{"id":2437,"date":"2023-07-24T22:18:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T20:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/?p=2437"},"modified":"2025-08-21T16:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:26:02","slug":"ha-giang-loop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/","title":{"rendered":"De Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam rijden op de motor (4 dagen)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riding the Ha Giang Loop on a motorbike in Northern Vietnam was the absolute highlight of my 3-week trip to Vietnam. The region is known for its dramatic limestone mountains, emerald green rice terraces and bumpy, winding roads. It\u2019s a bucket-list adventure to conquer this region on your own motorbike, enjoying the spectacular views and the freedom the open road offers. In this blog I share the best itinerary for 4 days and all the practical information that you need to ride the loop yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Getting_to_Ha_Giang_from_Hanoi_by_bus\" >Getting to Ha Giang from Hanoi by bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Renting_a_motorbike_for_the_Ha_Giang_Loop\" >Renting a motorbike for the Ha Giang Loop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Ha_Giang_Loop_counterclockwise\" >Ha Giang Loop counterclockwise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Day_1_Ha_Giang_%E2%80%93_Heavens_Gate_%E2%80%93_Du_Gia\" >Day 1: Ha Giang \u2013 Heaven\u2019s Gate \u2013 Du Gi\u00e0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Day_2_Du_Gia_%E2%80%93_Meo_Vac_%E2%80%93_Dong_Van\" >Day 2: Du Gi\u00e0 \u2013 Meo Vac \u2013 Dong Van<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Day_3_Dong_Van_%E2%80%93_Lung_Cu_Flag_Tower_%E2%80%93_Yen_Minh\" >Day 3: Dong Van \u2013 Lung Cu Flag Tower \u2013 Y\u00ean Minh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Day_4_Yen_Minh_%E2%80%93_Ha_Giang\" >Day 4: Y\u00ean Minh \u2013 Ha Giang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/#Packing_essentials_and_best_time_to_visit\" >Packing essentials and best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_Ha_Giang_from_Hanoi_by_bus\"><\/span>Getting to Ha Giang from Hanoi by bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2478\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/img_20221002_135253-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1820%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1820,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bus Ha Giang\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2478\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/ha-giang-loop\/img_20221002_135253-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1820%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1820,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bus Ha Giang\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 1 of 1 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1820&#038;ssl=1 1820w\" alt=\"Bus Ha Giang\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2478\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/ha-giang-loop\/img_20221002_135253-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg\" data-width=\"1820\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_20221002_135253-1-1024x576.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are regular buses going from Hanoi directly to Ha Giang. The easiest way to book a bus is via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookaway.com\/routes\/vietnam\/hanoi-to-ha-giang?offer_id=34&amp;aff_id=2818\">Bookaway<\/a>. I booked the Manh Quan VIP Cabin Bus and it was the MOST AMAZING bus I\u2019ve ever been on. Seriously. Private bed, curtains, tv, disco lights. The whole thing. It costs $15,- USD and takes approximately 6 hours to arrive in Ha Giang. Check out all the different options for your specific date here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><div id=\"BAW_SEARCH-1739101763311\"><script>\n(function (window, document, scriptTag, callback, widgetUrl, globalName) {\n  window[globalName] = callback;\n  window[callback] =\n    window[callback] ||\n    function () {\n      (window[callback].q = window[callback].q || []).push(arguments);\n    };\n  const script = document.createElement(scriptTag);\n  const fjs = document.getElementsByTagName(scriptTag)[0];\n  script.id = callback;\n  script.src = widgetUrl;\n  script.async = 1;\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(script, fjs);\n})(window, document, 'script', 'bawSearchWidget', 'https:\/\/widgets.bookaway.com\/static\/v1\/dist\/search_bar.js', 'BAW_SEARCH');\nbawSearchWidget('init',{\"affiliateQuery\":{\"offer_id\":\"34\",\"aff_id\":\"2818\",\"widget_source\":\"search_bar_mini\"}});bawSearchWidget('widget', {\"forceMobile\":true,\"id\":\"BAW_SEARCH-1739101763311\",\"miniSearchBar\":true,\"searchButtonColor\":\"#ffaa00\",\"initFromPlace\":{\"id\":\"58ade15cd8638d00070c04b2-1739088709932\",\"name\":\"Hanoi\",\"type\":\"city\",\"resource\":\"city\",\"citySlug\":\"hanoi\",\"countrySlug\":\"vietnam\",\"countryCode\":\"VN\",\"isPointOfInterest\":false,\"country\":\"Vietnam\",\"slug\":\"hanoi\",\"weight\":270},\"initToPlace\":{\"id\":\"5a6dea18aaa0ed0008a8481d-1739088709932\",\"name\":\"Ha