With its earth heritage and unique culture of ethnic minority groups, the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang province is one of the most spectacular destinations in Vietnam and favored by photographer.
From Ha Giang province, tourists take the national highway 4C for 43 kilometers to reach Quan Ba district. Passing over the bumpy Can Ty pass and through pine forests and round zigzagging roads, tourists will arrive in Dong Van Karst Plateau.
Sitting 1,600 meters above sea level and covering 2,530 square kilometers, the Plateau shows the typical signs of the development of the earth’s crust. 80% of the plateau is open-cast lime.
The rocky outcrops, small waterfalls, terraced fields, and small thatched houses nestled behind rock walls and peach gardens creates a stunningly picturesque landscape and is the destination of photographers.
Let's explore the 5 suggestions below to make memorable photo sets for photo hunters.
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Ma Li Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng is a must-stop for tourists to the Dong Van Karst Plateau. To tell the truth, Ma Li Peng pass is also a beautiful symbol for the people of this place. It attracts adventurous travelers seeking out challenges like its high mountains and winding roads. Nho Que river is another must-see visit destination there.
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Sung La Valley
Sung La in Dong Van district is an excellent spot for photography enthusiasts, with some popular names among photo hunters like Pho Cao and Pho Bang. It is also famous for a local house which appeared in the film “Pao’s Story”.
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Lo Lo ethnic village
Lo Lo ethnic village is located at the foot of Lung Cu flagpole and is popular for its wonderful traditional houses. The ideal destination to learn about the unique culture of Ha Giang's Lo Lo minority group.
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Don Cao Fortness
Don Cao Fortness in Dong Van district is a historic relic site associated with the war of resistance against the French colonists. In addition, from Don Cao, you can enjoy a stunning view of Dong Van town, climb to the top of Mount Don Cao, 1,200 meters (around 4,000 feet) above sea level, to a military post that was originally built by the French. The area has been left largely untouched and is only visited occasionally by those seeking a bird’s-eye view of Dong Van.
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Dong Van Town
Dong Van District is home to a mixed community of Tay, Nung and H’Mong people. If you take a trip in April or May, you will see locals tending to their terraced fields. In September and October, the rice is ready for harvest and you will be treated to breathtaking scenes of vast yellow fields with buckwheat flowers as a bonus. Between November and January, it’s the pure white and yellow mustard flowers that enchant visitors.
Travelling to Northernmost of Vietnam to see people still live in harmony with nature and away from the claws of urbanization.
