Unseen Vietnam!! Hiking + Vietnamese Food in Ha Giang Province!

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HA GIANG, VIETNAM - We are traveling through the very northern and remote province of Ha Giang in Vietnam. Today we’ll drive from Ha Giang town to Don Van, stopping along the way at a few beautiful spots, eating lunch and dinner, and going on a spectacular hike!
Normally the Ha Giang loop is famous for going by motorbike, but with my son, we decided to go by van.
When we set off in the morning it was quite cloudy and drizzly. So unfortunately when we got to one of the mountain passes, there wasn’t much of a view. But luckily the weather got better throughout the day. We stopped for lunch to eat some black chicken with ginger which was excellent.
We finally arrived to Dong Van and took about an hour hike through the mountains and a few villages, which was spectacular.
We finished the day in Dong Van, just a stones throw from the China border, which a local black chicken and herbal hot pot.
A big thank you to YESD Travel Vietnam for making this happen: yesd.org/ Highly recommended for authent and responsible tours in Vietnam.
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[@carlasouthwell7422]

Mark is one of the most 'HANDS DOWN' well educated in the cultural anthropology of each area he visits. Each dish he reviews, is paired with location and development of the cuisines aswell as an honest opinion that reflects the people's- for those of us riding along to places we'll never go

[@joele7903]

I went to ha giang for a 4 day loop tour and i can confirm that black chicken actually delicious. Glad to see you enjoyed it, Mr Mark!!

[@sawhtikeaung2120]

I love your mood that you close your eyes and tilt your head to the side and say "Oh" with a smile

[@CynM.]

Those are epic gestures that help us understand how great the food is.

[@FlavorofMind]

I just keep coming back to how gorgeous the landscape is in these recent episodes! What a special country... So envious, Mark!

[@chucktz469]

I know right! He has such a amazing journey & beautiful life. I love watching the diversified clips of food & culture.

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@Chuck Tz1983 definitely... and the drone footage of the rural areas lately have really been doing it for me! Such great content.

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[@fotosbynor0001]

This is a great video!! If I may correct your pronunciation, Ha Giang, the "Gi" makes a Z sound. It is pronounced Ha Zang. The first place you stopped for lunch is in the city of Trần Hưng Đạo, in the district of Yên Minh, in Ha Giang Province. Yên is pronounced like "In". I have a son, adopted son that lives in Yên Phong, Bac Ninh Province where one of the Samsung factories are. I used to pronounce it Yen, until a Vietnamese person here in the US corrected me. To us Americans their language is hard to learn, hard to pronounce, but for them English is hard to learn and pronounce. hehe Your video is awesome!! The views from the mountains in the North are spectacular!! I have not been to Ha Giang yet, I hope to be able to get up there one day!! Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Sapa, and Ha Long Bay are places I have not been yet, but hope to go when next time I am there. I've been there 4 times for a month at a time, to see my family and friends and completely love Việt Nam!! I am trying to move and spend the rest of my retirement there with my family (adopted) and many friends!! At the end of the video, you mentioned the vegetable that was sour. When I am with my families they cook their food, and always lay out their mat and eat on the floor. There is one vegetable, maybe it is the one you mentioned, but I cannot eat it at all!! It is way too sour for me!! Anyway, travel safe!!! ~~~ Norris (one of my sons, him and his wife have a Bakery/Cake/Pizza shop in Yên Phong in Bac Ninh province. They bake different breads and items. You should check it out if you are in the area!! Simple Bakery, it used to be Simple Coffee&Cake) 😉

[@tranan1011]

Nice speech and thank you for sharing your story. Hope you can travel to the places you mentioned in the comment and spend your time with your lovely family.

[@fotosbynor0001]

@@tranan1011 thank YOU very much!! Take care, be safe always 😉🙏

[@jimmyhuynh7563]

@@fotosbynor0001 do you have any more information the simple bakery? I cannot seem to find anything online. THank you

[@fotosbynor0001]

@@jimmyhuynh7563 KZbin will not let me post anything about it. search: Tiệm Bánh Simple I hope this one is able to stay on here. hehe Take care, Thank YOU, ~~~ Norris

[@shunricard8357]

You can never go wrong with a Mark Wiens video. Just an instant dose of happiness when I see him in my video suggestions. It’s always an instant click, like, and share!

[@chucktz469]

Omgoodness! The panoramic views & backdrops are so epic & cinematic! I can only imagine how therapeutic the freshly misty aroma is hiking around the mountains which is something I highly appreciate & love doing as well. After enjoying an all-natural organic meal then walking it off on the curvaceous mountainside is truly rewarding & priceless. Life is so beautiful! Thanks again Mark for the Sunday morning virtual treatment! I honestly wish I could've joined you on the meal & hike in this phenomenal video you displayed. Blessings and peace always my brother to you & your family 🙏 🗻🍵

[@Shichman]

What a hike!!!! Loved this.

[@TKDJK]

Beautiful landscape and friendly locals. Followed you all the way to Himalayas and backdown to the Americas (both North and South) and the Caribbean Islands and now SE Asia again. Everyone is so envious of you

[@chanthafamilyvlog192]

Awesome video ❤❤❤❤

[@AussieAngeS]

Love these videos from Vietnam Mark ☺️😊

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@chickenfeet9304]

Mark Abroad thanks for sharing another great video.

[@michelleblaylock3350]

Another great video 📹 😊

[@PeRcH72]

beautiful scenery and lovely food! Thanks Mark

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

Hey Mark! I hope all is well. Thank you for another amazing video. I hope you get to vacation soon. Get some rest and some sun 💛

[@khueminh7167]

You make great food videos

[@lonchhunly1980]

thanks mark for sharing about your travel, so i very love your video

[@nancythigpen3714]

Not long enough love your videos ❤

[@PREPFORIT]

Another fantastic video. I was actually in a study group To explore the benefits of Black Chicken. Turns out It is really great for your kidneys! Which was a fact known in Asia 500 years ago.

[@fvang4751]

Read a science article many years ago, which found black skin chicken significantly higher in nutrients vitamins etc compared to white and yellow skin chicken. So these Asian folks using black skin chicken as medicinal food knew.

[@PREPFORIT]

@@fvang4751 Agreed they knew way before us.

[@euniceembiti4553]

Always watching your videos

[@nyc007]

AWSOME video

[@evanwalkling]

Great video!!

[@christyong5498]

Thank you mark..

[@anthonydauer]

Great video. Winter Melon is a frequently found ingredient at the various boba tea shops we visit in Northern Virginia. Not sure if any of our local restaurants serve black chicken. Possibly as I have seen it in our Hmart.

[@memetodays5462]

Wow amazing food

[@christyong5498]

I love to watch your video mark.. Keep updating mark..

[@bunmeng007]

Didn't know that Mark also has a travel vlog channel. Sub immediately! View at Ha Giang is majestic!

[@user-yf4zx7oh9o]

Beautiful ❤❤

Wow, looking good 😋👍🙏

[@cookingjuly]

Vietnam Food is yummy , I really like it.

[@deanawells4395]

Thanks Mark for a fantastic additional video once again on your other channels.

[@Sibak700]

Are you people tired of watching Mark Wiens same REACTION! All positive, NOT HONEST review! I had enough of his Dishonesty!🤬🖕🏻

[@dominiquefrazier00]

Looks delicious 😋

[@nomadicsolbro]

Definitely would try it

[@tinysue5411]

Looks good

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work loving the food and the culture 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@miki5732]

How beautiful ❤

[@fychuang]

Thank you for sharing your adventure Mark. When can I get your hoodie?

[@TimeToGoTravel]

Yes,I like it,lovely ❤

[@Fahim_Lalani]

Very beautiful ❤

[@dependrarana4564]

nice mountains sup view😊😊😊

[@JindaSukbunma514-ke4qw]

That’s Vietnam wow Beautiful country’s

[@lourdesbalderas972]

Saludos y BENDICIONES desde oaxaca México, q rica comida señor Mark Saludos a su esposa y familia y también a sus suscriptores 🙏🏻😊🤝

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Coooool 👍🏿

[@deVrieco]

My mom is Hmong. We live in the US but we eat black chicken all the time. It literally tastes the exact same in case anyone is wondering.

[@irenekoo]

MARKS CATCH PHREASE IS OH WOW!

[@hoanghanvlogs]

❤❤❤ i like your video

[@tiger4102]

From South Korea, I'm not a native English speaker, your English accent is clearer and easier for me to understand considering other videos. Thank you for your wonderful video.😂😊

[@user-qo3sb3ok8t]

와.....동반까지 가시고....대단하십니다...존경해요

[@ZeekmanEats]

I can get Black chicken in my local Asian market...maybe I will get some. This video has given me ideas on how to cook it

[@mpc7111]

We have black chickens in the US also and I can say for myself I prefer black chicken since it’s so much softer and very good!

[@dickvoce4461]

Amazing texture means tough

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Good 👍🏻 ❤

[@joyous8248]

Mark .. lol today I’m not on the dentist chair .. but on my couch in Ny .. salivating yet again !!! Thx for always great content Ny friend.. food looks delicious!!! Buddha bless 🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽

[@melleyo]

So much of the first restaurant's food reminds me of Taishanese (Southern China) food. Maybe because these parts are close by or did trading in the past? Looks like such comforting food.

[@leonflores7181]

Is that a pic of Jessica Jung from Girls Generation on the advertisement on the building around 1:53? One of her stores maybe? Someone else's picture? Hard to tell it went by pretty fast. Great video Mark. Very beautiful area of the world for sure! Take care

[@LTLotusHeart]

Most of the dishes people know from Vietnam are just the tip of an iceberg!

[@a902l9]

Just like Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Hmong & Lao foods too.

[@bebiboangyeu1422]

Ý anh bạn là sao ??? Cái nào là tảng băng chìm??? Anh bạn thử nói xem??? 😂😂😂

[@DatNguyen-gb3bz]

@@bebiboangyeu1422ý họ là những gì họ biết về đồ ăn việt nam chỉ là phần chóp của 1 tảng băng chìm, nghĩa là tưởng là biết nhiều nhưng thực chất chỉ là 1 góc

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Lots of Vietnamese food is from Chinese food

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@@bebiboangyeu1422 đó là cách khen bạn ơi

[@patt335]

I appreciate the calmer presentation. Thanks for toning it down.

[@butx1555]

I just watched your Saudi Arabia trip 2 months ago and Al Baik. Much love from Saudi citizens.

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Ofcourse he FAKES all his reviews! He dont want an entire country to bash him! 🤪🖕🏻

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Hi mark..avid fan fromPhilippines

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Big fan... I wish you come to Kenya one time for an amazing experience

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There is a time he came

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Wow

[@normandeqe3579]

ciao from Italy Mark Ying and Micah! ... since you are in Vietnam,,,any chance of collaborating with Sonny of the Best Ever Food Review?

[@fbjhuonglo1280]

Hope you can come Pu Luong

[@themaskaraltd9235]

অসাধারণ অনেক মজাদার খাবারের আইটেম সত্যি দেখে খুব ভালো লাগলো তোমার ভিডিও গুলো অনেক দারুন হয়

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Salted steam black chicken is delicious I make it before. Very simple to do. Cleaned black chicken, marinated in salt water 40 mins. Use knife to slice the meat and insert 'Dong Kwai' in whole chicken chinese herb. A dash of shaoxing wine (optional). Steam in wrapped aluminium foil 50 minutes. Serve in cut bite size.

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Amizing Mark Wiens great villege good food hug fan 😊🇵🇹

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Ngon quá...

