Motorbiking to Ta Xi Lang

Motorbiking to Ta Xi Lang

I have been to many routes in the mountainous north Vietnam however the road to Ta Xi Lang is probably the most memorable with towering slopes, slippery and sheer mountain passes and where friendship is lightened in the remote place. 

I was very excited when our group will make a trip to Ta Xi Lang, I have been expecting this trip for a long time as it is reckoned as the "route of death" with steep paths, rugged and difficult slopes. The curiosity or the nostalgia of the jungle for a long time made me nervous looking for the day we set our feet on this place.

On a hot Friday of Hanoi summer, we started off from Cau Giay with 5 motorbikes, total 9 members. Waiting for people to prepare luggage, under the heat of summer and muggy atmosphere at the dusty Xuan Thuy roadside I was anxious for the beginning so that i can enjoy the fresh air of the highland atmosphere.

We started off at 6pm from Hanoi National University along highway 32 to Son Tay township to Trung Ha bridge and over to Thanh Thuy - Tan Son - Thu Cuc districts...The crowded line of vehicles in Hanoi became sparse and the streets of Hanoi disappeared behind us. It was really a daring dicision to do the trip in the evening and may be dangerous however in the hot weather it would be very hard and tiring for group members. 

But there is an unfortunate happening with my group in this trip. At midnight, when we arrived at the Ba Khe pass, 148km from Hanoi, one driver in my group Tran Duc was so sleepy and had an accident on the road, the curves on the pass have defeated a seasoned rider, he lost control and crashed into the railing on the road, his legs were injured and unable to stand up, the fellow girl sitting behind him was slightly bruised. Fortunatety the accident was not too serious but we must temporarily stop the trip and took him to hospital in Son Tay, we were a bit disappointed as the accient happened when we were near Van Chan district, everyone was tired, and worried for his health. Watching him suffered when doctors put antiseptic and bandaged his wounds we all felt pity. We spent the night at "Hospital hotel" without bed or mats, just lying on the lounge chair of the hospital and slept until 4 am the head member called everyone up to decide whether to keep going or not.

It was really difficult to decide to continue the trip or not, it would be very frustrated to return to the start line when the target is very close, only 5 people decided to continue including me. We jumped on our motorbikes at 5am, we arrived at Van Chan as the sun was rising. The sun here was not severe like in Hanoi. We filled all the "horses" and began the trip to Ta Xi Lang with determination to conquer "the road of death".

It was unknown due to the terrain or by accident that the routes in the northwest always offer the most chalenge, there is always a common thing is the solitary and remoteness of the villages in the middle of the jungle, is the immense precious timber forest such as Po Mu, is the land of drug trafficking and smuggling...West Yen Bai is not an exception with such villages as Ta Nhi, Che Tao, Lim Mong and Mu Cao nicknamed as 4 big places of death in Yen Bai. 

The road to Ta Xi Lang is indeed a challenge for motorcycle riders, including the most experienced drivers. It's steep, steep and rugged rocks, big pebbles coupled with deep abysses, below are dry streams full of the orphaned rocks. The green mountains looming in the mist, the clouds and the villages of H'mong people scattered in the distance on the hills.

The slopes here can only be described in one sentence "terribly high". The bikes were crawling at top gear, sometimes the road is blocked by big rocks and the riders at the back had to get off and pushed the bike. We had a tough time over the first slope to find out a higher the slope ahead, and even harder to go over.

And we passed such 4 or slopes in the nervous mood, anxiety mixed with excitement, surprise. If you were in Hanoi at midday your skin would be burnt however the weather here is very strange, blue sky, clouds glided through the high mountains, and brilliant sunshine on the valley side. Of course, the task of the driver is driving, and for his companion at the back was to take photos, lots of beautiful photos.

Journey to Ta Xi Lang is just like rumors! Upward slopes full of large rocks, bumpy and rugged, at some places we had to hold our breath walking by the cracks on the road with the deep abyss beside. However difficulty did not make us frustrated but even more united, helped each other everywhere possible

Climbing to Ta Cao village is a new challenge for us, the slopes were higher with bigger rocks, sometimes there were only dirt road segments, as slippery as there had just been a rain. Water flowing from the cliffs to the road, I was almost "fell" off at a piece like this.

Through bad road, we saw about 3-4 stilt houses on the roadside. All were closed, there were only some boys playing on the street. We got off, approached them carrying candies from Hanoi, asking them and then took pictures with the children. From the time we came to Ta Xi Lang it was the first chance we had to talk with humans, enough to see here how remote it is.

