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See lessWhere can i rent a motorbike in Ha Giang?
Lots of travelers rent a motorbike in Ha Giang city and then go to the far north (Dong Van, Meo Vac, Lung Cu, Ma Pi Leng Pass …). To rent a motorbike for 1 day costs about $7-15. You can try for example Car & Motorbike rental in Ha Giang. Another option is to ask at your hotel/hostel. There areRead more
Lots of travelers rent a motorbike in Ha Giang city and then go to the far north (Dong Van, Meo Vac, Lung Cu, Ma Pi Leng Pass …). To rent a motorbike for 1 day costs about $7-15. You can try for example Car & Motorbike rental in Ha Giang. Another option is to ask at your hotel/hostel. There are contacts on their websites where you can find their companies. I recommend choosing a bit more of a powerful bike, not a scooter, for this mountainous area. A good choice is a semi-automatic bike. Before you set off, check and try your motorbike, check the tyres…
See lessHow is Ha Giang Loop road conditions?
Here’s my personal perspective of levels of difficulties of the roads in Ha Giang Loop. Ha Giang – Quan Ba (QL4C) Easy – Probably the best and easiest of all. Quan Ba – Yen Minh (QL4C) Medium – Lots of steep up and down the hills. Medium to hard – On the shorter route to Yen Minh Shorter route to YeRead more
Here’s my personal perspective of levels of difficulties of the roads in Ha Giang Loop.
Ha Giang – Quan Ba (QL4C)
Easy – Probably the best and easiest of all.
Quan Ba – Yen Minh (QL4C)
Medium – Lots of steep up and down the hills.
Medium to hard – On the shorter route to Yen Minh
Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac (QL4C)
Medium to hard – Partly bumpy roads
Meo Vac – Yen Minh (DT182 & DT176)
Medium to hard – Partly bumpy roads
Meo Vac – Du Gia (DT182 & DT176)
Medium to hard – Partly bumpy roads
Du Gia – Quan Ba (DT176 & DT181)
Hard – Steep and the most bumpy roads
Driving in the loop can be a challenge for many of us and especially for those who are not or less experienced with driving. Once you’re in the loop, most of the roads are narrow for two cars to pass at the same time and sides of the roads are mostly broken, making it even more difficult when a big truck or a car is passing by (and they drive fast!).
It is always the best to be extra cautious and drive at a speed you can control. The views are stunning and you’ll be tempted to steal a glance while you’re driving. But always put the priority on concentrating on driving and take as many breaks as you’d like to take pictures and enjoy the breathtaking views of Ha Giang.
See lessHow hard is riding the Ha Giang loop?
If you’ve heard amazing things about Ha Giang and are interested in doing the Ha Giang loop, then the first thing that might have come to your mind is How hard is riding the Ha Giang Loop. Of course, the answer depends on your riding skills. So first, the easy one: if you’re an experienced and confiRead more
If you’ve heard amazing things about Ha Giang and are interested in doing the Ha Giang loop, then the first thing that might have come to your mind is How hard is riding the Ha Giang Loop.
Of course, the answer depends on your riding skills. So first, the easy one: if you’re an experienced and confident rider, you’ll be more than fine. But if you’re not, I’d recommend you to reflect thoroughly whether to ride or not along the Ha Giang Loop.
To help you make up your mind about riding the loop or sitting pillion (behind someone), I’ll try to be as precise as possible describing the difficulties of the route in this post:
If you ask anyone who’s done it how hard is riding the Ha Giang loop, “sharp corners” will surely be the first warning. Not only is this the main difficulty you’ll find along the way, but we could simply describe the whole loop with these words. If the first sharp, uphill corner you meet freaks you out, then turn back, because it’s not going to get any better. But go through it safely, then celebrate, even if it wasn’t easy because it is going to get better! You’ll overcome these corners more easily time after time, and will feel a specialist after a couple of hours.
A tip for your first ones: do them as slowly as you need and honk to warn vehicles coming from the opposite direction. And of course, always keep as close to the right that you can.
If you plan your route correctly, most of the roads will be in very good condition. However, between Du Gia and Ha Giang, you have two main possible routes, and none of them is ideal. In any case, you’ll go through very bumpy roads in a few sections. But they’re short, so the pain won’t last that long. Put first gear, ride as slowly and steadily as you can and throw a few curses if you need to… I promise it’ll be over soon.
Bear in mind roads are being permanently fixed and improved in Ha Giang. So maybe you’re lucky! In any case, make sure you check on the road situation with local guides or fellow riders before hitting the road.
