Ha Giang, located in the Northeast of Vietnam, is an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. This destination appeals to tourists through the stunning natural landscapes, diverse ethnic minority groups, and untouched villages with simple houses. Let’s explore five unspoiled villages in Ha Giang with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Through this blog post, you will find detailed information about these villages below.

Nam Dam Village

• Address: Quan Ba Commune, Quan Ba District, Ha Giang Province

Nam Dam Village's scenery

Nam Dam, about 50 kilometers from Ha Giang’s city center, is one of the pristine villages in Ha Giang that you should not miss. This village still retains many cultural identities, customs, and traditions of the Dao ethnic minority group in Ha Giang.

Sunrise in Nam Dam Village

Coming to the village, you can immerse yourself in the majestic mountains, stretching terraced rice fields, and local people’s cultural space. Below are some amazing things to do in Nam Dam Village.

Trekking around the village 

Compared to other spots and villages in Ha Giang, Nam Dam Village is not the most beautiful place. However, the village is attractive in its idyl atmosphere. Trekking around the village, you can see terraced fields intertwined with green meadows. Especially, you will find the Dao people’s ancient rammed-earth wall houses stretching along the valley. 

Trekking around Nam Dam Village

Rice fields in Nam Dam Village

Staying in a homestay

Currently, many houses in Nam Dam are being renovated to use as homestays. Visiting the village, don’t miss staying in a local homestay and learning about the Dao culture. Staying in a homestay, you will have a chance to meet and talk with the locals, enjoy the foods made by them, and experience bathing with the medicinal leaves of the Dao people. Each homestay is decorated with homemade traditional crafts, medicines, medicinal herbs, or ethnic musical instruments for visitors to view, learn, or buy as a souvenir. Dao Lodge, Toong Homestay, and Ly Danh Homestay are some choices of accommodation. 

Dao Lodge Homestay

Toong Homestay in Nam Dam

Learning about the culture of the Dao people

The Dao people in the Nam Dam Village still retain their cultural identities. They are reflected in the customs, traditions, rituals, and daily activities, such as folk songs; folk dances, folk games, and festivals. If you come here in spring, you can join some traditional festivals like the Cap Sac festival, Cau Mua festival, etc. 

Local people in Nam Dam

Cap Sac Festival in Nam Dam Village

Thanks to the peaceful landscape, friendly people, and featured cultural identities, Nam Dam is indeed among the worth-visiting villages in Ha Giang. Let’s come here and have your own experience!

Lao Xa

• Address: Sung La Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province

Lao Xa Village

Lao Xa is also among the peaceful villages in Ha Giang that you should not miss. Although the road leading to the village is fairly winding, it’s worth driving. Coming to Lao Xa, you can immerse yourself in the peaceful landscape and learn about the local people here. Let’s see amazing things to do in Lao Xa with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Admiring the rustic landscape

Nestled amidst high mountains, and large and small cliffs, Lao Xa seems to be completely separate from the bustling city life. Walking around the village, you will see the ancient earth-walled houses surrounded by rocky mountains and forests. The earth-walled house is the traditional house of the Mong people with the yin and yang tile roof, 3-room architecture, and solid fence.

Traditional houses of the Hmong people in Lao Xa Village

Spring in Lao Xa Village

Spring, which is from January to March, is the best time to visit Lao Xa thanks to the mild weather climate and beautiful scenery. At this time, the peach flower and plum flower bloom at every corner of the village. 

Learning about local people’s daily life

Local children in Lao Xa Village

Lao Xa is home to the Mong ethnic minority people, who live mainly by growing vegetables, corn, and rice, and raising cattle. Besides, silver carving is also a traditional craft in Lao Xa Village. The Mua family’s silver carving has existed in the village for nearly 100 years. The main products here are rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets along with many other types of jewelry that are carefully and meticulously molded. Visiting the village, you will see the Hmong women wearing traditional clothes and silver jewelry of all shapes. Let’s come to Lao Xa, learn about the locals, and buy yourself beautiful jewelry products for souvenirs. 

Local people in Lao Xa Village

Silver carving in Lao Xa Village

Lo Lo Chai

• Address: Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province

Lo Lo Chai is also one of the worth-visiting villages in Ha Giang that offers tourists a unique cultural experience. The village is just one kilometer from the Lung Cu flag tower, which offers views of the stunning landscapes of Ha Giang and is a symbol of Vietnamese sovereignty over the northern border region. Currently, the village is the tourist culture village of the commune that appeals to both domestic and international tourists.

