Ma Pi Leng Pass
Topping the "four great mountain passes" is Ma Pi Leng, one of the most difficult mountain passes to conquer in Vietnam. The road is located in Pa Vi and Pai Lung communes, Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province. This pass is also known as Ma Pi Leng or Ma Pi Leng, meaning "horse's nose". With an altitude of about 1,200 m above sea level and a length of about 20 km, Ma Pi Leng winds around the mountain with deadly curves, creating an incredibly mysterious and majestic landscape.
Ma Pi Leng is about 1,200 meters above sea level and about 20km long.
Conquering Ma Pi Leng Pass is not just a journey, but an adventure to the unexpected heights of the terrain of Northern Vietnam. The pass rises like a challenge, winding between high cat-ear rocks and deep abysses. With 9 "scary" bends, driving on the narrow road is an exciting and adventurous experience.
The view from above is breathtaking.
However, drivers will not only conquer the difficult pass but also admire the Nho Que river, which is blue and wavy like a silk strip. The color of the river changes with each season, creating a magical scene when viewed from above. Standing on the top of the pass and looking down, you will see in your eyes the majestic landscape of the whole sky and earth in harmony.
O Quy Ho Pass
O Quy Ho Pass leads in length among the four great mountain passes.
Compared to other famous mountain passes such as Ma Pi Leng (20 km), Pha Din (32 km long) or Khau Pha (40 km), O Quy Ho Pass with a length of 50 km is a great source of inspiration for those who love to explore and are passionate about the beauty of the Northwest region. O Quy Ho Pass with its wonderful natural beauty, blends the majesty of mountains and forests with the softness of terraced fields.
O Quy Ho Pass is like the place where heaven and earth meet.
All year round, white clouds cover the top of the pass, creating a mysterious and charming landscape. The winding and dangerous curves of the pass make it unique. Each season brings a different beauty to O Quy Ho Pass. In spring, the pass is covered with fresh green grass, in summer, the rice fields ripen and wild sunflowers bloom. In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant red and yellow, creating a dreamy picture. In winter, the pass embraces the silence and gentleness in the fog, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
Pha Din Pass
In the Thai dialect, the word "Pha Din" means "Heaven and Earth", the name contains the essence of this pass - where the earth and sky meet, creating a mysterious and dangerous land. The route starts from Son La city, goes 66 km to the starting point of the pass, and ends at Dien Bien Phu, about 84 km away. Pha Din Pass, together with O Quy Ho, Khau Pha, Ma Pi Leng, forms the legendary "four great mountain passes" of the Northwest highlands.
"Pha Din" - where earth and sky meet.
With a length of about 32 km and an altitude of about 1,000 m, the highest point of the pass is 1,648 m above sea level, Pha Din is one of the interesting challenges for those who love to explore. The slope ranges from 10% to 19%, with 125 dangerous hairpin bends, A-shaped and Z-shaped bends, Pha Din Pass is a challenge for any driver.
Pha Din Pass is a challenge for any driver.
Khau Pha Pass
Khau Pha is not only famous for its winding pass and dangerous hairpin bends, but also for the mysterious beauty of the mountain peak called "Horn of Heaven". The mountain peak rises to the sky, like the curved horn of a wild animal, creating a wonderful picture with mountain ranges rising among layers of white clouds.
The mountain ranges rise up among the spectacular white clouds.
Under the sunlight or under the white mist, Khau Pha Pass blends into the majestic natural landscape. The winding pass road next to the primeval forests is also the wonderful terraced fields of the H'Mong and Thai ethnic groups. Every day in Khau Pha has four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. September and October are the best times to set foot in Khau Pha, when the terraced fields change from the green of green rice to the brilliant yellow of ripe rice.
September - October is the best time to conquer Khau Pha.
Crossing Khau Pha Pass, amidst the floating clouds and mountains, immersing yourself in the majestic beauty of the mountains and the vast sky, is an amazing experience. For those who are eager to explore, Khau Pha Pass is not only a challenging journey, but also an adventure that awakens passion and love for the beauty of the mysterious Northwest.
