Corn Wine & Buffaloes – The Wild Soul of Ha Giang’s Highland Market. This tour takes you deep into the most authentic and raw local market of northern Vietnam, where ethnic groups trade livestock, textiles, corn wine, and stories. A rare chance to witness ancient traditions still alive today.
An exclusive journey for those who want to experience the unique culture of the Dong Van Karst Plateau! Have you ever imagined stepping into a vibrant highland market, where locals don’t just come to buy and sell but also to connect, socialize, and preserve traditions that have existed for centuries? Ha Giang’s market fairs are unlike anything you’ve ever seen! Here, people bring live pigs, chickens, buffalos, and cows to sell, men gather around bowls of strong corn wine, and the diverse street food scene offers a taste of authentic H’Mong, Dao, and Tay cuisine.
After exploring the market, we’ll take a short walk (or drive, depending on location) to a nearby ethnic minority village. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of traditional stilt houses, terraced fields, and daily life in the highlands. Learn how the locals live, work, and preserve their cultural heritage — an unforgettable close-up experience of Ha Giang’s people.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name at the entrance of Toto-Chan travel (Tổ 4, Thị trấn Đồng Văn). No printed ticket is needed — just show your confirmation email or give your name to the guide.