The HA GIANG LOOP - THE BEST THING IN VIETNAM 🇻🇳
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- The Ha Giang Loop is one of my favourite things I have done in 18 months of travelling South East Asia, this motorbike loop in Northern Vietnam is one of the craziest, most breathtaking experiences you can do BUT it’s also dangerous. In this video, we do the Ha Giang Loop and show why this area of Northern Vietnam has to be on your bucket List! I travel with @WesselBabtist who also helped shoot this video, big thanks to him!
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0:00 - The Ha Giang Loop
0:35 - Day 1
4:24 - Day 2
7:58 - Dangerous Road
9:12 - Driving to China
10:20 - Border with China…
12:43 - Northern tip flagpole
14:20 - Most beautiful road in Vietnam
16:18 - Ethnic village in the mountains
18:34 - Ma Pi Leng Pass
20:52 - River Canyon
24:16 - ADVICE on Ha Giang Loop
24:45 - Problems with the police
25:08 - Driving licence you NEED
26:12 - In a group or solo?
28:40 - What bike should I get?
Con đường được xây dựng bởi 1300 thanh niên xung phong cùng hơn 1000 dân công thuộc 16 dân tộc nhằm giúp vùng núi tiến kịp vùng xuôi. Được khởi công bắt đầu từ ngày 29/3/1959, con đường cuối cùng cũng hoàn thành ngày 15/6/1965 sau 6 năm dày công đục đẽo mà không có sự hỗ trợ của máy móc.
Hay. Like. Google: The road was built by 1,300 young volunteers and more than 1,000 citizens of 16 ethnic groups to help the mountainous region keep pace with the lowlands. Started on March 29, 1959, the road was finally completed on June 15, 1965 after 6 years of painstakingly chiseled without the support of machines.
I've been binge-watching alllll of your SE Asia videos for a future trip and I feel SOOOO PREPARED!! Thank you for these videos!!
After just coming back home from completing the Ha Giang Loop then it brought back so many memories, Such a nice video! Makes me wanna go and do it again! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Such an incredible and beautiful part of the world!
me too :))
@@JoelfriendHey Joel! What's the song at 17:24 ? Thansk 😊
Did this a few months ago with Jasmine, amazing trip! Another plus point with being in a group is the leader can often help communicate and negotiate if you get stopped at any police checkpoint which happened to me on the second day, ended up getting let off! 100% wanna return and do it in a smaller group in the future
That's a great point to note! Thanks for sharing!
How do you find a group?
What did Jasmine cost. Pls share some details
An amazing video Joel. It’s got to be the best you’ve ever done. Incredible scenery and it made us gasp more than once. So beautifully shot. Definitely the best video of the Loop that we’ve seen. Brilliant.🥇👍
Aww thank you so much! Really appreciate that put a lot of time and effort into this one so glad its payed off 😊
@@Joelfriend Really has! 👍
Vietnam has many interesting things waiting for you to discover. Stay healthy and go to many places in Vietnam. Welcome to Vietnam ♥
There is so much to see in Vietnam, I already can't wait to go back!
Just want to say thank you for the video - I’ve just subscribed as a result. My daughter and her friend are on their second week of a two month adventure in Asia and are doing this trip (in a group thankfully!) in less than two weeks time and it’s been great seeing some of the things they will see. You’re obviously very experienced with the bikes, my daughter isn’t! Which is why I’m reassured that they’re going the easy rider route! It looks incredible. Maybe when I retire!
Thanks again.
Glad to hear it! Yes, easy rider should definitely be the first option for anyone who doesn't have much experience on a bike! They'll have a great time the Ha Giang Loop is incredible!
Vietnam its a beautifull place to discover. For me the country whit the most épic e nice views that a ever seen
Woww! Wish I do it too asap!!! Love the bikes bro, keep it going :)
You should! It’s incredible!!
Great video!! Can't wait to do the Ha Giang Loop!!
Thank you for this video!! And the tips throughout - very helpful 😊
Thanks for watching! 😊
Holy moly. The view of the ferry ride, amazing.
