Conquer legendary passes in Cao Bang

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Besides the “four great passes” of the Northwest, the passes in Cao Bang are also the destination that the adventurers extremely love.

The passes in Cao Bang are as beautiful as poetry


1. Ma Phuc Pass

On highway 3 from Phu Lo to Ta Nung border gate, visitors will encounter a pass of more than 3.5km, nearly 700m above sea level and with 7 floors of swirling slope of the sleeve Gliding along the limestone mountains, that is Ma Phuc pass in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh district – the most famous pass in Cao Bang .Ma Phuc Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farThe most famous pass in Cao Bang (Photo by Fb Hoang An Let’s Go)

Ma Phuc Pass has one side is a steep cliff, the other is a deep abyss, so it is considered the “death grave” of all wars in history. However, this place has a unique geological heritage with a variety of rocks of different shapes and colors such as white limestone, dark blue spherical basalt and brilliant orange red rocks. … so it always attracts many adventurers to conquer.

In particular, at each time this pass in Cao Bang has a different beauty: in the early morning, the white fog is densely covered like a fairyland, at noon, green by trees and sky. High, at sunset, it will be as red as fire … it makes everyone be amazed and surprised.Ma Phuc pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farA very poetic pass (Photo @ tamatm_83)

2. The Pia Pass

Besides PassCode Easter mother Pia is located on Highway 4A, in the section from Xuan Truong to Bao Lac – a border district of Cao Bang bordering China is also seen as the road passes in Cao Bang extremely Impressively, by the 14-story vertical slope, hidden in white clouds floating like stairs leading to heaven.Me Pia Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farThe pass is like leading to paradise (Photo @ meo.rock13)

It is known that the M Pia Pass in the past in the French colonial period was still very small, the widest place was only about 40cm, and today, to serve the travel of people, it has only been expanded to 5m. However, this pass is not too long, only about 2.5km, with up to 14 sharp turns and extremely fast lowering – among the most dangerous types in the Northeast, making the drivers even seasoned. how many tests you must be wary and amazed.

Therefore, this pass in Cao Bang is quite picky about conquerors, but once you have successfully overcome these crooked roads, the majestic and poetic mountain scenery below will make you fall in love. .Me Phia Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farThere are extremely sharp turns (Photo @ oli.langevin)

3. Khau Lieu Pass

If anyone has ever heard the song “Invite me to Cao Bang, a peaceful countryside”, which is composed of music by poet Y Phuong, surely you will not be able to forget the verse: “Invite me to Cao Bang, my hometown, to Khau Pass Lieu passed through Ma Phuc pass, passed through the forest and through the bamboo forest, like bees and bees like birds… ”. 

Yes, Khau Lieu or Lieu is a legendary pass in Cao Bang located on provincial road 206, connecting Quang Quyen district with Chongqing district that everyone has to go through, to be able to visit famous tourist destinations in This land like: Ban Gioc waterfall , Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda or Ngom Ngao cave …Khau Lieu Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farThe pass has a poetic view of the sides (Photo @ ky.197)

Khau Lieu Pass is not as zigzagging and dangerous as Me Pia Pass nor as high as Ma Phuc Pass, but this pass impresses with the harmonious natural scenery, poetic like a picture and curves around the mountain like a The giant dragon is embracing, protecting his treasure. Lieu Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farThe majestic Khau Lieu Pass (Photo: Cao Minh)

Moreover, at this pass in Cao Bang , visitors not only enjoy the fresh and cool atmosphere, but when looking down, you can also witness golden rice fields in the sun, the soft meandering river and The tiled roof houses nestled under the green canopies… as beautiful as a charming painting.

4. Tai Ho Sin Pass

The next section of the pass in Cao Bang that travelers cannot ignore if you want to see the full beauty of the natural scenery here is Tai Ho Sin Pass, located on National Bottle 3 near Na always village, Bach Dang commune, Hoa district An and about 25km from the center of Cao Bang city.

Tai Ho Sin is located at an altitude of over 1,000m above sea level, so the air is always fresh, cool, and especially most times of the year are covered by fog and floating white clouds. enveloping around, like a dreamy paradise.Tai Sin Ho Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farThe mountain pass is foggy year round (Photo courtesy of Nhan Vu)

Moreover, this pass in Cao Bang  is quite spacious, not too steep, so as long as you have a carefully inspected motorbike and a firm driving ear, you can leave the noisy, crowded city. Japan to come here to hunt beautiful clouds like a fairy tale.

5. Cao Bac Pass

Not too famous as the other passes in Cao Bang , but with a length of more than 10km and an altitude of over 1,000m above sea level, Cao Bac Pass is located on Highway 3 connecting the two provinces of Cao Bang and Bac Kan. still makes the adventurers fascinated by the fresh, cool air all year round and the surrounding beautiful nature, with rolling hills and fields.

However, the Cao Bac pass has many winding roads, sharp curves and a deep abyss on one side, so you have to drive hard and “big brave” to dare to conquer. rehabilitate this road. And of course, once you reach the top of the pass, you will be rewarded with a very poetic and peaceful scene.Cao Bac Pass - the pass in Cao Bang is famous near and farCao Bac Pass is as green as poetry

If you are someone who likes to experience and like to conquer challenges, do not miss the super dangerous but also charismatic passages in Cao Bang .

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