Looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure? Stretching from the jaw-dropping Ma Pi Leng Pass to the timeless appeal of Dong Van, the Ha Giang Bike Loop features the most dramatic mountain scenery in Vietnam. Whether you are a free-spirited loner longing for space or a group thrill seeker in search of fun on the road, this epic route is created with awesome scenery, colorful ethnic culture, and memories to last a lifetime. Pop on your helmet, start the engine, and let us take you on the ride of your life with the Ha Giang Bike Loop, the ultimate road trip in northern Vietnam!
The Ha Giang Bike Loop is the most famous motorcycle tour of northern Vietnam, known for its beautiful mountain scenery, high-altitude hills, and traditional ethnic villages. Covering more than 350 kilometers, the loop slices through the wild, breathtaking landscapes of Ha Giang province, past must-visit towns and landmarks, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac, and the signature Ma Pi Leng Pass.
The Ha Giang Bike Loop and its surroundings are still relatively untouched in comparison to the more touristy spots, an untamed adventure and authentic lifestyle experience for those looking for true contact with nature and local culture.
The Ha Giang Bike Loop is an unparalleled experience for motorbike enthusiasts, mixing the excitement of winding mountain roads with the tranquility of unvarnished countryside. Key highlights include:
Ha Giang Bike Loop (Sours: thesaigontimes)
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Aspect |
Solo Riding on the Ha Giang Bike Loop |
Group Tour on the Ha Giang Bike Loop |
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Freedom |
Absolute freedom to decide where to go, when to make a stop, and how much time to stay at each place. |
Pre-planned route with or without a guide, less flexibility. |
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Connection with Locals |
Living in various small villages such as Dong Van and Du Gia. |
Culture under guidance, only less personal. |
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Safety |
Your safety and well-being are your responsibility. |
In-car professional guide, particularly on difficult roads. |
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Adventure Level |
Great for experienced riders wanting complete control. |
Ideal for new riders and those who like to take it easy. |
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Planning Effort |
Bike hire, route, and accommodation need to be organized. |
All under control – bike, route, accommodation, meals. |
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Social Experience |
Independent — meet up at stops but travel alone. |
Group ride, swap stories, make new friends. |
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Ideal For |
Experienced well-rider looking for freedom. |
Novices, casual trippers , or anyone just looking to keep it simple. |
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Option |
Duration |
Route Highlights |
Best For |
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3 Days, 2 Nights |
Fast-paced adventure |
Ha Giang City → Yen Minh → Dong Van → Meo Vac → Ha Giang City |
Travelers with limited time. |
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4 Days, 3 Nights |
Balanced journey |
Ha Giang City → Yen Minh → Dong Van → Ma Pi Leng → Meo Vac → Du Gia → Ha Giang City |
Most travelers seek a relaxed adventure. |
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5 Days or More |
In-depth exploration |
Customizable – include Sung La, Lung Cu, and extended village stays. |
Explorers who want to experience local life. |
Day 1: Ha Giang City – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van
07:00 – Departure from Ha Giang City: Today, you will begin your trip on the Ha Giang Bike Loop. Ensure your bikes are ready, filled up, and safety checked.
09:00 – Stop at Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate: One of the well-known images of Ha Giang is the image of the twin mountain or Fairy Bosom, stretching along the mountain, creating breathtaking scenery amidst heaven and earth. Take in some photos and take in some fresh alpine air.
10:30 – Ride to Yen Minh: Wind through winding roads past thick forests and terraced fields. Say goodbye to turning daydreams into reality, and ride the terrain that tempts you.
12:00 – Lunch in Yen Minh: Have lunch with H’a Mong typical local food such as Thang Co -H’mong traditional soup, grilled pork, fried rice.
13:30 – Continue to Dong Van: The drive to Dong Van is full of jaw-dropping scenery, where sheer limestone crags drop into emerald green valleys.
15:30 – Explore Dong Van Old Town: Stroll around the ancient town, visit the market, and see how the Hmong houses were built.
