North Vietnam
Ha Giang Loop
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
The Ha Giang Loop is a 300–350 km motorbike circuit through Vietnam's northernmost province, widely considered the country's most spectacular road trip within the UNESCO Dong Van Global Geopark.
What to Do
- Ride Ma Pi Leng Pass — 20 km carved into cliff faces above the Nho Que River
- Dong Van Old Quarter — 19th-century market town near the Chinese border
- Lung Cu Flag Tower — Vietnam's northernmost point with views into China
- Sunday markets in Dong Van and Meo Vac
- Nho Que River boat through the canyon
Best Time to Visit
September–October for buckwheat flowers; March–April also stunning.
Getting There
Bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang (6 hrs) then rent a motorbike.