We asked them again if there was road up there they said the end of the road is a dead end. Still determined to go forward we jumped on the bikes and did not expect the road was evern worse. Along the way, we met a few people going herd, greeted them and was asked "what are you going there for? only buffaloes can go this way" The whole group was laughing because of the honesty of the boy riding on the buffalo and continued to go forward. The short ride is going to finish, we got off and walked, we met some Hmong girls carrying firewood on their back and doing the sewing at the same time.

By the end of the road is actually a dead end, but not only the buffalo and we were not the only riders, from tiny paths plunged into the forest we saw two Win motorbikes carrying wood driving out. Ta Xi Lang has been known as the point of Po Mu timber and was victim of timber logging however this was the firstf time I saw Po Mu tree although it was just 2 pieces on the bike of the traffickers

After resting a while at the road end, our leader decided to get out to the centre of Ta Xi Lang village, it was up to thousands of meters from our position downwards, from high we saw a valley like a giant basin, In the basin are terraced fields, green forests, a few small houses on stilts looming, we saw Van Chan district and centre of Ta Xi Lang village fits in the basin.

We saw a few houses built in good condition, we approached and found it was the school and the office of people's committee, we had a brief look and for the driver to have a rest, it was weekend and there were no student, nobody was at the office of the people's committee, nobody was seen about, just deserted as the remoteness of the area.

We came out in the late afternoon, everybody was tired and hungry, we decided to come and ask at a family in the village for cooking, the host is a young woman with her son about 7-8 years old, after some negotiation with her we got her approval.

People in these areas are very accommodating and hospitable. If in the city a stranger is rarely allowed to come to home like this. We had to be very grateful to the kind host otherwise we would have to drink water with uncooked instant noodle. However we went, accepted hardships, difficulty and risks

We knew before that there was no restaurant nor market and had prepared the instant noodle, the lady helped us cook our food however there is no water tank or wells at all, we had to bring the cans to fetch water 1 km away, how difficult the life of people here.

Saying goodbye to Ta Xi Lang, goodbye the stilt houses, valleys and waterfalls we returned to Van Chan district and planed to have more trips. We want to find how big and beautiful our country is and also learn to love our fellow people, those who live in difficulty in remore places.

Ta Xi Lang is a commune in Tram Tau district, Yen Baiu province, borders Ban Mu commune in the north and Phu Yen, Bac Yen districts of Son La province in the west, on the south side is Van Chan district. All people here are H'mong people, they make a living by growing rice and cut firewood in addition to the illegal transportation of Po Mu wood. From Van Chan to Ta Xi Lang is about 19km and it take 2 hours to reach the commune centre.

Featuring a rugged terrain on nearly 2000m altitude, dissected by deep gorges, high mountains and steep cliffs...The road to Ta Xi Lang is extremely difficult. Previously only dirt road, now widened to 4-5m, but landslides often cause the path congested, many sections only fit one motorbike wheel, the slope of this road it is hard to imagine: 15-20%.

Just about 10 years ago, Ta Xi Lang was famous as the centre of Po Mu wood in west Yen Bai, today the Po Mu fofest has been almost wiped out and only scattered up on top of the mountains. On the slopes are now covered with pine trees.

Life of Hmong people in Ta Xi Lang is very hard, food shortage in 1-2 months between harvests still occurs. Due to steep slope cultivation is difficult, literacy is low and most children in Ta Xi Lang don't go to school, despite having a school at he centre of the commune however it is not easy to encourage people to go to school. Among 16 communes in Tram Tau district Ta Xi Lang and Mu villages are of special difficulties.

Ha Giang travel map and transportation

Map of Ha Giang

Ha Giang town is 318 km from Hanoi and can be reach in 6 hours drive through National Highway 2, road conditions from Hanoi to Ha Giang is pretty good, there are public bus starting at Luong Yen station in Hanoi everyday, international visitors to Ha Giang are recommended to travel by private car in order to visit the remote villages in the mountain districts.

Spectacular Ma Pi Leng pass in Ha Giang

Ma Pi Leng is the name of the craggy stretch of mountainous road in Ha Giang province, about 20 km long, located on the Happy Road linking the Ha Giang town, Dong Van and Meo Vac districts. Ma Pi Leng in the language of Hmong people means "Horse nose" refering the abrupt mountain slopes. The road winding through the cliffs, passing Ma Pi Leng summit at an altitude of 2,000 meters, below is Nho Que river, light and thin as a thread. 

