PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
T
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Thị Trấn Phố Lu
AsiaVietnamLao Cai

Thị Trấn Phố Lu

Lao Cai, Vietnam · Asia

About Thị Trấn Phố Lu

Thị Trấn Phố Lu sits on the route: 30 minutes from Thị Trấn Khánh Yên, 42km from Thac Bac Silver Waterfall.

Thị Trấn Phố Lu is a town located in Lao Cai, Vietnam. With a population of 32,800, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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 Thị Trấn Phố Lu to your route.

About Thị Trấn Phố Lu

Bảo Thắng is a rural district (huyện) of Lào Cai province in the Northeast region of Vietnam. As of 2020, the district had a population of 103,262. The district covers an area of 651.98 km2. The district capital lies at Phố Lu.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Thị Trấn Phố Lu

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Thị Trấn Phố Lu.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Thị Trấn Phố Lu.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Thị Trấn Phố Lu?

Thị Trấn Phố Lu 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Thị Trấn Phố Lu?

Plan your road trip to Thị Trấn Phố Lu with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Thị Trấn Phố Lu as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Thị Trấn Phố Lu located?

Thị Trấn Phố Lu is located in Lao Cai, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 22.3192 latitude, 104.1872 longitude.

What is the population of Thị Trấn Phố Lu?

Thị Trấn Phố Lu has a population of approximately 32,800 people, making it a town in Vietnam.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Thị Trấn Phố Lu as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Thị Trấn Phố Lu. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
32,800
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Lao Cai
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
22.3192, 104.1872

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Vietnam

Tags

AsiaVietnamLao CaiTown

Worth the detour from Thị Trấn Phố Lu

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Sapa Rice Terraces

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

35 km · about 40 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.

42 km · about 50 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Thị Trấn Phố Lu

  • 35 kmSapa Rice TerracesBreathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.
  • 43 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 kmKhau Pha PassA 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.
  • 70 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.

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 Phố Lu.

Thị Trấn Khánh Yên

🇻🇳 Vietnam

26 km awayPop. 6,609

Bắc Hà

🇻🇳 Vietnam

27 km away

Lào Cai

🇻🇳 Vietnam

29 km awayPop. 130,671

Hekou

🇨🇳 China

30 km awayPop. 44,998

Thị Trấn Phố Ràng

🇻🇳 Vietnam

31 km awayPop. 8,886

Lao Chải

🇻🇳 Vietnam

33 km awayPop. 2,324

Sa Pa

🇻🇳 Vietnam

35 km awayPop. 10,554

Bát Xát

🇻🇳 Vietnam

39 km away

Plan a trip around Thị Trấn Phố Lu

Asia road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Thị Trấn Phố Lu

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence