Experienced photographers like Tran Giap, Khanh Phan, Tuan Nguyen, Tonkin, Hai Nguyen, and Minh Quan captured unique images of this region in its vivid spring colors. They documented layers of towering “cat-ear” mountains, H’Mong women in flared skirts, the yellow-brown hues of earthen houses, the black-grey of yin-yang tiles glimpsed among mounds of pink peach blossoms, the white of plum and pear flowers, and the red of bombax flowers. There were warm and unexpected encounters between travel blogger Hoang Nam (Challenge Me) and his fans who affectionately call him “Mr. Hoang Nam of Ha Giang”, and cute moments with KOL Dang Thuy Duong (Nanavivu) in poetic scenery adorned with spring flowers.

Right from the first days of the journey, every member of the group experienced many emotions. Photographer Tonkin shared, “Peach, plum, and pear flowers bloomed as we crossed Tham Ma Slope. The feelings from nearly 20 years ago came flooding back. I missed Ha Giang.”

There was a touching story of Mr. Hoang Nam being reunited with a blind H’Mong boy he’d met many years ago, back when he’d found someone to teach the boy to play the H’Mong flute so that he could earn a living. “On every journey, despite a packed schedule, I always make time to visit and introduce Dzi, my adopted H’Mong son, when coming to Dong Van, Ha Giang,” said Mr. Hoang Nam. “Today, I am moved to see that he has grown up to beautifully play the flute, which resonates through the mountains and forests. What would Dzi be like now if he hadn’t met me years ago? If there were no Mr. A Pao, who would have taught him? This urges me to do more meaningful things. I don’t expect thanks because this is my destiny. Giving brings happiness!”