Giang\",\"type\":\"city\",\"resource\":\"city\",\"citySlug\":\"ha-giang\",\"countrySlug\":\"vietnam\",\"countryCode\":\"VN\",\"country\":\"Vietnam\",\"slug\":\"ha-giang\",\"weight\":127},\"domain\":\"bookaway\"});<\/script><\/div><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_a_motorbike_for_the_Ha_Giang_Loop\"><\/span>Renting a motorbike for the Ha Giang Loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I arrived in the evening at <a href=\"https:\/\/qtmotorbikesandtours.com.vn\/\">QT Motorbikes &amp; Tours<\/a>, the renowned motorbike rental for the Ha Giang Loop. I think nowadays there are also plenty of other decent motorbike rental companies &nbsp;and hotels in the area, so it\u2019s not required to go to QT. To be frank, it was quite busy and the rental process was chaotic and long. QT also has rooms and dorms available, so I chose to spend the night there. A dorm-bed is free if you arrive with the night bus (between 2 \u2013 8 am).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2451\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2735-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ha Giang Loop motorbikes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2451\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2735-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ha Giang Loop motorbikes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 1 of 1 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1536&#038;ssl=1 1536w\" alt=\"Ha Giang Loop motorbikes\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2451\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/img_2735-min\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2735-min-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next morning, I arranged a motorbike and practiced a bit with the semi-automatic transmission. Make sure that your motorbike is in good condition before you leave. If you are an experienced rider, opt for the best motorbike you can find (at QTs this is currently the Honda XR150 with manual transmission). I had a 125cc semi-automatic motorbike and roads often felt uncomfortable. I literally felt every bump in the road, and there were many. My boyfriend rode the Honda XR150 and for him it was a lot better. Automatic bikes are not recommended for the Ha Giang Loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once I got the hang of the semi-automatic transmission and strapped my luggage to the bike, I was on my way. The rugged landscapes of Northern Vietnam were begging to be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ha_Giang_Loop_counterclockwise\"><\/span>Ha Giang Loop counterclockwise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people ride the Ha Giang Loop clockwise. QT advised me to ride the loop counter-clockwise, to avoid some of the crowds and tours. It was a great 4-day itinerary, so I happily share it with you. But of course always ask your local rental company for the latest updates, as conditions change. Also make sure you have a travel guide, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LgobaA\">Lonely Planet<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XRZOra\">map of the area<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that there are a lot of winding mountain roads which aren\u2019t great for beginners. You can always join a tour or hop on the back of the motorbike of an experienced driver, the so-called Easy Riders. This blog, however, is about riding the Ha Giang loop on your own with a motorbike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Ha_Giang_%E2%80%93_Heavens_Gate_%E2%80%93_Du_Gia\"><\/span>Day 1: Ha Giang \u2013 Heaven\u2019s Gate \u2013 Du Gi\u00e0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 100 kilometers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2584-min\/\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2678-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2678-min-scaled.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first day you ride from Ha Giang to Du Gi\u00e0. It won\u2019t take long before you see the first rice terraces. Although it\u2019s tempting to already get off your bike and take as many pictures as you can, the views will only get better from here. One of the best viewpoints is Heaven\u2019s Gate. You can\u2019t miss it, because all of the tourists stop here. Out of nowhere, it seems, there are dozens of motorbikes parked next to the road to enjoy the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people continue their journey north to Y\u00ean Minh and spend the night there. You, however, will take a turn right towards Du Gi\u00e0. You pass remote villages, even more rice terraces and rugged limestone rock formations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:63.94743%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2438\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/20221003_172355-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_172355-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1820%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1820,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"[]\" data-image-title=\"Happy Water, Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2439\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/20221003_202608-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg?fit=%2C&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"[]\" data-image-title=\"Happy Water, Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Happy Water, Ha Giang Loop\" data-id=\"2439\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/20221003_202608-min\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20221003_202608-min.jpg?w=960&#038;ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a couple of guesthouses and homestays in the village. It\u2019s best to book ahead, as in high season a lot of accommodation is fully booked. I really enjoyed my stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101218517-13397436?