Suoi Thau grassland, home to the H'mong ethnic community, has become an attractive destination on Tuyen Quang’s eco-tourism map. With traditional rammed-earth houses that stay warm in winter and cool in summer, along with H'mong women in vibrant traditional costumes, Suoi Thau reflects the rich cultural identity of the highlands.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass, Pa Vi Ha hamlet (Meo Vac commune, Tuyen Quang province), stands out like a blossoming flower on the Dong Van Kart Plateau. Covering over 46,000 m2 with nearly 30 households, all of whom are H’mong ethnic people, the Pa Vi Ha Cultural Community Tourism Village has become an attractive destination that preserves the authentic architecture and traditions of H’mong people.
Tan Trao, known as the “Capital of the Liberation Zone”, is a historic landmark that played a pivotal role in the great victory of the August Revolution in 1945. Today, Tan Trao not only preserves the glorious memories of that time but has also become a unique destination for historical and cultural tourism.
Amidst the vast green space of the UNESCO Global Geopark - Dong Van Karst Plateau, the H’Mong Village Resort emerges as a “green gem”, embodying the resilient spirit of the borderland that still faces many challenges.
Heritage is not only a profound spiritual asset but also a tangible resource closely tied to the livelihoods of local communities. With its geological significance, biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultural life, the Dong Van Karst Plateau is steadily evolving into a national tourism hub with global reach.
Tu San Canyon, Vietnam’s deepest and most unique natural rock formation, is also the deepest in Southeast Asia. It stretches between two towering cliffs along the Nho Que River, nestled within the Ma Pi Leng Pass, and runs northwest to southeast between Dong Van and Meo Vac communes.
Thuong Lam is a commune with diverse potential for community-based tourism development. Notably, young people in the commune play an important role in changing the locality’s appearance with both modern and traditional features.
Nestled in Phu Linh commune, Tuyen Quang province, Noong lake spans across the villages of Noong 1 and Noong 2. This natural freshwater lake covers an area of up to 80 hectares during the rainy season, shrinking to around 20 hectares in the dry months.
At an altitude of nearly 1,600m above sea level, Ma Pi Leng peak is known as the “king of the passes”. However, few people know that this place is not only famous for its treacherous roads and breathtaking beauty, but also has many legends associated with blood, bones, will, and the sacredness of the rocks and people.
Hong Thai commune is over 1,000m above sea level, and is covered in clouds all year round. Therefore, many tourists, especially cloud hunters, love checking in Hong Thai commune.
When traveling to the Dong Van Stone Plateau in Tuyen Quang province, visitors will first encounter the gateway to the region - Quan Ba Heaven Gate (Quan Ba commune). Although the road leading through the Heaven Gate is steep and winding, it offers a unique experience, with stunning scenery on both sides of the path. The weather is cool and refreshing during the summer, while it takes on a mystical aura in winter. This road, which passes through Quan Ba Heaven Gate, is also the legendary "Happiness Road," known for its picturesque beauty and historic significance.
From the headquarters of the Tan Trao Commune People's Committee, it takes visitors just about 2 kilometers to reach the nearly 100-hectare tea-growing area in Vinh Tan Village (Tan Trao Commune). Here, tea is cultivated in a concentrated manner on high hills shaped like upside-down bowls. From this point, wandering on the winding concrete road at the foot of the hill, visitors can check-in the green tea hills.
From July 1, the merger of Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang provinces marks not only an administrative milestone but also unlocks new prospects for inter-regional tourism. A newly envisioned route, from Quan Ba and Meo Vac through Bac Me to Na Hang and the centre of Tuyen Quang, is poised to become a premier destination, linking some of northern Vietnam’s most distinctive natural and cultural heritages.
Located in the middle of the majestic Dong Van Stone Plateau, Nam Dam village (Quan Ba commune) is becoming a bright spot for community tourism thanks to its effective exploitation of the traditional cultural identity of the Dao people.
Lao Chai, a border commune in Tuyen Quang province, is defined by its sharply divided earthen mountains. For generations, ethnic groups such as the Dao, H'mong, and Tay have reclaimed and leveled these rugged hillsides, skillfully transforming them into majestic terraced rice fields.