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Category: Blog

How to drive in Vietnam legally - guests riding the Ha Giang Loop with Easy Riders
19 Jul

No 1968 IDP? How to Legally Drive in Vietnam (2026 Options)

So you read the country list, found your flag on the wrong side, and now you are wondering whether your plan to drive in Vietnam just died. Short version: no — but the path changes. If you are from the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Ireland, Spain or anywhere else outside the […]
International driving permit for Vietnam - riding the Ha Giang Loop legally
19 Jul

International Driving Permit for Vietnam: The 1968 Rule & Country List (2026)

Here is the sentence that surprises more Ha Giang travellers than any other: your International Driving Permit might be worthless in Vietnam — even if it is genuine, paid for, and shiny new. Not because of a scam, but because there are two different IDP treaties in the world, and Vietnam only recognises one of […]
How much to tip on the Ha Giang Loop - local people and culture
19 Jul

Ha Giang Loop Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip in 2026?

At the end of every tour, in the last hour before the night bus, someone quietly asks the same question: how much to tip? It is a genuinely confusing subject in Vietnam — tipping is not part of local culture the way it is in the United States, yet in tourism it has become a […]
Ha Giang Loop packing list - misty mountain weather at Quan Ba
19 Jul

Ha Giang Loop Packing List: What to Bring in 2026

Here is the truth about your Ha Giang Loop packing list: whatever you bring, you will carry it up and down a thousand switchbacks — on your back or strapped to a bike. The mountains reward people who pack light and punish people who pack “just in case”. This packing list comes from riders who […]
Ha Giang Loop itinerary - Nho Que River and Tu San Canyon
19 Jul

The Perfect Ha Giang Loop Itinerary: 3 & 4 Days (2026)

A great Ha Giang Loop itinerary is not about squeezing more stops into fewer hours — it is about arriving at the right places at the right time of day: the Ma Pi Leng Pass before the haze, Dong Van’s old quarter after the day-trippers leave, the Nho Que River when the light turns the […]
Is the Ha Giang Loop safe - winding M-shaped bends on the mountain pass
19 Jul

Is the Ha Giang Loop Safe in 2026? An Honest Local Guide

Type “is the Ha Giang Loop safe” into any travel forum and you will find two camps: people who call it the best thing they did in Vietnam, and people warning you off with crash stories. Both are telling the truth — about two very different ways of doing the same road. We ride these […]
Ha Giang vs Sapa - terraced rice fields of Hoang Su Phi
19 Jul

Ha Giang vs Sapa: Which Should You Choose in 2026?

Every traveller planning northern Vietnam hits the same fork in the road: the Ha Giang vs Sapa question. Both are mountain regions, both promise rice terraces and ethnic-minority culture, and most itineraries only have room for one. We run tours in Ha Giang, so you know where our heart is — but we have sent […]
Ha Giang Loop cost - Tham Ma Pass mountain road
19 Jul

Ha Giang Loop Cost: An Honest Budget Breakdown (2026)

“How much money do I actually need?” It is the second question every traveller asks about riding northern Vietnam — right after asking how many days to stay. The good news: the real Ha Giang Loop cost is one of the best-value adventures in Southeast Asia. The better news: once you know where the money […]
How many days do you need for the Ha Giang Loop - mountain scenery
18 Jul

Ha Giang Loop: How Many Days Do You Need? (2026 Guide)

Ask ten travellers how many days you need for the Ha Giang Loop and you will get ten different answers. Some swear the loop can be done in two days. Others tell you they stayed a week and still cried when they left. After guiding hundreds of riders through these mountains, we can tell you […]
Quan Ba Heaven's Gate and the Twin Mountains in Ha Giang
05 Jul

Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate & Twin Mountains: Gateway to Ha Giang

Just a couple of hours north of the city, the Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate is where the Ha Giang Loop truly begins to feel like magic. This mountain pass marks the doorway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau, and from its viewpoint the road opens onto one of the most famous scenes in the north: […]
Lung Cu Flag Tower, Vietnam's northernmost point in the Ha Giang border zone
05 Jul

Ha Giang Border Permit: What Foreign Travellers Need to Know (2026)

If you are planning to ride the Ha Giang Loop as a foreign traveller, there is one small piece of paperwork you should know about before you set off: the Ha Giang border permit. Ha Giang sits right on Vietnam’s northern frontier with China, and its most famous districts fall inside a protected border zone. […]
Ha Giang City, gateway to the Ha Giang Loop
05 Jul

Ha Giang City: The Gateway to the Ha Giang Loop

Every great journey through Vietnam’s far north begins in one place: Ha Giang City. This small, mountain-ringed town is the gateway to the legendary Ha Giang Loop, the launchpad for every motorbike adventure, and the last place to rest, refuel and prepare before the great passes begin. Yet the town is far more than a […]
Lo Lo Chai Village with golden-tiled earthen houses below Lung Cu Flag Tower, Ha Giang
05 Jul

Lo Lo Chai Village: A Timeless Black Lo Lo Hamlet in Ha Giang

Tucked into a green hollow at the very top of Vietnam, Lo Lo Chai Village is one of those rare places that still feels untouched by time. Sitting just below the Lung Cu Flag Tower — the symbolic northernmost point of the country — this tiny hamlet of earthen houses, flowering fences and richly embroidered […]
Motorbike rental in Ha Giang - Ha Giang Ali Hostel fleet
04 Jul

Motorbike Rental In Ha Giang: Your First Ticket To Conquer Vietnam’s Northernmost Frontier

The best way to experience the wild beauty of Vietnam’s far north is on two wheels — and that starts with the right motorbike rental in Ha Giang. From fuel-efficient scooters for first-timers to powerful off-road machines for seasoned riders, a good rental bike is your ticket to freedom on the legendary Ha Giang Loop. […]
Ha Giang Loop In June Mountains And Hidden Villages
24 Mar

Ha Giang Loop In June: Mountains And Hidden Villages

Explore the beauty of Ha Giang Loop in June with terraced fields and mountain views. Start your adventure with Ha Giang Ali Hostel. Tuyen Quang province (formerly part of Ha Giang province) is widely known as a paradise for travelers who love wild and majestic nature. Endless green mountains, limestone peaks, highland valleys, vast grasslands, […]
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