Why You Shouldn’t Skip Du Gia on the Ha Giang Loop

The Ha Giang Loop Stop Everyone Loves But Some Tours Skip

Not every Ha Giang Loop tour includes Du Gia, and that’s a shame. Ask anyone who’s done the Loop properly and you’ll hear the same thing—It is where the trip slows down, the beer gets colder, and the views feel real.

If you’re booking your tour from Hanoi, this post will explain why you should choose an itinerary that includes this location—and why it’s one of the highlights of the full 4-day ride.

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Where Is Du Gia on the Ha Giang Loop?

Du Gia is a small village tucked away in a lush valley on the southeastern leg of the Ha Giang Loop. It usually comes near the end of a 4-day itinerary, after Meo Vac and Ma Pi Leng Pass.

Because it’s slightly off the main highway loop, many 3-day tours skip it entirely to save time.

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What Makes This Place Special?

• Waterfalls and swimming holes just a short walk from the homestay

• Peaceful valley scenery with rice paddies and misty hills

• Fewer tourists, more slow-down time

• One of the most social nights of the trip—group dinner, rice wine, karaoke

• Feels more like real Vietnam than the towns earlier on the route

It’s where riders finally get to relax their shoulders, take off their helmets, and enjoy a cold beer by the water.

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Why Many Tours Skip Du Gia (and Why Yours Shouldn’t)

A lot of budget or rushed tours, especially 3-day 2-night options, cut Du Gia to shave time. It’s not because Du Gia isn’t worth it—it’s because they’re trying to cover too much ground in too little time.

If you only have 3 days, you’ll likely spend more time riding and less time actually enjoying each stop.

That’s why Quiri Hostel only books the 4-day version through Ha Giang Vision, where Du Gia is always included.

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When you Get There: What It’s Like

• You arrive in the late afternoon, usually sweaty, dusty, and ready to chill

• The homestay is family-run with shared dorms or private rooms

• Groups hang out in the garden, swim at the waterfall, and eat together

• There’s rice wine, karaoke, sometimes even bonfires

• In the morning, you get a slow breakfast and easy ride back to Ha Giang

It’s a laid-back end to a wild adventure. Most riders say Du Gia was their favorite night.

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What You Miss If You Skip It?

• The best swimming spot of the trip

• One of the most scenic, peaceful valleys on the Loop

• A proper wind-down night after the most intense riding days

• Time to connect with your group instead of rushing to the finish

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Don’t Rush the Loop—Do It Right

There’s a reason why the 4-day 3-night Ha Giang Loop is the most recommended version—it gives you time to enjoy every stop, especially places like Du Gia that deserve more than a photo stop.

At Quiri Hostel Hanoi, we help backpackers book the full experience with Ha Giang Vision, a trusted small-group tour that always includes Du Gia, never cuts corners, and keeps the vibe exactly where it should be.

Book your 4-day Ha Giang Loop with Du Gia included