Dong Van

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Dong Van Halal Travel Guide

Road to Dong Van - Road to Dong Van

Dong Van karst plateau Geopark consists of four neighborhoods, namely, Meo Vac, Dong Van, Yen Minh, Quan Ba. Located in the North of Ha Giang province - Viet Nam. It shares border with China in the north, total area of over 2,346 km².

History

The karst plateau is created by at least 80 percent limestone and many fossils of ancient creatures species from 400 - 600 million years ago. Its average elevation is 1400-1600 m above sea level.

Dong Van rocky plateau is sculptural in appearance, a historical rocky page of nature. The region also contains a lot of potential values such as geological legacy, biological diversity, tourism and fossils, and also the culture of 17 ethnic groups on Dong Van karst plateau Geopark.

Dong Van Rocky Highland Geopark was became the 77th member of the Global Geopark Network in 2010. It became the first global Geopark in Vietnam and the second in Southeast Asia.

This event is a hall-mark in the process of regional and international integration. Contributing to improve Vietnam's position in the international arena. Besides, it is also an opportunity for Ha Giang province in particular and Viet Nam in general can exchange, learn, contact. Especially, promotion and introduction the human lands of Ha Giang and the value of geolegacy and culture in these area.

Scientists have made statistics of 45 geomorphic legacys, 33 tectonic legacys and numerous fossils in the sediment stone stratums on Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. Of which and there are 26 breed and species in the world and the first time which has been found in here and named Geographical after Ha Giang. Many Geolegacys have been ranked in National level and International level such as and the system of fault valleys in Nho Que river, Tuesday San canon - Ma Pi Leng pass under the type of tectonic and geomorphic legacy. Folds in calcareous karst in Ma Pi Leng, Quan Ba and many other places, etc.

How is the Climate in Dong Van

Dong Van is situated in a temperate climate and divided into two seasons: Rainy (from May to October) and dry seasons (November to April). The annual mean temperature is 24-28°C, while the winter temperatures may be down to 5°C.

Spring is the most beautiful season in here, when the yellow mustard flowers and pink blossom flowers are on the foot of mountains; people also visit here in October and November for the purple buckwheat flowers.

Muslim Friendly Travel TO Dong Van

Travel by motorbike - Travel by motorbike to Dong Van

From Ha Giang city, you can get in Dong Van in 3 ways: by motorbike, by vehicle or by public bus.

• By motorbikes: You can rent a motorbike in Ha Giang with the price: 250,000 dong/manual motorbike/day, 300,000 dong/scooter/day. You need to pay oil and gas by your self. Exploring Vietnam on a motorbike is a great way to see the nation. The freedom that you get with a motorbike is amazing, being able to go off and explore anything you want whenever you want is just the best.
• By car: renting a private vehicle if you go with a gang. Price 2-3 million dong/day for a vehicle (depending on how big the vehicle is).
• By public bus: There are only 24-seats public buses from Ha Giang station to Dong Van such as: A Sinh Bus, Cau Me Bus, Hung Hoa Bus. Fee: 100,000 dong/pax. The buses not stop at beautiful and famous places.

Fees and permits

In order to travel past Ha Giang you need to acquire a “Permit To Enter The Border Area”. You can get a permit in the Ha Giang Immigration Office or ask the receptionists in hotels.

• The Ha Giang Immigration Office 415a, Tran Phu - GPS: 22.83333, 104.99008 Heading north, it is just before Nguyen (Thai) Hoc/QL34 merges with Tran Phu, across the road from the cinema/the stadium. - Opening Hours: The opening hours are reportedly everyday (Vietnamese holidays excluded) 7:30AM Monday - 11:30AM, 1:30PM Monday - 5PM The cost for the permit is 210,000 dong, or about US$10. - Best to arrive in the morning or early afternoon and not leave anything too late. The process to get your permit in Ha Giang is very easy. First you walk into the immigration office and approach the window. If you are a Westerner and the officers will know straight away that you are there to purchase a permit for the North. You need to hand over your original passport. If you don’t have this with you, give them a photocopy of your picture page and visa of your passport, along with a letter stating that your passport is in Hanoi receiving a visa extension (or any other legitimate excuse as to why you don’t have it with you).  If you have a motorcycle with you and they will need your registration plate number to put on your permit. They then fill out the permit card for you. Hand the money over, and they will give you back your passport and your new shiny permit.