[@jacijoyce2685]

outstanding content as always. does anyone else find themselves looking up flights to Hanoi or KL when Mark clerly explains SOO MUCH cultural content!\

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Wowo👍👍

[@MichaelSacamos]

To everyone who sees this comment, keep pushing in life and never give up. Can't wait to see you successful one day and May God bless you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wiwingmargahayu6831]

steamed torch ginger flower

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❤❤❤

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Yummy tummy 😋😋😋

[@user-nq8ej2ez5w]

Hi, will you be in Da Nang anytime soon? :)

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Yummy Vietnamese food spicy chicken 🐔🍗🍖🍗 beef jerky recipe and rice noodles 🍜🤤🍜 sauce 🤤 chicken breast eating dinner 🍽️

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shoutout from josar

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Hey Mark! Long time no talk. How ya been?

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Do you ever plan to come to Texas ?

[@BernadetteDockery76]

Food looks good as always. Mark how are you feeling at the end of your day? 😂😂

[@canadianeskimogirl]

7:00 that makes me feel dizzy! No guard rails?

[@kerryyoung980]

Black chicken looks very tough. Not soft and tender as you described while eating it. Sorry I don’t think it’s my thing. But you was enjoying so thank you for another great video mark 👍👍👍👍

[@vietnguyenvan6408]

bản thân gà đen tuơng tự như gà thuờng thôi. Có một chút đặc thù của gà rừng nên thịt chắc và ngon hơn. Ở Việt Nam nguời dùng gà đen để nấu thuốc bởi vì nó tốt cho sức khỏe. Ngày nay thì nó phổ biến và dùng trong các nhà hàng nhiều hơn, và tất nhiên nó cũng đắt hơn gà thuờng

[@Chit_Chat_w_ThePink-ik2ph]

Also, invest in Rohto. Like a breath mint for your eyes. :)

[@bhaveshkanojia3704]

Sir kindly do a food review at my restaurant in ho chi minh city

[@anhtuanpham7769]

Do an co ngon Nhu ban gien ta khong? Nhin ban an ma thay them qua

[@kevinscudamore2711]

👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@BlackJesus8463]

It's amazing that people who live on a mountain that rocky have enough money to get things delivered and I wonder how long they could survive without cheap fuel.

[@TseemTshua-gg1fr]

Wowowo 👍🌶👍🌶👍🍗🍗👍👍👍👍👍

[@hoao9699]

Some previous videos in Vietnam has disappeared! I wonder why….?

[@tulap952]

Qua 🇻🇳 du lịch đi đến bất cứ nơi nào cũng có món ăn ngon từ nhà hàng quán ăn nhà nấu không sợ đói giữa đường 😂😂😂

[@drissaudia1323]

How old is your son now? How does he go to school with all the travelling you do? Do you home school him?

[@jmd6813]

yung kilala kong mark dito samin tahimik lang.

[@Vinhtan255]

How can I watch all your videos

[@porfiriato84]

With your eyes

[@-amosc.presley-7192]

Where you’re at? Nicely, asked Is you in “Yummy Town?”

[@mgntson1]

Yen Minh town

[@bonzo713]

A Vietnamese restaurant has just opened a couple miles from my house at a former Pizza Hut. I haven't tried it yet...hope it's legit.

[@jilldawson89]

In Vietnam, that black chicken is more expensive than the normal chicken. They are also smaller in size than the normal chicken. Do you believe it or not? They also cook it with some herbal medicine and serve for the sick, and rich people. They believe the disk provide a lot of nutritional and medical value for some one to regain their strength after a major surgery. They often cooks the dish in a small clay pot which is used to cook herbal medicine. They cook it until the eater can easy chew the bones and eat the whole chicken without throwing any away.

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Thiếu chai apple meo meo là ko ngon rồi 😂😂

[@ppseven4009]

@Mark, no brother or sister for Micha?