Exploring Khau Vai Love Market
Duration: 2 days 1 night
Discover Khau Vai Love Market – a unique market that convenes only once a year in the majestic limestone karst landscape of Ha Giang. Highland Travel takes visitors to experience the distinctive culture of the highland ethnic communities, immerse themselves in the traditional festival atmosphere, conquer the legendary Ma Pi Leng Pass, and admire the poetic beauty of the Nho Que River. A short trip yet brimming with unforgettable cultural and emotional experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ITINERARY
- Check in at Km0, Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate, Fairy Twin Peaks..
- Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass, boat ride on the Nho Que River – Tu San Gorge.
- Dong Van Karst Plateau
- Explore Khau Vai Love Market
- Enjoy local mountain cuisine.
The group departs from Hanoi to Ha Giang by sleeper bus or cabin bus.
In the early morning, upon arriving in Ha Giang City, guests check in and rest at a Highland Travel homestay.
07h00: The tour guide picks up the group for breakfast, then sets off to explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau through the following stops:
- Check in at the Km0 milestone of Ha Giang.
- Back Sum Slope, take photos and enjoy the scenery along the 8km steep slope.
- Admire the Quan Ba Heaven’s Gate and Fairy Twin Peaks.
- Stop for photos at the Lone Tree in Can Ty, Quan Ba.
Lunch: The group stops for a break and enjoys lunch in Pho Cao.

Afternoon: The group continues to several sightseeing spots on the itinerary:
- Wang Family Palace: Also known as the King Mèo’s House. The group learns about the architectural art, history, and culture of the Wang family (the King Mèo lineage) specifically, and of the Mong people on the Karst Plateau in general.
- Dong Van Old Town: a quiet, timeless brushstroke amid the karst plateau, featuring hundreds-year-old rammed-earth houses with curved-tile roofs.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass: Ma Pi Leng Pass (known as the most magnificent pass in Vietnam), and also the most beautiful and grand among the “Four Great Passes of Northern Vietnam”. The pass stretches 21 km, connecting Dong Van and Mèo Vác districts.
- Boat ride on the Nho Que River – Tu San Gorge: The group boards a boat, enjoying a cruise on the Nho Que River – Tu San Gorge. The Nho Que River flows into Vietnam from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, passes through Tu San Gorge, then runs along Ma Pi Leng Pass. Upon reaching Mèo Vác, it flows eastward into Cao Bang province before emptying into the Gam River. Tu San Gorge is considered the deepest gorge in Southeast Asia and lies within a valley with a unique geological formation found nowhere else in Vietnam.
Evening: Guests check in at a town in Mèo Vác. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at a restaurant and freely explore Mèo Vác town in the evening.
Morning: Guests enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. Then, set off for Khau Vai Love Market:
- Khau Vai Love Market: a unique market that convenes only once a year (on the 27th day of the 3rd lunar month), where former lovers return to meet each other among the mountains and forests. Far from commerce, the market is rich in cultural and emotional significance, tied to the unique customs of the highland communities in Ha Giang.
Lunch: The group enjoys lunch at a restaurant in Mau Due, Yen Minh.
- Afternoon: The group travels back to Ha Giang via the Mèo Vác – Mau Due – Yen Minh route, one of the most beautiful roads not to be missed when visiting Ha Giang. The group stops at Lung Tam Weaving Village – where the H’Mong people practice traditional hand-loomed linen weaving.
Evening: The group arrives in Ha Giang City, with free time for dinner. Afterwards, the group returns to the Highland Travel office to freshen up and wait for the bus.
Late evening: The group arrives in Ha Giang City, free to enjoy dinner. Afterwards, the group returns to the Highland Travel office to freshen up and wait for the bus.
Estimated arrival in Hanoi between 3:00 – 4:00 AM, concluding the itinerary.
Note: The order of sightseeing stops and accommodation may be flexibly adjusted to suit real conditions or specific guest requests. Highland Travel guarantees that all destinations included in the program will be fulfilled. From October to March each year, the villages and hamlets are often in bloom with buckwheat flowers, peach blossoms, and plum blossoms.
💳 TOUR PACKAGE COST INFORMATION
(Pricing applies to individual guests joining group tours – Highland Travel quality service guarantee)
| Experience Package | Accommodation Standard | Package Tour Price |
| HIGHLAND CLASSIC PACKAGE | Standard hotel / homestay | CONTACT US |
For large groups or corporate clients, please contact Highland Travel’s Hotline to receive a custom itinerary design and the best preferential pricing.
INCLUSIONS:
- Transportation: High-quality, modern tourist bus
- Accommodation: 01 night at a standard hotel / homestay
- Meals: Standard meals as per the program (02 breakfasts; 02 lunches; 01 dinner)
- Admission: One-time entrance fee at all sightseeing spots included in the selected itinerary.
- Service: Professional, enthusiastic local tour guides with deep cultural knowledge, providing attentive service in English or Vietnamese.
- Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 80,000,000 VND per guest.
EXCLUSIONS:
- VAT.
- Personal expenses outside the program (beverages during meals, phone calls, laundry, etc.).
- Gratuities (tips) for the tour guide and driver at the group’s discretion.

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