• You can get the permit when you ask the receptionist in any hotels or guesthouses in Dong Van, Meo Vac. And they usually charge you 300,000 dong/permit.

Get Around

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What to see in Dong Van

Hmong King Palace - Hmong King Palace

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• Lung Cu Flag Tower Lung Cu commune, Dong Van neighborhood, Ha Giang province 23.36189, 105.31811 27km from Dong Van town up to the North - 20,000 dong Built on the top of Dragon mountain, in the neighborhood of Dong Van and modeled on the flag tower of Hanoi. Plug in the 12.9 m flagstaff is a national flag with an area of 54m², representing for 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. At the foot tower and there is a commemorative house, where displays production tools, costumes and cultural products of the ethnic groups in Ha Giang. From distances, Lung Cu is very spectacular with three quarters of the land covered with stone, a national flag pole erected on the top of the mountain, which is surrounded with magnificent and majestic mountain forests at 1,600 m above sea level.

• Hmong King Palace - Dinh Vua Mèo or Dinh Nhà Vương | Saturday Phin commune, Dong Van neighborhood, Ha Giang province 23.2531, 105.2646 around 23 kilometers away from Dong Van Town - Opening Hours: 8AM to 5PM 20,000 dong - With an area of 1120 m², this edifice was built in the early 20th century in the form of the letter 王 (meaning "king" in English). Thit is not only a historical relic but also a fabulous architectural landmark of local ethnic groups. This edifice is also a destination always interested many visitors. Located at 1600 m at height compare to sea level, with area of 1120 m². Vuong dynasty area is an edifice and fortress of Vuong clan in Dong Van. Vuong King (Vuong Chinh Duc) became rich from dealing goods, especially opium. Saturday Phin is the middle point of opium from the [[Golden Triangle (Thailand)|Golden Triangle]] region of Myanmar Yunnan China to Indochina. Duc also set up his own army unit of loyal Hmong people and equipped them with weapons. The building was built at the beginning of 20th century, imitating Chinese ancient architect of Man Thanh dynasty and being carved skillfully in Hoa Nam style. The building is used for the purpose of edifice, fortress, residence, working, visitor receiving. It is a symbol of Hmong prosperity, and the talent of the war strategy, feng shei location and traditional culture. By motorbike or car.

• Dong Van Old Town - Dong Van Old Quarter | 23.2786 |, 105.3624 located in the middle of valley surrounded by rocks. The quarter is formed form the early 20th century, only has a few families of the H’mong, Tay and Chinese, gradually, more and more other local residents find it. The oldest house is the house of Luong family built since 1860. The common architecture here is the two-story house and yin and yang roofs. The lifestyle and daily life of ethnic people such as: Kinh, Tay, Mong, Hoa is very impressive.

• Pho Bang Village 23.2777, 105.1941 - Peaceful and calm town, which is 30 kilometers from Dong Van Town, Pho Bang Village is the home of Hoa and Mong ethnicities. The houses here embrace the traditional architecture. They have wooden columns and mud walls.

• Ma Pi Leng Pass Pai Lung commune, Meo Vac neighborhood, on National Road 4C connecting Dong Van and Meo Vac neighborhoods 23.2400191, 105.3912238 - Thit is one of the most complex parts of the karst plateau typified by continuous karst pyramids, karst cones, slopes and karst walls. Thus, Ma Pi Leng is called the first-rate landscape. At a depth of 700-800 m, a length of 7 kilometers and 70-90° steep cliffs, thit is the most spectacular landscape on the karst plateau. The canyon is measured the deepest of its kind in Vietnam and perhaps in Southeast Asia. The first-rate landscape was Ma Pi Leng is classified by scientists as an international tectonics - landforms legacy - a deserving recognition for the astonishing landscape full of legendaries and fairy tales.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dong Van

A corner in Dong Van Market - A corner in Dong Van Market

• The Dong Van market in the centre of Dong Van Old Quarter is held every Sunday. On sale are local products made by Mong, Han, Dao, Giay and Tay ethnic people. To reach the market on time they have to leave their homes very early in the morning or even one day earlier. In there, people in different ethnic groups can come to find their life-partners.

