Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop: The reality and risk | BBC News

The Ha Giang Loop is a 350km long road trip through the mountains of northern Vietnam.

It's increasingly popular with tourists, and a number of companies offer 3-5 day tours around the region.

In March, 19-year-old Orla Wates, from London, died after she fell of the back of a motorbike on the Ha Giang Loop.

So - how safe actually is it, and what do you need to know before doing it?

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0:00 What is the Ha Giang Loop?
01:50 Boom in popularity
02:51 Health and safety
04:17 Alcohol on the loop
06:27 How common are accidents?
07:28 Safety advice