Besides the "four great peaks" of the Northwest, the passes in Cao Bang are also a destination that many backpackers love.
The passes in Cao Bang are as beautiful as poetry
1. Ma Phuc Pass
On the highway 3 going from Phu Lo to Ta Nung border gate, visitors will encounter a pass that is more than 3.5km long, nearly 700m above sea level and has 7 eddy slopes with super-craggy sleeves gliding along the limestone mountainside, that is Ma Phuc pass in Quoc Toan commune, Tra Linh district - the most famous pass in Cao Bang .
The most famous pass in Cao Bang (Photo Fb Hoang An Let's Go)
Ma Phuc Pass has a side of steep cliffs on one side and a deep abyss on the other, so it is considered the "death grave" of all wars in history. However, this place has a unique geological heritage with many rocks of different shapes and colors such as: white limestone, blue-black spherical pillow basalt and brilliant orange-red rocks. …so it always attracts a lot of adventurers to conquer.
In particular, at each time, this pass in Cao Bang brings a different beauty: in the early morning, the white fog covers densely like a fairyland, at noon it is green by trees and the sky high, the sunset is red like fire... making everyone admire and be surprised.
Very poetic pass (Photo @tamatm_83)
2. Mi Pia Pass
Besides Pass Code 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 Impressive, by the steep slope to 14 floors, hidden in the white clouds floating like stairs leading to heaven.
The pass seems to lead to heaven (Photo @meo.rock13)
It is known that the previous Me Pia pass in the French colonial period was extremely small, the widest place was only about 40cm, and today to serve the travel of people, it has been widened to 5m. However, this pass is not too long, only about 2.5km, has 14 sharp turns and descends extremely quickly - among the most dangerous in the Northeast, making even seasoned drivers. No matter how much you experience, you have to be wary and surprised.
Therefore, this pass in Cao Bang is quite picky to conquer, but once you have successfully crossed those winding roads, the majestic and poetic mountain scenery below will make you fall in love. .
There are extremely sharp turns (Photo @oli.langevin)
3. Khau Lieu Pass
If anyone has ever heard of the song "Invite me to Cao Bang in the quiet countryside" with music from the compositions of poet Y Phuong, they will surely never forget the line: "Invite me to Cao Bang, my hometown, to Khau pass. Lieu crossed Ma Phuc pass, threaded through the forest through the bamboo forest, like bees and bees like birds…”
Yes, Khau Lieu or Lieu is the legendary pass in Cao Bang located on provincial road 206, connecting Quang Quyen district with Trung Khanh district that everyone must go through, in order to be able to come to famous tourist destinations in Vietnam this land such as: Ban Gioc waterfall , Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda or Nguom Ngao cave ...
The pass has poetic scenery on both sides (Photo @ky.197)
Khau Lieu pass is not zigzag like Me Pia pass nor high like Ma Phuc pass, but this pass impresses with its harmonious and poetic natural scenery like a picture and bends around the mountain like a mountain. The giant dragon is hugging, protecting his treasure.
The 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, they can also witness the golden rice fields in the sun, the gentle winding river and the beautiful scenery. The houses with tiled roofs are nestled under the green trees… as beautiful as a charming painting.
4. Tai Ho Sin Pass
The next pass in Cao Bang that backpackers cannot ignore if they want to fully enjoy the beautiful natural scenery here is Tai Ho Sin Pass located on national bottle 3 near Na Luan village, Bach Dang commune, Hoa An district and about 25km from Cao Bang city center.
Tai Ho Sin is located at an altitude of over 1,000m above sea level, so the air is always fresh and cool, and especially most of the year is covered by fog and a sea of white clouds enveloped and embraced around, like a dreamy paradise.
The pass is foggy all year round (Photo Fb Nhan Vu)
Moreover, this pass in Cao Bang is quite spacious and not too steep, so with a thoroughly checked motorbike and a steady driver, you can leave the noisy, crowded city. It's time to come here to hunt for beautiful clouds like a fairy scene.
5. North High Pass
Not as famous as 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 backpackers fascinated by the fresh, cool air all year round and the beautiful nature around, with rolling hills and immense fields.
However, Cao Bac Pass has a lot of zigzag roads, sharp turns and one side is a deep abyss, so you have to have a hard steering wheel and "big" to dare to conquer. Repair this road. And of course, once you reach the top of the pass, you will be rewarded, by the extremely poetic and peaceful scenery.
Cao Bac Pass is as green as poetry
If you are a person who likes to experience and like to conquer challenges, do not ignore the pass sections in Cao Bang that are super dangerous but also full of attraction here.