Deepest canyon in Ha Giang, a thing of beauty

07:12, 21/12/2021

Tu San, considered Southeast Asia's deepest canyon, is a not-to-be-missed destination in Ha Giang Province, and you can hire a boat for a trip along the Nho Que River.

 

Tu San, considered Southeast Asia’s deepest canyon, is a not-to-be-missed destination in Ha Giang Province, and you can hire a boat for a trip along the Nho Que River.

The turquoise waters of the Nho Que flow through Tu San, which stretches 1.7 kilometers with cliffs as tall as 800 meters.  Spanning three communes in Meo Vac District in the border province, the gorge is considered a unique wonder in the Dong Van Rocky Plateau, which formed millions of years ago.
The turquoise waters of the Nho Que flow through Tu San, which stretches 1.7 kilometers with cliffs as tall as 800 meters. Spanning three communes in Meo Vac District in the border province, the gorge is considered a unique wonder in the Dong Van Rocky Plateau, which formed millions of years ago.

 

Traveling on the road from the Ma Pi Leng Pass to Ta Lang village in Pai Lung Commune is an unforgettable experience with its winding routes and steep slopes.  The pass runs 20 kilometers (12.7 miles) and is dubbed the
Traveling on the road from the Ma Pi Leng Pass to Ta Lang village in Pai Lung Commune is an unforgettable experience with its winding routes and steep slopes. The pass runs 20 kilometers (12.7 miles) and is dubbed the "king" of Vietnam's passes, the Great Wall of Vietnam and the Pyramid of the Hmong. Negotiating the pass is a tough task even for the most seasoned of travelers.

 

The Giay grow rice on both sides of the river.  The best time of the year to visit Ha Giang is between September and December when it is both the harvest and buckwheat flower blooming season.
The Giay grow rice on both sides of the river. The best time of the year to visit Ha Giang is between September and December when it is both the harvest and buckwheat flower blooming season.

 

 

Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions and resultant absence of tourists, many boats remain moored all day.
Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions and resultant absence of tourists, many boats remain moored all day.

(Source: VNExpress)