Hoang Su Phi - the best place for trekking in Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is full of wonders where you should go to feel thoroughly. There are many beautiful places in this area such as, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Lao Cai, Ha Giang…among which Ha Giang is merging with many breathtaking sites including Dong Van, Meo Vac and especially Hoang Su Phi because of its unique and extraordinary landscapes recognizing the best place for trekking in Vietnam.

What place to stay when trekking in Hoang Su Phi?

Located on the way from Hanoi to Ha Giang city, we can reach the province after 6 hours driving. Hoang Su Phi is 30 km from the left turn at Tan Quang crossroad as you head towards Ha Giang.

The further you go in the region, the more you see the difference in many aspects of life that you might never experience. Hoang Su Phi is home to many ethnic groups: Hmong, Red Dzao, Nung…In Hoang Su Phi, Nam Hong is the first recommended destination to explore which is a small village located in Thong Nguyen town. There are some options for your stay that you can either stay in simple homestay or luxury lodges. No matter where you will stay, you still fully contact with local minorities because all lodges and homestay are owned or managed by the villagers.

Suggested accommodation: Hoang Su Phi Logdge

Whether is Hoang Su Phi the best place for trekking in Vietnam?

It is totally true because you can enjoy beautiful rice terraces in your dreams and immerse into the real life of local ethnic minorities. It is a hidden region where tourists are virtually absent. Because of its distant location, it might challenge you to cross the extremely winding and sloping roads. Therefore, it is quite off the beaten path.

Local houses in Hoang Su Phi are located on a high hill to keep the fresh air inside despite the hot climate in Vietnam in summer. In the day, people work very hard, the children study at school but when they are back to home, they still have to help their parents to do lots of work. The area is very calm and quiet. When the sun comes down, everyone gathers at home and have a good meal with a few small glasses of rice alcohol.

How many days should be spent at Hoang Su Phi?

It totally depends on your time budget. However, you should stay at least 3 days to explore this area. There are different routes for your treks in Ban Phung, Ban Luoc, Thong Nguyen…However, most travelers love trekking from Thong Nguyen with the day routes from Nam Hong, Nam Khoa, Nam Nghi…that you can do a day-trek or 2 to 5 days-trek.

The distances of day treks are from 12km to 15km passing one to 2 villages and take about 6 hours trekking. If there are many sun's rays, the green colors of the rice terraces can be highlighted. It could not be more splendid and beautiful. The arrival at the top of the road allows you to have a magnificent view of all area.

After the trek, you will have overnights at homestay which are owned by local ethnic minorities. Few glasses of rice wine can be a memory to finish your stay in Hoang Su Phi. It is not only about wine or being drunk, but it is more about sharing the feeling of being together happily in the house and beautiful place. The trek in Hoang Su Phi will bring you the best experience about local people and nature.