Your adventure begins as our guide picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at Vietnam Creative Travel office between 7:30–8:00 AM. Morning Drive to Lang Son: Travel approximately three hours towards the Chinese border, arriving at Chi Lang Pass, a historic 20km-long gorge surrounded by mountains. Explore Quy Mon Quan Gate, dubbed "The Gate of Monsters," a site of significant Vietnamese victories against invaders dating back to 981 AD. Lunch & Afternoon Exploration: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang. Visit Mother’s Temple and the Dong Khe historical site, where the first battle of the Indochina Wars occurred in 1950. Evening: Settle in at a traditional Nung family homestay, savor a home-cooked meal, and enjoy a peaceful night in Quang Uyen. Highlights: Chi Lang Pass, Quy Mon Quan Gate, Dong Khe site, and a 3-5km walk.

Ban Gioc Waterfall - Detian Falls

After breakfast, travel to Trung Khanh, a border village with beautiful scenery and rich Nung traditions. Morning Activities: Visit the Nung village of Phuoc Sen, renowned for its blacksmithing heritage and stunning rice paddies. Explore the awe-inspiring Ban Gioc Waterfall, which spans 300 meters and is shared between Vietnam and China—a perfect spot for photography. Afternoon Activities: Visit Nguom Ngao Cave, a 2,144-meter-long natural wonder adorned with intricate stalactites and stalagmites. Travel through scenic landscapes to Ba Be Lake, descending the thrilling “snake pass.” Evening: Stay overnight in a Tay family homestay by the lake, enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner in a traditional stilt house. Highlights: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Ba Be National Park, and Tay village homestay.

After breakfast, embark on a journey across Ba Be Lake. Morning Activities: Take a boat ride to the lake’s north shore. Begin a hike through the rainforest in the heart of Ba Be National Park, discovering a 500-million-year-old prehistoric cave and observing rare hardwood trees and birdlife. Visit An Ma Temple, a sacred Tay site dedicated to a snake god and a historical military general. Optional Activities: Relax on the boat and enjoy the scenery. Swim in the refreshing lake or explore Widow Island. Lunch & Return: Return to the Ba Be Jungle Houses restaurant for lunch. Head back to Hanoi, stopping briefly at a picturesque tea plantation along the way. Arrive in Hanoi with memories and friendships to cherish. Highlights: Ba Be Lake, prehistoric cave, An Ma Temple, and tea plantation.