17:00 – Check-in at your Hotel or Homestay: Opt for a lovely guesthouse right in the heart of Dong Van for an old-school experience.
19:00 – Dinner in Dong Van: Enjoy traditional foods of grilled chicken, corn wine, and a sort of stir-fried vegetable at a local restaurant.
21:00 – Evening Walk: Walk around the old streets of Dong Van under the flickering of lights, then feel its peacefulness.
Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate (Sours: localvietnam)
Day 2: Dong Van – Lung Cu Flagpole – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac
07:00 – Breakfast in Dong Van: Begin the day with a hearty breakfast of local specialties such as rice cakes, noodles, or Vietnamese coffee.
08:00 – Visit Lung Cu Flagpole: Ha Giang motorbike tour to Vietnam’s most northern point. Climb the steps to the flagpole for a panoramic view of the region around the national divide.
10:00 – Descend to Dong Van: Go back to the town for a quick rest and get ready for the most beautiful part of the Ha Giang Bike Loop.
11:00 – Ride the Legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass: The ‘King of Passes’ for majestic views of the Nho Que River running through a valley of thousand-meter high mountains. Pull over at the Ma Pi Leng Viewpoint for incomparable pictures.
12:30 – Lunch at a Local Restaurant in Meo Vac: Enjoy a typical Hmong lunch with sticky rice, stir-fry, and grilled meat.
14:00 – Explore Meo Vac Market: Visit and go shopping for local handmade crafts, textiles, and even fresh produce by the ethnic minorities.
15:30 – Optional Nho Que River Boat Tour: Have a short boat trip on the turquoise river Nho Que so that you have a chance to contemplate the imposing cliffs on both sides. (Optional: 200.000 VND).
17:00 – Ride Back to Ha Giang City: Feel the mountain breeze as you cruise down to the city on the curvy roads.
19:30 – Check in at your Hotel in Ha Giang City: Rest and enjoy free time after a long day.
20:30 – Dinner in Ha Giang City: Enjoy local food: Thang Co, grilled fish, or pho.
Lung Cu Flagpole (Sours: evivatour)
Day 3: Ha Giang City – Local Exploration – Departure
07:00 – Morning Exploration: Nip over to the local market in Ha Giang City to source some fresh fruit, local honey, and handwoven traditional textiles.
08:30 – Visit Lung Tam Village: Situated 20 km from Ha Giang City, where the traditional linen weaving of the Hmong Ethnic is preserved up to now by the local Hmong Women.
10:30 – Return to Ha Giang City: Have a short break in a local café and have a cup of Vietnamese coffee.
12:00 – Lunch at a Local Restaurant: Have your last lunch in Ha Giang city before getting ready to leave.
14:00 – Return Your Motorbike: Check your motorbike is fine and pay off the rental, pick up your luggage.
15:00 – Departure: Transfer back to Hanoi by bus or start your trip in northern Vietnam.
Day 1: Ha Giang City – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van
07:00 – Departure from Ha Giang City: Embark on the Ha Giang Motorbike Loop, a drive not to be missed over mountainous ranges.
09:00 – Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate: Halt for a photo opportunity of the Twin Mountains and the beautiful valley below.
10:30 – Ride through the Lush Forests of Yen Minh: Ride on the twisty road to enjoy its fantastic view with terraced rice fields and a peaceful village.
12:00 – Lunch in Yen Minh: Try the special local food – Grilled pork, stir-fried vegetables with rice.
14:00 – Continue to Dong Van: Visit the twisting roads, the dry and rugged hills, and the high mountain passes.
16:00 – Explore Dong Van Old Town: Ancient town square, old French fort, local market.
19:00 – Overnight at a Homestay or Hotel in Dong Van: Enjoy a warm and cozy dinner with your welcoming local host.
Ha Giang Motorbike Loop (Sours: bananabackpacks)
Day 2: Dong Van – Lung Cu – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac
07:00 – Breakfast in Dong Van: It’s a good idea to have something in your belly to go with that morning milk.
08:00 – Ride to Lung Cu Flagpole: Drive toward Lung Cu Flagpole and conquer the Flag Pole, take a 360 view of the Vietnamese–Chinese border.
