Ma Pi Leng Pass Ha Giang – “King of Passes”
If you are a travel enthusiast, you definitely cannot miss Ma Pi Leng Pass – one of the “four great passes” of Vietnam. To prepare well for the journey to explore Ma Pi Leng Pass, you can refer to some of Smile Travel‘s shares below.
1. Introduction to Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang is a pass with a name meaning “horse’s nose bridge”, with an altitude of about 1200m above sea level and about 20km long connecting Dong Van town and Meo Vac town, however It is not the longest pass, but it is considered the king of passes because of its zigzag and dangerous curves that challenge visitors’ steering. Along this pass, you will pass through many villages such as: Pa Vin, Sin Cai,…
With extremely dangerous terrain, challenging free travellers, on one side are mountains and hills, on the other side are deep canyons or valleys, however, it creates a very magnificent scene that not all places have. If you stand from the top of the pass, you can zoom out to see the panoramic view of the Dong Van Stone Plateau or the lush green nature of Ha Giang.
Ma Pi Leng Pass – the route of backpackers
2. When is the appropriate time to go to Ma Pi Leng Pass?
Ha Giang is considered the “muse” of the mountains and forests of Northeast Vietnam, so each moment will give you different experiences and emotions.
- If you come to Ma Pi Leng Pass Ha Giang from January to March, you will enjoy the scenery of the mountains and forests in a new coat with lush green forests, blooming flowers, fresh air, new. This is the time when peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and mustard flowers bloom throughout the valley, hillsides, or on people’s fields.
- April is the time when Khau Vai love market takes place. The unique market is only held once a year, so if you are interested in this festival, you can also stop by to experience it after conquering Ma Pi Leng Pass.
- If you go around October, you will be able to admire the ripe rice season in the terraced fields along the way. And if it’s at the end of the year, you will admire the purple and pink buckwheat flowers covering the sky and earth, which are also considered a backdrop for believers to take photos and check-in.
- You should avoid going in August and September because this is the time of the rainy season, which is prone to landslides on the road and makes it difficult for you to move.
3. Transportation to Ma Pi Leng Pass
Motorbike
For those who love adventure, like to conquer themselves and explore their surroundings, from Hanoi, motorbikes are the number 1 choice in the journey to conquer the dangerous pass. If traveling from Hanoi, you can go to Ha Giang following the route: Thang Long Bridge – Viet Tri – Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang. To ensure safety and ease of movement, you should drive firmly and rest at rest stops to regain strength.
Shuttle bus
This is a suitable and safe type of vehicle for those with weak steering. The bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang will depart from My Dinh bus station. You should choose evening trips to be able to arrive in Ha Giang early in the morning. Upon arriving, you can rent a motorbike or catch a motorbike taxi to get to the pass.
4. Exciting experiences that Ma Pi Leng Pass brings
With the majesty of Ma Pi Leng Pass, it will definitely not disappoint you with the experiences it brings.
Conquer the most dangerous mountain pass in Ha Giang
To conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass, visitors need to overcome 9 winding curves, surrounded by towering rocky mountains, the other side is a deep abyss. No matter how difficult it is, in the end, the results you get are all the beauty of nature converging in your eyes, something that not everyone can receive.
The most dangerous pass in Ha Giang
Hunting for sunset at the top of the pass
This must be the most memorable experience on your journey to Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang. Sunset falls, the pass and everything are dreamily immersed in the red and orange rays of sunlight at the end of the day. In the distance, flocks of birds returned from searching for food, smoke streaks appeared from the houses, farmers returned from working in the fields,… making the scene even more beautiful and poetic.
Sunset at the top of Ma Pi Leng Pass
Admire Nho Que River from the pass
Nho Que River is quietly green under the winding mountain pass, bringing the beauty of nature, of heaven and earth with jade green color, creating a strange coolness and peace. Standing on top of Ma Pi Leng Pass to take beautiful photos with the Nho Que River is an experience that everyone is fascinated by.
Admire Nho Que River from Ma Pi Leng Pass
Check-in “Death Cliff”
This is the place where almost everyone who comes to explore Ma Pi Leng Pass stops to admire and take pictures. The cliff is located between the mountainside, below is the majestic Dong Van stone plateau and the dreamy Nho Que river. Just hold up your phone or camera and you’ll have the photos of a lifetime.
Check-in Death Cliff
Explore highland markets near Ma Pi Leng Pass
If you have visited Ha Giang, you cannot miss the highland market near Ma Pi Leng Pass. The market will be held on fixed days of the week, a place to buy – sell and exchange goods for local people and also a place to meet and exchange love for ethnic boys and girls in Ha Giang.
Market near Ma Pi Leng Pass
5. What to enjoy when coming to Ma Pi Leng Pass
Coming to Ma Pi Leng Pass in particular and Ha Giang in general without enjoying the local specialties here is a mistake in the journey to explore this rocky plateau. There are countless dishes with local rustic characteristics and extremely delicious flavors that you must try such as: “au tau” porridge, thang co, dried buffalo meat, buckwheat cake, grilled moss, pho, corn wine,… Try it and feel how different these dishes taste compared to the everyday dishes you usually eat.
Buckwheat cake in Ha Giang
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6. Necessary notes for a meaningful trip to Ma Pi Leng Pass
To have a safe, complete and memorable trip to Ma Pi Leng Pass, visitors need to note a few things as follows:
- If you go on a long trip, prepare necessary items such as clothes, medicine, drinking water; Check your motorbike carefully before leaving, bring all important documents,…
- You should monitor the weather forecast before going, especially in the rainy season, when the road can be slippery.
- Always obey traffic laws, go slowly and carefully, especially when going through curves.
- You should book your accommodation before arriving to avoid running out of rooms.
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Although the journey to conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass Ha Giang is arduous, anyone who comes to Ha Giang wants to conquer this 20km pass. From here, visitors can fully admire the charming, poetic, and majestic scenery of nature. Don’t hesitate any longer, come explore Ma Pi Leng Pass right away.
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