I literally go to Vietnam in 2 weeks and this video has helped me so much! Thank you Joel!
That’s awesome, have the best time man!
I just finished my loop last month. Thanks for your video, I managed to visit some of the recommended places!
This is unreal! Booked a backpacking trip to SE Asia at the start of the year, with the Ha Giang Loop being a must! So excited and beyond grateful for the vid. You know I clicked on this one fast 🫡
Awww thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! Your going to love the Ha Giang Loop, absolutely breathtaking scenery!
Well done! Thanks for the detailed route. Can’t wait to go!
No worries, have the best time when you go!
Very cool video and you are both lovely. Love all the 'scary stuff about China' and good on you getting to that odd fence which is not an official border crossing at all and you referensce the cameras you could see. What you don't reference are those you could not but they could see you! And they don't care. But you do need a visa to go to one of the greatest countries in the world together with Vietnam - China. If you crossed though they would not be impressed if not very unimpressed but the story would be told for generations... I like that you imagine you were not being watched except from the one camera. Great video! Well done! J
Awesome video Joel! Now I want to do that loop.
You should! It's incredible and thank you!
I am a resident here and Welcome to my hometown Ha Giang
thank you very much! :)
Loved this loop... I did it a couple years ago... i would recommed Lung Khuy Cave. really beautiful
So nice to see this ha giang experience! Ive been there in 2017. And we actually crossed the border with china untill we saw some deadskull signs. And thought its better to go back. Ha Giang is still one of the best things i ever did.
Thanks for the information mate. I’m due to do this in 2 weeks, minimal experience on a motorbike, think I’ll be doing the easyrider option haha
Vietnamese is definitely an amazing place to visit keep up the great content Bro
Ayy thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Great video dude answred all my questions
Very nice. I would surely visit this place if I go to Vietnam.. Thank you
great review and super helpful. Thank you
Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼
Only started following you this evening after seeing your & Amelia's Thailand video and this is yet another brilliant one especially as I'm a biker, you've really sold the Ha Giang Loop to me! 🤗 Would rent a bike and do it on my own though 👍🏼
That’s great to hear! It’s honestly such a beautiful adventure driving those mountains! Would highly recommend! Thanks for watching! ☺️
Quality content, love the style
Thanks man appreciate it!
Great content man, could u add a day wise summary in the description? Areas, hostels, costs etc
I got hit by a truck doing this Loop in January, I’m really lucky I lived! This brings me back to the better memories Hahaha
Oh wow, I hope you are okay? So sorry to hear that!
@@Joelfriend I’m still recovering. I ended up breaking 5 bones including my femur and having to get a few surgeries and a blood transfusion
Driving motorbike in mountainous region is so dangerous even for local ppl. Hope u guy recover well.
Đường đèo nhỏ, quanh co tầm nhìn hạn chế và trơn trợt vào mùa mưa nên rất nguy hiểm, hy vọng bạn mau chóng bình phục !
Thanks Joel, this was very helpful and very good timing……I”m currently in Vietnam making my way north towards Hi Giang.
No way! Ahh your going to love it! Enjoy!!
Thank you, beautiful in Hà Giang
Such a beautiful province of Vietnam!
Wow. Very nice. Amazing 😊😊
I like to check out hà Giang My next trip to Vietnam. I love your videos
be safe and have a good trip.
thank you!
I'm sold I'm definitely going to Vietnam this fall from Canada
You have to man! Vietnam is incredible
Amazing mate
Thank you!! 😁
You should have done the Ha Giang with Mama Homestay, so much fun :)
Awesome 👍
I would also suggest Mt.Province, Kalinga, Banaue and Benguet mountains.
Awesome, thank you for the suggestions :)
Great video mate. I'm planning to do it soon. How Do you get to Ha Giang in the first place? Bus from Hanoi?
Joe, I think it would be better for you to point the camera at the scenery than yourself as a lot of the video, you're saying how awesome it is but then we only see your face! LOL! I understand the weather was a bit overcast/foggy so we won't get as much of the beautiful scenery, but I think vloggers whom point the camera at themselves in scenic locations ruins it as the viewers wanna see the scenes (we already know what you look like :)).
😂 ha ha ha
Great video Joel.
What do you do with your large backpack? Carry it on the bike or get it delivered to your end destination?
We got it delivered to the next location where we dropped out bags it cost 500,000 song for it
Did you have a chance to check out Moc Chau, Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi, Pu Luong, Phong Nha, Hue citadel, Hoi An and the Mekong? They are spectacularly beautiful.
What advice or how do you do it with your camera and gear when your are not filming? Is it generally safe to just leave it in the room? Or do you have any tips and precautions to keeping your camera gear safe when not using it (like if you went out for dinner/drinks) thanks and really enjoyed your video.
Yeah if I’ve got a private room I’d leave my stuff everywhere in the locked private room, but in a hostel I’d lock it in a locker
Good driver ! 👍 Welcome to VietNam !
Hi Joel, since you mentioned trying to stay ahead of the crowds on the loop:
would you say that going counter clockwise (I heard that most tours are going clockwise) on the loop would help with that? Or are there any reasons why clockwise is the better choice?
Thanks!
17:24 gives me goosebumps wooow
Hi Joel, what was the name of the cafe you got a coffee with thè amazing view at Ma Pi Leng pass?
Doing this next year and travelling Asia myself and want to start vlogging, what camera do you use and what application do you use to edit your videos? Just for some insight, thanks
Hi mate great video me and the Mrs are thinking about doing this next year but how's it possible with 2 heavy rucksacks each and 2 day rucksacks each on 1 bike? Thanks
I can definetly recommend Style Motorbikes for renting a bike in vietnam.
I'm Vietnamese but never been here before. Your video is amazing. Do you start at Hanoi? can you share the route for me?
You make everywhere you go in vn to be best place🎉
Hi Joel, one questiton did you had any problems with your drone during your time in Vietnam. Did you need to register it or take any other specific steps before bringing it there? Are there some specific laws for using a drone there? Cheers
Love the video, I was wondering what driving licence/permit you have for it. I am heading off on it tomorrow :)
I have an international driving licence with a smaller engine motorbike licence which is enough for the police to let you through but there ways around this talk to your bike rental company!
@@Joelfriend thanks for the reply, I have a 1968 IDP and full UK licence so believe this is enough.
Luv it 🙏❤️… was your bike semi or a twist and go Joel ?
It was a semi-automatic you need a semi for this loop
@@Joelfriend sorry I should’ve waited a big longer in your vlog .. but you got me so so indulged.. many thanks for reply .. keep these commingggggg ✌️🙏🙏❤️
Which month did you do this tour, Joel?
Where abouts is the "dangerous road"?? Looks awesome
I did this back in June, and after seeing this I want to go back and do it again😩
How was it in June? That’s when I am doing it
@@Mouserattt hey it was perfect in june. it rained a little on 1 of the days but apart from that i can’t complain
Are there any restrictions with the motorbikes if you are a bit overweight? I'm concerned that because of my weight there might be an issue. Im 20 stone and 1.80cm tall.
Great video. Love your style of videotaping and the way you rode the loop. What kind of bike did you ride? 50 cc manual or more cc?
Hi Joel, in what month did you do the "Ha Gian Loop"? Thanks for the reply.
You really need to return during the rice havesting season!
100%%% it’s on the bucket list!!
@@JoelfriendBefore rice harvest weeks such places like Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi, Pu Luong, Y Ty. So beautiful
GOOD VIDEO
I find Joel to be handsome. Hi sir I’m Dave from America 🇺🇸
did you come across many police checkpoints or just police in general asking for your license?hoping to do this soon but don't have a bike license
Very beautiful, when did you get there?? What month
We did it February, so one of the coldest months to do the loop
You are a strong man
ahaha I haven't been in the gym for a LONG time too busy travelling ahaha
@@JoelfriendExcuse me, let me ask you a question, why did you come to Vietnam? Thank you
@@sanfrancibruh what kind of question is that???????
