Northern Vietnam - Chinese Border
Start
Tan Quang
Crossing the Ngoi Quang river, make a left turn on local route no. 177 to get across the mountains towards Lao Cai
Meo Vac
End of trail.
Ha Giang
Many smaller hotels available. Authorities will observe you and assign you a 'guide'. North of Ha Giang you have to pay for guides neccesities plus salary.
H Hoang Su Phi
Village of Ban Cay
H Xin Man
Lung Pin
Lao Cai
From here overnight train to Hanoi, duration 10,5 Hours. Bikes have to empty tanks before they are allowed on train.