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Meo Vac Ha Giang Travel Guide - Charm Of Northern Vietnam

During your conquest of Ha Giang Loop, you will surely pass through Meo Vac. It is a high mountain district in Ha Giang province, located in the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Meo Vac Ha Giang attracts many visitors due to its wild natural landscapes, featuring limestone mountain ranges with strange shapes reminiscent of cat ears. Moreover, when visiting Meo Vac in Ha Giang, tourists can discover the diverse cultures of northern Vietnam's ethnic minorities, such as the Lo Lo and Hmong.

I. Overview of Meo Vac in Ha Giang
II. How to get to Meo Vac Ha Giang and surroundings?
III. When to visit Meo Vac Ha Giang?
IV. Places to visit and activities to do in Meo Vac Ha Giang
V. Where to stay in Meo Vac Ha Giang ?

I. Overview of Meo Vac in Ha Giang

Meo Vac (Vietnamese name: Mèo Vạc) is a district in Ha Giang province, northern Vietnam. Situated in a mountainous region, Meo Vac shares a border with China. The Happiness Road (National Route 4C), which is also the route of the Ha Giang Loop, passes through Meo Vac district.

Meo Vac is the district that boasts some of Ha Giang's most famous tourist sites and landscapes. Here, visitors can admire the majestic beauty of karst mountains and the Nho Que River flowing through dreamy valleys, creating picturesque landscapes.

Meo Vac Town in Ha Giang, northern Vietnam

II. How to get to Meo Vac Ha Giang and surroundings?

Meo Vac is located over 150 km from Ha Giang city and about 30 km from Dong Van. From the city, follow National Highway 4C passing through Quan Ba, Yen Minh, then arrive at Meo Vac. The terrain in Ha Giang is challenging to traverse, with many winding passes.

If you are not confident in riding a motorbike or if you are visiting Ha Giang for the first time, it is advisable to book a comprehensive tourist package in Ha Giang to facilitate your travels and fully explore the region.

Check the detailed itinerary here: Ha Giang Loop tour from Hanoi.

III. When to visit Meo Vac Ha Giang?

Except for June and July, when Ha Giang experiences the rainy season, you can choose to visit Meo Vac at any time of the year. The period from August to October is ideal for traveling to Meo Vac Ha Giang, where you can admire rice terraces during the ripe rice season, turning the hills golden and offering a fascinating spectacle.

From October to December, you will discover a completely new and attractive beauty with blooming buckwheat flowers. Fields of pink and purple flowers amidst the karst plateau bring a lively touch and make your trip to Meo Vac Ha Giang more romantic than ever.

Buckwheat flower field in Pai Lung, Meo Vac

Moreover, at the beginning of the year in Meo Vac, it's cherry blossom, plum blossom, and mustard flower season, offering very captivating landscapes. It can be said that Meo Vac Ha Giang is a tourist destination you can visit almost any time of the year.

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IV. Places to visit and activities to do in Meo Vac Ha Giang

1. Nho Que River

One of the symbols of Meo Vac, the natural wonder of Ha Giang, Nho Que River attracts visitors with the poetic beauty of its blue water flowing amidst limestone cliffs. Nho Que River appears to create a boundary between Ma Pi Leng Pass and Sam Pun Road.

Visitors can kayak or take a boat down Nho Que River. It takes about an hour to descend from the pass to the pier, but admiring the majestic landscape of the mountains from a drifting boat on the river is a unique and unforgettable experience.

2. Ma Pi Leng Pass

Ma Pi Leng Pass, meaning "Horse's Nose Pass," is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the Dong Van karst plateau and Meo Vac district. Ma Pi Leng Pass is known as one of the most dangerous roads in Vietnam.

From the summit of Ma Pi Leng, you can admire the panoramic view of Ha Giang karst plateau. The majestic mountainous landscape features steep cliffs on one side and a deep abyss on the other, with the picturesque Nho Que River below.

Despite its dangerous reputation, Ma Pi Leng Pass is breathtakingly beautiful and worth conquering during your trip to Ha Giang.

3. Khau Vai Love Market

With a history of over 100 years, Khau Vai Love Market is only held once a year, on the 27th day of the third lunar month. Khau Vai market is located in Khau Vai village, Khau Vai commune, 180 km from Ha Giang city.

It's an occasion for young couples to meet and reunite. On this day, they come here to confide in each other, talk about their personal lives, and propose marriage.

What's special, according to tradition, is that many married couples come together to the market; wives meet their former boyfriends and husbands meet theirs, spending time reminiscing about their younger years. Because the market takes place only once a year, local residents pay great attention to the day it is held.

Not all tourists who come to Ha Giang necessarily coincide with Khau Vai market. So, if you visit Meo Vac Ha Giang in March or April each year, don't miss this unique ethnic market!
Khau Vai Love Market is an opportunity for couples to meet each other

Khau Vai Love Market is an opportunity for couples to meet each other

4. Tu San Canyon

Tu San Canyon is nicknamed the most majestic and beautiful canyon in Southeast Asia. Therefore, it is a must-visit destination during a trip to Meo Vac Ha Giang.

With an altitude of 1500 meters and a depth of 700 to 900 meters, Tu San Canyon boasts a unique geological formation with emerald-blue water, amidst the mountainous and rugged terrain of northern Vietnam, creating a breathtaking landscape.

Canyon Tu San is the perfect place for taking photos in Meo Vac

5. Hmong King’s Palace

Located on the road leading to Meo Vac town in Ha Giang, many tourists stop here to admire the ancient Hmong King’s Palace. Construction of the Vuong family Palace began in 1898 and was officially completed in 1907.

Hmong King’s Palace features harmonious architecture blending influences from the French, Chinese, and Hmong cultures. Though seemingly disparate, these influences blend seamlessly, creating something new and unique that attracts many visitors.

Due to its ancient history and exceptional cultural value, Hmong King’s Palace was designated a national monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam in 1993.

V. Where to stay in Meo Vac Ha Giang ?

In Meo Vac, accommodation options are varied, including hotels and homestays, with prices ranging from 250,000 to 1.5 million dong for a double room. The dorm is also well developed in this region, with rates from 80,000 to 200,000 dong.

Accommodation in Meo Vac Ha Giang have all benefited from investments in their facilities and environment, and are close to ethnic life, making them highly appreciated by tourists.

Here are some well-rated homestays and hotels in Meo Vac Ha Giang that you can check out:

- Meo Vac H’mong Ecolodge

- Meo Vac Valley Homestay

- Meo Vac Clay House

- Lo Lo Homestay & Cafe Meo Vac

- Vivi Homestay Meo Vac

- Little Yen's Homestay

If you're an adventure enthusiast and want to camp, you can also camp near the cliffs of Ma Pi Leng to admire the magnificent Nho Que River.

The rooms are uniquely decorated, offering an authentic experience to visitors of Meo Vac Ha Giang

Hope that the information in this article will be valuable in enriching your journey to Meo Vac Ha Giang. Whether it's exploring its spectacular landscapes, discovering its rich local culture, or simply enjoying the authentic charm of this northern Vietnam region, your experience is sure to be unforgettable. Bon voyage!

You can refer to:
> Things to do in Ha Giang
> Ha Giang Travel Guide
> Vietnam north tour
> 12 days in northern Vietnam