Hoang Su Phi is a district of Ha Giang Province, located at 300 km in the northeast of Hanoi. This region is blessed with rugged mountains and lush valleys, but best known for its beautiful rice terraces classified as “National Heritage” by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Hoang Su Phi is a district of Ha Giang Province, located at 300 km in the northeast of Hanoi. This region is blessed with rugged mountains and lush valleys, but best known for its beautiful rice terraces classified as “National Heritage” by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In addition to its bucolic landscapes, Hoang Su Phi is also a territory where several ethnic groups reside (including H’Mong, La Chi, Dao Ta Pan, Dao with Long Tunics, Tay, Nung), which brings a lot of diversity and charm to this land.
Whether you are adventurous and looking for an outdoor journey, or if you are just looking for a peaceful escape, Hoang Su Phi is a good destination outside of the traditional tourist routes, and will certainly satisfy your appetite for evasion.
Several activities are possible in Hoang Su Phi, including:
- Walking trips and multi-day treks through valleys inhabited by ethnic minorities and communes blessed with rice terraces classified as “National Heritage”: Nam Ty, Thong Nguyen, Ban Luoc, Ho Thau, Nam Son. For those who cannot participate in hiking, no problem: you can discover this region by motorbike or car.
- Visit the lively and colorful weekly markets. These trading places attract minority groups from Hoang Su Phi and its surroundings and are very authentic (ex: Thong Nguyen Market, Vinh Quang Market, etc.).
- Meet the ethnic minorities and spend a night in a homestay (hotel accommodation is also available).
Best travel period to visit Hoang Su Phi
The best time to visit Hoang Su Phi is during the summer, between Mai and early October.
- In May & June: it is the time to see the preparation of the soil for the new crop (plowing, quilting…). During these months, rice terraces are full of water and like mirrors reflecting the sky; we can see sprinkling young rice seedlings and sublime green rice fields.
- In July & August: rice terraces are sporting a sparkling green color.
- From September to early October: the rice is ripe and it is the best time to see the landscape dyed in green and yellow.
