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Ha Giang: where winter breathes life into northern Vietnam

Ha Giang: where winter breathes life into northern Vietnam

In early winter, Ha Giang's landscapes burst with emerald rivers and wildflowers, painting a picture that showcases the beauty of Vietnam.
Cliff-diving thrills at Ha Giang's waterfall

Cliff-diving thrills at Ha Giang's waterfall

Ha Giang emerges as favorite destination for rich tourists, but faces infrastructure challenges

Ha Giang emerges as favorite destination for rich tourists, but faces infrastructure challenges

Ha Giang waterfall emerges as new favorite for western tourists

Ha Giang waterfall emerges as new favorite for western tourists

Foreign tourists, mainly from Europe, have been flocking to Du Gia Waterfall in Ha Giang Province, where they can leap from high rocks into a natural pool below.
November 2, 2024 | 08:00 pm PT
Mountain province offers 30% hotel discounts to attract tourists back

Mountain province offers 30% hotel discounts to attract tourists back

Efforts are being made to draw tourists back to Ha Giang Province, which was hit severely by Typhoon Yagi, including hotel discounts.
October 16, 2024 | 07:30 pm PT
Sa Pa, Ha Giang struggle to get tourists amid weather concerns

Sa Pa, Ha Giang struggle to get tourists amid weather concerns

Hotels and restaurants in northern mountain destinations have seen revenues decline by 80% due to a sharp drop in tourist arrivals amid concerns about bad weather.
October 11, 2024 | 07:14 pm PT
Chancing luck hunting clouds in Vietnam

Chancing luck hunting clouds in Vietnam

Photographer Bui Xuan Viet has spent years traveling across Vietnam capturing photographs of clouds, which he said "is a game of chance."
July 27, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Threats loom as landslides ravage Ha Giang roads

Threats loom as landslides ravage Ha Giang roads

Dozens of landslides on the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang’s main highways pose serious threats, disrupting traffic and increasing the risk of accidents amid ongoing heavy rains.
July 15, 2024 | 07:58 pm PT
Under nature's blanket: Ha Giang's moss-roofed homes

Under nature's blanket: Ha Giang's moss-roofed homes

The moss-roofed houses of Xa Phin Village are a world of tradition and natural beauty in a remote mountainous region of Vietnam’s northernmost province of Ha Giang.
June 15, 2024 | 05:50 am PT
400 foreign tourists evacuated as rains flood northern mountains

400 foreign tourists evacuated as rains flood northern mountains

Authorities in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang said they have evacuated 400 foreign tourists who had traveled by motorbike and were stranded due to rising floodwaters.
June 10, 2024 | 08:19 pm PT
Spring's palette unveils Ha Giang's blooms

Spring's palette unveils Ha Giang's blooms

Springtime transforms Ha Giang Province into a breathtaking tapestry of plum, peach, and cotton blossoms, considered the region's most beautiful season, attracting tourists and photographers alike.
March 2, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Bicycle tour connects Vietnamese, Chinese provinces

Bicycle tour connects Vietnamese, Chinese provinces

A two-day bicycle tour linking Vietnam and China was launched on Friday, helping to enhance tourism ties between the two sides and promising experiences for visitors to Vietnam's northernmost province of Ha Giang.
February 16, 2024 | 04:56 pm PT
Vietnamese village's transformation from cow barns to tourist charms

Vietnamese village's transformation from cow barns to tourist charms

Lo Lo Chai Village in Ha Giang Province has transformed as residents shift to tourism, adapting the homestay model by converting cow shelters into guest bedroom.
February 11, 2024 | 10:30 pm PT
Meo Vac Market: a Sunday tradition in northern cultural tapestry

Meo Vac Market: a Sunday tradition in northern cultural tapestry

During the winter in Ha Giang Province, the Meo Vac Market on Sundays transforms the rocky plateau into a lively tapestry of milling buyers, sellers and tourists.
January 27, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Northern mountain destinations to overcrowd for New Year

Northern mountain destinations to overcrowd for New Year

Vietnam's picturesque highlands border town of Sa Pa, and other northern tourist destinations accessible from Hanoi, have reported occupancy rates of up to 90% during the New Year holiday.
December 28, 2023 | 07:04 pm PT
Sao Ha Village: discovering isolation in Ha Giang's mystical locale

Sao Ha Village: discovering isolation in Ha Giang's mystical locale

Nestled in Ha Giang, Sao Ha Village reflects the eerie atmosphere seen in a Vietnamese Netflix horror series. Deprived of electricity, water, and phone signals, it echoes with emptiness and sorrow.
December 1, 2023 | 07:55 pm PT
Traversing Ha Giang Loop: a photographic journey

Traversing Ha Giang Loop: a photographic journey

The allure of the road winding through Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Meo Vac districts has made it a cherished route among tourists exploring Ha Giang Province.
November 26, 2023 | 02:16 am PT
Swedish tourist demands refund from Vietnamese company for 'unsatisfactory' services

Swedish tourist demands refund from Vietnamese company for 'unsatisfactory' services

A Swedish tourist has asked a Vietnamese tour operator to return her money for providing "unsatisfactory quality of tourism services."
November 21, 2023 | 01:30 am PT
Poor infrastructure, services hinder tourism growth in northern mountain province

Poor infrastructure, services hinder tourism growth in northern mountain province

The northern highlands province of Ha Giang has recently emerged as a popular tourist destination, but its inadequate infrastructure and poor services remain major challenges.
November 11, 2023 | 10:34 pm PT
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