The Ha Giang Loop 3 Days: A journey of a lifetime for those visiting Northern Vietnam and in a hurry to see the best of it. During three unforgettable days and two nights, you’ll experience epic mountain passes, stunning views of the majestic Dong Van Karst Plateau, and the serene beauty of Du Gia Village. Whether you are referring to a Ha Giang Loop 3 day map or one of the 3-day Ha Giang Loop tour concrete maps, this trip is all about stunning scenery and those meaningful cultural experiences! Begin your Ha Giang Loop tour today – and let the adventure take you away!
The Ha Giang Loop 3 Days, a 350-400km loop, covering some of the most beautiful untouched scenery in the North of Vietnam. The standard route includes:
Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van – Meo Vac – Du Gia – Ha Giang.
This 3 day Ha Giang Loop map is for adventurous travelers who want to check out sweeping mountain passes, ethnic villages, and natural beauty. Key highlights include:
Most people do the loop by motorbike tour, whether it’s riding the bikes themselves or hiring an easy-rider (driver). It’s all skill-friendly with the right coaching and prep.
Du Gia Waterfall (Source: vnexpress)
You will need a border permit for visiting places like Dong Van, Meo Vac in and the Lung Cu Flag Tower area, as these places are near the Chinese border.
Your motorbike is your best friend on the Ha Giang Loop 3 Days. Choose carefully:
Ask your rental shop if the bike includes:
Even for a 3-day 2-night Ha Giang Loop, it is all worth it if you pack right.
Bring:
07:00 – 08:00: The Ha Giang Loop 3 Days will begin after meeting in Ha Giang City. Enjoy a full American breakfast and inspect your motorbike or meet the local guide for a motorbike board tour. Make sure you’ve got your permit, helmet, and all essentials. The real loop begins!
8:00 – 9:00: Climb the twisting Bac Sum Pass, entrance to the highlands. Make a stop at the panoramic Quan Ba Heaven Gate to enjoy the sight of clouds hovering over the limestone mountain peaks and take a picture with the well-known Twin Mountains.
09:30 – 10:30: Stop in Tam Son Town, a spontaneous mountain town, great for a short coffee and an early photo opportunity of local life in Northern Vietnam.
10:30 – 12:00: Ride further to Yen Minh while taking in the beautiful landscape of the valleys and mountains with a carpet of H’Mong homes. Whiz around mountain passes and wooded roads.
12:00 – 13:00: Enjoy local food for lunch in Yen Minh or a neighboring town, including grilled pork, rice, fresh vegetables, etc. It’s a wonderful opportunity to recharge before what promises to be an eventful afternoon.
13:00 – 14:00: Prepare yourself for the famous Tham Ma Pass, a photogenic S-shaped road. A popular stop to take some drone shots and get panoramic views, which are always shared and people going viral in every Ha Giang Loop 3 days map.
14:30 – 15:30: Head to Sa Phin and visit the former H’Mong King’s Palace. This saved mansion recounts the tales of Hmong royalty, opium trade, and French colonial relations.
16:30 – 17:30: Drive to Dong Van, relax in a very local homestay. Before dinner, stroll through the old quarter of Dong Van, drink down some hot corn wine, and amble around the town market, shopping for hand-crafted products.
18:30 – 20:00: Dinner with the host family or group. Exchange some stories, try the local food, and sleep tight – You’ve conquered Day 1 Ha Giang!
Hmong King Palace (Source: ivivu)
Distance: ~120km | Duration: ~7–8 hours
Route: Dong Van → Lung Cu Flag Tower → Ma Pi Leng Pass → Boat ride on Nho Que River → Meo Vac → Du Gia Village
6:30 – 7:30: Breakfast at the homestay. Get ready for the most stunning stretch of the Ha Giang 3-day itinerary.
7:30 – 9:00: Travel to the north of Vietnam to visit the Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost tip of Vietnam. Climb the steps for sweeping views of Lo Lo Chai Village and look to China on a clear day.
