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Thị Trấn Mường Khương

Lao Cai, Vietnam · Asia

About Thị Trấn Mường Khương

Thị Trấn Mường Khương sits on the route: 20 minutes from Si Ma Cai, 57km from Thac Bac Silver Waterfall.

Thị Trấn Mường Khương is a town located in Lao Cai, Vietnam. With a population of 9,680, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Thị Trấn Mường Khương 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 Thị Trấn Mường Khương to your route.

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Where is Thị Trấn Mường Khương located?

Thị Trấn Mường Khương is located in Lao Cai, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 22.7614 latitude, 104.1216 longitude.

What is the population of Thị Trấn Mường Khương?

Thị Trấn Mường Khương has a population of approximately 9,680 people, making it a town in Vietnam.

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Quick Information

Population
9,680
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Lao Cai
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
22.7614, 104.1216

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Thị Trấn Mường Khương

4 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sapa Rice Terraces

Breathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.

55 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Thị Trấn Mường Khương

  • 53 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.
  • 55 kmSapa Rice TerracesBreathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.
  • 58 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thị Trấn Mường Khương.

Si Ma Cai

🇻🇳 Vietnam

18 km awayPop. 5,652

Hekou

🇨🇳 China

27 km awayPop. 44,998

Bắc Hà

🇻🇳 Vietnam

30 km away

Bát Xát

🇻🇳 Vietnam

34 km away

Lào Cai

🇻🇳 Vietnam

34 km awayPop. 130,671

Mabai

🇨🇳 China

44 km awayPop. 63,569

Yuping

🇨🇳 China

48 km away

Thị Trấn Phố Lu

🇻🇳 Vietnam

50 km awayPop. 32,800

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