HA GIANG 3D2N JEEP CULTURAL TOUR

7:30 AM: The tour guide will pick up the group for breakfast, then the group will depart to visit tourist attractions from Hà Giang to Đồng Văn Visit and take photos at:

• Bắc Sum Slope: A 7 km long slope, steeped in legend from the construction of the Happiness Road, leading up to Quản Bạ Heaven’s Gate. It’s an ideal spot for young explorers to take in the scenery and hunt for early morning clouds.
• Quản Bạ Heaven’s Gate and Fairy Twin Mountains.
• Lonely Tree: A heritage tree over 150 years old, growing on rocky terrain yet still flourishing with lush green leaves. The tree symbolizes the spirit and vitality of the people on the Karst Plateau.
• Yên Minh Fortress Road: A site linked to the feats of “Mã Học Văn,” a fierce general of the Hmong King, who defended Cán Tỷ Fortress, preventing the Japanese from invading the Đồng Văn Plateau. With only stone fortifications and matchlocks, the battle to protect the Plateau during the anti-Japanese and anti-bandit campaigns is an intriguing topic for tourists to explore.
• Lao Và Chải Terraced Fields and Pine Forests: A stunning landscape with verdant pine forests, far-flung green hills, and mystical terraced fields, making it a must-visit destination on your first day exploring the Đồng Văn Global Geopark.

NOON: Lunch in Yên Minh Town.

AFTERNOON

• Thẩm Mã Pass: A legendary pass once used to test horses’ strength. Its winding curves now create a majestic check-in spot for visitors stopping to admire the view.
• Lao Xa Ancient Village: A village with many ancient houses, located in Lao Xa Hamlet, Sủng Là Commune, Đồng Văn District, Hà Giang Province. Perched on a high rocky mountain slope, around 5 km from Sủng Là Valley, the path to Lao Xa Ancient Village is quite steep and treacherous, but the beautiful natural scenery makes up for it. Here, visitors can admire the earthen-walled houses built in the traditional H’mong architecture of the Karst Plateau. You can also learn about silver craftsmen who intricately carve patterns on the silver jewelry worn by the local ethnic people.
• Vương Family Mansion: This mansion in Đồng Văn Plateau, Hà Giang Province, has been a famous tourist destination for many years. Built in the 20th century, this century-old residence once housed a family that greatly influenced the entire region. It was recognized as a national cultural heritage site in 1993. Built in 1914, the mansion survived two major wars: the war against French colonialism and the war against American imperialism. The Vương Mansion is regarded as a symbol of the H’mong people’s glorious past. Locally, it is often referred to as the “Castle of the Hmong King” and is revered by the H’mong community.

EVENING: Rest at Lô Lô Chải Cultural Village. Guests will have dinner. After dinner, the group will participate in a traditional Lô Lô drum dance and harvest dance performance. Overnight at a homestay.

7:00 AM: Guests will have breakfast at the homestay. Your stop for the morning is:

• Visit the Northernmost Point of Vietnam: Lũng Cú Peak, the northernmost point of Vietnam, located in Hà Giang Province at latitude 23°22’59″N and longitude 105°20’20″E.
  Lũng Cú Commune consists of nine hamlets, all situated at an average altitude of 1,600 to 1,800 meters above sea level. During winter, the weather in this area can be extremely cold, sometimes even with snowfall. To the left lies the vast Thèn Ván Valley, spanning about 50 hectares, while to the right is the source of the Nho Quế River, which originates from Mù Cảng in Yunnan, China, and flows through Đồng Văn and Mèo Vạc, creating one of the most magnificent landscapes in Vietnam. After visiting this northernmost point, the group will move to Lô Lô Chải Village to continue exploring the ancient village located at the foot of Dragon Mountain, a peaceful village under the shadow of the Lũng Cú national flagpole, rich in cultural heritage and a captivating stop for visitors.
• Lô Lô Chải Village: Situated at the foot of Dragon Mountain (Lũng Cú Commune, Đồng Văn District, Hà Giang Province), only about 1 km from the Lũng Cú flagpole. It is home to the Mông and Lô Lô people, who have lived here for generations. Today, the village is being developed as a prominent cultural and community-based tourism destination in the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau. After leaving Lô Lô Village, the group will continue to the majestic Mã Pí Lèng Pass.
• Mã Pí Lèng Pass: One of the four most famous mountain passes in Vietnam, a must-see when visiting the Hà Giang Karst Plateau. Discover and listen to the epic tale of how the Happiness Road was built as you traverse 25 km of winding mountain roads to Mèo Vạc Town. The group will stop to explore the traditional Chúng Pủa House, a UNESCO-listed heritage site within the Mèo Vạc district of the Karst Plateau.
• Nho Quế River: Take a boat tour on the Nho Quế River and admire Tu Sản Canyon, the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia.

NOON: Lunch in Mèo Vạc Town. After lunch, the group will continue the tour.

AFTERNOON

• Chúng Pủa Traditional House: When visiting this ancient house, you’ll feel like you are traveling back in time to more than 100 years ago, experiencing the lifestyle of a wealthy Hmong family from the past.
• M-shaped Curve: One of the most striking and scenic bends in Hà Giang.

EVENING: Check-in and rest. The group will be treated to a complimentary herbal bath from the Red Dao people, valued at 150,000 VND per bath.

The group will enjoy dinner at Dồn Dao Homestay, featuring local specialties such as fern vegetables, ground cherries, sticky rice, stream fish, and hill chicken. Cultural exchange with the locals, including watching the traditional Cấp Sắc ceremony performed by the Dao people in Nậm Đăm Village – Quản Bạ, Hà Giang. Rest and relax for the night!

Guests will have breakfast at the homestay, then begin the journey to explore the remaining destinations of the tour:

• 7:30 AM: After breakfast, the group will visit Lùng Khúy Cave, the first and most beautiful cave of the Karst Plateau.
• 9:30 AM: The group will visit Lùng Tám Linen Weaving Village. From Heaven’s Gate, you can look down on Lùng Tám, a village nestled between misty mountain peaks covered in clouds all year round. It is home to the H’Mong people, who are famous for their traditional linen weaving, indigo dyeing, and beeswax painting.
  For the H’Mong people, during funerals, the deceased must be dressed in linen clothing, as they believe, “only by wearing linen can one find their ancestors in the afterlife.”
• Exploring the mountain pass route along the Miện River: After visiting Lùng Tám Linen Weaving Village, the group will continue their journey, exploring villages along the peaceful Miện River, flowing downstream towards Hà Giang City.

AFTERNOON

• 1:00 PM: The group will return to Hà Giang City for lunch at Hà Thành Tày Village and enjoy Tày cuisine, with specialties like Cá Bỗng (a type of local fish).
• 3:00 PM: The group will take a city tour.
• 4:00 PM: The group will arrive at the homestay to shower and rest.

EVENING

• 8:00 PM: The group will say farewell and board the bus.