9:00 – 11:00: Return and cruise to the magnificent Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of the main features of any Ha Giang Loop 3 Days trip. The vertical cliffs and canyons are simply jaw-dropping.
11:00 – 12:30: (Optional) Get to the pier and embark on a boat trip on the emerald Nho Que River snaking in Tu San Canyon – the deepest canyon of Vietnam.
12:30 – 13:30: Have lunch in a local restaurant in Meo Vac, a bustling market town with colorfully dressed ethnic people.
13:30 – 16:00: Meo Vac to Du Gia Village: Quiet villages, then forest and waves of rice fields as we mingle with the hill-tribe people. You’ll pass through small towns like Mau Due and Lung Ho – an ideal setting for ad-hoc photo breaks.
16:00 – 17:30: Reach Du Gia, check in local homestay. If you’re in the mood for water and the weather is warm, the tranquil Du Gia Waterfall is a place for a cool dip.
18:30 – 21:00: Fun in the evening is kicking off! Gather at a bonfire; enjoy a home-cooked dinner; and sip corn wine (known as “happy water”) with local friends. It’s the cultural epicenter of your 3-day 2-night Ha Giang Loop trek.
Boat Ride on Nho Que River (Source: mia)
07:00-08:00: Wash up in fresh, cool mountain air and eat breakfast with your host family. Head out of Du Gia Village, one of the best spots on the Ha Giang Loop 3 days itinerary.
08:00 – 09:30: Visit Lung Tam Village, a gathering place for talented Hmong women who make linen fabric by hand. You’ll see how dyeing and weaving happen, and you might buy a unique souvenir.
10:00 – 11:30: Drive toward Quan Ba through limestone valleys and small villages. Take a break for a picture or a bite to eat.
11:30 – 12:30: Quan Ba lunch. Kick back and enjoy the ride before your last descent.
13:00 – 15:00: Coming back to Ha Giang City and going through the historical and Breathtaking Bac Sum Pass. And that’s it – 3 days and you’re done with your entire Ha Giang Loop itinerary.
15:30 – 16:30: Return/ drop off the bike, have a shower and relax before leaving back to Hanoi (if booked).
Lung Tam Weaving Village (Source: ivivu)
Ready for an epic motorbike adventure through Northern Vietnam? Ha Giang Loop 3 Days is an adventure of curving mountain roads, local culture, and stunning vistas that include Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Dong Van Karst Plateau, Ma Pi Leng Pass, and Du Gia Village.
At Impress Travel, we offer:
Whether you’re riding solo or in a group, we’ll tailor your Ha Giang Loop 3-day 2-night to suit your travel lifestyle and pace.
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The roads of the Ha Giang Loop 3 Days are nothing if not epic — but they can also be tight, steep, and a bit twisty. You’ll take on epic bends like those of Ma Pi Leng and Tham Ma passes, and the scenic lean near Du Gia Village.
If you are driving yourself, some experience with tours through the mountains and hill climbs is essential.
Fuel stations are few and far between, especially between Dong Van – Meo Vac – Du Gia.
And getting stranded on a deserted mountain pass when you run out of gas halfway through the journey is one way of turning an adventure into a test of patience – and patience is not what you need in your Ha Giang Loop adventure.
One minute you’re strolling along under a blue sky, then you suddenly find yourself lost in thick fog, or the rain is getting drizzly. Welcome to the unpredictable weather of Northern Vietnam!
Here’s what to carry:
Even in the dry season, it’s best to be prepared for rain, especially on exposed roads, such as on the way to Tam Son Town or the Dong Van Karst Plateau.
Ha Giang Loop 3 days 2 nights is best enjoyed with sunlight. It’s not safe to ride in the dark because:
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The imposing mountains, hills, lure valleys, and scattered Karst Parks have all made Ha Giang one of the most appealing destinations in Vietnam for travelers around the world. Additionally, the culture, tradition, and diversity of ethnic minority people such as the H’mong make Ha Giang more immersive for people to come to explore this land at the intersection of earth and heaven more and more.
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