7:30 AM – Start your adventure with breakfast at Lila Hostel in Ha Giang City. Meet your experienced guide/easy rider who will ensure a safe and memorable journey, and receive comprehensive tour information before departing.
9:30 AM – Get to Bac Sum Pass: Conquer the longest pass in Ha Giang, winding like a giant serpent along steep limestone cliffs. Feel the adrenaline as you navigate this engineering marvel with sweeping valley views at every turn.
10:00 AM – Arrive at Quan Ba Heaven Gate: Stand at this iconic viewpoint and witness the legendary Fairy Bosom Mountains rising from the mist. The panoramic vista of Tam Son Town below is a photographer’s dream—don’t forget your camera!
10:30 AM – Pass by Nam Dam Cultural Village: Journey through a stunning landscape where emerald terraced rice fields cascade into pristine forests. Discover the traditional rammed earth houses of the Dao people, built using centuries-old techniques that keep interiors naturally cool.
11:00 AM – Visit Linen Weaving Village: Watch skilled Hmong artisans bring vibrant patterns to life on traditional looms. This living heritage showcases intricate brocade weaving techniques passed down through generations—a perfect opportunity to take home authentic handicrafts.
11:30 AM – Can Ty Viewpoint: Pause at this breathtaking vantage point where rugged mountains stretch endlessly toward the horizon, revealing nature’s magnificent grandeur.
12:30 PM – Recharge with a delicious lunch in Yen Minh Town, sampling local specialties.
2:00 PM – Enter the extraordinary Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark, where 400-million-year-old limestone formations tell Earth’s ancient story.
Tackle the legendary Tham Ma Pass (Horse Testing Pass), where steep hairpin bends once challenged even the strongest horses. Today, it challenges riders with thrilling curves and dramatic drops.
2:30 PM – Navigate the formidable Nine-Turn Pass with its consecutive sharp bends, then descend into the serene Pho Cao Valley, a hidden gem surrounded by towering karst peaks.
3:00 PM – Lao Xa Village: Step into the world of the H’mong people. Explore their unique rammed earth homes adorned with intricate silver carvings—each piece a testament to their remarkable craftsmanship and cultural identity.
3:30 PM – H’Mong King Palace: Tour this stunning national relic built in the early 1900s. The palace’s fusion of Chinese and H’Mong architecture, complete with courtyards, ornate carvings, and historic artifacts, reveals the fascinating story of Vuong Chinh Duc, the H’Mong King who once ruled this region.
4:30 PM – Check into your cozy homestay in Dong Van Town. Enjoy authentic local hospitality, share stories with your hosts, and savor a traditional dinner featuring regional dishes. The mountain night sky here offers spectacular stargazing opportunities.