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fvn%2Fdu-gia-village-homestay.nl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Du Gi\u00e0 Village Homestay<\/a>. The hostess speaks impeccable English and can tell you a lot about the region, while enjoying a few sips of rice wine. Or, as the locals call it, happy water. Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Du_Gia_%E2%80%93_Meo_Vac_%E2%80%93_Dong_Van\"><\/span>Day 2: Du Gi\u00e0 \u2013 Meo Vac \u2013 Dong Van<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 100 kilometers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2691-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"View Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2447\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2691-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"View Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 1 of 1 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1536&#038;ssl=1 1536w\" alt=\"View Ha Giang Loop\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2447\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/img_2691-min\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2691-min-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your second day of the Ha Giang Loop will be, arguably, even more beautiful than the first. You\u2019ll ride the epic Ma Pi Leng Pass with jaw-dropping views of the Nho Que River snaking through the valley far below. The road&#8217;s curves and gradients present a thrilling challenge for motorcyclists, but the reward is an unrivaled view of the region&#8217;s untamed beauty. 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 2 of 2 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1536&#038;ssl=1 1536w\" alt=\"Ma Pi Leng Skywalk\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2453\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/img_2756-min\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2756-min-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the sun sets, head towards the Ma Pi Leng Skywalk. A small path leads towards a viewpoint that is simply out of this world. You can drive your motorbike all the way up to the viewpoint, but the path is quite narrow and there\u2019s a cliff on one side. Many people choose to park their bike at the beginning of the cliff and walk a couple of hundred meters to the viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have some dinner, spend the night in one of the guesthouses in Dong Van Old Quarter, and rest up. Tomorrow is going to be epic, yet again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Dong_Van_%E2%80%93_Lung_Cu_Flag_Tower_%E2%80%93_Yen_Minh\"><\/span>Day 3: Dong Van \u2013 Lung Cu Flag Tower \u2013 Y\u00ean Minh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 80 kilometers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2449\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2705-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2449\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2705-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 1 of 1 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1536&#038;ssl=1 1536w\" alt=\"Ha Giang Loop\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2449\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/img_2705-min\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2705-min-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today you\u2019ll ride to the northernmost point of Vietnam at the border with China, where the iconic Lung Cu Flag Tower is located. This flagpole represents the country&#8217;s sovereignty and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"2455\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2794-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lung Cu Flag Tower\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"2455\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lung Cu Flag Tower\" class=\"wp-image-2455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2794-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C1710&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"2457\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2797-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lung Cu\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"2457\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Lung Cu\" class=\"wp-image-2457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2797-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C1710&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head back south (no other option from here really) towards the Dong Van Karst Plateau, a UNESCO Global Geopark. A mountainous region with spectacular limestone formations, forming jagged peaks and deep valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final destination of the third day is Y\u00ean Minh, a tranquil town surrounded by hills and rivers. Here you can unwind and prepare for the last leg of the Ha Giang Loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Yen_Minh_%E2%80%93_Ha_Giang\"><\/span>Day 4: Y\u00ean Minh \u2013 Ha Giang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Distance: approx. 