Lo Lo Chai Village

Like other villages in Ha Giang, Lo Lo Chai has a rough terrain with difficult roads to travel. However, it’s worth coming here to escape from the daily hustle and bustle, immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere and make friends with the locals. Stretching across the valley is a lush landscape of trees with overlapping mountains, terraced fields along the hillside, and traditional houses made of wood that have thatched roofs, three rooms, earthen walls, and stone fences. 

Lo Lo Chai Village in the summer

Lo Lo Chai is a unique cultural exchange spot in Ha Giang that still preserves the material and spiritual life of the Lo Lo people, from the houses’ architecture, traditional crafts like embroidery, carpentry, and traditional festivals, such as forest god worshipping, new rice festival, etc.

Traditional festival in Lo Lo Chai Village

Embroidery in Lo Lo Chai Village

One of the highlights of a visit to Lo Lo Chai is the opportunity to see the traditional costumes of the Lo Lo people. The women wear long black dresses with colorful embroidery and silver jewelry, while the men wear simple black outfits with a black turban. Coming to Lo Lo Chai Village, you can participate in activities such as cooking traditional dishes, weaving, and farming. Staying in a homestay is the best way to immerse yourself in the local culture. 

Thien Huong

• Address: Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province

Thien Huong Village

Thien Huong Village or Ma Pang Village is also among the ancient villages in Ha Giang which has existed for more than 100 years. Coming to the village, you can fully feel the pristine natural landscape and have unforgettable experiences. Stepping foot to the village, you will be amazed by the ancient banyan trees with shaggy trunks. There is a temple called Than Lam Temple inside the Banyan garden. It is the place where local people in the village worship the Forest God, who is believed to protect local people’s life. 

Banyan trees in Thien Huong Village

The deeper you walk inside the village, the more stunning the scenery is. You will catch up with the locals’ traditional yellow rammed-earth wall houses outstanding in the mountains and forests. Each house has a yin and yang tile roof, and walls built of earth. Most of them are two-room houses, with a corner for putting family furniture and the rest for cooking and living.

Thien Huong Village is home to the Tay ethnic minority people, who live mainly by growing and making corn wine. Corn wine is one of the unique specialties in the village, with a strict process to make it. Visiting the village, you will have a chance to learn about this process, from preparing ingredients to cooking corn, and brewing wine. 

Making corn wine in Thien Huong Village

Besides learning to make corn wine, you can join many exciting activities like wading in the stream, catching fish, singing, dancing, staying, and enjoying meals with the locals. Don’t hesitate to knock on the door, talk and exchange culture with those friendly local people!

Wading in the stream in Thien Huong Village

Du Gia

• Address: Yen Minh District, Ha Giang Province

Du Gia

Like other villages in Ha Giang, Du Gia, home to the Tay and Hmong ethnic minority groups, is also appealing to tourists by its tranquil atmosphere. This land possesses majestic mountains, waterfalls, clear streams, and magnificent terraced rice fields. Let’s explore Du Gia with us!

Immersing yourself in Du Gia’s peaceful space

Trekking around the villages to Ha Giang, you can immerse yourself in the peaceful landscape. You will catch up with stretching corn fields, lush green trees, houses with wooden walls, thatched roofs, dry firewood piled up in large bundles, and stone fences, and local children playing on the roads. This scenery looks more beautiful and peaceful at sunrise or sunset. 

Enjoying the space of mountains and forests at Du Gia Waterfall

Du Gia Waterfall, or Tham Luong Waterfall, surrounded by mountains and forests, is a spot you should not miss in Du Gia. The waterfall originates from the water flowing out of the rocky ravines. Following the path into the forest, you will encounter a cool, clear stream pouring straight from the waterfall that is about 6 meters high, and 2 meters wide, flowing day and night. Let’s come here to immerse yourself in the cool stream water, and listen to the sound of nature!

Du Gia Waterfall

Du Gia Waterfall

Staying in a local homestay

Most homestays in Du Gia’s owners are the local people. They build or renovate their house to serve tourists. Staying in a homestay is an ideal way to get a better sense of the local lifestyle. You will have a chance to relax, enjoy meals, and join daily life activities with the homestay’s owner.

Visiting the local market

Visiting the local market in Du Gia in the early morning, you will catch up with local boys and girls in their traditional clothes and diverse stalls selling local agricultural products. Although the market is not too large, it is with the cultural identity of the Northwest region of Vietnam.

Du Gia Market

In conclusion, you have just known about the most amazing villages in Ha Giang. For more information about Ha Giang, please read our blog post: Ha Giang Travel Guide: Things you should know before you travel to Ha Giang. Besides, let’s refer to our Ha Giang tour packages for a complete experience in Ha Giang. 

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