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Đồng Văn, Hà Giang → Mèo Vạc

Mã Pí Lèng Pass

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Distance
22 km
Duration
Half day
Best time
Sep – Nov, Mar – May
Highest point
1,500 m

The Nho Quế in a canyon so deep the river looks painted. Twenty-two kilometres of cliff road between Đồng Văn and Mèo Vạc — the reason people ride the Hà Giang loop.

Top highlights

  • High altitude1,500 m
  • Mã Pí Lèng viewpointThe river, the wall, the road you just drove. Stop in the bay.
  • Nho Quế lookoutStraight down. Do not lean on the wall if it is wet.
  • Road qualityNarrow, patched, often wet. Fog in the morning. Buses and loaded bikes. The drop is unguarded in places. Rain turns the outer edge to grease.
  • PermitsHà Giang loop is open. Stay on the sealed road; some side tracks are not.
  • Best timeSep – Nov, Mar – May

Recommended itinerary

  1. Đồng Văn, Hà Giang

    Start

  2. Mã Pí Lèng viewpoint

    11 km

  3. Nho Quế lookout

    14 km

  4. Mèo Vạc

    End · 22 km

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