100 kilometers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2821\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Winding roads, Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2821\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Winding roads, Ha Giang Loop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 1 of 1 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1536&#038;ssl=1 1536w\" alt=\"Winding roads, Ha Giang Loop\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2460\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/img_2821\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2821-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll most likely wish you had more time when you realize it\u2019s going to be your last day of riding the Ha Giang Loop. I know I did. You probably don\u2019t need to stop for a picture at every turn anymore, so you can cover some ground and speed up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"2463\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2860\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2860-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"2465\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2866\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Heaven&amp;#8217;s Gate\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"2465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heaven's Gate, Ha Giang Loop\" class=\"wp-image-2465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?resize=1140%2C760&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2866-scaled.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I made my way back to Ha Giang fairly quickly, as I got the afternoon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookaway.com\/s\/vietnam\/ha-giang-to-hanoi\/?offer_id=34&amp;aff_id=2818&amp;transportType=bus\">bus back to Hanoi<\/a>. Breathe in the last bit of fresh mountain air and appreciate the freedom of the open road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packing_essentials_and_best_time_to_visit\"><\/span>Packing essentials and best time to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:100.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2670-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ha Giang Loop Road\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-attachment-id=\"2443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/nl\/img_2670-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-scaled.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1536,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ha Giang Loop Road\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-scaled.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Afbeelding 1 of 1 op volledig scherm openen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1536&#038;ssl=1 1536w\" alt=\"Ha Giang Loop Road\" data-height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2443\" data-link=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/img_2670-min\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/charisfar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2670-min-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can leave your big backpack at the guesthouse in Ha Giang and only take a small backpack on your bike. Definitely pack the usual, such as your personal items, medicine, camera, passport and (international) driving license. Pack as light as you can, you\u2019ll be carrying everything on your motorcycle. Other essentials include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Travel guide, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bzNsHv\">Lonely Planet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XRZOra\">Map of the area<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain jacket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-aid kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plenty of sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent with at least 40% DEET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sufficient cash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally you\u2019ll visit Ha Giang during the dry season, which is roughly from October to April. However, December, January and February can get very cold. So if you visit during these months, ensure to pack warm clothes as well. Hence October \u2013 November and March \u2013 April are the best times to visit. That being said, I went there in September and the weather was perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it. Strap on your helmet, rev up the engine and prepare for an unforgettable experience. Happy