Cao Bang is one of my favourite places to ride in northern Vietnam. You can spend a day exploring near the city, head east to Ban Gioc Waterfall, or use the roads west and south to build a longer trip through Bao Lac and Ba Be.…
Updated 18/09/26 Someone planning a ten-day motorcycle tour in northern Vietnam may assume that all ten days can be spent riding around Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Sa Pa, Mu Cang Chai or Ba Be. In reality, Hanoi still has to be ridden…
Updated 12/09/26 If you are planning a motorcycle trip in Vietnam, the time you start can make a surprisingly large difference to the day. The same road can feel very different in the morning and late afternoon because traffic,…
Updated 12/09/26 Pac Bo is around 55 km north of Cao Bang City and makes an excellent half-day or full-day motorcycle trip. The road follows a series of valleys towards the Chinese border, with generally easy riding, light…
Updated 18/09/26 If you are planning a motorcycle trip in Northern Vietnam, Ha Giang and Cao Bang will probably both come up. They are two of the best riding areas in the country, but they offer quite different experiences. Ha…
Updated 11/09/26 The best time to ride the Cao Bang Loop depends on what you want from the trip. October generally offers one of the best combinations of comfortable temperatures, good riding conditions and beautiful scenery, but…
Updated 06/09/26 Branching off the main highway (QL34) toward the remote village of Du Gia, this route transitions from wide riverside pavement to narrow, winding mountain tracks. It is widely considered one of the most scenic…
Updated 06/09/26 Passing the Fairy Mountains, the ride from Quan Ba to Yen Minh marks another step UP into the highland frontier. This 50km stretch winds takes us through Can Ty Pass before descending through the pines into the…
Updated 06/09/26 Prepare for the most legendary 22 kilometers in Southeast Asia. Leaving the ancient streets of Dong Van, you’ll ascend the “Highway of Happiness” to conquer the Ma Pi Leng Pass. This is the undisputed King of…
Updated 06/09/26 Planning a motorcycle trip around Ha Giang starts with choosing how much time you have and how you want to ride. Use this planner to compare complete loops, explore individual riding stages and connect Ha Giang…