North East Vietnam- The Far North:

First stop will be Thai Nguyen:

North East Vietnam- ethnic minority groups

Puong cave in Babe

North East Vietnam - Babe - Bac Kan

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Cao Bang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Cao Bang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Cao Bang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Ha Giang

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Dong Van- Meo Vac

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Dong Van- Meo Vac

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Dong Van- Meo Vac

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Dong Van- Meo Vac

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- en route to Dong Van- Meo Vac

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- King H'Mong House- Dong Van

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- King H'Mong House- Dong Van

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- King H'Mong House- Dong Van

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- Ba be Lake- Bac Kan

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- Ba be Lake- Bac Kan

Far North Vietnam- North East Loops- Ba be Lake- Bac Kan

Nung ethnic people and sampan cruises in Babe lake

Tea Hills - Thai Nguyen has been famous in Vietnam for its high quality tea for years

Museum of Cultures of Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups - Thai Nguyen

Thai Market

Cầu River is a river of northern Vietnam. It flows through the city of Thai Nguyen. The river has a length of 288 km and basin area of 6030 km²

 The next stop is Cao Bang province - is located on the bank of the Bang Giang river, and is around 30 km away from the border with China

Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang

Front of Ban Gioc waterfall

Over view of Ban Gioc waterfall

Ban Doc Waterfall - Water from Quy Xuan River falling down on the stone creates water droplets columns that can be seen from a distance. The temperature near the waterfall is remarkably cool, due to the water mist in the air

The sight in Ban Gioc Waterfall bears a poetic, fresh, quiet beauty of water, forest and cloud area mixed with village atmosphere of mountainous ethnic minorities. Young people and ethnic people usually sing the impressive verses about the imposing fall:

“Bản Giốc thác nước đẹp sao!

Việt Nam há chẳng thác nào đẹp hơn”

 (How wonderful Ban Gioc Waterfall is!

In Vietnam, no another fall can be more beautiful)

entrance way to the Pac Po Cave

Pac Bo Cave is famous as it is where in 1941, President Ho Chi Minh returned after nearly 30 years outside of Vietnam. Here, he established a residence and also worked on the plans for Vietnam's Revolutionary efforts.

Ha Giang Province -  is located in the far north of the country, and contains Vietnam’s northernmost point. Hà Giang has many cultural festivals due to the presence of more than 20 ethnic minority groups.

Ethnic minority groups

Dong Van Market

Many of these groups are noted for their artistic abilities, especially their weaving and hand-made textile products. The Spring Festival is celebrated by the Hmong and Dao people, usually shortly after the Lunar New Year and lasts between three and seven days. The people celebrate with singing and feasting and drinking alcohol.