Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Easy Rider Tour: Dong Van & Ma Pi Leng

Day 1: Ha Giang – Quan Ba Heaven's Gate – Lung Tam – H'mong King's Palace – Dong Van

1. Ha Giang
   30m
   Start from Ha Giang Ali Hostel in Ha Giang City. Meet your guide and Easy Rider team, receive a short tour briefing, prepare your luggage, and begin the Ha Giang Loop journey.
2. Bac Sum Pass
   15m · Admission ticket included
   The journey starts with a visit to Doc Bac Sum Pass, a breathtaking route with dramatic landscapes and lush valleys, perfect for scenic photography.
3. Quan Ba Heaven Gate
   15m · Admission ticket included
   Next, ascend to the famed Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, where panoramic views of the Twin Mountains and the surrounding karst formations captivate travelers.
4. Lung Tam Village
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Continue to the Lung Tam Flax Weaving Cooperative, where you’ll witness the meticulous process of traditional flax weaving, a cultural craft mastered by the H’mong people for centuries.
5. Dinh Vua Meo
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Ride the Tham Ma Pass switchbacks and visit the H'mong King's Palace (Dinh Vua Meo) in Sa Phin — a 1928 mansion blending H'mong, Chinese and French influences, once the seat of the Vuong dynasty.
6. Dong Van
   30m
   Arrive in Dong Van Ancient Town and check in to your homestay. Explore the century-old stone quarter at dusk, with its old market, cafes and traditional H'mong, Tay and Chinese architecture.

Day 2: Dong Van – Lung Cu Flagpole – Lolo Chai – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac

1. Dong Van
   30m
   After breakfast at the homestay, set off north from Dong Van toward Lung Cu, Vietnam's northernmost point, riding through dramatic karst scenery and remote H'mong villages.
2. Lung Cu Flag Tower
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Reach Lung Cu, Vietnam's northernmost point. Climb the 286 stone steps to the Lung Cu Flagpole (~1,700 m) for sweeping views over the karst plateau and across the border into China.
3. Ma Pi Leng Pass
   30m
   Ascend the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass — the cliff road above the Nho Que River Gorge, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia. Stop at the viewpoints for unforgettable panoramas.
4. Tu San Canyon
   30m
   Stop at the Tu San Canyon viewpoint to take in the turquoise Nho Que River winding far below between sheer limestone walls — optional boat trips and kayaking can be arranged here.
5. Meo Vac
   30m
   Descend into Meo Vac and check in to a homestay in Pa Vi, a H'mong cultural village. In the evening enjoy a local dinner and, if your visit falls on Sunday, the famous Meo Vac ethnic market.

Day 3: Meo Vac – Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang

1. Meo Vac
   30m
   After breakfast at the homestay, set off on the scenic ride back toward Ha Giang, climbing out of Meo Vac through the pine-clad highlands and limestone landscapes of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
2. Yen Minh
   45m
   Stop in or near Yen Minh for lunch, depending on the group's pace and the day's road conditions, and a short break amid the green valleys and pine forests of this highland town.
3. Quan Ba
   30m
   Continue over the Bac Sum Pass with a final view of the Fairy Bosom Hills in the Quan Ba valley from below Heaven's Gate, before the last stretch of road down to Ha Giang.
4. Ha Giang
   20m
   Arrive back in Ha Giang City in the afternoon — time to pick up local specialties (buckwheat honey, Shan Tuyet tea, rice wine) before boarding the overnight sleeper bus to Ha Noi (approx. 17:00–18:00). End of program.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels, hostels, and bus stations within Ha Giang City. Please be ready at the reception or agreed pickup point 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Our guide or driver will contact you before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and location. If you arrive in Ha Giang by overnight bus, please send us your bus company name, arrival time, and drop-off point so we can assist you.

The main meeting point is Ha Giang Ali Hostel. Guests can store large luggage at Ali Hostel during the loop and should bring only a small backpack for the tour.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels