When you leave the city, the first real highlight of the Ha Giang loop is Quan Ba Pass. Driving all the way to the top of the pass brings you to a small café. A great place to have a stop for a drink and toilet visit. But the real reason to stop is for a stunning view over the mountains of Ha Giang. It is the first impression of what you can expect for the coming days. After that you ride down the mountain pass to Quan Ba town and stop half way at a parking area. It is easy to pass it, because there is not immediately something to see. But from here you can climb the stairs up to a viewpoint with a scenic view over the Twin Mountains, also referred to as the Fairy Breast mountains.

The route from Yen Minh to Sa Phin brings you over the Tham Ma Pass. This mountain pass is one of the impressive mountain passes in UNESCO Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. A winding road up brings you to a small parking area were you can take photos of this pass

The Hmong Kings Palace in Sa Phin, is a built in Chinese architectural style, with mainly wood, stone and terracotta tiles. It is one of the oldest buildings in the region, used to protect the Vuong family from attacks. This family became rich by dealing goods, especially opium

Dong Van is one of the main towns in Ha Giang. Many travelers choose to stay here for a night during their Ha Giang loop. The historical part of town is called Dong Van Old Quarter, with a preserved architecture dating back hundreds of years. Especially at night it can be very cozy to sit here and enjoy the atmosphere. Behind the Old Quarter is an old French Fort on top of a mountain, with views over the city and mountains.