When you go to Lai Chau , remember to visit Khau Co Pass.
Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau is one of the spectacular passes that young people love.
Khau Co Pass is located in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, in Lai Chau province. Photo: @nhansamlevo.
By traversing this mountain pass, you will have conquered a rather beautiful destination in Lai Chau province, taking in a glimpse of the scenic beauty of Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province.
Additionally, along the mountain pass, you can stop at any spot you like to take photos.
On a geographical map, Khau Co Pass is located in Hoang Lien National Forest , at the final stretch along the Hoang Lien mountain range. To make it easier to visualize, this pass lies at the border between Than Uyen district in Lai Chau province and Van Ban district in Lao Cai province.
However, Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau province is still more often mentioned.
Khau Co-Con Pass, this spectacular mountain pass, is located in Than Uyen district. Photo: @_tienndungg.
Like many other beautiful mountain passes in the northern mountainous region, it's best to travel by motorbike to experience the adventurous feeling of the road.
And especially, visitors can freely admire the magnificent natural scenery of Than Huyen. Visitors just need to travel through Minh Luong commune to Nam Xe, then continue on to reach this pass.
What are the beautiful features of Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau?
Compared to other mountain passes like Ma Pi Leng Pass, Pha Din Pass, etc., the name Khau Co Pass is still new to many people. Not many tourists know about and check in at Khau Co Pass.
However, this is still a very beautiful pass and plays a significant role in connecting the mountainous provinces of Northwest Vietnam. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to travel to Lai Chau , you should definitely visit this pass at least once.
Khau Co Pass possesses a majestic beauty. Photo: @canhdepvietnam_12
The total length of Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau is approximately 30 km, and it was constructed in 1979. Many soldiers sacrificed their lives here to complete this project.
Today, the pass is not only a destination in Lai Chau boasting magnificent scenery, but also a place that evokes feelings of nostalgia and gratitude in people whenever they pass through it.
Khau Co Pass is likened to an "introvert," quietly nestled behind the Hoang Lien mountain range.
To fully appreciate the beauty of this mountain pass, visitors must personally drive along the challenging road with its many sharp turns and steep inclines.
The feeling of not knowing what challenges will lie ahead is truly exciting.
Khau Co Pass is 30 km long. Photo: @_.hzzii
From the top of Khau Co Pass, you can take in the panoramic view of Lai Chau. Photo: @hg.nhis_
On the journey across Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau , tourists will be able to admire a beautiful natural landscape with many different colors interwoven together. The beauty of Than Uyen district is showcased with lush green hills and mountain ranges, and villages and fields stretching far into the distance.
Around Khau Co Pass are lush green patches of mountains and forests. Photo: @youngjordeh
The summit of Khau Co Pass, also known as Wind Peak, is a popular stop for travelers seeking beautiful scenery.
You will encounter the vast Muong Than rice fields, sometimes a vibrant green of young rice seedlings, sometimes a golden hue during the harvest season. Regardless of the color, it is all a truly pristine and tranquil natural landscape that everyone longs to embrace.
Tourists will travel along the beautiful roads of Lai Chau province. Photo: @dungdong139.
Passing through Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau, tourists also have the opportunity to admire the beautiful, undulating valleys. There, you'll find charming little houses and a winding stream amidst vast rice fields.
Every corner of this landscape exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, a hallmark of the northern mountainous region.
Other destinations near Khau Co Pass
The journey through Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau is not simply about traversing the 30 km of the pass and then stopping.
Did you know that Than Uyên district also has many beautiful destinations? If you've already come here, why not spend some extra time exploring other beautiful spots in the district?
If you have time, explore more of Than Uyên district. Photo: @benjionabicycle
Here lies Than Uyên pine hill – dubbed a little corner of Da Lat in the remote Lai Châu region. Located on Provincial Road 106, this site is currently being planned as a green tourist destination offering many nature-rich experiences, providing a relaxing atmosphere for visitors to explore and enjoy.
International tourists explore Than Uyên, Lai Châu. Photo: @motorbike_tour_expert
Beautiful Lai Chau has many new things waiting to welcome visitors. Photo: @ducpham.2805.
Another destination in Than Uyên district is the Bản Lướt Historical Site located in Mường Kim commune. This is a revolutionary historical site, the birthplace of the Lai Châu Provincial Party Committee.
Here, visitors can also explore the villages of the local people with their beautiful and peaceful traditional houses.
If you have the opportunity, combine a trip to Khau Co Pass in Lai Chau with exploring other tourist attractions in Than Uyen district, such as Muong Than rice fields, pine hills, or historical sites, to gain a better understanding of tourism in this remote Northwest region.
The further you travel, the more you'll see how truly beautiful and amazing Vietnam is, and how worthwhile it is to explore.
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