Dong Van and Ma Pi Leng
Sleep in Dong Van, walk the old quarter, then give the morning to Ma Pi Leng. The four-day loop is the longer trip. This plan is the stone town and the pass.
| Day | Where | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ha Giang | Dong Van |
| 2 | Ha Giang | Ma Pi Leng |
Duration2 days
BudgetCheck on arrival
PaceThe pass morning, after a night in Dong Van
1 Day 1: Dong Van
Breakfast in town is pho, then the road into Dong Van. Walk the old quarter, about 40 houses from 1890, and use the market at night or early morning. Sunday is the market day. Arrive before sunset.
2 Day 2: Ma Pi Leng
Meo Vac is 24 km from Dong Van and takes most of a morning if you stop. Ride the rim above the Nho Que and stop only where the shoulder allows. Do not ride it after dark.
