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./. VNA