From Hanoi
260 km
From HCMC
1,760 km
Best season
Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr
Region
The North
About
A northern province of historic forests now including the Đồng Văn karst plateau.
Known for
Tân Trào historic site, Na Hang lake, and (former Hà Giang) the Mã Pí Lèng pass & Đồng Văn plateau.
What to eat
Bánh tam giác mạch (buckwheat cake), thắng cố, and gỏi cá bỗng.
Climate
The only region with four distinct seasons — cold dry winters, hot humid summers with storms, and crisp spring and autumn.
Best months Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr
Explore zone →Services in this province
Services in this province
Top experiences
Heritage
Explore on the Smart Map →Mountain
Explore on the Smart Map →Eco / Nature
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