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The scenic beauty of Ha Giang tourism in March will mesmerize every traveler with the majestic charm of winding roads, terraced fields stretching endlessly. This is also the time when countless flowers bloom, creating a colorful painting at the forefront of the country.
March journey to the 'promised land'
From Hanoi, travelers journey to Ha Giang must overcome a very long and rugged mountain pass. However, thanks to this characteristic terrain, it has stimulated the adventurous spirit and love for exploring new routes of the backpacking community. Moreover, after those challenging journeys, the March exploration of Ha Giang becomes even more meaningful in front of the picturesque scenery like a painting.
Travelers coming from afar can book a flight to Hanoi and then continue their motorbike journey from Hanoi to Ha Giang. The distance is about 320km, and it takes approximately 7 hours to travel. A safer option is to take a sleeper bus from Giap Bat or My Dinh bus station to Ha Giang at a relatively cheap price, ranging from 200 to 300k VND.
Highlights of Ha Giang in March
1. Cherry blossom and plum blossom season
When mentioning Ha Giang, people often think of places like the proud Lung Cu flagpole, the winding Ma Pi Leng pass reaching up to the sky, or the legendary Quan Ba Twin Mountains. There's much talk about the remote Northeast plateau that makes many dream of turning their Ha Giang travel dream into reality in March. The image of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms shining under the beautiful spring sun is something you have to experience in person to fully appreciate.
The mesmerizing beauty of Ha Giang leaves us speechless, only able to capture it with our eyes. Every March in Ha Giang, travelers can admire the ever-changing rocky plateau, hillsides adorned with blooming flowers, valleys overflowing with blossoms, even tiny villages nestled among houses under the hills.
The vibrant pink cherry blossoms enhance the rosy cheeks of young girls on the highlands, adorning the clothes of ethnic children playing under the warm sun. Amidst the pink hues are the pure white of plum blossoms, pear blossoms, blending to create a complete picture. It's often said that the most beautiful tourist spots in Ha Giang to admire flowers are the Dong Van plateau, Sung La valley, where cherry blossoms grow into forests, closely packed under the clear spring sky.
The blossoming cherry forest illuminates the space with the new vitality of spring, the season of happiness. The sparkling pink cherry blossoms in the new sun brighten the gray rock background of the plateau, like a natural wonder, both majestic, rugged yet equally romantic.
2. Vibrant yellow mustard flowers
Visiting Ha Giang in March, you'll behold the sight of white and yellow mustard fields still flaunting their vibrant colors. Fields of flowers blanket the highland slopes, adding hues to the already lush green spring gardens. The March flowers of Ha Giang aren't gentle or mild, but rather vibrant and lively, akin to mischievous girls innocently showing off their springtime charm.
Travelers can wander along the road from Quan Ba to Dong Van rocky plateau, visiting Sung La, Tam Son, Quyet Tien valleys if they wish to admire the breathtaking scenery of vast mustard flower fields in full bloom. As the evening sun casts its last rays, painting the golden mustard fields, it creates a poetic scene reminiscent of a different kind of paradise.
3. Red rice flowers joyously welcome the new season
In Ha Giang in March, you can witness the vibrant red rice flowers adorning the springtime roads, signaling the arrival of a new season in the Northeastern land. These flowers don't grow in clusters or forests but sometimes stand alone by the roadside, yet they have the power to ignite joy in the hearts of travelers.
When you visit the Nho Que River and look down from the high pass, you can see the scene of the first clusters of vibrant red rice flowers blooming, painting the sky red against the lush greenery of the majestic mountains. Sometimes, travelers on affordable Ha Giang tours might also come across these red rice flowers adorning the walls of traditional houses, standing out among the cherry or plum blossoms, adding a few more strokes of beauty to the serene village.
4. The lush ancient tea hills
Ha Giang has ancient tea hills that have existed for a long time, later supplemented with more plants, creating vast tea plantations on hills ranging from 300m to 1000m high, often referred to as snow Shan tea.
Snow Shan tea is usually harvested in the first crop season around late March - early April, so visiting Ha Giang in March, travelers will wander amidst the mesmerizing green hills of ancient tea trees, stretching across the extreme northern mountains of the country. The tea trees tower above, standing firmly amidst the rocky plateau, symbolizing the vitality of the local people.