riding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"pl-gb2437-6a86fecf4b1b1\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-gb2437-6a86fecf4b1b1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-gb2437-6a86fecf4b1b1-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb2437-6a86fecf4b1b1-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb2437-6a86fecf4b1b1-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb2437-6a86fecf4b1b1-0-0-0\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">\ud83d\udc49 Kick-start your next adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Book your flight<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/JKyXqv\"><strong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"164\">Skyscanner<\/strong><\/a> to find the cheapest flights out there. They scan airlines and booking sites worldwide, so you can be sure you\u2019re getting the best deal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Rent a car<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We always use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com?a_aid=charisfar\"><strong>Discover Cars<\/strong><\/a> to compare and book rental cars. It\u2019s reliable, straightforward to use and offers fair prices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Book your accommodation<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for a fancy hotel, cosy guesthouse or a family-run homestay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101218517-11891544\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"656\">Booking.com<\/strong><\/a> is your best bet for scouting comfortable spots during your stay.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Book public transportation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"460\">Traveling with public transport in a foreign country isn\u2019t always straightforward. It can be tricky to figure out, especially if you don\u2019t speak the language. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookaway.com\/?offer_id=34&amp;aff_id=2818\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"287\">Bookaway<\/strong><\/a>, you can book your tickets online in advance in a heartbeat &#8211; whether it\u2019s a long-distance bus, a train ride, or even a ferry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Stay safe with an SOS device<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Out in the mountains there\u2019s often no phone signal for days. A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bBlRpa\"><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"245\">Garmin inReach Messenger<\/strong><\/a> lets you send texts via satellite, share your live location, and hit SOS if something really goes wrong. We always bring one along, and it really gives us peace of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> \u25cf  \u25cf  \u25cf <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you have any questions about riding the Ha Giang Loop on a motorbike, let me know in the comments. Read more posts about Asia <a href=\"https:\/\/charisfar.com\/destinations\/asia\/\">here<\/a>. Some links in this article are affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This post was last update<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>d August, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Het rijden van de Ha Giang Loop op een motor in Noord-Vietnam was het absolute hoogtepunt van mijn 3 weken durende reis naar Vietnam. De regio staat bekend om zijn dramatische kalkstenen bergen, smaragdgroene rijstterrassen en hobbelige, kronkelige wegen. Het is een bucket-list avontuur om deze regio op je eigen motor te veroveren, genietend van de spectaculaire uitzichten en de vrijheid die de open weg biedt. In deze blog deel ik de beste route voor 4 dagen en alle praktische informatie die je nodig hebt om de lus zelf te rijden. Met de bus naar Ha Giang vanuit Hanoi Er gaan regelmatig bussen rechtstreeks van Hanoi naar Ha Giang. De makkelijkste manier om een bus te boeken is via Bookaway. Ik boekte de Manh Quan VIP Cabin Bus en het was de MOOISELIJKSTE bus waar ik ooit in heb gezeten. Serieus. Priv\u00e9bed, gordijnen, tv, discolampen. Alles erop en eraan. De bus kost $15,- USD en doet er ongeveer 6 uur over om in Ha Giang aan te komen. Een motor huren voor de Ha Giang Loop Ik kwam 's avonds aan bij QT Motorbikes &amp; Tours, de bekende motorverhuurder voor de Ha Giang Loop. Ik denk dat er tegenwoordig ook genoeg andere fatsoenlijke motorverhuurbedrijven en hotels in de omgeving zijn, dus het is niet verplicht om naar QT te gaan. Eerlijk gezegd was het er nogal druk en duurde het verhuurproces chaotisch en lang. QT heeft ook kamers en slaapzalen beschikbaar, dus ik koos ervoor om daar te overnachten. Een slaapzaal is gratis als je met de nachtbus aankomt (tussen 2 en 8 uur). De volgende ochtend heb ik een motor geregeld en een beetje geoefend met de halfautomatische transmissie. Zorg ervoor dat je motor in goede staat is voordat je vertrekt. Als je een ervaren motorrijder bent, kies dan voor de beste motor die je kunt vinden (bij QTs is dit momenteel de Honda XR150 met handgeschakelde transmissie). Ik had een 125cc semi-automatische motorfiets en de wegen voelden vaak oncomfortabel aan. Ik voelde letterlijk elke hobbel in de weg, en dat waren er veel. Mijn vriend reed op de Honda XR150 en voor hem was het een stuk beter. Automatische motoren worden niet aanbevolen voor de Ha Giang Loop. Toen ik eenmaal de halfautomatische transmissie onder de knie had en mijn bagage aan de motor