Ma Pi Leng pass in Ha Giang

Ma Pi Leng pass is not too long however it is the most difficult pass in the remote north Vietnam, considered as King of passes in Vietnam, the pass was built by tens of thousands of workers from norther provinces in 11 months, at first the road was just wide enough for pedestrians and cycles then widened for the cars however it was still very difficult and dangerous with sharp bends and too narrow for two cars to pass from opposite directions. After completion, Ma Pi Leng pass with 9 curves over the sheer cliffs and deep abyss below has become a Great Wall of Vietnam. On top of the pass placed a stone tablet recording the construction of the road and also a monument to the contributions of those who have sacrificed their lives to make the road.

The road is like a silk band winding the mountain with sheer cliff on one side and deep abyss on the other side is a challenge to adventurers, after crossing the slopes, visitors arrive at the Ma Pi Leng pass, amazed at the magnificent space of the mountain appearing in the blue sky, especially there is a piece of rock that comes out of the road is the place for you to have a panorama view of the mountainous north, visitors have a feeling like in the middle of the sky.

With rugged terrain and spectacular unspoiled scenery, Ma Pi Leng pass deserves as one of the "Big Four Passes" of the northern region of Vietnam (with the Pha Din, O Quy Ho and Khau Pha Passes). One cannot miss Ma Pi Leng pass when visit Ha Giang.

Spectacular view from Heaven gate in Quan Ba

Quan Ba district in Ha Giang

Tour Ha Giang Vietnam, Quan Ba heaven gate is located about 50 km north of Ha Giang town, this is the gateway to the Dong Van geological park. Heaven Gate is on top of the pass from Ha Giang to Quan Ba district, once upon a time behind the gate was kingdom of Hmong people with 4 districts Quan Ba, Dong Van, Meo Vac and Yen Minh. In 1939 the French built huge a wooden door, 150cm thick at this place, now the door is no longer there, only a sign in both English and Vietnamese languages: Quan Ba Heaven Gate.

To visit the Heaven Gate, visitors have to climb a few dozen more steps to the highest peak, this is the most ideal place to have a glimpse of the Dong Van plateau, looking backwards downhill, the zigzag road weaving between clouds and mountains. Looking to the front is a large valley with rolling prairies, yellow rice terraces mixed with brown color of earth. Stand prominently is Quan Ba twin mountain or Fairy Mountain that make visitors feel like in the sea of clouds.

Fortress in Sa Phin valley

Hmong King Palace of Vuong house was built by Vuong Chinh Duc, a Hmong rich and powerful man in 19th century, the house is located in Sa Phin valley, about 125 km from Ha Giang town, this is an attractive site for tourists to Ha Giang attractions.

Vuong house in Ha Giang

In the French time, Ha Giang was the kingdom of opium, Hmong people in the region made their living by growing opium and Vuong Chinh Duc earned a lot of silver money by selling opium to the Chinese across the border, he hired a Chinese Fengshui expert to come all over the place in Ha Giang and chose Sa Phin as the location for his mansion.

The house was built in 3 months like a fortress on a low hill in the valley with precious wood and rocks, total area 300 square metres surrounded by dense Sa Moc trees. For a long time the Vuong family ruled the rocky Dong Van plateau with 4 districts Dong Van, Meo Vac, Yen Minh, Quan Ba. The Palace was owned by his descendants until 2004 when it was donated to as the national state.

From top of the pass, the Hmong King palace stands magnificently like a turtle in the mountains.

Enjoy the love festival in Ha Giang

Khau Vai market festival in Ha Giang

Khau Vai love market is also called Phong Luu market which was dated back in early 20th century. The market takes place on a hill at Khau Vai village, Meo Vac district, tours to Ha Giang Vietnam. Each year, the market opens only one time. Khau Vai love market is referred to the inconclusive love affaris and reunions, the anxious wait of lovers...

According to legend, Khau Vai love market came after an unhappy ending love story when a young couple from two tribes was in deep love however their love was broken because of difference and hatred between their tribes, the boy and the girl parted however promised to meet again one time a year at Khau Vai peak on the lunar 27th March. Since then, the market in Khau Vai has become a festival for local people come and meet, young and old people dance, sing tribal songs, drink wine and eat traditional Thang Co soup, overtime people from different groups such as Tay, Nung, Dzao also join the market and made it a popular activity for people in the remote 

From 5pm on the day before market, thousands of people are seen walking and riding horses on their way to market, many of them have to walk overnight to reach the market on time, on their backs are rattan baskets full of fruit, wine, food...the festival of Khau Vai market is long time expecting activity of people not only in the region but also for tourists to Ha Giang.

