Ha Giang’s Quan Ba Fairy Bosom

Reading Time: 3 minutes Two rounded breast like hills were formed on the valley of Tam Son Town, stood side by side as it is surrounded by intricate patchwork of fields. Unlike the erratic limestone formations that stretch around the area, these two are made from finely crushed limestones giving it their distinctive appearances.

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Hmong King’s Palace – Vietnam’s Golden Triangle Opium Link

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ancient Sa Moc Trees lined up a 15 stone steps leading up into a fortress too big for the venerable commune of Sa Phin. With Cherry Blossom trees flanking the garden, the two story mansion stood right before us.

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Lung Cu Flag Pole: Vietnam’s Last Vestige

Reading Time: 4 minutes From the base of the mountain, it will take you around 380 steps to the entrance of the flag point. The base is carved with patterns of Dong Son drums, where the place got its name, thus a symbol of Vietnamese culture. Then a circular staircase with small crevices will give you a glimpse of what awaits at the top.

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Ha Giang: A DIY Budget Travel Guide to Vietnam’s Final Frontier

Reading Time: 13 minutes Dramatic karst mountains, unbelievable vistas of rice terraces, mountain passes, and saw like jagged peaks jutting out from the sky, local hill tribes and locals with one of the most effusive hospitality ever, and many more – this remote and mysterious province deserves the limelight of it all.

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Ha Giang Loop: A Journey through Vietnam’s Northern Frontier

Reading Time: 8 minutes Bing, our local guide, this time around started saying “Rất đẹp, now look, beautiful view….” as the dramatic canyon appeared.  It was cut from down below by the glass like flowing surface of Nho Que River in pale aquamarine color as it contrasted the bucolic green and ghastly fog that afternoon.  

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