The Lung Cu Flag Tower signifies the northernmost spot of Vietnam, although the border it shares with China is roughly 3 km further north. The tower sits at an elevation of 1,400 meters/4,600 feet and is over 33m tall. It flies a Vietnamese flag with an area of 54m2 while overlooking Ha Giang and the Dong Van district on one side, and offering visibility into China on the …
Meo Vac, Vietnam
Nestled in far Northern Vietnam, Méo Vac is a neighboring district and town to Dông Van. Small in size and extremely remote, Méo Vac is slowly but steadily becoming a tourist destination for adventurous travelers. Lacking the overwhelming noise and light of big cities, the town of Méo Vac is a true “off the beaten path” destination. Switching out chaos for calm, travelers in …
Dong Van, Vietnam
A small mountain town and district in Northeastern Vietnam, Dông Van is a well-known place where tourists stopover on their journey around the country. Close to the town and perhaps the most famous features of the district are the Dông Van Plateau and Karst. As a stopover destination, not many travelers choose to explore the area. Those who do are given a glimpse of rural …
Ha Giang Province, Vietnam
Containing the country’s northernmost point, Hà Giang is a remote province in Northeast Vietnam. The province’s location and mostly empty landscape have earned it the nickname of “Vietnam’s final frontier”. While few visitors stay for an extended amount of time, the Hà Giang Province has become a well-known stopover destination for travelers leaving or coming to Vietnam from …