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The landscape of traveling to Hà Giang in March will mesmerize many travelers with the majestic beauty of winding roads, terraced fields stretching endlessly. This is also the time when countless flowers bloom, creating a colorful picture at the forefront of the country.
Journey to the 'Promised Land' in March
Traveling from Hanoi to Hà Giang, travelers have to overcome a very long road, winding mountain passes. But thanks to this characteristic terrain, it has stimulated the adventurous spirit and love for exploration of the backpacking community who love conquering new routes. Moreover, after those challenging journeys, exploring Hà Giang in March adds more meaning than ever before to the scenery like a painting.
Travelers from afar can book flights to Hanoi and then continue their journey from Hanoi to Hà Giang by motorbike. The distance is approximately 320km and it takes about 7 hours to travel. A safer option is to take a passenger bus, catch a sleeper bus from Giap Bat or My Dinh bus station to Hà Giang at a fairly cheap price, ranging from 200 - 300k VND.
Highlights of Hà Giang in March
1. Cherry blossom season paints the sky
When mentioning Hà Giang, one thinks of the towering flagpole at Lũng Cú, the winding mountain pass of Mã Pí Lèng, or the legendary Quản Bạ Twin Mountain. People often speak highly of the remote Northeast highlands, turning many dreams of traveling to Hà Giang in March into reality. The sight of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms under the beautiful spring sun is so captivating that you must visit to fully experience.
The captivating beauty of Hà Giang leaves us speechless, only able to take it all in with our eyes. Every time we visit Hà Giang in March, we are treated to views of the rocky plateau adorned with new colors, flowers blooming on the hillsides, flowers overflowing in the valleys, and flowers even adorning the small villages nestled at the foot of the hills.
The rosy pink cherry blossoms add a blush to the cheeks of the young girls on the high slopes, adorning the clothes of ethnic children playing in the warm sun. Amidst the pink hues are the pure white of plum blossoms, pear blossoms, blending together to create a complete picture. It's often said that the beautiful tourist spots in Hà Giang to admire the most beautiful flowers are Dong Van plateau, Sung La valley, where cherry blossoms grow into forests, tightly packed under the clear spring sky.
The blooming cherry blossom forest illuminates the space with the new vitality of spring, the season of happiness. The sparkling pink cherry blossoms in the sun brighten the gray rock background of the plateau, like a natural wonder, both majestic, sharp-edged, and yet tender.
2. Golden mustard flowers in full bloom
Visiting Hà Giang in March allows you to admire the scenery of white and yellow mustard flowers still displaying their vibrant colors. The fields of flowers lining the high plateau roads add more color to the already lush green spring garden. The colors of Hà Giang flowers in March are not gentle or soft, but rather bright and lively, like mischievous girls showing off their spring charm.
Travelers can wander on the road from Quan Ba to Dong Van Karst Plateau, visit Sung La, Tam Son, Quyet Tien valleys if they want to admire the scenery of blooming mustard flower fields. As the evening falls, the last rays of sunlight spread across the golden backdrop of mustard flowers, creating a poetic scene reminiscent of a different paradise.
3. Joyful red buckwheat flowers heralding the arrival of a new season
In Hà Giang in March, you can admire the scene of vibrant red buckwheat flowers along the springtime roads, signaling the arrival of a new season in the Northeast land. The flowers don't grow in clusters or forests, but sometimes stand alone by the roadside leading to the village, yet they have enough power to ignite joy in the hearts of travelers.
Visiting the Nho Que River, from the high pass overlooking, you can see the scene of buckwheat trees blooming with the first clusters of flowers, vivid red against the backdrop of the majestic green mountains and forests. Sometimes, tourists on cheap Hà Giang tours may also encounter branches of buckwheat flowers displaying their beauty next to traditional village walls, standing out among cherry or white plum branches, adding a few more strokes of affection to the serene village.
4. The ancient green tea hills
Hà Giang has ancient green tea hills that have existed for a long time, and later, people supplemented them with seeds to create vast tea plantations on hills ranging from 300m to 1000m in height, often called snow Shan tea.
Snow Shan tea is usually harvested in the first crop around late March - early April, so visiting Hà Giang in March, travelers will wander amidst the endless green of the peculiar ancient tea hills, stretching across the extreme northern mountains of the country. The tea trees tower above people's heads and stand proudly amidst the rocky plateaus, embodying the vitality of the local people.
Snow Shan tea grows in the mountainous regions of Lung Phin - Dong Van, Phin Ho - Hoang Su Phi, Tham Ve, Bo Duot - Vi Xuyen. They create a lush green ecological area amidst the Northeastern mountains, making visitors feel like they are stepping into a fairyland.
