During a visit to the area in 1961, President Ho Chi Minh named the road “Happiness” because it helped lift the face of the region, giving locals a happier and better life.

In 1959, the Party Central Committee and President Ho Chi Minh asked for opening a 184km road from Ha Giang town to Dong Van district, crossing Ma Pi Leng peak.

To complete the historical road, a large number of young volunteers in northern Vietnam were mobilised.

♎ In recent years, the number of tourists visiting Ha Ging has increased significantly, especially to places such as Dong Van rock plateau and Ma Pi Leng./.