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Phong Thổ

Lai Châu Province, Vietnam · Asia

About Phong Thổ

Phong Thổ sits on the route: 25 minutes from Thị Trấn Sìn Hồ, 53km from Ô Quy Hồ Pass (Trạm Tôn).

Phong Thổ is a town located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Phong Thổ 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 Phong Thổ to your route.

About Phong Thổ

Phong Thổ is a rural district of Lai Châu province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2019 the district had a population of 79,645. The district covers an area of 1034.60 km2. The district's capital is Phong Thổ.

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Where is Phong Thổ located?

Phong Thổ is located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 22.5443 latitude, 103.2978 longitude.

What is the population of Phong Thổ?

Phong Thổ has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Vietnam.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Lai Châu Province
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
22.5443, 103.2978

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Phong Thổ

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Y Ty

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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

waterfall

Thac Bac Silver 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Phong Thổ

  • 35 kmY TyA 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.
  • 53 kmÔ 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.
  • 61 kmSapa Rice TerracesBreathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Phong Thổ.

Thị Trấn Sìn Hồ

🇻🇳 Vietnam

21 km awayPop. 5,621

Lai Châu

🇻🇳 Vietnam

23 km awayPop. 42,973

Jinhe

🇨🇳 China

25 km away

Tam Đường

🇻🇳 Vietnam

42 km away

Thị Trấn Mường Tè

🇻🇳 Vietnam

52 km away

Na Lay

🇻🇳 Vietnam

59 km awayPop. 6,556

Sa Pa

🇻🇳 Vietnam

61 km awayPop. 10,554

Bát Xát

🇻🇳 Vietnam

61 km away

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