Northeast

Meo Vac Sunday Market

When you are doing the Ha Giang Loop there are two weekend markets to consider Dong Van and Meo Vac -- both worth getting up early for. All kinds of goods are for sale and the brightly colored ethnic minority women make for colorful photographs. But what makes the Meo...
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Du Gia

Depending on the direction you do the loop this is often the first or last overnight. Quite different from the stops on the main loop road, Du Gia is a lovely village in the mountain valleys.
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Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay is a magical place. Yes there are too many boats and yes the pollution is an issue. But get away from the port or Cat Ba island and it is much nicer. I tend to do 2 night tours and head for Bai Tu Long Bay just a bit north. The boats still leave from the...
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Ban Gioc

The Ban Gioc waterfalls are 1/2 in Vietnam and 1/2 in China. They are the highlight of most peoples visit to Cao Bang. Though you can easily make a round trip from Cao Bang city spending the night and taking your time to explore the falls, the temple on the hill and...
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Du Gia

Du Gia

Feb 12, 2024 | ,

Depending on the direction you do the loop this is often the first or last overnight. Quite different from the stops...

Halong Bay

Halong Bay

Feb 10, 2024 | ,

Ha Long Bay is a magical place. Yes there are too many boats and yes the pollution is an issue. But get away from the...

Ban Gioc

Ban Gioc

Feb 10, 2024 | ,

The Ban Gioc waterfalls are 1/2 in Vietnam and 1/2 in China. They are the highlight of most peoples visit to Cao Bang....