10:00 – Return to Dong Van: Visit the local market, buy handmade textiles and souvenirs.
11:30 – Ride to Ma Pi Leng Pass: The most famous part of the Ha Giang Bike Loop, and will certainly showcase some of the best views of the Nho Que River.
12:30 – Lunch in Meo Vac: Taste the local food in a local restaurant.
14:00 – Continue to Du Gia Village: A secret gem with sweet valleys and a friendly homestay.
17:00 – Check in at a Homestay in Du Gia: Have dinner with a local family.
Ride to Ma Pi Leng Pass (Sours: baolaocai)
Day 3: Du Gia Village Exploration
07:00 – Breakfast with the Homestay Family: Try special local food such as corn cake, fried rice, and tea.
09:00 – Du Gia Waterfall tour: Enjoy swimming in clear water, you can relax in the green jungle.
12:00 – Lunch at the Homestay: We will enjoy lunch in the homestay, with time to enjoy local vegetables and grilled fish.
14:00 – Visit Village: Experience Hmong and Dao culture as you visit local villages and see traditional farming methods at work.
18:00 – Dinner and Cultural Night: Enjoy local music, dance, storytelling, all around a Bonfire.
Du Gia Village (Sours: motorbiketourexpert)
Day 4: Du Gia – Ha Giang City
07:00: Breakfast & Farewell: Bid farewell to your host family.
08:00 – Pillion ride back to Ha Giang City: Travel the beautiful mountain roads, through forested and misty valleys.
11:00 – Lung Tam Weaving Village visit: Visit traditional linen weaving workshop, purchase local handicrafts.
13:00 – Have lunch in a simple local restaurant in Ha Giang City.
15:00 – Return Your Motorbike: Finish your travel, pay out for the rental.
16:00 – Free time in Ha Giang City: You manage to visit local cafes, relax & shop for gifts.
Day 1: Ha Giang City – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van
07:00 – Ha Giang City start of the Ha Giang Bike Loop. Ensure that your motorbike is in good shape, with a tank full of gas, and that you are wearing any required safety gear.
09:00 – Visit Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate: See the mountain´s spectacular Twin Mountains (Fairy Bosom) and the poetry of the green little hidden fairy valley.
10:30 – Discover Quan Ba Village: Pay a visit to a local Dao ethnic village to gain insight into its traditional culture and peruse the handmade crafts on sale.
12:00 – Lunch in Yen Minh: Have a local lunch of grilled pork, fried vegetables, and sticky rice.
13:30 – Dong Van Ride: Ride on zigzag roads amidst limestone mountains and deep valleys.
15:30: Visit Lung Tam Weaving Village – witness the process of how the linen is traditionally woven by the Hmong.
17:00 – Dong Van: Check in to a traditional guesthouse or a local homestay in the Old Quarter.
19:00 – Dinner in Dong Van: Try local delicacies, e.g., Hmong steamed chicken, glutinous rice, and medicinal herbs soup.
20:30 – Discover the charms of Dong Van Old Town: Walking through the old quarters, old French fort, enjoy coffee at a local coffee shop.
Quan Ba Village (Sours: hagiangtrails)
Day 2: Dong Van – Lung Cu Flagpole – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac
07:00 – Breakfast in Dong Van: Start your day with a bowl of the local breakfast dish, rice noodles or sticky rice, with a powerful cup of Vietnamese coffee.
08:00 – Visit to Lung Cu Flagpole: Climb the stairs to Vietnam’s most northern point, where you can see beautiful mountains and explore the natural border between Vietnam and China.
10:00 – Dong Van: Stop in the town a bit before filling in fuel and carrying on your journey.
11:00 — Ma Pi Leng Pass: The most scenic part of the Ha Giang Bike Loop, offering stunning vistas of the Nho Que River below. Insist the driver stop at the Ma Pi Leng Viewpoint for epic photos.
12:30 – Lunch in Meo Vac: Enjoy a traditional Hmong meal at a local restaurant.
