Ha Giang, a border province and official Frontier Area, is nestled in the remote far northern region of Vietnam. A journey to this province is akin to stepping back in time, where you'll encounter some of the country's most rugged and majestic landscapes. The best way to experience Ha Giang is through a road trip on two wheels, allowing you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery and the ambiance of the remote towns and minority villages.

Drive Ma Pi Leng Pass

The roads of Ha Giang serve up the ultimate motorcycle adventures. The drive into Dong Van is impossibly beautiful, however Ma Pi Leng — where the road snakes past the Nho Que River — is the jewel in Ha Giang crown.

Get lost in the hills

Trekking opportunities are plentiful in Ha Giang. The Quan Ba Pass holds a lookout that lives up to its name: Heaven’s Gate. Quan Ba is also the gateway to the lofty limestone peaks and rock-strewn fields of Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

Visit the Sa Phin H'Mong Palace

Near the border with China stands a H'Mong King Palace in the village of Sa Phin. Built in 1902 during the French occupation, the wood-framed palace is done in the traditional Chinese style and oozes character.

See the king of flagpoles

Make time to journey north to Lung Cu, where a gigantic Vietnamese flag blows proudly at the border. The best time to arrive is late afternoon as the heat subsides, making the climb of 200 steps a little kinder.