Shopping in Dong Van

It's feasible to buy here mint honey, corn none-alcoholic drinks, buckwheat cake and Candies, ethnic costumes.

Mint honey is a special honey, only in Dong Van karst plateau global geopark. This kind of honey has delicate taste of mint, much more light sweetness than other honey. Mint honey is said to be special pharmaceutical to strengthen health, curing respiratory illness, digestive troubles. Mint honey is special produce, only in rocky region with average height of 1,200 m over sea level. According to ancient experiences, hint honey can also cure obesity, anxiety, dry cough and laryngitis. Mint honey can be bactericide, curing burned. Especially, mint honey of high land can be used to wipe furrow, soften skin and make skin ruddy.

Halal Restaurants

Thang Co (Cattle Intestines Soup) - Thang Co (Cattle Intestines Soup)

• Thang Co — cattle intestine soup, costs 20,000 - 30,000 dong per bowl. Thang Co is commonly known as special food, tradition dish of Mong ethnic people in Ha Giang high - land region and other North Pole region. Nowadays, Thang Co is a delicious and familiar dish of high - land people. When lowland people are proud of pho, high - land people pride on Thang Co. The colder it is and the more delicious Thang Co is. Thang Co is processed from many parts of a horse, including head, legs, types of Meat, intestine and other specific ingredients. Thang Co is usually eaten with men men (special corn of Mong people), baked corn cake ... According to Han - Vietnamese meaning, “thang” means soup, “co” means pan, Thang Co means a pan of soup. Thit is a typical dish of high-land community. Thang Co used to be only made of horse od Meat because of its deliciousness. However, now Thang Co can be processed by other cattle od Meat like buffalo, cow, goat. Therefore, its name “Thang Co” is usually followed by specific cattle such as buffalo Thang Co, cow Thang Co, goat Thang Co. Thang Co is not only tasty but also showing the community’s cleverness, gastronomy and cultural beauty.
• Men men — steamed corn flour which is made of non - glutinous corn. To cook men men, each Mong family has to steam men men from early morning for the whole day. Processing men men requires much time with steps: split, grind corn into flour and sift to remove corn skin. To cook men men, it is required 2 times of steaming. In the first steaming, corn flour absorbs water to keep the flour non - glutinous. After that and the flour is left to get cold before the second steaming. To eat men men and they use a wooden ladle to scoop it into a bowl and eat with a soup, which is usually pumpkin soup or mustard greens soup. Men men is an indispensible dish of Mong people in Northern high - land Dong Van, especially in their Tet holiday, wedding or funeral.

• Hai Hien Restaurant - Cheap and clean

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Beautiful Ha Giang - Beautiful Ha Giang

• Phố Cổ Coffee (Old Quarter Coffee)
• Corn Wine In the Dong Van local market or any eating place - 50,000 to 60,000 dong/bottle Corn in Hagiang is cooked from the unique material which is planted in the terraced field of Hmong people – corn. Corn is fermented by a special ferment made from the more than 30 different leaves and herbs in the forest. Thit is traditional fermented method so you will feel the sweet and scent of corn. The corn are always be served together with other traditional food such as: Thang Co, Pho, Steamed Rice Flour (Banh Cuon) in daily meals or in special occasions such as meeting friends, weddings or funerals. You can taste corn for free and buy in every local market.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Dong Van

Dong Van - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Dong Van, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dong Van. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Dong Van and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Dong Van. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Dong Van. Key components include:

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Dong Van, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Dong Van, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Dong Van and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Dong Van, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Dong Van, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Dong Van without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dong Van is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Dong Van.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hai Hien Motel Ha Giang Old Quarter - 250,000 - 300,000 dong Cheap, friendly but the rooms are not good at sound proof.

• Hoa Cuong Hotel Dong Van Town, Ha Giang ☎ +84 219 3856 868 US$18-30
• Lam Tung Hotel Dong Van Town, Ha Giang ☎ +84 219 3856 789, +84 965062062 US$17-22

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