Ha Giang town

Ha Giang Loop, Vietnam

The starting and ending point of the loop, where bikes are rented and Easy Rider tours are arranged.

Places in Ha Giang town

Ngọc Lan Quán Possibly the best restaurant in town, reasonably priced Vietnamese food.
Ha Giang town cafés Cafés serving coffee before setting off on the 350-400 km loop.

Best time to visit: September to November and March to May, avoiding the wettest summer monsoon months for the safest mountain-pass riding conditions.
Getting around: The loop is ridden by motorbike over 350-400 km, either self-driven with an International Driving Permit, or pillion with an Easy Rider guide; homestays in towns like Yen Minh and Du Gia serve as overnight bases along the route.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Language: Vietnamese. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7)
Current trends: The Ha Giang Loop continues to draw travelers seeking an alternative to the more touristy Sapa, with the Easy Rider model, allowing visitors to ride pillion while a local driver navigates rough, bumpy mountain sections, growing in popularity alongside self-drive options for experienced riders, while homestays like Hoang Vu in Yen Minh and Muong Tra Garden in Du Gia anchor the loop's community-based overnight experience.

Yen Minh — Home to Hoang Vu Homestay, sitting above the town with a beautiful view of the mountains from its rooftop terrace.
Du Gia village — Home to Muong Tra Garden Homestay, right in the middle of the village with cute bungalows and evening campfires.