Vietnam North Hiking: Ha Giang is located in the northern mountainous border area. It borders China in the north, Tuyen Quang Province in the south, Cao Bang Province in the east, and Yen Bai and Lao Cai Provinces in the west.

Among the districts along the “Ha Giang Loop”, Bac Me is probably the least visited by travellers, often simply passing through on the road running from Yen Minh to Ha Giang Town. Perhaps because of this, the district has a wonderfully authentic and peaceful vibe that can’t quite be matched elsewhere in the province, and travellers opting to pass straight through are definitely missing out on simply experiencing the relaxed and authentic atmosphere here.

As you pass through Quan Ba Pass, also known as Heaven’s Gate, the meaning of its name will become clear to you as you are greeted by the sweeping vistas of the Dong Van Plateau.

Ha Giang Province has risen to prominence as the “final frontier” of Vietnam. In the past, travellers visited destinations such as Sapa to seek out an authentic experience in the remote North of Vietnam

Ha Giang Town (not to be confused with the province as a whole) lies in the centre of the province that shares its name and acts as the gateway to the beautiful scenery further north on the Dong Van Plateau.

While this might be a common sight throughout the country, there is no better place to see this kind of scenery than Hoang Su Phi