Author: <span>AZ Motorbikes</span>

Quan Ba to Du Gia: The Scenic Shortcut

Updated 06/09/26 The ride from Quan Ba to Du Gia (typically via the DT181/DT176) is a favorite for those looking to bypass the busier northern highway and dive straight into the heart of the limestone wilderness. This 70km…

Meo Vac to Du Gia: The High Altitude Traverse

Updated 06/09/26 The ride from Meo Vac to Du Gia via the DT176 is often cited as the most beautiful yet most demanding day on the Ha Giang Loop. This 80km stretch takes you away from the jagged “Rock Desert” of the north and into…

Dong Van to Lung Cu: The Road to the North Pole

Updated 06/09/26 Leaving the limestone peaks of Dong Van behind, the ride toward Lung Cu Flag Tower is a pilgrimage to Vietnam’s northernmost tip. Visit the Lo Lo Ethnic village and climb the Flag Tower. The ride is only 30km, so…

5 Essential Tips for Motorbike Rental in Vietnam

Updated 08/08/26 The Vietnam motorbike rental market is the “Wild West.” It is full of amazing adventures, but also hidden traps. For every professional shop, there are ten “pop-up” mechanics renting out machines with worn brakes…

How Long Is a 1968 IDP Valid in Vietnam?

Updated 17/09/26 We still get riders asking about the old “three-month rule”, because it has been repeated online for years and appeared in some of our older content too. We have checked it again and we do not find a current…

Ha Giang to Bao Lac: The River Route

Updated 05/09/26 Leaving the high plateau of the Ha Giang Loop behind, the ride to Bao Lac via the QL34 offers a change of pace and scenery. This route follows the winding path of the Gam River, trading the dizzying heights of…

Is a 1949 IDP Valid in Vietnam?

Updated 15/09/26 For the foreign-IDP route set out in current Vietnamese law, the relevant permit is a 1968 Vienna Convention IDP, used together with the corresponding valid national driving licence. A 1949 Convention IDP should…

Meo Vac to Bao Lac: The Choice of Two Paths

Updated 05/09/26 The journey from Meo Vac to Bao Lac marks your exit from the high Karst Plateau as you push east towards Cao Bang. This leg offers two starkly different experiences: the reliable, sweeping highway via Bao Lam or…