Updated 08/08/26 Northern Vietnam has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country, but many of the most enjoyable routes are well away from the famous Ha Giang Loop and the main tourist trails. These five roads take you…
Updated 06/09/26 Hanoi to Nghia Lo is a useful first-day ride if you are heading into Northwest Vietnam. The first part is mainly about getting clear of Hanoi and covering distance, but the roads become quieter and more enjoyable…
Updated 06/09/26 Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a scenic area situated southwest of Hanoi. It is very easy to get to on the main highway and then smaller roads. It has become a very popular tourist spot over the last decade. The…
Updated 08/08/26 This Master Map is the one map to link all the others. Take a look at which routes you might like to ride and then you can click on the hyper links in the descriptions. This will take you to the full blog and…
Updated 06/09/26 Mai Chau Valley is a scenic area situated southwest of Hanoi. It is very easy to get to on the main highway as it has been a tourist hot spot for many decades. However, once you turn off the main road it gets…
Updated 06/09/26 Bac Son is around 150–160km northeast of Hanoi and makes a very useful first night if you are beginning a longer motorcycle tour towards Lang Son, That Khe, Cao Bang or Ban Gioc. The first part of the ride out of…
Updated 06/09/26 Taking 2 days to get to Ha Giang City from Hanoi is a good idea. We suggest you stop off in Thac Ba Lake as there are some great places to stay and it is a beautiful location. Route Map: Thac Ba Lake to Ha Giang…
Updated 06/09/26 Ha Giang is the hottest destination in the North of Vietnam right now and rightly so. The amazing scenery and interesting culture along with the rich military and colonial history all make the place exceptional. Y
Updated 12/09/26 Hanoi to Ba Be Lake is around 200 km and works well as a full-day motorcycle ride. The first part of the journey gets you out of Hanoi and through the busier roads around Thai Nguyen, before the route becomes…
Updated 06/09/26 Use this map for general planning. You will see there are hotels, cafes, lunch stops and interesting sights labelled. You can easily find more info about them by clicking on their Google Map pins. Route Map:…