Ha Giang has gained its popularity as a famous trekking place when it owns Hoang Su Phi Trekking Track. However, besides its uniquely suitable geographic characteristic for an adventure trip, there are many other interesting aspects of Ha Giang, which are waiting to be explored. Therefore, you might leave with regret if you do not have time to enjoy the five awesome experiences when travelling to Ha Giang.

1. Joining in Farming Practice

Needless to say, local people there live on agricultural activities such as farming and fishing. To them, they have looked after their land since they were born. Even to some elderly ones, they know every kind of trees and animals in their villages and the area nearby. As a result, participating in their daily activities, travelling to Ha Giang will not only give you extra experiences but also provide you with some wonderful knowledge about local culture. You might try collecting rice grains in the rice paddy fields. The smell of a bumper harvest, as well as happy smiles of local people, can able to lighten any gloomy day.

2. Fishing as relax activities

Not only taking part in farming work when visiting Ha Giang, you also have chances to sharpen your fishing skill in the rice fields or local springs. Ha Giang has many springs, even waterfall so it provides an ideal habitat for numerous kinds of fish. What can be greater than talking with each other while waiting for a delicious fish? After going fishing, tourists can also try making their own dinner with their hosts if they are interested. While cooking together, visitors can know more about local cooking habits, about ingredients or spice they often use.

Fish Catching at fields

3. Tea picking as local people

You can also have a taste of tea cultivation. Usually, local people pick tea leaves in the early morning, right after dawn. I have been told that at that point of a day, the sun is not too harsh so tea leaves can be at its freshest moment. These activities will make your Ha Giang trip not only more joyous but also more colorful.

4. Wine Making

Besides agricultural activities, ethnic minorities there also develop other traditional jobs while they are not busy with farming. Therefore, when travelling to Ha Giang, getting to know more about their conventional work might be “one of the perks of your job”.  Ha Giang is especially famous for its wine for hundred years. Because it lies at a high altitude; specifically Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark is situated on an altitude of from 1000 to 1600 m. As a result, the temperature can even reach -5 degree Celsius in the winter, leading to the fact that local people will find a way to keep them warm. And wine is a perfect choice, as this strong alcohol can burn our body even on the coldest days.

5. Herbal Bath

The flora in Ha Giang is rich and various. For thousand years, local people have discovered many usages of this wonderful resource. Local residents use herbs to keep their bodies both clean and fragrant. Traditional doctors use herbs to cure disease. And women use herbs to maintain their beauty. Enjoying a hot herbal bath while travelling to Ha Giang might be a wonderful experience in your trip.