Category: Destinations

In the past, Ha Giang is not listed in the to-travel-list of exploration lovers. However, the extraordinary beauty of this far Northernmost area of Vietnam has totally attracted wanderers. If you desire to experience Ha Giang by motorbike, a popular trend for travelers to Vietnam, a motorcycle tour is undoubtedly the BEST CHOICE. Province of Ha Giang Situated right on the border with China, Ha Giang is considered Vietnam’s last frontier. It spreads over rolling hills and has impressive karsts and amazing green valleys, Nature-lovers love Ha Giang for its thrilling landscapes and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities living in this area’s steep winding roads. After French military conquest‘s failure from 1886, nowadays, Ha Giang is a peaceful province in the farthest northeast Vietnam. Home to a large number of ethnic groups, it retains different tribes including the Hmong and Dao. To cover Ha Giang’s attractions, Loop Bike Tours recommend bikers spending at least 3 or 4 days. As usual, the hottest month (40 degree) is June whereas the coldest ones are December and January (2 degree). It is hard to determine rainy seasons and dry one. There offers different perspectives at different times. For example, in January and March, the mountains come back to life after their winter sleep. Peach and plum blossoms add white and pink dots in the green hills. In April, there is Khau Vai Love Market. It is a special event happens only once a year for vendors from the whole province to come and sell their products. In May and June, Ha Giang has a new appearance of full watered terraces. In September and October, the paddies turn yellow and weave through the mountains like golden ribbons. November is buckwheat blooming season. Late December until the end of the year is a chance

Thac Ba lake is a community tourism destination which attracts many tourists nowadays. It is one of the largest artificial lakes of the mountain during the construction of electrical dam in 1970. Thac Ba information Created on the Chay River, the area of Thac Ba Lake is 24 300 hectares. Its water surface is about 20,000 hectares and the rest is the islands. Its length is 80 km which contains around 3 to 4 thousands million m3 of water and the depth of 46-58 m on average. The climate of the lake is so fresh among the big surface of shimmering water reflecting a thousand islands. In terms of the beauty, the scenery is viewed as “Halong Bay in the high mountains”. The lake is famous for 1331 islands and islets, forming caves and charming scenery. After some hours of strolling on the water, explorers can visit the caves as: Thuy Tien or Xuan Long. Beside the generous nature, the human mind will become more relaxed in observing the simple life here with small fishing boat moving on the calm waters or the fisherman putting his traps at the end of the day. About the cultural diversity, there are some several ethnic groups like: Nung, Mong, Dao, Phu La, Cao Lan. They live on agriculture. They preserve well their cultural identity. Staying a night in homestay with Dao people in Vu Linh will be a great experience. The comfort is simple but clean. Vistors share a moment of life together with the local. Also, they would like to discover the exquisite tastes of Dao traditional dishes like Rice cooked in bamboo or wild banana flower salad. Easily accessible, this ecotourism spot is in the middle of the road between Sa Pa, Ha Giang(4h) and Hanoi capital (4h). Thac ba lake

Mu Cang Chai district is at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. About 280km Northwest of Hanoi, the district of Yen Bai province owns lots of attractions to the tourism. Mu Cang Chai has been among world’s 50 most beautiful places to visit, voted on the tourism website CnTraveller. Best time to visit Mu Cang Chai The best time to visit Mu Cang Chai is from Mid-September to Mid-October when rice fields are turning yellow and ready for harvest. This can a little different each year (depending on weather). Besides, May to Sep is also no less impressive when the rice terraces are green. Mu Cang Chai has 2 pretty nice seasons that you can arrange to come. About mid-September to mid-October is the harvest season. All of rice terraces will be covered by bright yellow, the weather is nice and convenient to get to and travel around. From May to June is the pouring season when summer rains started pouring down the mountain and leading water into terraces. This terraced water flashing in the sunset creates beauty that surprises tourists. This time the local also go to the field to crop and prepare for a new season. Best way to get to Mu Cang Chai The distance is 280km (about 180 miles), but the road is not very supportive for large vehicles. Visitors can travel to Mu Cang Chai by bus, train or car but the best way to get to is by motorbike. This is the easiest way and most flexible for nature lovers to stop at anywhere, reach any remote areas like La Pan Tan, Lim Mong valley, Khau Pha mountain pass, etc. Join our motorbike tours to see REAL Mu Cang Chai and other destinations in North Vietnam! Mu Cang Chai ‘s highlights Khau Pha Pass As