Located in the northernmost region of Vietnam, Dong Van is a prominent district of Ha Giang province, famous for its majestic rocky mountains, pristine natural scenery and unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities. Every year, this place attracts tens of thousands of tourists to explore the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests and experience the cultural features imbued with national identity.
1. Where is Dong Van?
Dong Van is a district located in the north of Ha Giang province, about 150 km from Ha Giang city. With a terrain mainly of rocky mountains and plateaus, Dong Van possesses a unique natural landscape, an important part of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark – a place where special geological, historical and cultural values converge.
2. The majestic beauty of Dong Van
When coming to Dong Van, visitors will admire the majestic mountain ranges, the spectacular mountain passes such as Ma Pi Leng, the blue Nho Que River, and the small villages hidden in the mountains and forests. Each season of the year, Dong Van has its own beauty – from the brilliant buckwheat flower season to the foggy winter covering the mountains.
3. Outstanding destinations in Dong Van – Ha Giang
- Dong Van Ancient Town: Located in the heart of the valley, the ancient town is over 100 years old with ancient rammed earth houses, yin-yang tiled roofs and a peaceful landscape.
- Vuong Family Palace (Meo King Palace): A unique ancient architectural work imbued with Mong culture, once home to the most noble family in the highlands.
- Lung Cu Flagpole: A sacred symbol of Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty, a place that every Vietnamese person wishes to visit once.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass – Nho Que River: One of the “four great mountain passes” of the North, where Tu San Canyon is the deepest in Southeast Asia and the river is as green as a silk strip running through the mountains.
- Dong Van Market: Held every Sunday, is a place for trade, meetings, and also a place that clearly reflects the cultural life of the ethnic groups in the highlands.
4. Unique culture of Dong Van land
Dong Van – Ha Giang is home to many ethnic groups such as Mong, Dao, Tay, Lo Lo … Each ethnic group has its own customs, costumes and languages, creating a unique cultural diversity. When coming here, visitors not only admire the beautiful scenery but also have the opportunity to experience traditional activities such as weaving linen, dancing, playing the flute and participating in highland markets and festivals.
5. Journey to Dong Van
From Hanoi, you can take a night bus to Ha Giang city, then continue to rent a motorbike or car to travel to Dong Van through Quan Ba and Yen Minh districts. The winding and dangerous pass road is a challenging and exciting experience for those who love to explore.
6. Ideal time to visit Dong Van – Ha Giang
- March – April: Peach and plum blossoms bloom white in the villages.
- October – November: Buckwheat flowers cover the mountain slopes in purple.
- December – January: Winter with fog and cold air typical of the highlands.
Dong Van – Ha Giang is an ideal destination for those who love wild nature, traditional culture and unique experiences in the highlands. A journey to Dong Van is not only an adventure between rocky mountains and clouds, but also a journey to find the original beauty of the land and people of Vietnam.