Some enticing destinations not to miss when visiting Hà Giang in March
1. Dong Van Karst Plateau
Long known as an attractive Hà Giang tourist destination with a long-standing historical atmosphere. The pristine, picturesque beauty resembling a 'gray paradise,' Dong Van Karst Plateau features rocks forming sturdy fences, winding around small houses, cornfields, and vegetable gardens.
Cherry blossoms, pear blossoms bloom in the garden on the rocky plateau (Photo: quanmeo_ht)
Perhaps the best time here is when spring arrives, when everywhere is covered in vibrant yellow mustard flowers and the roofs of mossy houses are adorned with the red of cherry blossoms or the pure white of plum blossoms. The beauty here promises to bring you a wonderful journey to explore the magnificent land of the homeland with unforgettable experiences.
2. Pao's House
Pao's House exudes a mysterious, rustic charm unique to the Hmong culture on the rocky plateau. This adobe house is located in Lung Cam cultural village, with yin and yang roof tiles marking the passage of time above the house gate. Right after the gate are cherry trees, plum trees adding distinctive touches to each spring. It's not easy for a house to catch the eye of director Ngô Quang Hải, creating an outstanding movie that once won the Golden Ochna Award.
3. Sung La Valley
Sung La Valley is often seen as a vibrant flower amidst the rocky plateau with lush green cornfields, fields of buckwheat flowers, mustard flowers, and quaint adobe houses... The terrain consists mainly of steep rocky outcrops, but it doesn't stop the flowers from blooming. When visiting Hà Giang in March, don't forget to visit this place to admire the spring flowers showing off their colors, dispelling the usual gloomy atmosphere.
4. Extreme North Cafe
Extreme North Cafe is considered the trendiest coffee shop on the Hà Giang rocky plateau, nestled peacefully at the foot of the Lung Cu flagpole and amidst the sparsely populated village of the Lolo people. The cafe not only serves Vietnamese drip coffee but also offers Japanese matcha green tea and, especially, the renowned corn wine of Hà Giang.
The highlight that creates the impressive charm of Extreme North Cafe lies in its architectural style following the traditional Lolo ethnic group, with adobe walls, yin and yang roof tiles surrounded by stone fences. Although not very large in size, this is still a very attractive check-in point in Hà Giang in March for tourists.
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5. Sa Phin Backward Market
This is one of the four most unique backward markets in Hà Giang, instead of meeting every 7 days, the Sa Phin Backward Market meets every 6 days, pushing back one day each week. Sa Phin Backward Market gathers from dawn until around 3 - 4 pm, not only for shopping and exchanging goods but also for tourists to enjoy wine, bond with old friends, or lovers.
Right in front of Sa Phin Market, you'll see cherry blossoms in full bloom when traveling to Hà Giang in March. Although the stalls are still quite simple, the market is still considered one of the few that still retains the essence of the local people in the highlands.
6. Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of the most majestic 'four great mountain passes' in our country and has mesmerized countless adventurers from all over the country to visit. The pass lies on the road named happiness, connecting Dong Van town and Meo Vac district. Travelers to Hà Giang in March will be able to admire the magnificent scenery of the land, the beautiful spring nature of the Northeast region.
7. Lung Cu Flagpole
The flagpole stands atop Lung Cu Peak at an altitude of about 1,700m above sea level, a small location on the border between Vietnam and China. Lung Cu Flagpole is also the highest point in Northern Vietnam, near the Nho Que River, carrying sacred sovereignty significance for the nation, a highlight in northern Vietnam tours.
Some notes when traveling to Hà Giang in March
To make it easier for tourists to admire the flowers, many budget-friendly and charming homestays have been built, you can refer to the list of cheap hotels in Hà Giang to book in advance. Don't forget this land also has many unique and delicious specialties to taste or buy as gifts such as Thắng Cố (a kind of pudding), buffalo meat, bamboo-cooked rice, five-color sticky rice, mint honey... However, for a more complete journey, Mytour also shares some useful tips for traveling to Hà Giang in March for your upcoming trip:
- Ensure you have a reliable driver when motorbiking in Hà Giang as the mountainous roads here have many dangerous bends.
- Bring compact vehicle repair tools as your bike may get a flat tire or break down in the middle of the road. There won't be any mechanics on the mountain passes.
- If traveling with elderly or children, consider booking a budget tour to ensure a safer journey.
- Hà Giang in March can still be quite cold at night, so tourists should bring warm clothes.
- Respect the local people, remember to ask for permission before entering their homes or taking photos with them.
Exploring Hà Giang in March offers a glimpse into a land more beautiful than any painting, adorned with tender flowers, heartfelt people, and dreamy landscapes that enchant the soul. Wander through the springtime rocky plateau and seize the moments bestowed by nature. Contact the hotline Mytour for booking your Hà Giang tour with us. Additionally, Mytour provides advice on hotels, flight tickets, and affordable travel packages tailored to your preferences.
