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Mali

Yunnan, China · Asia

About Mali

Mali is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Thị Trấn Tam Sơn, 29km from Lung Khuy Cave.

Mali is a town located in Yunnan, China. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mali sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mali to your route.

About Mali

Malipo County (Chinese: 麻栗坡县; pinyin: Málìpō Xiàn) is under the administration of the Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in the southeast of Yunnan province, China, bordering Ha Giang Province to the southeast.

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What are the best things to do in Mali?

Mali offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Mali located?

Mali is located in Yunnan, China, Asia. The coordinates are 23.1262 latitude, 104.7409 longitude.

What is the population of Mali?

Mali has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in China.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
China
Region
Yunnan
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
23.1262, 104.7409

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in China

Police
110
Ambulance
120
Fire
119
Driving side
right

Foreign driving licences and IDPs are not recognised: a temporary Chinese licence is required.

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Worth the detour from Mali

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Quan Ba Heaven Gate

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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lung Khuy Cave

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Lung Cam Cultural Village

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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Du Gia 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Vuong Family Palace

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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mali

  • 27 kmQuan Ba Heaven GateThe 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.
  • 66 kmHa Giang LoopVietnam's most epic motorbike route winding through dramatic mountain passes, terraced valleys, and remote ethnic minority villages in the far north.
  • 67 kmMa Pi Leng Pass ViewpointVietnam's most dramatic mountain pass overlooking the Nho Que River cutting through a deep canyon in the far north's karst landscape.
  • 70 kmMã Pí Lèng PassCliffside pass on Highway 4C above the Nho Que river gorge, the high point of the Ha Giang motorcycle loop.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mali.

Thị Trấn Tam Sơn

🇻🇳 Vietnam

26 km away

Mabai

🇨🇳 China

32 km awayPop. 63,569

Xisa

🇨🇳 China

36 km away

Thị Trấn Yên Minh

🇻🇳 Vietnam

41 km awayPop. 8,085

Hà Giang

🇻🇳 Vietnam

42 km awayPop. 55,559

Thị Trấn Vinh Quang

🇻🇳 Vietnam

43 km away

Thị Trấn Phố Bảng

🇻🇳 Vietnam

48 km awayPop. 2,811

Lũng Hồ

🇻🇳 Vietnam

53 km away

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