Khau Pha Pass
Đèo Khau Phạ
One of the 'Four Great Passes' of northern Vietnam, a winding mountain road about 30 km long with views over the Tu Le valley and the terraces of Lim Mong village.
Khau Pha Pass lies on National Route 32 between Tu Le and Mu Cang Chai. At an elevation of about 1,200 meters, the road zigzags along the ridgeline for roughly 30 km, and it is known as one of the 'Four Great Passes' of northwestern Vietnam. 'Khau Phạ' means 'heaven's corner' in Thai. The summit is often shrouded in clouds, and seas of clouds can be seen early in the morning. Along the route, several viewpoints overlook the Tu Le valley and the terraces of Lim Mong village, and one stretch of ridge is nicknamed 'Dinosaur Ridge'. The road has sharp bends and steep slopes, and visibility is poor in fog, so drivers and motorbike riders must slow down. Watch for landslides in the rainy season.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lim Mong Village
- Tu Le Valley
- Khau Pha Paragliding
- Pung Luong Terraces
- Nam Khat
- De Xu Phinh Terraces
- Mam Xoi Hill, La Pan Tan
- Che Cu Nha Terraces