BÔNG TRAVEL GUIDE

Find what you need for the road.

Stories, practical tips and local knowledge for Ha Giang and beyond.

Bông Travel Guide

Cao Bang

Faye Hilling·October 12, 2026

Planning a trip to Cao Bang in autumn? Here's everything you need to know!

Cat Ba Island

Faye Hilling·October 9, 2026

Find out how to visit both Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay on one 2-day, 1-night luxury cruise with Bong Hostel.

Ha Giang Loop

Faye Hilling·October 5, 2026

Discover when buckwheat flowers blossom, where to see them, and everything to know about the 2026 festival.

Ha Giang Loop

Faye Hilling·October 2, 2026

Here's everything a Ha Giang Loop Easy Rider does in 2026.

Cao Bang

Faye Hilling·September 28, 2026

Bong Hostel’s Secret Tour returns on 10 October for six days of adventure through Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Ban Gioc, Ba Be, and beyond.

Ha Giang Loop

Faye Hilling·September 25, 2026

Discover the best things to do in Ha Giang, from mountain views and riverside walks to Bong's 1-day tour.

Ha Giang Loop

Faye Hilling·September 21, 2026

Discover the best Ha Giang Loop rice fields in 2026, when harvest season happens, and where to see golden rice in September and October.

Cat Ba Island

Faye Hilling·September 18, 2026

Discover September to November weather in Cat Ba, things to do, swimming, kayaking, itineraries, and Lan Ha Bay tours.

Ha Giang Loop

Faye Hilling·September 14, 2026

Discover Tết Trung Thu, local traditions, and Bong Hostel’s special 24 September charity tour.