Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Day 1: Ha Giang City – Heaven Gate – Yen Minh - Dong Van During your first day you will see a big change in the scenery when you drive into the mountains before the town of Tam Son. This is the first peak of what will lie ahead the rest of the tour. The tour takes you through the Karst Geopark. The Dong van Karst Plateau is a major geoheritage sight in Vietnam. You will see a lot of rice fields, thousands of limestone rocks and magnificent views. People will be working on the land and you can catch a glimpse of life on the countryside. Before driving in the town of Dong Van you will make a stop at the residence of the Vuong family, which is still called “Palace of Hmong King”. The trip continues to Dong Van town. Here you can walk around the town, enjoy dinner and relax.

Ma Pi Leng Pass

Day 2: Dong Van –Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Yen Minh - Ha Giang City. On this day you will also stop at the famous Ma Pi Leng pass where you can see the Nho Que river underneath. This pass is well known and most tourist call this the most beautiful part of the loop. Just after the pass you will take another road back to Yen Minh. This road takes you through equally beautiful landscapes as the first day. From Yen Minh the route takes you back to Ha Giang City. During the tour you will see the different cultures and hill tribes such as the H’mong tribe living in the Ha Giang province. Their beautiful clothes are easily recognizable. You will be impressed along the way by all aspects of the trip, the stunning views, fascinating countrylife and beautiful cultures. The whole trip is an immensely rewarding experience and will give you life-long memories.