If you want to do the Ha Giang loop by yourself, here are some information you need to know before doing the loop
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When is the best time to visit Ha Giang loop?
From Sep to Nov is the best time to visit Ha Giang loop, the weather is not too hot and cold. But you always can do the loop anytime you want. Why? Because Ha Giang offers many beautiful landscapes, even when you do the Ha Giang loop on foggy days, you still have amazing views because the scenes change every path when you go up and down.
Note: From May to Aug is the flood season so make sure you check the weather before coming to Ha Giang.
How to get to Ha Giang from Hanoi?
I’d recommend take a VIP Sleeper bus, it’s very comfortable and only takes about 6-7 hours. You can buy tickets on 12go.asia or at any tourism offices in Old Quarters.
I took a VIP sleeper bus at 1 pm and arrived Ha Giang at 7 pm, slept overnight at Ha Giang Sun Hotel and started doing the loop at 8:30 AM. Some hop on the sleep bus overnight (at 9-10 pm in Hanoi) and arrive Ha Giang at 4-5 AM. Take a rest for a while and start doing the loop at 8-9 AM.
DAY 1: From Ha Giang city to Lung Cu (155km)
Morning: Start at 9 AM and head to Quản Bạ Heaven Gate, Fairy Twin Mountain. Stop at Yên Minh for lunch.
Afternoon: Take a brief pause at the Thẩm Mã Pass and then head straight to Lũng Cú, arriving at 4:30 PM (Foreigners staying overnight here need to declare temporary residence for 240k/person).
Accomodation: Seeme Homestay
Evening: Enjoy dinner at Thèn Pả village and return to Lô Lô Chải village for some rest.
DAY 2: Lũng Cú – Mèo Vạc village (43km)
Morning: Take a stroll around Lô Lô Chải village and visit the Lũng Cú flagpole. Have lunch at Đồng Văn.
Afternoon: Make a stop at the Lonely Rock and enjoy the breathtaking view from the Mã Pí Lèng Pass viewpoint before heading to Mèo Vạc village by 4 PM.
Evening: Dine in Mèo Vạc town (about 5km away from the village). Experience the herbal bath and sauna of Dao ethnic at Mèo Vạc Clay House.
DAY 3: Mèo Vạc village – Du Già village (127km) visiting Nho Quế 3 in Khâu Vai canyon
Morning: Head to Nho Quế 3, which offers stunning views and is less touristy compared to Nho Quế 1. Nho Quế 3 has recently started operating since last year (2023) after a temporary closure.
Check this post to know how to get to this hidden gem!!!
Afternoon: Back to Mèo Vạc market for lunch, then proceed to Du Già village (71 km) for an overnight stay.
Evening: Arrive at Chien’s Lodge by 5 PM and enjoy a delightful dinner with fellow travelers.
Day 4: Du Già village – Hà Giang city (92km)
Morning: Visit the Du Già Waterfall then return to Ha Giang by following the 176 Street and 181 Street.
Afternoon: Have lunch at Ba Tiên restaurant, and then head to the A Boong Waterfall. The road leading there is pleasant and not as challenging as the one from Mèo Vạc market to Du Già village.
Evening: Back to Hà Giang city at 4 PM, and depart for Hanoi at 9 PM by VIP sleeper bus.