After 15 minutes in any place in Vietnam, you’ll understand why this is a challenge itself. You have to be extra careful, as drivers might not be as attentive as you might expect, to say the least. In these particular routes, be especially aware of locals short-cutting in corners. Remember to honk for them to know you’re coming! What is more, you’ll meet some kids riding motorbikes, and they’ll probably lack full control of the vehicle. But I also have some good news: the traffic will be light all along.
Depending on the route you choose, the so-called Northern Ha Giang Loop is between 290 and 380 kilometers long. So riding it is more than overcoming a two-hour crazy route. Make sure you feel confident enough along the first ten or twenty kilometers, as there are a lot more to come. And you don’t want to ride 380 kilometers with fear.
Vietnam is green for a reason; it can rain on any day of the year. You are now to do an adventure in a mountainous area, where the weather is quite unpredictable too. And it can change a lot and quickly throughout the day. So even if you come in “dry” season and you wait for the forecast to promise sunny days for the following whole week to hit the road, you might get some rain. So be prepared to tackle those curves on wet asphalt… and occasional mud.
See lessWhere is the most amazing place in Northern Vietnam?
Here are the 10 Most Amazing Destinations you can visit in Northern Vietnam: Ha Long Bay One of the best-known destinations in the entire country is Halong Bay. Its reputation is well deserved because it is truly beautiful. Halong means descending dragons, which is indicative of the silhouette of thRead more
Here are the 10 Most Amazing Destinations you can visit in Northern Vietnam:
Ha Long Bay
One of the best-known destinations in the entire country is Halong Bay. Its reputation is well deserved because it is truly beautiful. Halong means descending dragons, which is indicative of the silhouette of the limestone outcrops that poke out from the water. Day cruises or overnight boat trips are a spectacular way to experience the beauty of Halong Bay and to see as many of the islands as possible. In addition to Cat Ba, Quan Lan is a popular stop that is beginning to develop some tourism infrastructure to accommodate a longer stay. You can go swimming, look for caves to explore or find some of the more remote, uninhabited islands while cruising through Halong Bay.
Hanoi
If you only visit one place in Northern Vietnam, it will likely be Hanoi. As the nation’s capital, Hanoi is an exhilarating blend of eastern and western cultures. French colonialism is visible through cuisine as well as architecture, particularly in the French Quarter in the Hoàn Kiếm District. Hanoi is packed with incredible temples, and a visit to the 11th century Temple of Literature is a must-do activity. The side-by-side Ho Chi Minh Museum and Mausoleum are also major attractions in Hanoi, and both are striking buildings from the exterior.
Sapa
The mountainous town of Sapa is known for its culturally diverse population as well as its proximity to incredible scenery. Sapa itself is home to the members of many hill tribes, including the Hmong, the Dao, the Muong and the Tay. The town also overlooks the magnificent Muong Hoa Valley and its terraced rice fields, which are staggering to behold. If you want to get an inside look at the local residents and their cultures, then head to Sapa for an overnight trek or a homestay. You can hike out to the more remote villages and then spend the night, dining, and learning from the hill tribe residents.
Ha Giang Province (Ha Giang Loop)
One of the most remote provinces in the country is Ha Giang. Close to the border with China, Ha Giang Province is known for its green forests and granite mountains. It is an incredible destination to explore ethnic diversity and to participate in outdoor activities like camping or hiking. As such a scenic province, Ha Giang to home to hundreds of spectacular vantage points. However, few can compare to Ma Pi Leng Pass. Outdoor markets are a regular occurrence in Ha Giang, with residents traveling to attend these weekly or monthly events. One of the most thrilling is the Dong Van Market, which is held on Sundays.
Tam Coc (Ninh Binh)
On paper, Tam Coc can be described as rice paddies surrounded by limestone cliffs and rock formations. In reality, Tam Coc is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful destinations in the entire region. The best way to explore is by boat, and you can set off on a rowboat that takes you up alongside the lush green paddies and between striking limestone cliffs. You’ll even float through three tunnels that run through the mountains, which were carved over time by the river itself. From your boat, vendors may tempt (or deter) you with local souvenirs and handicrafts.
