18-9-2023 (HANOI) Recently, a photograph capturing the majestic and breathtaking mountainous scenery in Vietnam has gone viral on social media, garnering widespread attention and leaving many in awe. Numerous netizens have even likened this scene to the beauty of Switzerland. Everyone is expressing their pride and admiration for this part of Vietnam.
Immediately, people set out to identify the location where this photograph was taken. In reality, this place is not entirely unfamiliar, as it is a popular tourist destination, beloved by both locals and foreign tourists alike. The photograph was taken by a young individual named Ho Gia Bao in Ha Giang. To be more precise, according to the photographer’s description, you can reach this location by traveling through Pho Cao and ascending the Chin Khoanh Pass in Ha Giang.
For a long time, Ha Giang has become a tourist attraction, drawing visitors from all over, despite the somewhat challenging terrain. It appeals not only to Vietnamese but also to international tourists and has even made appearances in foreign media. A visitor from Singapore once compared Ha Giang to the “Switzerland of Asia.” In 2023, the renowned American newspaper, The New York Times, included Ha Giang in its list of the most enticing destinations worldwide that travelers should visit. In 2015, the architectural magazine Archdaily featured the traditional earthen houses of the people in Ha Giang.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Ha Giang is beautiful in every season. Spring welcomes cherry blossoms and plum blossoms in full bloom. Mid-year brings the mesmerizing sight of golden terraced fields of ripe rice. The end of the year in Ha Giang is marked by the poetic beauty of the buckwheat flower fields.
When visiting Ha Giang, there are numerous famous places for tourists to explore, such as the winding and mesmerizing mountain passes (Tham Ma Pass, Ma Phuc Pass), the Nho Que River, the Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Suoi Thau Plateau, various villages, and more. Each district in Ha Giang boasts its own unique characteristics, leaving tourists in awe.
This just goes to show that Vietnam has so many beautiful landscapes that not everyone has had the chance to discover yet. Ha Giang is especially beautiful this season, so if you’ve fallen in love with its majestic beauty, why not plan a trip to experience it for yourself?