Nguom Ngao cave

Nguom Ngao cave

Nearly 90 kilometers of the mountain pass, over Ma Phuc and Khau Lieu passes you have reached Nguom Ngao Cave. Most tourists visit the Ban Gioc waterfall often visit Nguom Ngao cave because the distance is only about 3km...

In the opinion of the experienced visitors, Nguom Ngao cave is considered one of the country's most beautiful cave system by stalactites and stalagmites made the scene vividly, that amazing man surprise, surprise. The total length of approximately 2.144m includes 3 doors: Nguom Ngao, Nguom Lom, Nguom Ban Thuon... The temperature is from 18 to 25 ° C, cool in summer and warm in winter. Nguom Ngao cave is indeed priceless gift that nature bestowed Cao Bang.

According to legend, there used to be many tigers living in the cave and Tay people named the cave as Nguom Ngao, it means: Tiger cave, however, there is another theory that the roar emitted by sound generating significant streams of water flowing more like the roar of the tigers so the people named as Nguom Ngao, attractions in north Vietnam highlands

According to scientists Nguom Ngao is the limestone cave formed about 300 million years ago .... From time to time under the impact of natural nowadays Cao Bang has 1 more attractive point to visit with stalactites Nguom Ngao cave is different from the other by mixed calcium impurities .

Looked at four sides above the limestone cliffs, visitors will encounter a lot of amazing pictures like dodder, mother breast, holy toad, rock guitar... and one can not ignore the "highlights "the most prominent of Nguom Ngao is the coral tree and the ship, gold, silver waterfall, upturned lotus, lonely stone columns... All these scenes are natural created by stalactites and stalagmites from limestone, no intervention of human arrangements, but they appear incredibly vivid and seductive. Nguom Ngao is truly a valuable natural gifts that the Creator gave the people in the area.

Ta Xi Lang, beautiful destination in northwest Vietnam

Ta Xi Lang (Hmong language means "land of banyan tree") is home to 5000 Hmong people. It takes more than 2 hours from the center of Tram Tau district (Yen Bai province), over the sheer mountain paths, deep abyss and thick fog, Ta Xi Lang commune appears on top of Ta Cao peak, kingdom of Po Mu wood, Ta Xi Lang is situated below the canyon and immense green wood. 

Ta Xi Lang mountain

Situated at an altitude of over 2000m above sea level, Ta Xi Lang has an area of 9000 hectares, the commune consists of 5 villages Ta Cao, Xa Nhu, Chong Chua, Lang Manh, La Ta. From ages ago, Hmong people have lived on this harsh land. Ta Xi Lang is one of the poorest and most difficult communes in Tram Tau district. People here live mainly by raising livestock and maize, rice is mostly planted on the hill sides as there is very little water, all facilities are very basic, there is no electricity, the shool is poorly equiped, only the health centre was newly built. Due to the poor level of cultivation so there is usually a shortage of food between harvests.

Adventure tours in north Vietnam, the first visitors came to Ta Xi Lang about 15 years ago when the young Vietnamese backpackers from a travel forum crossed the mountain passes by motorbike or bicycle to Ta Xi Lang. At that time there was no road, Ta Xi Lang could be reached via the buffalo paths winding around the mountain and forest, it was a challenge to reach Ta Xi Lang on the bikes, only the hardened drivers arrived, especially in rainy seasons. Weather conditions in Ta Xi Lang is more difficult than other mountainous areas, sometimes temperature drops to below zero in winter and that even makes cultivation in the area harder. Around 10 years ago Ta Xi Lang was famous as the "territory" of precious woods Pomu but now, due to the over exploitation the number of old Pomu trees are just scattered in the jungle.

A few years ago, Ta Xi Lang like a different world. Teachers assigned to work here were just afraid and tired because of poor conditions in the area. Most teachers working in this mountain peak are men as the women don't want to face the risk of "becoming an old maid". 

In Ta Xi Lang, all teachers and pupils work together to face the difficulty. The teachers' bedroom is too small and they have to share, in dry season they have to walk up to 4km to fetch water, food is mostly groundnuts and dried fish stocked for months. In the rainy season, Ta Xi Lang is isolated for weeks as the roads to the commune is blocked by soil erosion, people and cars cannot pass. 

