Tham Ma Pass

⛰️ Destination · 📍 Yen Minh · 💵 Free

A dramatic switchback pass between Yen Minh and Dong Van, with H’Mong children selling flowers by the road.

Classic zig-zag road photo
Gateway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau
Pho Cao village nearby

Tham Ma Pass (Dốc Thẩm Mã) is where the scenery turns into the grey stone landscape of the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark. The road snakes down the slope in tight bends, and the viewpoint at the top is one of the most photographed spots in Ha Giang.

Tips

Ride slowly, trucks use this road too.
If children offer flower baskets for photos, a small tip is customary.

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