Snow Shan tea grows in mountainous areas such as 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 forests, making visitors feel like they're stepping into some kind of fairyland.
Some must-visit attractions when traveling to Ha Giang in March
1. Dong Van plateau
Long known as an attractive Ha Giang tourist destination with a long-standing historical atmosphere. The pristine beauty, poetic like a 'gray paradise,' the Dong Van plateau has rocks forming sturdy fences, winding around small houses, cornfields, and vegetable gardens.
Cherry blossoms and pear blossoms bloom in the garden on the rocky plateau (Photo: quanmeo_ht)
Perhaps the most beautiful time here is when spring arrives, with the entire area adorned in vibrant yellow of mustard flowers and the roofs of moss-covered houses also adorned with the red of cherry blossoms or the pure white of plum blossoms. The beauty here promises to bring you an unforgettable journey to the extraordinary 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 wall-mounted house is located in Lung Cam cultural village, with a tiled roof above the gate bearing the marks of time. Just beyond the gate are cherry and plum trees, adding a distinctive touch to each spring. It's not easy for a house to catch the eye of director Ngô Quang Hải, creating an excellent movie that won the Golden Mai Award.
3. Sung La Valley
Sung La Valley is often seen as a vibrant flower amidst the rocky plateau with lush green cornfields, triangular flower strips, mustard flowers, and quaint wall-mounted houses... The terrain mainly consists of rugged, pointed rocky outcrops, yet it doesn't hinder the blooming of various flowers. When visiting Ha Giang in March, don't forget to visit this place to admire the spring flowers competing in color, dispelling the everyday gloomy atmosphere.
4. Extreme North Cafe
Extreme North Cafe is considered the trendiest coffee shop on the Ha Giang rocky plateau, peacefully nestled at the foot of the Lung Cu flagpole and amidst the sparse village of the Lolo people. The cafe not only serves traditional Vietnamese drip coffee but also offers Japanese matcha green tea and, notably, the famous corn wine of Ha Giang.
The highlight that creates the impressive feature of Extreme North Cafe is the architectural style following the traditions of the Lolo people, with mud walls, yin-yang tiled roofs surrounded by stone fences. Despite not being very large in size, it remains a very attractive check-in point in Ha 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 Ha Giang. Instead of meeting once every 7 days, the Sa Phin Backward Market meets every 6 days, moving back one day each week compared to the previous week. Sa Phin Backward Market gathers from the early morning until about 3 - 4 p.m., not only for shopping and trading goods, but also for tourists to enjoy wine, mingle with old friends, or partners.
Right in front of Sa Phin Market, you'll see cherry blossoms blooming vividly when traveling to Ha Giang in March. Although the stalls are still quite simple, the market is still considered one of the few that preserves many aspects of the local culture in the highlands.
6. Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of the most majestic passes in our country, mesmerizing countless adventurers from all over the country to visit. The pass is located on the road called Happiness, connecting Dong Van town and Meo Vac district. Travelers to Ha Giang in March will have the opportunity to admire the stunning scenery of the land, the breathtaking spring nature of the Northeast region.
7. Lung Cu Flagpole
The flagpole stands atop Lung Cu peak at an altitude of about 1,700 meters 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 significant sovereignty meaning to the nation, an attractive destination in North Vietnam tours.
Some notes when visiting Hà Giang in March
To help tourists easily admire flowers, many affordable and charming homestays have been built. You can refer to the list of budget hotels in Hà Giang to book in advance. Don't forget that this land also has many unique and delicious specialties to taste or buy as gifts, such as thắng cố (a type of cake), buffalo meat smoked on the kitchen raft, bamboo rice, colorful sticky rice, peppermint honey, and more. However, for a more complete journey, Mytour also recommends some useful tips for traveling to Hà Giang in March for your upcoming trip:
- Ensure a steady driver when motorbiking in Hà Giang as the mountain roads here have many dangerous bends.
- Bring along compact bike repair tools because your bike may get punctured or broken 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 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 romantic flowers, people, and enchanting scenery that captivates. Take a stroll to the springtime plateau and seize the moments bestowed by nature. Contact the hotline Mytour for booking Hà Giang tours with us, as Mytour also provides advice on hotels, flight tickets, and affordable travel packages tailored to your needs.
