Sparkling under the Sun: Ô Quy Hồ Pass
The Charm of Ô Quy Hồ Pass2. The Serene Đèo Cả Road
Đèo Cả, located in Hòa Xuân Nam commune, Đông Hòa district, Phú Yên province, bordering Khánh Hòa province, is one of the largest mountain passes with tunnels in the Central region. The Cả Pass tunnel runs from North to South through Khánh Hòa province. The climate around Cả Pass is cool all year round, and from here, you can access many beautiful beaches.
This pass is approximately 333 meters high and about 12 kilometers long. Previously, traversing the pass required overcoming steep slopes and treacherous stretches to reach the other side. Now, travel has become more convenient thanks to the road tunnel through the pass, with a total length of about 13.5 kilometers, making it the second-largest tunnel after the Hải Vân Pass tunnel.
The tunnel is equipped with a system of lights, ventilation fans, drainage systems, and complete signage. Travelers always feel safe when passing through the tunnel due to its sturdy reinforced steel arch structure.
In history, this place was once the border between Đại Việt and Chiêm Thành (now part of Vietnam and Cambodia). When King Lê ventured south, he had to halt at Cả Pass due to the treacherous terrain. He established a small fortress in Phú Yên called Hoa Anh. From the 15th to the 16th century, this area was a hotspot for conflicts between Đại Việt and Chiêm Thành forces.
From the late 18th to the early 19th century, this site witnessed historical battles between Nguyễn Ánh and his brothers Nhạc, Lữ, and Huệ. Cả Pass deserves its fame as a historical landmark for having witnessed many turbulent periods. In 1947, Cả Pass continued to be a battleground for clashes between French colonial forces and the Việt Minh Front. Standing atop Cả Pass, you can gaze upon a vast expanse of sky, painting a picturesque scene from the plains to the mountains, with the vast sea in the distance.
A Stretch of Cả Pass Road
Scenic Views from Cả Pass
A glimpse of the Hai Van PassNestled in Hanoi, the Phan Dinh Phung Street spans approximately 1.5 kilometers, stretching from Mai Xuan Thuong Street to Hang Cot Street. This charming route intersects various streets like Dang Dung, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Hoang Dieu, and Hang Bun. Visitors are not only treated to historical landmarks such as Bac Mon Gate and French colonial villas but also immersed in refreshing green spaces.
Phan Dinh Phung Street exudes romance and tranquility with its lush greenery, boasting rows of majestic trees and spacious, cool sidewalks. Most trees along this street are aged sycamores, providing ample shade and rustling melodies with every breeze. These sycamores, some over a hundred years old, form intriguing shapes resembling boats, caverns, or giant octopuses, creating a serene ambiance cherished by locals and tourists alike.
Phan Dinh Phung Street glistening under the golden sunlight
Phan Dinh Phung Street adorned with lush trees, providing cool shadeNestled in Cao Bang, Mã Phục Pass winds its way through rugged terrain, offering breathtaking vistas of towering peaks and verdant valleys. This enchanting route is a haven for adventurers seeking both challenge and serenity.
6. Hạ Long - Vân Đồn Expressway
After 3 years of construction, despite facing numerous challenges due to treacherous terrain, on December 30, 2018, the pivotal transportation project, Hạ Long - Vân Đồn Expressway (Quảng Ninh), spanning nearly 60 kilometers, was officially inaugurated and put into operation. Since the opening of the Hạ Long - Vân Đồn expressway, travel time from Hanoi to Vân Đồn has been reduced to approximately 2.5 hours, compared to over 4 hours previously.
Hạ Long - Vân Đồn Expressway, stretching nearly 60 kilometers, boasts a total investment of approximately 12,000 billion Vietnamese dong. Of this, the 53.6-kilometer section from the intersection with the Hạ Long - Hải Phòng expressway in Đại Yên Ward, Hạ Long City to Cẩm Hải, Cẩm Phả City, undertaken by Biên Cương BOT Joint Stock Company, has an investment capital of 12,000 billion Vietnamese dong. The remaining section, including the largest bridge along the route – Cẩm Hải Bridge, is invested by Quảng Ninh province with 1,150 billion Vietnamese dong sourced from the state budget.
Scenery atop Pha Din Pass
A stretch of Pha Din Pass covered in mistCù Mông Pass Road
Known as one of the most beautiful mountain passes in Vietnam in general and Phu Yen province in particular, Cù Mông Pass is a spectacular discovery for tourists due to its fascinating, pristine, and majestic beauty. Dubbed as one of the most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam, Cù Mông Pass is located on National Highway 1A. This is the border between Binh Dinh province and Phu Yen province. The pass is 7km long, 245m high, and has a slope of 9%. The road is steep, with many sharp bends, and tall mountains on both sides. Therefore, it is truly a challenge for drivers due to the dangerous terrain.
View of Cù Mông Pass from above
Another perspective of Cù Mông Pass9. Omega Pass
Aside from its shimmering beauty in the early mist, Hòn Giao Pass is also affectionately referred to as Omega, derived from the graph-like shape of the pass. Compared to many passes stretching from north to south, Omega is still a relatively unfamiliar name. It only gained recognition with the opening of provincial road 723 connecting Nha Trang and Dalat. This is not only a shortcut replacing the route through Phan Rang city and Ngoạn Mục Pass but also considered one of the most beautiful roads in Vietnam connecting the plateau of flowers and the dreamy coastal city.
View of Omega Pass from above
On the peak of Omega Pass, you can extend your gaze far away10. Mã Pí Lèng Pass - Hà Giang
Mã Pí Lèng Pass connects Dong Van Plateau and Meo Vac town. This is an ideal destination for adventurous souls to explore and conquer due to continuous winding bends, alongside deep and stunning natural landscapes bestowed by nature.
The picturesque and majestic scenery of Mã Pí Lèng
Aerial view of Mã Pí Lèng
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