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Bac Ha Vietnam Travel Guide

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  • May 28, 2025
Find out how to plan the most enjoyable adventure trip to Bac Ha Vietnam with our hand-picked collection of best Bac Ha treks, and Bac Ha travel guide including budget, cheap, off the beaten path Bac Ha trekking, off the beaten track Bac Ha trekking tour, Bac Ha trekking map, trek a Bac Ha, Bac Ha hiking.
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Find out how to plan the most enjoyable adventure trip to Bac Ha Vietnam with our hand-picked collection of best Bac Ha treks, and Bac Ha travel guide including budget, cheap, off the beaten path Bac Ha trekking, off the beaten track Bac Ha trekking tour, Bac Ha trekking map, trek a Bac Ha, Bac Ha hiking.

Bac Ha is located in the northeast of Lao Cai province, the road leads to Bac Ha winding along deep ravines with the rice terrace below giving a spectacular view.

Bac Ha is home to many ethnic minorities: The H’mong, The Dao, The Tay, The Nung… you will see all of them at the Sunday market. They dress in colorful costume. There are many things to see in Bac Ha such as the Hoang A Tuong palace, Bac Ha temple, corn wine producing village and especially the Bac Ha Sunday market…

Ba Ha town locates about 60 km from Lao Cai town to the northeast. Traveling to Bac Ha you will be impressed by by imposing mountains, streams winding around forest, colorful market and warm smile of inhabitants.

This land is the convergence of rich and vibrant culture of many ethnic minorities making the special attraction to visitors to Bac Ha. What is more romantic than admiring the beauty of white plateau of plum, peach blossom while tasting traditional intense corn wine. Bac Ha worth a visit for sure!

Bac Ha Vietnam Attractions
Bac Ha market
The main interest of the Bac Ha market is the presence of ethnic minority known as the “Flower Hmong”, more commonly called “the ethnic people”. Their dress is extremely rich in colors and patterns.

Can Cau market
Can Cau open-air market opens every Saturday from 6 am to midday. It is set 20 km from Bac Ha, surrounded by fields of rice and corn. Visitors come here to contemplate a lively market of colorful minorities’ costume, textile products, fresh farm produce and taste the original specialties.

Different groups of Hmong villages at high altitude down to the market to sell their produce and buy fabrics and agricultural utensils and kitchen. This is because they wear colorful costumes and embroidered as the Hmong in the region have been dubbed the “Flower Hmong” by the Chinese, French and Vietnamese. The Hmong use the horse as the main transport because it is the only effective way in these regions to carry heavy loads.

Muong Khuong market
Muong Khuong is a distric of Lao Cai province, located 50 km from Lao Cai and 87 km from Sapa. Muong Khuong market is one of the largest and most important market of the local ethnic groups.

The minorities gather here to sell, buy and trade goods such as: vegetable, cattle, brocade, farm tools, traditional incense made from the bark and resin of scented trees…in their traditional cloths. There is a food area where you can taste the most popular specialties. In Muong Khuong, be sure to try the local rice variety called “San Kou”, its light nutty slightly sweet surely charm you.

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Cao Bang Off-Road Cycling Tour 5 Days
Cao Bang Off-Road Cycling Tour 5 Days

Northeastern Vietnam's Cao Bang is home to stunning natural features like the Ban Gioc waterfall, a limestone mountain range encircling vibrant ethnic minority villages, the jagged Quay Son river bending toward verdant rice paddies, etc., and the vibrant traditional culture of the local people.
It is definitely worth your time to explore the Cao Bang Cycling Loop if you enjoy the outdoors.
The Cao Bang Cycling Loop, which has been meticulously designed and inspected by our knowledgeable adventure crew, promises to provide you with an engaging and fulfilling experience.

Duration: 5 - 7 days
Country: Vietnam
Cycling and Kayaking Tour on the Cao Bang Trail 8 Days
Cycling and Kayaking Tour on the Cao Bang Trail 8 Days

Northeastern Vietnam's Cao Bang is home to stunning natural features like the Ban Gioc waterfall, a limestone mountain range encircling vibrant ethnic minority villages, the jagged Quay Son river bending toward verdant rice paddies, etc., and the vibrant traditional culture of the local people.
Definitely worth your time, if you enjoy exploring new places or are a nature lover, is Cao Bang Cycling & Kayaking Tours.
With careful inspection and craftsmanship from our knowledgeable adventure crew, Cao Bang Cycling & Kayaking Tours guarantees to provide you with an engaging and fulfilling experience.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam
Vietnam Cycling Tour along the Central Coast 12 Days
Vietnam Cycling Tour along the Central Coast 12 Days

Cycling in Vietnam is a singular and exceptional method to get a sense of the country's daily life, learn about the long-standing history and vibrant tribal people, explore global cultural and natural heritage sites, and interact with amiable and welcoming locals.Savor one of the world's most delectable cuisines.
Vietnam Beaches Cycling Tours offers cycling tours to some of the country's most notable landmarks, including Hanoi, Hue, Hoi an, My Son, Quy nhon, Nha Trang, Sai Gon, etc. You can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to see breathtaking scenery, savor delicious traditional cuisine, and stay at beachfront resorts.

