.

Author: Hải Yến

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