Conquer O Quy Ho Pass with Smile Travel
Vietnam with its diverse landscape and terrain is always a land that attracts many tourists. If you are a travel enthusiast and love adventurous exploration, welcome to O Quy Ho Pass – one of the “four great passes” of Vietnam. Right now, let’s explore O Quy Ho Pass with Smile Travel in the article below.
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1. Overview of O Quy Ho Pass
1.1. Where is O Quy Ho Pass?
O Quy Ho Pass, also known as Hoang Lien Son Pass or May Pass, is one of the most famous and majestic passes in Vietnam. Located on Highway 4D, the pass connects Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces, cutting across the Hoang Lien Son range.
Located at an altitude of 2073m above sea level, it is covered with clouds all year round, so the scenery here is as hazy as a fairyland. In the early mornings or late afternoons, visitors can watch the sea of clouds drifting lazily like a watercolor painting.
O Quy Ho Pass from above
With a length of nearly 50m, this pass is mainly located in Lai Chau province, the remaining small part is located in Sapa, Lao Cai. Among the “four great passes” of Vietnam (including: O Quy Ho Pass, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Khau Pha Pass, Pha Din Pass), O Quy Ho Pass is the longest pass and the road is winding and dangerous. but in return, the road is extremely poetic, the word “beautiful” is not enough to describe it.
Legend has it that the name O Quy Ho pass is associated with the romantic love story of a fairy and a woodcutter named O Quy Ho. Although they loved each other dearly, the two could not be together, so she turned into a bird flying on top of the mountain, calling the name of the person she loved three times, “O – Quy – Ho”, and from there the name of the pass. was formed and known to this day.
1.2. What means of transport should you use to conquer the pass?
If you are a “free traveler”, the most suitable vehicle for you is definitely a motorbike. Starting from Hanoi city center, you will go to Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway and follow Highway 4D exit from the highway to reach O Quy Ho pass. Note that there will be quite dangerous roads so you need to move skillfully and carefully to ensure safety. The distance is about 330km, so you should consider resting at the stops to regain your health and then continue.
If you start from Sapa town center, the distance between the two points is about 17km, along 4D road you will reach O Quy Ho pass. On the way, you will see some beautiful places in Sapa such as Silver Waterfall, Sea of Clouds O Quy Ho Sapa, Lonely Tree,…
The challenge of riding a motobike to O Quy Ho Pass
In addition, there is now a safer and more convenient way to travel for tourists, which is taking the cable car. After buying a cable car ticket at the cable car station, you will move from Fansipan peak, Thac Bac area, to Tram Ton, then you will move about 4-5km more along Highway 4D to reach O Quy Ho pass.
1.3. What time should I go to O Quy Ho Pass?
Each season, O Quy Ho Pass has its own beauty. Spring, peach blossoms, plum blossoms, summer, forest green, autumn, romantic falling yellow leaves, winter, white snow cover. So below, we will share with tourists some suitable times for visitors to conquer O Quy Ho Pass:
In spring, at the foot of O Quy Ho pass and all over the hillsides are filled with the pink color of peach blossoms and azalea flowers. If you want to see flowers and enjoy the warm, romantic scenery, you can’t miss O Quy Ho Pass in the spring.
In the summer, if you stand on the pass, you can see that the other side of the pass (Lai Chau province) will have bright sunshine, while the side of the pass in Lao Cai will be a bit chilly and covered. by fog. So we advise you that, to avoid the heat, you should move to the pass from Lao Cai province. Note that in August, there are often rains and storms that make traveling difficult.
Autumn was born for those who like to hunt clouds. There’s nothing more wonderful than standing on the top of the pass and checking in with the clouds floating gently!
In winter, Lai Chau side has a bit of pleasant sunshine, while Lao Cai is foggy with fog or covered with ice and snow. If you conquer O Quy Ho Pass in winter, you should wear warm clothes.
Cloud hunting on O Quy Ho Pass
1.4. Some items need to be prepared when conquering the pass
Conquering O Quy Ho Pass is a wonderful experience, but to have a safe and smooth trip, we advise you to prepare some necessary items. In winter, remember to bring a thick coat and gloves to ensure your body stays healthy against the cold of the high mountains. In the summer, you can bring sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts to avoid the sun, wet towels to wipe your face, etc. And remember to bring a raincoat to avoid sudden rains. Medicine and water are two indispensable things for your journey. Wear your most comfortable clothes to make moving more convenient. If you want to preserve movies and beautiful memories, bring a camera.
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2. Explore the unique things of O Quy Ho Pass
2.1 The passes are dangerous and scary
As we have shared, O Quy Ho Pass is the longest among the passes in Vietnam, so it is inevitable that there are winding and dangerous roads and passes. On the other side of the pass is a bottomless abyss, on the other side are towering mountains that reach the clouds and sky. But if you stand at the pass to watch the sunrise or sunset, it is truly a blessing that you receive from mother nature. At night, the light of the moon shines down on the roads, reflecting the silhouettes of the cliffs, looking so magical and magical.
Winding and dangerous roads and passes
2.2. Cloud hunting at O Quy Ho pass
With an altitude of more than 2000m, if you are lucky enough to come at the right time, you will hunt for clouds that are floating and soft like cotton. Visitors will feel like they are slowing down a bit to immerse themselves in the clouds drifting gently in the sky, to enjoy the cool, gentle air of the autumn weather.
Sunny and cloudy at O Quy Ho Pass
2.3. Check-in at O Quy Ho Heaven Gate
Heaven Gate or the top of O Quy Ho Pass – a destination that if you don’t visit, you will return with regret. At the top of the pass, looking out into the distance, you will see the mountains seem to be engulfed in white clouds. In each season, you will see a different scene: the season of ripe rice, the season of water pouring on terraced fields, the season of flowers blooming, the season of snow falling on each tree branch, blade of grass,…
At this place there is also a cafe called O Quy Ho, where you can sip a hot cup of coffee and slowly enjoy the beautiful scenery around the pass.
Take many photos with O Quy Ho Pass
2.4. Visit the large waterfalls at the foot of the pass
Located at the foot of O Quy Ho Pass is Silver Waterfall – a very famous tourist destination of Sapa. With a height of more than 200m, the waterfall flows from Fansipan mountain down to Muong Hoa with white, strong, intense strips of water splashing white foam, like a majestic mountain and water painting.
The majestic of Silver Waterfall
3. Enjoy the authentic cuisine of the Northwest mountains and forests around the foot of the pass
The Northwest mountains are famous for their rustic dishes, rich in mountain flavors, so after conquering O Quy Ho Pass, you can stop at the surrounding restaurants to enjoy delicious dishes. mouth-watering dishes such as grilled corn, grilled potatoes, grilled meat skewers,… or traditional dishes of local people such as: buffalo meat, wild chicken, grilled stream fish, bamboo-tube rice, armpit pork, and other dishes. wild vegetables, corn wine,… Although simple, they are extremely unique !
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O Quy Ho Pass is not only a beautiful road but also an unforgettable experience for visitors. If you have the opportunity to go to the Northwest, don’t miss the opportunity to conquer this “king of passes”! It certainly won’t make you disappointed or regretful.
Thus, Smile Travel has just provided visitors with some information about O Quy Ho Pass, hopefully useful for their trip. We are proud to be one of the travel companies providing prestigious and quality Vietnam package tours, HaLong Bay cruise tours, MICE services,… Contact us via hotline/ WhatsApp/ Viber: (+84) 941776786 for free consultation 24/24h.
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