13:30 – Boating in Nho Que River (Optional): Time for a picturesque cruise on the turquoise waters of the Nho Que River, encased by huge cliffs Optional 200,000 VND/pax).
15:00 – Meo Vac Town: You can spend time walking around the local market for shopping for handmade textiles, honey, fruit.
17:00- Going to Dugia village: We travel along the wide, flat valley that makes up the border with China along the Black River.
19:00 – Check-in at a Du Gia Homestay: Sleep at a homestay in Du Gia of a local house: you have a home-cooked dinner with a local family: grilled fish, stir fried vegetable and bitter herbal soup.
Boating in Nho Que River (Sours: vncarrentals)
Day 3: Du Gia Village – Local Exploration
07:00 – Breakfast at the Homestay: Enjoy the traditional Hmong dish, steamed corn cake, sticky rice, and herbal tea.
08:30 – Visit Du Gia Waterfall: Trek through the jungle through forest to the secret waterfall. Take a dip in the cold, clear water.
11:00 – Explore Local Villages: Cycle down beautiful back roads to traditional H’mong and Dao ethnic villages. Discover their traditions and ways of life.
12:30 – Lunch at the Homestay: Enjoy a family-style meal featuring regional specialties such as stir-fried bamboo shoots and grilled chicken.
14:00 – Mountain Trekking (Optional): Embark on a short trek around the terraced fields with a guide from the local village. Incredible views of the valley.
17:00 – Return to the Homestay: Chill down with hot tea in the peaceful atmosphere of the mountain.
19:00 – Cultural Night: Enjoy local entertainment with traditional music, dancing, and storytelling.
Du Gia Waterfall (Sours: newstuoitre)
Day 4: Du Gia – Lung Phin – Meo Vac – Dong Van
07:00 – Breakfast at the Homestay: With fresh mountain air and a local breakfast enjoyed, the day begins.
08:00 – Ride to Lung Phin Market (if it’s Sunday): A local market frequented by ethnic minorities to exchange goods, ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to livestock and handmade crafts.
10:00 – Scenic Ride through the Mountains: We take a secret route back to the Meo Vac, riding high in the mountains.
12:00 – Lunch in Meo Vac: Enjoy some local food in riverside restaurants.
13:30 – Return to Dong Van: Stopover in a small town along the way.
15:30 – Optional Visit to Hmong King’s Palace: Enjoy this historical site, which is an excellent example of traditional Hmong architecture.
17:00 – Return to Dong Van: Check in your Guesthouse or homestay.
19:00 – Dinner in Dong Van: Grilled meat, sticky rice, and fresh mountain veggies are to die for.
20:30 – Evening Walk: Walk around the ancient houses of Dong Van Old Town while soaking up the peaceful atmosphere.
Lung Phin Market (Sours: vietnamdiscovery)
Day 5: Dong Van – Yen Minh – Quan Ba – Ha Giang City
07:00 – Breakfast at Dong Van: Have your breakfast of noodle soup and hot tea.
8:00 – Drive to Yen Minh: On amazing mountain roads with the fresh mountain air and cool breeze.
09:30 – Tham Ma Slope visit: Take a break and visit the winding road below.
11:00 — Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate: Take a last peek at the beautiful Twin Mountains
12:30 – Lunch in Quan Ba: Taste local specialties cooked with grilled pork, bamboo shoots, and stir-fried vegetables.
14:00 – Head back to Ha Giang City: Ride the homestretch of the Ha Giang Bike Loop with a backdrop of green mountains.
16:00 – Return of Your Motorbike: Make sure the bike is in good condition, and settle any rental fee.
17:00 – Free at Ha Giang City: Visit the local market, coffee shop, or souvenir shop.
19:00 – Goodbye Dinner: Celebrate the end of your Ha Giang Bike Loop Tour with a last supper in Ha Giang City.
21:00 – Farewell: Return to Hanoi on the sleeper bus, or continue traveling in the north of the country.18:00 – Farewell, and return to Hanoi by bus or ride to the next northern part of Vietnam.
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