O Quy Ho Pass is one of the top 4 majestic passes in Vietnam. The pass is at over 2000m above sea level, bringing stunning views with surrounding beauty. If you come to Sapa, don't miss out on visiting O Quy Ho pass. 

O Quy Ho Pass Overview

O Quy Ho Pass has another name called “Hoang Lien Son Pass”, located on Highway 4D in the border area between Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces, Vietnam.

O Quy Ho pass is known named as “Hoang Lien Son Pass”, situated on Highway 4D between Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces, Vietnam. 

O Quy Ho Pass in Sapa

The pass crosses Hoang Lien Son range. Local people call the pass as Heaven Gate. However the name of the pass for visitors is O Quy Ho pass. The pass has a length of more than 50km and this is one of the longest and dangerous passes in northern Vietnam. 

The sunset at O Quy Ho pass

According to locals, O Quy Ho pass tells about the tragic love story of a fairy and a peasant named O Quy Ho. Although they fell in love, they couldn't be together. The man became a black turtle beneath a waterfall. The fairy was transformed into a bird that flew over the pass each day and always called out Quy Ho! O Quy Ho…”

Best time to visit O Quy Ho pass

You may visit O Quy Ho pass any time of the year, depending on your personal preferences. 

Tourists are fond of clouds, you should visit the pass from October to December. Surely, you will snap pictures with stunning cloudscapes. For cherry blossoms enthusiasts, visitors can come to O Quy Ho pass in February. 

The beauty view of O Quy Ho pass

Coming here at this time, you can see the wild cherries that are sold on the road or Sapa market. However, it is cold and sometimes a light rain. 

The rhododendron flowers bloom in March. The weather at this time is dry, a little fog and no rain. From December to January, exploring the snowfall is an interesting experience in Hoang Lien Son range. 

How to get to O Quy Ho pass? 

O Quy Ho pass is about 16 km away from Sapa town. It takes about 45 minutes to transfer by car. If you depart from Sapa, you come across Dien Bien Phu road to Silver Waterfall, continue to Hoang Lien National park and Tram Ton ranger station. Traveling about 6km more to get the O Quy Ho Pass. 

Transfer to O Quy Ho pass by car

You can rent a car, motorbike to reach here. However, riding a motorbike is dangerous. So, you should book a private car with a driver to visit O Quy Ho pass. 

What to do in O Quy Ho Pass

Visiting on Rong May glass bridge

The glass bridge of Rong May is located on O Quy Ho pass, offers a beauty view with breaktaking landscapes. Strolling along Rong May glass bridge with a length of more than 1000m, bringings for tourists feeling as the same as walking on air, both real and unreal. 

The girl visit Rong May glass bridge and admire the beautiful scenery

Standing from bridge, you can admire the unobstructed views of terraced rice fields, majestic moutain. 

Admire the view of the cloud sea. 

One of the best things to do in O Quy Ho pass is visiting the beautiful scenery of a sea of clouds. You will see a sea of clouds unfold before your eyes with the valleys and mountains below. Immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere, captivating beauty , creating a memorable memory in your journey.

Visiting a sea of clouds at O Quy Ho pass

Discover Heaven's gate 

Heaven's gate is situated high atop the O Quy Ho pass, one of the  unparalleled vantage points to the paranomic view of the pass. 

Watching the towering peaks, the stunning scenery, making you can't take your eyes off. Heaven's gate combines with nature and people, creating an unforgettable encounter.

The boy takes a photo with Heaven's gate

Watching the stunning scenery along O Quy Ho pass

The journey to O Quy Ho will be enthralling by the way of waking the winding roads of the pass. Each twist and turn reveals a new face of the majestic mountains. Don't forget to take photos to save a wonderful experience. 

Snap a picture with a road of O Quy Ho pass

Besides, you can stop at some attractions near O Quy Ho pass such as Silver waterfall, Love Waterfall... 

Visiting the Lonely tree

Coming to Sapa, you must visit the lonely tree which is an iconic sight of Lao Cai, attracting many tourists both local and international. The lonely tree stands alone on a hill with the background of the majestic valley in the back. 

The girl sits under Lonely tree

O Quy Ho Pass is known for its breathtaking scenery, and recognized as a stunning mountain in Sapa. If you have the opportunity come Sapa town, you should explore O Quy Ho pass, admire the natural beauty and conquer the challenging road in the northern Vietnam. 

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