had vastgebonden, kon ik op weg. De ruige landschappen van Noord-Vietnam smeekten om verkend te worden. Ha Giang Loop tegen de klok in De meeste mensen rijden de Ha Giang Loop met de klok mee. QT adviseerde me om de lus tegen de klok in te rijden, om de drukte en de tours te vermijden. Het was een geweldige 4-daagse route, dus ik deel hem graag met jullie. Maar vraag natuurlijk altijd je lokale verhuurbedrijf om de laatste updates, want de omstandigheden veranderen. Houd er rekening mee dat er veel kronkelige bergweggetjes zijn die niet geweldig zijn voor beginners. Je kunt altijd met een tour meegaan of achterop de motor springen bij een ervaren bestuurder, de zogenaamde Easy Riders. Deze blog gaat echter over het rijden van de Ha Giang lus op eigen houtje met een motor. Dag 1: Ha Giang - Heaven's Gate - Du Gi\u00e0 Afstand: ongeveer 100 kilometer Op de eerste dag rijd je van Ha Giang naar Du Gi\u00e0. Het duurt niet lang voordat je de eerste rijstterrassen ziet. Hoewel het verleidelijk is om nu al van je fiets te stappen en zoveel mogelijk foto's te maken, worden de uitzichten vanaf hier alleen maar beter. Een van de beste uitzichtpunten is Heaven's Gate. Je kunt het niet missen, want alle toeristen stoppen hier. Uit het niets, zo lijkt het, staan er tientallen motoren langs de weg geparkeerd om van het uitzicht te genieten. De meeste mensen vervolgen hun reis noordwaarts naar Y\u00ean Minh en brengen daar de nacht door. Jij gaat echter rechtsaf richting Du Gi\u00e0. Je passeert afgelegen dorpjes, nog meer rijstterrassen en ruige kalkstenen rotsformaties. Er zijn een paar guesthouses en homestays in het dorp. Je kunt het beste van tevoren boeken, want in het hoogseizoen is veel accommodatie volgeboekt. Ik heb echt genoten van mijn verblijf in Du Gi\u00e0 Village Homestay. De gastvrouw spreekt onberispelijk Engels en kan je veel vertellen over de regio, onder het genot van een paar slokken rijstwijn. Of, zoals de lokale bevolking het noemt, happy water. Proost! Dag 2: Du Gi\u00e0 - Meo Vac - Dong Van Afstand: ongeveer 100 kilometer Je tweede dag van de Ha Giang Loop wordt misschien nog wel mooier dan de eerste. Je rijdt over de epische Ma Pi Leng pas met een adembenemend uitzicht op de Nho Que rivier die ver beneden door de vallei kronkelt. De bochten en hellingen van de weg vormen een spannende uitdaging voor motorrijders, maar de beloning is een onge\u00ebvenaard uitzicht op de ongetemde schoonheid van de regio. Rijd eerst naar Meo Vac en vervolgens noordwaarts naar Dong Van. Als de zon ondergaat, ga dan naar de Ma Pi Leng Skywalk. Een klein pad leidt naar een uitzichtpunt dat gewoonweg niet van deze wereld is. Je kunt met je motor helemaal tot aan het uitkijkpunt rijden, maar het pad is vrij smal en er is een klif aan \u00e9\u00e9n kant. Veel mensen parkeren hun motor aan het begin van de klif en lopen een paar honderd meter naar het uitkijkpunt. Eet wat, overnacht in een van de guesthouses in Dong Van Old Quarter en rust uit. Morgen wordt weer een epische dag. Dag 3: Dong Van - Lung Cu Vlaggentoren - Y\u00ean Minh Afstand: ongeveer 80 kilometer Vandaag rijd je naar het meest noordelijke punt van Vietnam aan de grens met China, waar de iconische Lung Cu Vlaggentoren staat. Deze vlaggenmast vertegenwoordigt de soevereiniteit van het land en biedt een panoramisch uitzicht over het omliggende platteland. Rijd terug naar het zuiden (vanaf hier is er eigenlijk geen andere optie) in de richting van het Dong Van Karst Plateau, een UNESCO Global Geopark. Een bergachtig gebied met spectaculaire kalksteenformaties, die grillige pieken en diepe valleien vormen. De eindbestemming van de derde dag is Y\u00ean Minh, een rustig stadje omringd door heuvels en rivieren. Hier kun je tot rust komen en je voorbereiden op de laatste etappe van de Ha Giang Loop. Dag 4: Y\u00ean Minh - Ha Giang Afstand: ongeveer 100 kilometer Je zult waarschijnlijk willen dat je meer tijd had als je je realiseert dat dit je laatste dag van de Ha Giang Loop is. Ik weet dat ik dat deed. Je hoeft waarschijnlijk niet meer bij elke bocht te stoppen voor een foto, dus je kunt wat terrein afleggen en sneller rijden. Ik was vrij snel terug in Ha Giang, want ik nam 's middags de bus terug naar Hanoi. Adem het laatste beetje frisse berglucht in en geniet van de vrijheid van de open weg. Benodigdheden inpakken en beste tijd voor bezoek Je kunt je grote rugzak achterlaten bij het guesthouse in Ha Giang en alleen een kleine rugzak meenemen op de fiets. Pak zeker het gebruikelijke in, zoals je persoonlijke spullen, medicijnen, camera, paspoort en rijbewijs. Pak zo licht mogelijk in, want je zult alles op je motor moeten dragen. Andere benodigdheden zijn: Idealiter bezoek je Ha Giang tijdens het droge seizoen, dat ruwweg van oktober tot april loopt. In december, januari en februari kan het echter erg koud worden. Dus als je in deze maanden komt, zorg er dan voor dat je ook warme kleren meeneemt. Vandaar dat oktober - november en maart - april de beste tijden zijn om te bezoeken. Dat gezegd hebbende, ik ben er in september geweest en het weer was perfect. Dat is het. Zet je helm op, laat de motor draaien en bereid je voor op een onvergetelijke ervaring. Veel rijplezier! Als je vragen hebt over het rijden van de Ha Giang Loop op een motor, laat het me dan weten in de comments. 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