At all school places, the children's meals are very simple and hard. Their food is mainly vegetables sometimes with a fish caught from streams. Yet the kids here still eat very well and go to school regularly. Like in Sapa, Ta Xi Lang is covered by fog all year round, temperature is usually 5 degrees Celsius, freezing, sometimes when it was too cold many horses and buffaloes died however the children still went to school on bare feet, on rainy days the teachers had to burn a fire in front of the classroom for the children to keep warm.

Ta Xi Lang has no electricity, only lamps flickered from the mini hydroelectric source made by local people, mobile phone coverage can hardly reach, only a few places that get phone reception and the teachers have to use 3G network to access the internet, teachers must use Dcom3G. 

In recent years, Ta Xi Lang have welcomed many voluntary groups bringing gifts and clothes to the children. Program "firefly light" has overcome the mountains to give light to the students here, the kids are so happy because of this lighting device instead of oil lamps. 

Ta Xi Lang Tet in the days before Tet holiday is more foggy in the Ta Cao peak but from within the homes, the classrooms, the firelight flickering in the cold night as if driving away the coldness of this remote place. From the distance, the looming ancient Po Mu trees stand imposingly in the fog.

A Pa Chai

A Pa Chai commune is located at the border junction of Vietnam, Laos and China, this is where a sound of crow is heard by 3 countries. A Pa Chai is pearched on Khoang La San, 750 km from Hanoi. 

A Pa Chai border post

There are several ways to reach A Pa Chai from Dien Bien Phu town, the route that most visitors choose is Dien Bien - Muong Cha, Muong Nhe - Leng Su Sin military post - Ta Kho Khu - 317 Military post, this route has a total length nearly 280 km that cars can go.

To reach the border junction, beside necessary stuff and items you need to have permit from Dien Bien border guard Command. It is interesting that to conquer the Vietnam territory's westernmost place you will be guided by soldiers from 317 Military Post.

It takes about 5 km as the crow flies however you need to walk 15 km in 4 hours through the forest and crossing streams to get to the destination, this is not only a challenge to your health but also the will of conquerers.

The steep path full of rocks leads through the tall , sharp grass hills or deep into the jungle. Our journey was in dry season and the path was easier as it is slippery in the wet season, however this time is very hazy, there is always a gloomy feeling of the jungle, as a matter of fact that it is not rain the bumpy path became a formidable challenge to anyone who wants to conquer. With steep way you need to keep walking without a rest, sometimes pick up a stick to stand on.

A Pa Chai in the language of Ha Nhi people means the flat and large ground, not long ago A Pa Chai was the territory of opium with a lot of addticts, all people from children to adults even state cadres considered opius as a relief in the wild and remote mountain area. However A Pa Chai today is very differnt, since the national electricity was installed in the commune, people now have access to clean water and television, there are thousands of cows in the village.

A Pa Chai is located in the extreme western part of the country, would have been the last place receiving sun light, but in fact this land is located above sea level of about 1.800m. From Leng Su Sin the road starts sloping up and up, the clouds floating around the pass.

If you start from Hanoi in the evening you can arrive at Sin Thau at nightfall the following day. Guests can only spend the night in the village, fortunately Ha Nhi people are very friendly. The local elders said about ancient robbers almost gone now, the lives of local residents and other change in the direction of openness, friendliness. Many visitors feel very surprised as the host prepare hot water for guests to have a shower. In the uplands, water is scarce, it is really a priviledge to have a hot shower. Ha Nhi people say that visitors travelling away cannot bring along their homes so they treat guests to make them feel like at home.

Everymonth people from areas of Muong Nhe district and Van Nam province in China flock to A Pa Chai market, held on 3rd, 13th and 23rd monthly, each time when the market opens, security is tightened in order to prevent people taking advantage on the market and illegally crossed the border. To come to market you have to go through check point at the Military Post and show your identity card or passport. A Pa Chai market is unique, impressed with the way sellers and buyers agree on the price no matter you are Chinese of Vietnamese, the buyer just pick up the items and the sellers will put a price on the canculator, the sellers always have both Vietnam and Chinese money, the bargain go on until both sides agree on a price, the conversation ends.

