Silk-like river in deepest canyon in Southeast Asia

As well as buckwheat fields, Ha Giang province also boasts the green Nho Que River, which flows smoothly through majestic mountains all-year-round.

Nho Que is one of the most beautiful rivers in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. From above, it resembles a shimmering green thread descending from the sky, hidden in the middle of mountains. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Along with the treacherous Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que River has gained legend status, featuring in poetry and being a symbol of Ha Giang. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Nho Que River flows from Yunnan, China, through rugged wild mountains before arriving in Lung Cu commune in Ha Giang’s Dong Van district. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Most of the year, the Nho Que River boasts beautiful emerald-green water, shining between grey rocky foothills and next to dark green patches in a majestic space of old forests, mountains, and clouds. (Photo: Vietnam+)

There are two Nho Que riverboat wharfs for visitors to come and experience. One is in Ta Lang village, Pai Lung, and the other is in Xin Cai commune. (Photo: Vietnam+)

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