The most popular destinations in the northeastern region are Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan and Cao Bang. The winding road through the mountains is like a silk ribbon leading travelers to unforgettable experiences. The northeast tours go through several provinces taking tourists several days. Visiting the region after Tet, tourists are amazed by all the flowers. Ha Giang Karst plateau is a popular destination because it has beautiful wild flowers called Tam Giac Mach flowers which blossom in April. This is a beautiful setting for wedding photos. On the stone plateau there are several famous features including Tan Trao banyan tree and Ban Gioc waterfall.
Covering the districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac, Dong Van Karst Plateau is recognized a the Global Geopark by UNESCO, the only Global Geopark in Vietnam and one of only two in Southeast Asia. The road to Dong Van is characterized by grey rocks and tiny houses hidden behind stonewalls. If you visit this place in October, you will see Dong Van karst plateau blossoming. The grey rock mountains become more prominent with colorful dots of varieties of wild flowers while the valleys are blanketed with purple wild flowers.
After exploring the magnificent beauty of Ha Giang mountains, visiting
Dong Van market, travelers learn more about the lives of local ethnic
minority people. The market meets every Saturday and Sunday in the
center of Dong Van. A variety of exotic colorful brocade products, and
special local food and wine are on sale, yet food shops are always the
most exciting places.
Warm and cozy restaurants are always the travelers’ final stops of the day, where they can sample tasty and spicy grilled meat, sticky rice and warm wine. “Each market is unique. I have visited markets of Mong, Tay and Dao ethnic minority peoples and I have bought a lot of things. In Bac Ha market in Lao Cai, I bought local wine and in Ha Giang, I bought a brocade hat”, said a tour guide.
Ma Pi Pleng pass in Ha Giang province is another popular destination of tourists. The 7-km-long pass is quite steep and has several hairpin turns. To the north and northwest are ranges of mountains leading to the horizon. During 5-day tours of the region, tourists have time to visit a former H’mong King house and a mountain peak called Quan Ba Heaven Gate. Leaving Ha Giang, tourists are advised to go to Bac Kan and Cao Bang to discover more of the hidden charm of Vietnam.
Warm and cozy restaurants are always the travelers’ final stops of the day, where they can sample tasty and spicy grilled meat, sticky rice and warm wine. “Each market is unique. I have visited markets of Mong, Tay and Dao ethnic minority peoples and I have bought a lot of things. In Bac Ha market in Lao Cai, I bought local wine and in Ha Giang, I bought a brocade hat”, said a tour guide.
Ma Pi Pleng pass in Ha Giang province is another popular destination of tourists. The 7-km-long pass is quite steep and has several hairpin turns. To the north and northwest are ranges of mountains leading to the horizon. During 5-day tours of the region, tourists have time to visit a former H’mong King house and a mountain peak called Quan Ba Heaven Gate. Leaving Ha Giang, tourists are advised to go to Bac Kan and Cao Bang to discover more of the hidden charm of Vietnam.
Source: vovworld