Bac Ha
Just a few miles from the Chinese border is the town of Bac Ha. Bac Ha is very small, and during the week the best way to explore is to check out the town square. There are a handful of local eateries serving delicious, inexpensive cuisine, and there are several vendors selling handmade crafts. What truly makes Bac Ha worth a visit, however, is the Sunday Market. Every Sunday morning, residents from throughout the region gather in Bac Ha, and it becomes a cacophony of color, sound, and vibrancy. The members of the surrounding hill tribes come to the shop and sell, making it a fantastic opportunity to see a range of ethnicities in a single, scenic setting.
Ban Gioc WaterFall
Right on the border between Vietnam and China is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall (also known as Detian). The whole area is known as the Detian Scenic Zone, although the waterfalls are certainly the main attraction. Ban Gioc Waterfall is made up of three stages, which makes the scene more dramatic as well as interesting, with small pools and minor cascades along the way. One of the more unique ways to see the Ban Gioc Waterfall is to hire a raft and a guide and get close to the river itself. At the 53rd merestone, it is possible to legally cross between China and Vietnam freely, so you might want to hop across the border just to see the falls from a new perspective.
Bai Tu Long Bay
Halong Bay is, without question, one of the most popular destinations in Northern Vietnam. However, it is not the only beautiful bay worth exploring in the region. Bai Tu Long Bay is adjacent to Halong, and it also boasts a sinking limestone plateau, gorgeous blue waters, and an abundance of small islands. In fact, many people prefer Bai Tu Long Bay because it is far less crowded than its more popular neighbor to the south. The best way to tour Bai Tu Long Bay is by boat, and there is any number of cruises that can take you to the highlights throughout the bay.
Cat Ba Island
In Vietnam’s Halong Bay is the Cat Ba Archipelago. While the archipelago boasts more than 360 islands, the largest is titled Cat Ba. Although there are many beautiful places to explore on the island, Cat Ba town is not among these, with its low-rise concrete hotels along a once-lovely bay. Fortunately, more than 50 percent of the island is a national park, which was created to protect the rare Cat Ba Langur, an adorable but difficult-to-spot primate. If you’re not able to spot any langurs, take a ferry over to Monkey Island. There, macaques are in abundance. Cat Ba Island is also home to the incredible Cannon Fort, which was constructed in 1942. You can tour the fort and take advantage of the elevation to snap some amazing pictures of the views below.
Mai Chau
In the heart of the Hòa Bình Province is Mai Chau, a district with lush greenery, beautiful mountains, and vibrant culture. Mai Chau is a wonderful place to explore if you’re looking to get an authentic view of the many cultures that have found a home in Northern Vietnam. Mai Chau is a sort of melting pot, serving as the home to seven distinct ethnic groups: Hmong, Zao, Muong, Hoa, Viet, White Thai, and Tay. In addition to the verdant valleys, Mai Chau is noteworthy for its stilt houses. These houses are constructed 3 meters (10 feet) off the ground, and they often provide shelter to animals escaping inclement weather.
How long does ha giang loop take?
Yes, you can do the loop in 5 days, please study the itinerary as below: Day 1: Ha Giang - Du Giang Day 2: Du Gia - Tu San canyon - Nho Que river - Meo Vac Day 3: Ma Pi Leng pass - Sky trail - Lung Cu flag pole - Northernmost point of Vietnam - Dong Van Day 4: Dong Van - Quan Ba - Nam Dam village DaRead more
Yes, you can do the loop in 5 days, please study the itinerary as below:
See lessDay 1: Ha Giang – Du Giang
Day 2: Du Gia – Tu San canyon – Nho Que river – Meo Vac
Day 3: Ma Pi Leng pass – Sky trail – Lung Cu flag pole – Northernmost point of Vietnam – Dong Van
Day 4: Dong Van – Quan Ba – Nam Dam village
Day 5: Back to Ha Giang
Where to start ha giang loop?
Normally, the loop start and finish in Ha Giang city. But if you want so you can choose start in Hanoi, some Ha Giang Loop tour start from Hanoi
Normally, the loop start and finish in Ha Giang city. But if you want so you can choose start in Hanoi, some Ha Giang Loop tour start from Hanoi
See lessDo foreigners have to pay for Covid-19 treatment in Vietnam?
