Bong BACKPACKER HOSTEL
Organize your trip with us, guided group tour, book accommodation,
rent a motorbike or have a delicious meal in our restaurant.
Let's be adventurous!
Ha Giang is famous for its sharp turns, winding through the overlapping rocky mountains. The feeling of freedom, admiring the majestic mountains, freeing you from the noisy streets and crowded tourism.
Bong hostel will be with you every step of the way making sure that you have a safe and exciting journey. Get ready to explore Vietnam's vast nature with the best equipment and guides that Ha Giang has to offer.
What we're good at
We are your one-stop for all your needs: eat, sleep, tour, travel & repeat.
Everything you need to know before you go
The Ha Giang Loop is a circular route in the far North of Vietnam, near the border with China. It's one of the most beautiful areas and the highlight of Vietnam. The loop is 350 to 400 km, starting from Ha Giang City. Then you travel by motorbike for 3-4 days (even more days depending on your time) to complete the loop by ending in Ha Giang City. This means that you will sleep in different villages during your journey. You should be ready for bad road conditions, road constructions, sharp turns and an overall challenging ride.
Weather in Ha Giang
Ha Giang is a mountainous area. Therefore you should always be prepared for sudden weather changes.
Ha Giang is located in the northern region of Vietnam and has four seasons. In wintertime temperatures can drop to 0°C, but can rise to 38°C during the summer. So keep that in mind when packing your bag(s).
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Winter: December, January, February (2°C - 14°C)
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Spring: March, April, May
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Summer: June, July, August (28°C - 38°C)
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Autumn: September, October, November.
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What to pack for the Ha Giang Loop
How do you get to Ha Giang?
You can travel to Ha Giang by bus, car, or motorbike. There are no direct train and flight connections.
You can take the bus to Ha Giang from Hanoi, Cat Ba, Ninh Binh, Sapa and vice versa. The easiest way to get to Ha Giang is to take a bus from Hanoi. The journey time is approximately 6-7 hours and there are morning, afternoon and overnight buses.
Summertime
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Raincoat/poncho
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Waterproof shoes cover
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Bag cover
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Sunscreen
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Sunglasses
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Swimsuit & towel
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Mosquito repellent
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Shoes
Wintertime
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Warm clothes
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Gloves & scarf
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Raincoat/poncho
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Waterproof shoe covers
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Bag cover
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Mosquito repellent
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Shoes
Extra's
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Small bag
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Simcard
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Extra shoes
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Cash
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First-aid kit