Updated 06/09/26 If you thought Ha Giang was the peak of the North, Cao Bang is here to change your mind. This UNESCO Global Geopark looks like a prehistoric painting; thousands of limestone peaks divided by turquoise rivers. The…
Updated 06/09/26 Starting in the bustling heart of Ha Giang City, this route serves as the grand opening to the “Happiness Road.” While it’s only about 46 km to the mountain town of Tam Son, every kilometre is packed with the…
Updated 20/08/26 Google Maps is useful for motorcycle travel in Vietnam, but it should not be treated as the final authority on which roads you can legally use. The main problem is simple: a route that looks fast and obvious for…
Updated 08/08/26 “One mistake.” That’s the only thought looping through my mind. I am stopped on a terrifyingly narrow section of road in Northern Pakistan. To my left is jagged rock wall overhanging my helmet. To my right,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Updated 05/09/26 The ride from Yen Minh to Dong Van is where the Ha Giang Loop truly transforms. As you leave the pine forests of Yen Minh behind, you begin a massive ascent into the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark.…