About Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass, located in Ha Giang Province, Vietnam, is a 20 kilometer-dangerous-steep-path. Its name derives from its upstanding craggy topography which looks like a horse nose.
Ma Pi Leng’s Path is a part of Happy Street that connects Ha Giang city, Dong Van and Meo Vac town. The Happy Path was built in a period of 1950 to 1965 by the amazing powers of thousands of people from 16 ethnic minorities.
The road passing Ma Pi Leng was then built by volunteers hanging up on rock cliffs by rope and encroaching every centimeter over 11 months. They made this road entirely by bare hands and rudimental means such as crowbars, shovels. A cemetery was established for those who courageously sacrificed to build the road.
It was, at first, wide enough for a horse-drawn cart and pedestrians then gradually upgraded and widened for cars. This breathtaking pass has also become one of the hottest spots for young backpackers.
You will be overwhelmed by the amazing beauty of pristine nature while riding in Ma Pi Leng Pass. There are so many stunning details arranged across this pass.
Passing by this dramatic landscape, standing at the peak of Ma Pi Leng Pass, you will have a stunning panoramic view the wild nature. The winding Nho Que river looks like a thin yearn crossing ravines.
It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom to conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass
What to bear in mind?
- You should prepare a backup petrol tank if you travel by motorbike and remember to bring a warm jacket, or body warmer stick since it’s really cold at night.
- Your lens of camera might be fogged up, therefore, equip it with anti-fog coating.
- You should come to this place in the morning to contemplate the scenery and to ensure your trip will be safer.
- Food is really necessary, hence, remember to bring it with you.