Ha Giang Loop Tour by Car or Jeep – The Highlights in 3 Days

After breakfast and a short briefing with your guide, your Ha Giang Loop tour by car or jeep kicks off. You’ll head north from Ha Giang City, quickly climbing into the mountains of the Dong Van Karst Plateau.

Your first stop is Heaven’s Gate, perched at 1,500 meters with stunning views over the limestone peaks. Not far from here is the Twin Mountains of Quan Ba, perfectly shaped hills surrounded by fields—this photogenic site is steeped in legend.

A little later, you’ll take a peaceful boat trip on the river, offering a refreshing change of pace and a great photo opportunity before continuing your drive.

Lunch is served in Yen Minh, a small town nestled between green hills. The road after lunch winds higher into the mountains, through Tham Ma Pass, a serpentine road once used to test the strength of local horses.

Next, pass through Sung La Valley, known for its picturesque stone houses and traditional village scenes. You’ll stop to visit one of these villages—an area once featured in a popular Vietnamese film.

As you continue, the Chin Khoanh Pass brings dramatic bends and even more stunning views. Your last stop of the day is the Hmong King’s Palace (Vuong Palace), a fortress-like wooden mansion that once belonged to a local tribal leader.

Arrive in Dong Van in the late afternoon. After checking in to your hotel or homestay, you’ll have time to explore the Old Quarter, a charming area with old stone buildings and cozy cafés.

If today is a Sunday, your day starts with a visit to the lively Dong Van market, where ethnic minority groups gather from surrounding villages to trade food, livestock, and traditional clothing.

You then have the option to take a detour to Lung Cu Flag Tower, marking the northernmost point of Vietnam. The climb to the tower offers panoramic views across the Chinese border.

After that, continue your Ha Giang Loop tour by car or jeep toward Ma Pi Leng Pass, the most famous section of the entire route. The steep cliffs and deep canyons here are some of the most dramatic in all of Vietnam. You’ll have several photo stops along the way, so you can fully take in this legendary stretch.

There’s time for a short hike along the Sky Path, a ridge trail with incredible views over the Nho Que River far below. This walk offers some of the best panoramic shots of the loop.

You can also choose to join a boat ride on the Nho Que River (optional), winding through steep cliffs and turquoise waters—one of the most scenic and relaxing parts of the trip.

Your day ends at the Ha Giang Mountain View Lodge by Local Vietnam, located in a quiet mountain area. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy dinner and rest after a full day of adventure.

After breakfast, begin your return journey toward Ha Giang, taking a different route through more rural and less-traveled parts of the loop. Drive through Mau Due, a beautiful region known for its wide valleys and layered terraced rice fields, especially vibrant during planting or harvest seasons.

Next, stop at the Lung Ho viewpoint, a lesser-known gem with panoramic views of cone-shaped limestone mountains stretching into the distance.

Later, visit Lung Tam village, where Hmong artisans still weave and dye traditional textiles by hand. It’s a chance to see age-old techniques passed down for generations.

Your final stop is Quan Ba, where you’ll have lunch and admire the Fairy Mountains—two rounded limestone hills standing alone in the valley. After crossing Sky Gate again and descending via the Bac Sum Pass, you’ll arrive back in Ha Giang City by late afternoon, marking the end of your Ha Giang Loop tour by car or open jeep.

After freshening up in Ha Giang City, you’ll board a comfortable limousine bus for your journey back to Hanoi.