Dong Van Karst Plateau – The spectacular hill-tribe region in Ha Giang
Recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, Dong Van Karst Plateau – Ha Giang with an area of 2356.8 km2 attracts thousands of domestic and foreign visitors annually thanks to picturesque limestone ridges close to the Tropic of Cancer and valleys, rivers, streams much divided – those are the remains after many phases of forming the Earth’s crust.
Additionally, the indigenous lifestyle of more than 17 ethnic groups here is also a highlight. Tourists can not only learn their interesting stone-hole farming techniques but also join weekend love markets, where you will enjoy traditional strange street food – like Thang Co, or shop handicraft items, from sparkling jewelry to colorful brocade customs and other cultural items of this karst region.