Whereas Việt Nam’s 4 well-known nice peaks of the northwest — Mã Pì Lèng, Khau Phạ, Pha Đin and Ô Quy Hồ — have lengthy been marked out by backpackers as indispensable locations to go to, they pose a problem for even probably the most skilful of drivers.

The 14-storey Mẻ Pia Go in Cao Bằng is a problem even for skilful drivers.

Although these passes are significantly scary, it’s really the 14-section Mẻ Pia Go in Cao Bằng which has attracted probably the most consideration. It’s thought-about probably the most harmful cross within the northeast, and is a surefire wager for adrenalin-junkies feeling adventurous.

The Mẻ Pia Go is positioned on Nationwide Freeway 4A, connecting the Xuân Trường Commune within the centre of the Bảo Lạc border district of Cao Bằng Province. With a size of as much as 2.5km, the 14 sections of the cross kind sharp, steep turns and descend quickly with two excessive mountains on either side.

Many individuals can not bear in mind the precise title of Mẻ Pia, so usually they merely name it the 14-storey cross, as from the foot of the cross to the highest they encounter 14 steep bends.

Luckily, we had the chance to beat this picturesque cross earlier than the coronavirus pandemic had gripped the nation. We took a coach from Yên Nghĩa terminal in Hà Đông District, 10km from central Hà Nội, to Cao Bằng. After arriving, we rented motorbikes to seek out our strategy to this majestic cross.

In response to locals, the cross has been right here for the reason that French colonial interval, although initially simply as a rugged slender street for horses. Then in 2011, it was changed by an asphalt street about 5 metres huge.

SNAKING THROUGH: The Mẻ Pia Go is taken into account probably the most harmful cross within the northeast. Picture top7vietnam.sgtiepthi.vn

The cross is exceptionally stunning and has many bends in addition to attractive huge views on the street. A visit by way of it is sufficient to make the soul soar.

We preferred it a lot that we stored going up and right down to really feel its winding and sharp turns, that are solely rather less intimidating than the famed Tà Làng Go in Hà Giang Province. The street floor was clean, however we had been nonetheless cautious when cornering, our hearts sometimes in our mouths.

In contrast to different passes in Việt Nam, you do not want to succeed in the highest of the cross to have the ability to seize the panoramic views, however have to trek by way of the forest alongside its mountainsides to completely view the cross from one other mountain.

On the high of the cross, there’s a tea store for guests. The store’s proprietor usually enthusiastically leads friends alongside the path to the highest of the mountain. However now, as a result of she is outdated she has made picket signboards to indicate the best way. She makes use of crimson paint to mark every rock in order that vacationers know when they’re at a wonderful spot for pictures.

Because the time to climb to the perfect view level of the cross take about one hour, we ready ingesting water and snacks purchased on the outdated girl’s store, as a thanks for her assist.

The path resulting in the view level shouldn’t be too troublesome, however you can even rent an area information to keep away from getting misplaced.

After a interval of strolling, the Mẻ Pia Go seems majestic with its 14 winding slopes elegantly coming into view – a worthy end result for the hassle spent throughout our journey.

The path to the panoramic view level of the Mẻ Pia Go. — Picture dantri.com.vn

Inside layers of white floating cloud, the cross slowly seems with stunning winding bends, cascading like stairs to the highest of the sky.

The grandeur of the panorama of the northeast mountainous area is overwhelming.

Standing on the highest level capturing the entire view of the cross, with layers of hills and huge inexperienced forests, we felt small in entrance of the majesty of the mountains and forests and had been grateful for human efforts in exploring and creating this extraordinarily harmful but imposing cross.

The Mẻ Pia Go is among the many wonderful passes within the northern area. Though its problem to entry made us cautious, its thriller impelled us to try to conquer it and respect its sheer magnificence.

On our journey to the Mẻ Pia Go, we had an opportunity to discover Bản Giốc Waterfalls and a sequence of different well-known landscapes in Cao Bằng.

Bản Giốc Waterfalls – a vacation spot not removed from the Mẻ Pia Go in Cao Bằng

Going to Cao Bằng with out visiting Bản Giốc Waterfalls is a large mistake. The waterfalls are a logo of the province, and all surprise that nature bestows.

The waterfall in Đàm Thủy Commune, Trùng Khánh District, is taken into account probably the most stunning in Việt Nam. It is extremely huge and greater than 10m excessive, and the water flows quickly to kind sensational white foam under.

Close by, Ngườm Ngao Cave can be a spot that should be seen not less than as soon as in a lifetime. Favoured by nature, the collapse Gun Village, additionally in Trùng Khánh, has a singular magnificence, exhausting to elucidate in phrases.

Contained in the cave, unimaginable stalactites appeal to the eyes of tourists. Below the sunshine, the water floor and stalactites seem magical and mysterious, mystical even.

Thang Hen Lake is definitely a fancy of 36 giant and small lakes.

One other place to go to with a poetic and lyrical magnificence is Thang Hen Lake. It’s an eco-tourism space and the ambiance is ethereal and contemporary, appropriate for many who want tranquility and full leisure

Thang Hen Lake is positioned on the boundary of Ngũ Lão Commune, Hòa An District and Quốc Toản Commune, Trà Lĩnh District. It’s a advanced of 36 giant and small pure lakes.

The journey to Cao Bằng made us completely happy. Hopefully, after the pandemic is over, you’ll be able to pack your baggage and head to the Mẻ Pia Go too. There isn’t a query that will probably be an unforgettable reminiscence.