The first time I drove on the dirt road to go down the Nho Que river was a feeling of "trembling". "Trembling" because the red dirt road kept drifting down, zigzagging between an abyss on one side and a steep cliff on the other. And "trembling" because I didn't know what was waiting for me down there. The road down to Ta Lang village, Pai Lung commune, Meo Vac district used to be frequented by few people. This is also the most remote highland commune of Ha Giang province. The dirt road is so if it gets a little wet rain, it will be slippery at any time. The river stands out on the side of a steep curve that is capable of challenging the steering wheel for anyone who wants to call themselves a "backpacker".
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The boat service on the Nho Que River has only developed in the past few years. Visitors can choose to go downstream from Ta Lang boat wharf or go upstream from Xin Cai commune boat wharf (Meo Vac district).
Touching the mossy blue water of the legendary Nho Que with your own hands makes all difficulties dissipate. At the top of the pass, looking down, the Nho Que River is gentle. Now sailing on the river, you can see the extremely majestic cliffs. There is nothing like rowing a boat floating on the calm water, crossing the steep cliffs, enjoying the cool and fresh air. If you come here in February – March, you can also see the season of red rice flowers on both sides of the river.
Taking a boat, raft or kayak on the Nho Que river gives you a special feeling when walking in the middle of Tu San alley - with a cliff height of up to 700-800m, a length of up to 1.7km, and a depth of 700-900m. Double kayaking for two will be easier. The most relaxing activity is riding a motorboat. Gliding through Nho Que, looking up at the deep blue sky, the passes and mountains as thin as silk just squeezed across the back of the sky, I saw how wonderful nature was, and I saw how small people were.
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With an extremely rugged terrain, the Nho Que River basin is considered one of the deepest canyons in Southeast Asia, one of the valleys with unique geological tectonics in Vietnam. Nho Que River is an important source of irrigation water for rice fields and crops along the flow and provides water for people's daily life along the banks of the flowing river.
When you are tired of the bustling life of the city, try to come to Ha Giang once and take a boat ride on the Nho Que River, immersing yourself in the beautiful nature of this place.
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Note
- The road down to the Nho Que River is quite steep and you will have to climb. Be careful when riding a motorbike down here.
- The rental price of Sup is about 100,000 - 120,000 VND depending on the time. It is recommended to contact in advance to order the Sup to avoid running out of Sup and waiting for a long time.
- Wear a life jacket and be careful when paddling sup on the river
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