Note: To get to A Pa Chai, any visitor must be guided by soldiers from 317 Milityary post and and should always follow each other because you can lose your way (as this is the border area so this procedure is compulsory, the best note if you do not want to be expelled from the area).

317 Military Post and Sin Thau village is where you can stay overnight and cook your meals, as A Pa Chai has become a tourist destination the Military Post usually have accommodation for travelers. Another choice is to have dinner and stay in Muong Nhe, remember to call to the Military Post before you arrive, the road is pretty good and it takes about 2 hours from Muong Nhe to A Pa Chai.

Spectacular Du Gia commune in Ha Giang

Du Gia, Ha Giang

Those who love travel, discover the route from Mau Due to Du Gia always bring unforgettable memories, all bikers express their discourage when mentioned the journey, the nickname "miserable road" was given to this hardest stretch of road as the most difficult road in north Vietnam adventure tours. The route from Du Gia to Mau Due in Ha Giang province has attracted how many bikers, it takes almost a half day when the weather is good, when it rains and fog you cannot tell how long, the 75km stretch of road along the mountain path, full of sharp rocks coupled with towering slopes about 11-12 degrees and full of desolation. The challenge is that but this route has seen a lot of travelers to conquer, some people did the trip more than one times until it has become a habit, a drug for years that forces them to come back every year.

The wonderful thing that compensates those who dare to explore and experience the hardship of the road is the spectacular moments when you stop and stretch your legs on top of the pass, you can take the most beautiful photos of the green valley in the rocky plateau, the yellow paddy terraces are even more beautiful than in Mu Cang Chai or Hoang Su Phi as they look like flowers on the grey background of mountains.

Arriving in Ha Giang town at noon, our group quickly prepared food, drinks and a 10 litre can of petrol for the upcoming journey with only a few little houses perched on the high mountain slopes, no gas station, no bike repair, no phone coverage...so that when you have set the foot in this route you have to get out of it before the night falls. We started the trip from Ha Giang township about 25km to Bac Me and then turned to Mau Due, leaving the main road about 10 meters we hit the rocky path, those who come on this road for the first time feel shocked by the bumpy path that makes your motorbike bounces up and down. Along the endless winding road the scenery is very spectacular, with the mountains, rivers, jungle all combine to make it a magnificent picture, sometimes you see a little waterfall on the road side, before your eyes in the distance are rice terraces on the hillside where Hmong people raise corn, an unresistable attraction of Ha Giang travel information.

At the place from Lung Ho commune to Mau Due township, all steps are stopped at the Sa Ly and Na Lau cultural hamlets, Yen Minh district of Ha Giang province, these are the villages of Red Dzao people perched on the peak of the mountain surrounded by the most beautiful rice terraces, the tiled roofs houses connected together as an art installation by someone purposely created on this highland, the blue smoke from the houses even gives the picture warmer colours. Both villages still retain the natural rustic beauty, innocence as the color of the rocks around the existing gray stone plateau.

Crawling on the edge of the cliff at a speed of 5km/hour and we arrived at Du Gia commune at 16.00, we stop for a rest at a tea stall, all the way from Du Gia to Mau Due, a mountain peak is followed by a valley pass, we came to Lung Ho when the sun just set, we had to keep riding 35 km through Ma Pi Leng pass to come to Meo Vac, our destination for the night.

Lung Khuy cave

Lung Khuy cave

A new cave have just been discovered in the Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province, the grotto was named Lung Khuy behind the name of the hamlet where it is located and is considered by geologists as one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Giang tour package.

Lung Khuy cave is located right in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, the cave is found in the middle of a big mountain 3 km from Tam Son township where famous with legendary Twin Mountains and seven big rock column Thach Son Than. To reach the foot of the mountain we have to cross several sharp curves and then 40 minutes walk to the entrance of the cave. 

There are 2 entrances into the cave close to each other about 1.5 meter high and 1 meter wide, one has to bend down to enter the cave, the cave is very dark and long, slippery and wet, the bed of the cave is pretty large, up to 50 meter with high ceiling, many stone shoots and stalagmites are found in the cave couples with little pools with water dripping down from the ceiling, everything in the cave is still wide and natural.

The cave was discovered by Hmong people in the area long time ago, on hot sunny days people working on the rice terraces usually come to the grotto to drink water, when it rains hard the cave provides a good shelter.

At the moment Lung Khuy cave is closed for further research, tourism conditions in Ha Giang haven't allowed travelers to visit the cave, in the near future Lung Khuy cave promises to be an attraction to tourists.