Ha Giang, the northernmost region of Vietnam, is not only known for its majestic natural beauty but also for its peaceful yet determined way of life. In this rocky plateau, it would be a shame if you only admire the beautiful scenery without delving into the primitive villages, experiencing the beauty of the customs and daily life of the local people. Let’s explore the most beautiful ancient villages in Ha Giang that you should not miss with LOKA.
Ha Thanh village
Just 6km from Ha Giang city, you can explore one of the most beautiful Tay ethnic villages in Ha Giang – Ha Thanh village. Here, you can still see the pristine simplicity of almost 100% traditional stilt houses, surrounded by terraced fields and massive black stones. The village is located at the foot of the Tay Con Linh range (the Northeastern Roof of Vietnam), and from here, you can connect with the trekking route to Na Thac – Khuoi My – Lung Vai villages, discover the beautiful primitive Hmong villages nestled on the mountain slopes.
Ha Thanh is an ideal place for you to experience trekking around the village, feel a part of the peaceful life and daily work of the local people such as rice cultivation, vegetable planting, buffalo herding, making pig feed, wood carving for house construction,… Besides, to truly appreciate the beauty of their traditional culture, don’t forget to choose homestay accommodation and enjoy local cuisine and daily activities with the local people. It will be an unforgettable experience when you exchange conversations, enjoy the Tay-style dishes, listen to traditional tunes such as Tinh instrument, Then singing, and finally immerse yourself in the cool water of the 6th waterfall.
Nam Dam village
Just over 3km from Fairy Bosom, Nam Dam village is not only one of the most beautiful ancient villages in Ha Giang but also the number one community-based tourism village in Ha Giang. Here, the traditional values of the Dao people, such as clay houses, costumes, and way of life, are still preserved 100%. This is an ideal place for you to trek and discover the mountainous nature, admire the terraced fields standing out on the undulating mountains. Or wander through the forests, admire the beauty of the Nai waterfall, take a walk around Nam Dam Lake, and enjoy exciting experiences.
Moreover, you not only experience a peaceful village with its own beauty and learn about its culture, but also experience the daily life of the local people. This includes cooking and enjoying meals with the host family, taking a herbal leaf bath, as well as participating in their production activities such as picking herbal leaves in the forest, farming, fishing, and harvesting corn. If you are lucky, you can also participate in traditional and unique Dao ceremonies such as the maturity ceremony and the funeral ceremony…
Lao Xa village
If you visit Dong Van but miss Lao Xa village, it will be a pity for you! Lao Xa is still a new name to many, but it is one of the most beautiful ancient Mong villages in Ha Giang. It still retains the original features of the majestic nature and the rich cultural identity of the highland region. You will be amazed by the image of ancient houses with yin – yang tiled roofs, surrounded by fences and stone walls. Every year, after the traditional Vietnamese New Year (Tết holiday), the village is decorated with pink peach blossoms, white plum blossoms, and vibrant yellow canola fields. All of these create a natural painting that seems unreal.
When you come here, you not only admire a peaceful village with unique cultural features such as silver carving, but also feel the resilient life of the people who only live with stones. They even have no water to grow rice, only a little land to grow corn, which is also the main food for their daily meals. The image of innocent children following their mothers to collect firewood in the forest, with joyful smiles on their faces when they see you, reflects their simple and happy life full of hope and faith.
Du Gia village
Du Gia village is a small, peaceful village located in a valley surrounded by a vast plateau of karsts. It is often a stopover for those who take long loops. Nature has favored this place with majestic, unique, and wild mountainous landscapes, as well as the home of the three ethnic groups of Mong, Dao, and Tay. Therefore, this is an ideal place not only to rest but also to experience the unique culture in your loop journey. Or sometimes just to return to nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This place has mountains, forests, waterfalls, and pristine ethnic villages. The pleasant atmosphere makes it easy to blend in with nature. A must-try experience for you is staying at a homestay of the local people, built on their traditional house that is over 50 years old. From there, you can experience part of the daily life and cultural exchange with the people, such as cooking and enjoying family meals, farming in the field, fishing, and harvesting corn. In addition, the highlight is right on the adventurous roads to Du Gia, giving you a clear sense of the majestic beauty of the mountains, like a fairyland, as well as passing through the “real rocky life”.
It is not enough to write about the beauty here. But by experiencing the most beautiful ancient villages in Ha Giang, you can feel somewhat the traditional colors, outstanding nature, and resilient livelihoods of people from many different cultures. If you encounter any difficulties during your Ha Giang trip, please contact LOKA Ha Giang for suitable and safe travel support. Bon voyage!
My name is Giap Van Hai, I am a travel enthusiast and always want to share the beauty of Ha Giang with everyone. With a deep love for the mountains and the typical culture of Ha Giang people, I decided to establish Loka Ha Giang – a website specializing in Ha Giang tourism services. We provide travel services such as Ha Giang Loop, Ha Giang Trekking, Ha Giang Easyrider