Meo Vac Sunday Market
When you are doing the Ha Giang Loop there are two weekend markets to consider Dong Van and Meo Vac — both worth getting up early for. All kinds of goods are for sale and…
Du Gia
Depending on the direction you do the loop this is often the first or last overnight. Quite different from the stops on the main loop road, Du Gia is a lovely village in the mountain…
Halong Bay
Ha Long Bay is a magical place. Yes there are too many boats and yes the pollution is an issue. But get away from the port or Cat Ba island and it is much nicer.…
Ban Gioc
The Ban Gioc waterfalls are 1/2 in Vietnam and 1/2 in China. They are the highlight of most peoples visit to Cao Bang. Though you can easily make a round trip from Cao Bang city…
Nho Que River
The Nho Que river snakes its way along the eastern side of the Ha Giang loop in Meo Vac. Certainly one of the more iconic views of the trip. The boat rides are worth taking.…
French Fort
Route DT176 from Du Gia towards Mau Due is a great ride. Along the way you will come across the ruins of an old French fortified outpost.
Angel Eye
Angel Eye mountain is a really special spot fairly close to Cao Bang city. There are homestays close by and even a camping operation that you can book online (though if you message them directly…
Tuyen Quang Hydroelectric Reservoir
The ride from the Ha Giang or Hoang Su Phi area will take you past some lovely countryside and parts of Tuyen Quang. A nice alternate route to taking DT279 the entire way is to…
Phong Nam
Phong Nam is an amazing valley with a winding river and limestone Karst mountains. Foreigners are required to get a special permit to stay overnight. These are easily sourced, same day, in Cao Bang city.…
Hoang Su Phi
This is the most rugged area in Ha Giang province. The roads are not as well maintained, the grades steeper. But in September and October during the rice harvest it is amazing. A tie with…