The exact name of this scary pass is Me Pja, but locals often call it Me Pia. According to the locals, Ma Pia Pass dating from the French period, formerly a pack horse trail about 40 cm wide, in some places even narrower. It was not until 2009 that the new pass was built and completed in 2011.
Now, the pass is opened to be more open, with a width of about 5m. According to many people, this is the most dangerous route in the Northeast.
The best time for you to visit” The scariest pass in VietnamThis is probably around October to May next year, because this is the dry season, so it is convenient for conquering and exploring. From June to September, this place enters the rainy season, the pass is extremely dangerous, you should limit conquering Ma Pia Pass at this time.
Challenging beauty of Mi Pia Pass has made it famous, attracting a lot of backpackers who want to explore "The scariest pass in Vietnam" This. Winding pass with 14 floors winding, meandering and spectacular. To reach the highest point, you can see the panoramic view of 14 arcs of Me Pia pass, you have to trek along the mountainside to the top, which takes about 1 hour. Therefore, you should bring drinking water and some snacks to energize yourself.
According to the experience of many previous backpackers, on the top of the pass there is a house selling water for guests to stop. The hostess is very kind, she often guides to go up to the panoramic view point and take pictures. Now, because she is old, she is no longer here. Because there was no one to look after the shop, she hired people to put up very specific signposts for tourists to visit on their own.
After climbing the mountain, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the pass right in front of your eyes, the clever bends look like stairs to the sky.
It should be noted that: Due to the rugged mountainous terrain, all roads at Mi Pia Pass are very difficult to move, only for "silk" drivers. So if you are not sure of your ability as a backpacker, do not drive up here by yourself, it may be dangerous for yourself.
