scenic viewpoint
Ma Pi Leng Pass Viewpoint
Vietnam's most dramatic mountain pass overlooking the Nho Que River cutting through a deep canyon in the far north's karst landscape.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Tuyen Quang, Vietnam · Asia
Lũng Cú works well as a base: 20 minutes from Thị Trấn Đồng Văn, 25km from Ha Giang Loop.
Lũng Cú is a town located in Tuyen Quang, Vietnam. With a population of 4,885, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Lũng Cú sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lũng Cú to your route.
Lũng Cú is a commune of Tuyên Quang Province, Vietnam. It is located at the northmost end of Vietnamese territory. It is also very close to the Tropic of Cancer as of 2024. Administratively, this sector includes nine villages. It also includes the Lung Cu Flag Tower, marking the border between China and Vietnam.
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Lũng Cú is located in Tuyen Quang, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 23.3611 latitude, 105.3155 longitude.
Lũng Cú has a population of approximately 4,885 people, making it a town in Vietnam.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Vietnam's most dramatic mountain pass overlooking the Nho Que River cutting through a deep canyon in the far north's karst landscape.
13 km · about 25 min drive
castle
The fortified 1920s mansion of Hmong opium lord Vuong Chinh Duc, built in Qing-dynasty style with stone walls, ironwood pillars and an opium-carved courtyard. It sits just off QL4C in the Sa Phin valley.
13 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Cliffside pass on Highway 4C above the Nho Que river gorge, the high point of the Ha Giang motorcycle loop.
17 km · about 20 min drive
photogenic
A cluster of rammed-earth Hmong houses in a bowl of karst between Yen Minh and Dong Van, used as the set for the Vietnamese film 'Story of Pao'. Buckwheat flowers cover the surrounding fields in October and November.
19 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
Vietnam's most epic motorbike route winding through dramatic mountain passes, terraced valleys, and remote ethnic minority villages in the far north.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Quan Ba's largest cave, reached by a steep concrete path above the valley floor, with walkways threading nearly a kilometre of stalactite chambers. It sees a fraction of the traffic of Vietnam's famous caves.
44 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The pass on QL4C where the Ha Giang Loop first breaks onto the Dong Van karst plateau, looking down over the Tam Son valley and its twin conical hills. Most riders stop here within the first hour out of Ha Giang city.
48 km · about 55 min drive
waterfall
A short walk from Du Gia village on the quiet eastern arm of the Ha Giang Loop, this waterfall drops into a deep jade plunge pool ringed by limestone. It is the standard afternoon swim for riders overnighting in the valley.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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