scenic viewpoint
Sapa Rice Terraces
Breathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Lai Châu Province, Vietnam · Asia
Than Uyên sits on the route: 30 minutes from Mù Cang Chải, 45km from Ô Quy Hồ Pass (Trạm Tôn).
Than Uyên is a town located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam. With a population of 5,482, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Than Uyên 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 Than Uyên to your route.
Than Uyên is a commune (xã) of Lai Châu Province, Vietnam.
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Than Uyên is located in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 21.9591 latitude, 103.8800 longitude.
Than Uyên has a population of approximately 5,482 people, making it a town in Vietnam.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Breathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.
42 km · about 50 min 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
A 30-kilometre climb on National Road 32 between Van Chan and Mu Cang Chai, topping out around 1,200 metres above terraced valleys. It hosts an annual paragliding festival each September when the rice turns gold.
45 km · about 50 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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