Cao Bang to Ha Giang
Drive or ride west through Bao Lac, then on National Highway 34 to Ha Giang. It is mountain road with no rail or air option, so plan to ride in daylight.
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Ways to go
| Mode | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Road via Bảo Lạc | Check on arrival | From Bảo Lạc it is 125 km west on QL34 to Hà Giang. That stretch follows the Gâm River, with twists and a few passes. Ride in daylight and stop after dark. |
Questions
- Is there a bus?
- Ask in Cao Bằng for the current service.
- Does this road join the Ha Giang loop?
- Yes. The loop’s last stretch runs from Bảo Lạc west on QL34 to Hà Giang, so this road meets it at Bảo Lạc.