According to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a cabinet meeting Friday: so you must pay for your covid-19 treatment in Vietnam. Read more about it at Foreigners must pay for Covid-19 treatment in Vietnam
According to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a cabinet meeting Friday: so you must pay for your covid-19 treatment in Vietnam. Read more about it at Foreigners must pay for Covid-19 treatment in Vietnam
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Using $('#myDiv').click(function(){ is better as it follows standard event registration model. (jQuery internally uses addEventListener and attachEvent). Basically registering an event in modern way is the unobtrusive way of handling events. Also to register more than one event listener for the targRead more
Using
$('#myDiv').click(function(){
is better as it follows standard event registration model. (jQuery internally usesaddEventListener
andattachEvent
).Basically registering an event in modern way is the unobtrusive way of handling events. Also to register more than one event listener for the target you can call
addEventListener()
for the same target.http://jsfiddle.net/aj55x/1/
More about Modern event registration -> http://www.quirksmode.org/js/events_advanced.html
Other methods such as setting the HTML attributes, example:
Or DOM element properties, example:
are old and they can be over written easily.
HTML attribute should be avoided as It makes the markup bigger and less readable. Concerns of content/structure and behavior are not well-separated, making a bug harder to find.
The problem with the DOM element properties method is that only one event handler can be bound to an element per event.
More about Traditional event handling -> http://www.quirksmode.org/js/events_tradmod.html
MDN Reference: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/DOM/event
See lessha giang loop?
In recent years The Ha Giang Loop has become one of the most famous routes/attractions in Northern Vietnam, and perhaps in the country as a whole. Mountain pass of Ma Pi Leng in Ha Giang Province The loop is located in the province of Ha Giang, and travellers set out from Ha Giang Town, heading eithRead more
In recent years The Ha Giang Loop has become one of the most famous routes/attractions in Northern Vietnam, and perhaps in the country as a whole.
Mountain pass of Ma Pi Leng in Ha Giang Province
The loop is located in the province of Ha Giang, and travellers set out from Ha Giang Town, heading either north towards Quan Ba or east towards Bac Me. As you have to purchase a travel permit in Ha Giang Town, you are required to start from here, but once this is done you could take any route you fancy, though most travellers follow the route described in this article, which is the one most commonly known as “The Loop”. For your convenience we have prepared a map of the loop with the most impressive attractions along the way below:
Map of Ha Giang Province
Before we get to the route itself, it’s worth talking about precisely HOW to do the loop. Depending on how adventurous you are, there are a few options. The easiest and most comfortable will be to book a guided tour of the province (we suggest at least 3–5 days), which will allow you to not worry about any of the details and simply sit back and enjoy the amazing scenery.
The second option is to take a bus from Hanoi (leaving twice a day), and rent a motorcycle in Ha Giang Town on arrival. There are plenty of rental places in town, as this has become a common way to travel, and you should have no trouble finding a good place to rent one here.
Road to Dong Van Plateau
Travellers who feel brave enough to tackle Hanoi traffic or those who wish to go on a broader motorcycling trip through Vietnam should consider renting their motorcycle in Hanoi itself. This often leads to a lower price, as well as allowing you to take the motorcycle with you throughout Vietnam, perhaps even handing it back at a different location. For even more unrestricted freedom, you can purchase a motorcycle outright, either from a dealership or a fellow traveller.
In terms of timing and weather, the most pleasant conditions in Ha Giang can be experienced either in the spring months of March to May, when the rice fields are verdant green, or the autumn months of September to October, when the fields instead change to a deep golden hue.
Local market place In Ha Giang
Regardless of how you choose to do it, the general route will most likely be the same, and we suggest planning 5 days in the province, or at least 3 for those who are short on time. Setting out north from Ha Giang Town you will eventually reach Quang Ba Pass, known as “Heaven’s Gate” and acting as the gateway to Dong Van Plateau.
Women from the Lolo ethnic minority sitting in front of the Lung Cu Flag Tower, highest point in Northern Vietnam
Once on the plateau you will reach H’mong King’s Palace containing some fascinating history as well as an amazing nearby viewpoint. Next you can take an optional detour of the loop itself to visit Lung Cu Flag Tower, the country’s northernmost point.
After that you head south, stopping in Dong Van old quarter if you wish to see the oldest buildings in the province as well as a great local market, before reaching Ma Pi Leng Pass, considered by many to the most spectacular natural scenery of the country. Here the road is carved directly into the cliffside as you wind your way into Meo Vac valley, a charming and authentic district filled with local ethnic minorities.
A group of Hmong people on their way to the market
See lessAfter enjoying Meo Vac, you will continue south and west through Yen Minh and Bac Me, eventually arriving back in Ha Giang Town after your 360km round trip. While this last section is skipped by many in favour of heading west from Meo Vac along DT182 until you reach QL4C again, at which point you’re just retracing your steps back to Ha Giang Town. This alternative route is the shortest option and might be worthwhile if you are short on time.