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Ma Pi Leng Pass, located between Meo Vac Commune and Dong Van plateau in
Ha Giang province. It is a 15-kilometer canyon road above the Nho Que River,
which weaves its way like a silver ribbon through limestone ravines. It is also
named Cong Troi (Heaven's Gate), is the best place for tourists to enjoy a
panoramic view of the valley below, particularly on a late afternoon when you
can see a beautiful sunset overlooking the river, so this is the best way to travel
to Vietnam and experience the minority.

Ma Pi Leng is at the height of nearly 2,000m above sea level. The
construction of Ma Pi Leng (which takes the form of a crouching horse) began in
the 1960’s, and was said to be done almost entirely by the H’mong people. In
the beginning, to accomplish their tasks, construction workers had to carry
explosives and move along the sides of the mountain by securing themselves to ropes.
The earliest passes were wide enough only for horses pulling carriages and
people to walk through. It wasn’t until much later that the authorities allowed
the widening of  these passes.

Just a few years ago, the paths at Ma Pi Leng were extremely bumpy and
riddled with stones. They were also not wide enough for two cars traveling in
opposite directions. Looking toward the north and northeast, thousands of gray,
rocky mountains form layers along the horizon. Right beside the road are deep
valleys, at the bottom of which lies the Nho Que River, where cool water flows
peacefully. On the mountain pass in Meo Vac, trees are scattered; along with
stones, which have been lonely through years and centuries. Mong aborigines are
in favor of living in mountain tops, or at least along the sides of the
mountains. They absolutely refuse to move to the plain. Neighbors take a half
of day to walk from this mountain to other to visit each other.

Traveling to Ma Pi Leng, by motorcycle is the best vietnam tours
which tourist prefer. It not only gives you a meaning-full experience but also convenient
to help you discovery all beautiful culture in Ha Giang destination.