My question for you is, when I finish my ride from Ha Giang, ending around Meo Vac, can I leave the bike at that town or do I need to ride all the way back through the loop to where I initially rented my motorbike to return it?? 😱😂
Hey Guy
May I ask what is the difference between Sapa and Ha Giang?
How does one way rental work? Does QT rentals have businesses in multiple places and we can drop the bike in which ever branch of theirs we want? Thank you.
How and where you get that stamp on the international license?
How's the SouthEastAsian Honda Bike? Is it Good Enough in that Loop?
Hi Joel, a bit confused as to how pwople do this on a standard UK driving licence? Does everyone just risk it with no Insurance cover/not the correct Licence? Surely not everyone that does it has a UK bike licence?
I did this loop 2 years ago with no bike license/insurance. I was never stopped though.. Im from the US and currently getting my bike license so I'm more prepared for other bike trips...
omg you drive better than me although i am a vietnamese
been watching alot of ha giang loop videos by motorbike in youtube,i am thinking to do this too next month…my most important question is how do you guy’s maintain the petrol to drive far? is there alot of petrol station along the way? Anyone knows? thanks in advance
road at 8:30, wow, you're definitely better than me.
I'm hoping to cycle the ha giang loop with my partner (not on a tour). We will take a tent in case we can't find places to stay en route, but just wondering if you think we would be okay finding food places on the route? And hoping to not spend every night in the tent, do you think there will be availability if we rock up?
We didn’t prebook any accommodation on the route, there are fairly frequent towns throughout the loop which have basic hotels you can stay at. I honestly don’t think you’ll need to camp at all!
And food will be easy to find too
@@Joelfriend That's really helpful thank you.. Didn't want to carry a tent anyway, we will just chance it then 🙂
Hey
Can I know where did you take stamp on international driving licence in Vietnam and how much did they charge you!? Mo s
how many time did it take for you to do it ?
Thats how we live a life
Ahaha oh yeah!
Do you travel in off seasons to places so that it is cheaper?
Not really, off season in SE Asia often means its rainy season. Shoulder season is a good time to go, but we tend to stick to dry season in most places
Which time of the year was it?
Woaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ❤
What bike did you drive
Hey Joel, did you get pulled over by police when you were there?
Northern Vietnamese food is usually not as sweet as the rest of Viet Nam
Oh really? That’s interesting!
@@Joelfriend yeah, north Vietnam - more msg, south Vietnam more sugar, central Vietnam - more chili.
The regional difference in food is huge. North Vienamese dislike South Vietnamese Pho and vice versa.
How much did the whole ride cost?
did you just hire the bike from somewhere then go on your own or did you go on like a tour??
What’s it like renting a bike for this?Do you need a International driving permit?
So you legally you should and you can potentially be fined by the police BUT it's not enforced and you can do it without, talk to your bike rental company and they should help you out!
How you deal with a driver licence? All of you have an Licence (bigger than car - 50ccm)?
I will do it in Nov 2023
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was it cold because of the month you went?
Yes but it’s also a great time to do it as there is not much rain, in the summer it is warmer but not as warm as other parts of Vietnam as it’s in the mountains!
can you do a private easy-rider? I don't want to be in a group and I would like to deviate from the normal routes. thanks,
Yes you can, talk to any of the companies in Hag Giang City, I recommend QT rentals, and they will offer this! 😊
Check out the video from "Adventures of A+K" as they hired private easy riders. Vietnam was the first Asian country they visited and they said it exceeded their expectations. Their caving video is AMAZING!
Is it feasible with a 50cc motorcycles? I only have a B license for cars and this allows me to drive only 50cc motorcycles.
You will definitely need a more powerful bike then a 50cc unfortunately
you need to take some magic mushrooms 🍄 😂
Los Angeles has more ethnic groups than that. Its been said that LA is #1 for most diverse having every ethnic group outside of a native country. I literally can name more than 17 right now.
Xin chào 🇻🇳
Xin Chao!!
18:24 Her name pls. Oh sorry. Where is this café?