mountain pass
Ô Quy Hồ Pass (Trạm Tôn)
Vietnam's longest mountain pass climbs nearly 50 km to about 2,000 m between Sapa and Lai Chau, skirting Fansipan with cloud-sea views from the 'Heaven's Gate' summit.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Lai Châu Province, Vietnam · Asia
Lai Châu sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tam Đường, 32km from Ô Quy Hồ Pass (Trạm Tôn).
Lai Châu is a town located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam. With a population of 42,973, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Lai Châu sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lai Châu to your route.
Lai Châu () is a city in the Northwest region of Vietnam. It is the capital city of Lai Châu Province. The city borders Phong Thổ District, Sìn Hồ District and Tam Đường District.
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Lai Châu is located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 22.3964 latitude, 103.4582 longitude.
Lai Châu has a population of approximately 42,973 people, making it a town in Vietnam.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Vietnam's longest mountain pass climbs nearly 50 km to about 2,000 m between Sapa and Lai Chau, skirting Fansipan with cloud-sea views from the 'Heaven's Gate' summit.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A Ha Nhi village at 2,000 metres near the Chinese border, reached by a rough ridge road from Lao Cai, known for mushroom-shaped earthen houses and a sea of cloud that fills the valley at dawn.
33 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
A 200-metre cascade dropping beside the O Quy Ho pass road above Sa Pa, with staircases climbing to viewing platforms at several levels. It is directly roadside on the route to Lai Chau.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Breathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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