Duration: 8 - 12 days
Country: Vietnam
Cycle Tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong and Phu Quoc 14 Days
Cycle Tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong and Phu Quoc 14 Days

The Mekong Delta, sometimes known as Vietnam's "rice bowl," is a region sliced with powerful canals and covered in an astonishing array of greens. It's a water world where countless rivers, canals, and streams meander through the area like arteries, supporting homes, businesses, and even marketplaces. Sometimes it's just possible to lose sight of the land.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam
Con Dao & Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour by Island Hope 15 Days
Con Dao & Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour by Island Hope 15 Days

The Mekong Delta, sometimes known as Vietnam's "rice bowl," is a region sliced with powerful waterways and covered in an astonishing array of greenery. It's a water world where countless rivers, canals, and streams meander through the area like arteries, supporting homes, businesses, and even marketplaces. Sometimes it's just possible to lose sight of the land.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam
Cycling Tour via Backroads from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City 15 Days
Cycling Tour via Backroads from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City 15 Days

Overview of the Trip: Due to its incredible natural beauty and sceneries, friendly people, remarkable heritage, and thoroughly recorded history, Vietnam is quickly becoming recognized as a "must see" destination in Asia. Despite the fact that many Westerners still see Vietnam only through the lens of combat, the nation is actually home to serene towns and stunning scenery. With its lush rice terraces in the south, wild mountains in the north, and enchanting tropical beaches all the way around.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam
Road Bike Holiday Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City 15 Days
Road Bike Holiday Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City 15 Days

Highlights: Thanks to its beautiful natural scenery, friendly people, rich legacy, and thoroughly researched history, Vietnam is quickly becoming recognized as one of Asia's "must see" destinations. Despite the fact that many Westerners still see Vietnam only through the lens of combat, the nation is actually home to serene towns and stunning scenery. With its lush rice terraces in the south, wild mountains in the north, and enchanting tropical beaches all the way around.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam
Cycling Tour in North Vietnam 15 Days
Cycling Tour in North Vietnam 15 Days

Our team has previously thoroughly examined and designed the 15-day Best Scenic Bicycle Route in Far North Vietnam. It is available to anyone looking for an amazing bicycle vacation that includes both physical and cultural activities in North Vietnam.
Cycling is unquestionably a fantastic way to explore unspoiled areas, meet kind people, learn about the distinctive cultures of hill tribes, take in breathtaking scenery, and experience an incredible landscape. It's also a challenging route that winds through towering limestone mountain ranges, with breathtaking views of rice terraces covering the hill.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam
Cycling from Hanoi to Luang Prabang Tour 15 Days
Cycling from Hanoi to Luang Prabang Tour 15 Days

The 15-day Alluring North East Vietnam and North East Laos Bicycle Challenge is a fantastic way to discover Ba Be Lake's hidden charms. Explore Ba Be Lake's crystalline waters.
Discover unusual islands on lakes and go to Ha Giang on bicycle on a meandering path. Discover the rugged Dong Van plateau. With 80% of the land covered in rock and thought to hold fossils from 400–600 million years ago, this area is officially recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark. The remote town of Dong Van is tucked away in a valley in the center of the Rock Plateau, near the Chinese border, encircled by a forest of mountains and vibrant orchids. Dong Van, which means "sharing culture," is home to H'mong, Tay, Kinh, and Chinese Hoa. The homes have a Chinese architectural design.
The highlight of our trip was cycling on Happines Road to conquer several amazing passes en route to Ha Giang. We also ride along beautiful routes that take us to Bac Ha and Hoang Su Phi, where a Sunday morning market is held.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam, Laos, Multi Country
North East Adventure Cycling Tour in Vietnam 15 Days
North East Adventure Cycling Tour in Vietnam 15 Days

Some of the nicest riding terrain in Vietnam can be found in Northeastern Vietnam. Our bicycle route stays away from Vietnam's renowned highways and sees very few visitors. With its breathtaking karstic rock formations, thatched roof stilted homes, and mountains tucked between limestone outcrops, the Vietnamese environment is truly breathtaking. The majority of Vietnam's hill tribes are concentrated in this area.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam

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