Quan Ba Heaven Gate Travel Guide – Explore Ha Giang

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Ha Giang may be the most suitable choice if you need to refresh your feelings in the natural land. Quan Ba Heaven Gate is one of the essential destinations in the Northern Vietnam area, renowned for its magnificent scenery that will make your journey unforgettable, especially in Ha Giang Loop Tour

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What makes Quan Ba Heaven Gate special?

Quan Ba Heaven Gate, also known as Quan Ba Pass, is a famous route in Ha Giang, Vietnam, for adventurous travelers with a loop height of more than 1500 meters; this is Dong Van’s the most crucial doorway and the beginning of Happiness Street.

The journey to Quan Ba heaven gate is less than 50 kilometers long, yet perilous. Most of the pass lies close to the mountain, with one side being a cliff and the other an abyss.

It may seem to be an endless road at first. But once you have reached the intersection between two mountain peaks. The Heaven Gate will arise in front of your eyes.

They have the ideal height to fully appreciate Ha Giang’s natural splendor from 1500m above sea level. Nothing is humbling than proclaiming that the Quan Ba heaven gate is the first and only recognized doorway to the worldwide geological path of the rocky plateau. Even though it has several features that make it difficult for tourists to visit, this location retains the distinctive charm of Ha Giang’s lush hills.

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Quan Ba Heaven Gate Travel Guide - Explore Ha Giang
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Things to do in Quan Ba Heaven Gate

Co Tien Twin Mountains

From the top of Quan Ba Heaven Gate, you can capture a beautiful picture of the Co Tien Twin Mountains and the neighboring village. The Twin Mountains of Quan Ba are (nearly) identical mountains close to one other, as the name suggests.

It is also known as the Fairy Breast Mountains, one of the Best places to visit in Vietnam, after an old chieftain of the indigenous Hmong community that could whistle so sweetly that a fairy fell in love with him. When the Jade Emperor discovered she had left, he was furious and returned her. However, because she already had a kid with the Hmong guy, she left her pair of breasts so her son could consume the milk. The team of breasts became round to feed the kid, eventually transforming into two mountains.

Things to do in Quan Ba Heaven Gate
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Dong Van rock plateau

Dong Van rock plateau is located in Ha Giang province and spans four districts: Yen Minh, Meo Vac, Quan Ba, and Dong Van. It has an average elevation of 1,000 – 1,600 meters above sea level.

Travel from Quan Ba ​​through Yen Minh to Meo Vac, Dong Van, shown only giant gray rocks. Usually, Stone forms winding fences embracing tiny houses, corn fields, and vegetable fields of local homes.

The rough stones and full of edges, have been selected by the men in the family and arranged skillfully without using cement or any other adhesive material. Another is to form solid and unique stone fences.

Dong Van rock plateau
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Lung Khuy cave

The journey to the cave and up the mountain is beautiful, with breathtaking views of mountains and villages. Lung Khuy cave is located around 7 kilometers from Tam Son Town and is marked with a large sign at the beginning of the road.

To get to  Lung Khuy cave. The first location you need to get to get by is the village, where you can park your motorcycle. You must pay a little parking fee and walk approximately 1.5 kilometers to the cave entrance.

Lung Khuy cave
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Local villages

There are also several villages to visit. When traveling from Ha Giang City, a few roads on your right after Tam Son Town lead down to the river. Along the river, you may tour different villages while taking in the scenery of the cottages, with the river and mountains in the background. When you cross the river, a road climbs you further up, giving you an even greater perspective of the region.

In this area: there are other villages: Nam Dam village, Can Ty village, the Dao ethnic minority in Truc Son,etc.

Local villages in Quan Ba
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Markets

Visiting one of Ha Giang’s ethnic markets is one of the province’s attractions. Quan Ba more than five markets that you may attend. However, they are usually only held once a week. The largest market is conducted every Saturday morning in Tam Son town, the seat of Quan Ba district.

The market typically begins around 05:00 AM and won’t last over 10:00 AM. Because of the colorful clothing of the minorities that come here to trade, the market is highly vibrant. You can buy farm equipment, household products, clothes, textiles, and jewelry at the market.

Markets near Quan Ba heaven gate
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Best time to visit Quan Ba

The best time to visit Ha Giang, Quan Ba Heaven Gate is from April to May or in the middle of September. These are the times when Quan Ba glowy with golden rice fields everywhere. Not only in Quan Ba but also destinations in North Vietnam are in the best conditions for traveling.

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Accommodations in Quan Ba

Stay in the village regions of the locals to experience the unique way of life in this land. If you prefer a more private place, we would like to give you a few accommodations in Quan Ba.

H’mong Village Resort

Accommodations in Quan Ba
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Hong Thu Homestay & bungalow

Hong Thu Homestay & bungalow
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Mun Homestay

Mun Homestay
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Don Dao homestay & Bungalow

Don Dao homestay & Bungalow
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How to get to Quan Ba Heaven Gate

Quan Ba is more than 300 kilometers from Hanoi. It is preferable to take the bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang City first. From here, you may begin your Ha Giang loop tour trip on a motorbike or in a private car with a driver.

You can also opt to drive a motorbike yourself, but keep in mind that going to Ha Giang’s highlands can be risky, driving without a Vietnamese driver’s license is illegal, and you are frequently not fully insured.

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Frequently asked questions about Quan Ba Heaven Gate

  1. Is Quan Ba Heaven gate worth visiting?

    A motorbike loop journey to Quan Ba Heaven Gate in Ha Giang is recommended for individuals who enjoy the adventure. It is an excellent location for touring and seeing the Dong Van rock plateau. When night falls, you may enjoy the pure mountain air.

  2. When is the best time to go to Quan Ba heaven gate?

    It would help if you went to Quan Ba Heaven Gate between April and May or around the middle of September. These are the periods when Quan Ba shines with golden rice fields. In Quan Ba and across North Vietnam, travel conditions are excellent, with cool air.

Quan Ba Heaven Gate is one of the bright tourist places in Ha Giang. Once you come to this land, you should try to experience the feeling of crossing the pass road and conquering Quan Ba ​​heaven gate.

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