Trek the hidden White Cliff trail from Dong Van. Enjoy panoramic views of the Nho Que River and Tu San Canyon, and relax with a scenic picnic lunch.

 

Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    04 Phố Cổ

  • Car

    (40 minutes)

  • Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Break time, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • View point

    Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

  • Nho Quế River

    Visit, Sightseeing, Hiking (2.5 hours)

  • Traditional village

    Visit, Tea, Lunch, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Ma Pi Leng Pass

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Car

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    04 Phố Cổ

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of walking narrow stone paths high above Ma Pi Leng Pass
  • Take in panoramic views of the emerald Nho Que River and Tu San Canyon
  • Visit the dramatic “Tu Than Rock†and challenge your courage at 1,500m
  • Pass through peaceful H’Mong villages surrounded by cornfields
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch with highland sticky rice or a traditional sandwich

Full description

Begin your experience with a scenic drive from Dong Van town, stopping at the Ma Pi Leng Monument, honoring those who built the historic “Happiness Road.†From here, the adventure begins on foot.

Visit the dramatic “Tu Than Rock,†challenge your courage at 1,500 meters above sea level, and pass through peaceful H’Mong villages surrounded by cornfields.

Enjoy a picnic lunch with highland sticky rice or a traditional sandwich, herbal tea, and fresh fruit at a scenic rest stop mid-journey.

Choose to finish after 8 km for a shorter route, or continue trekking another 2 km for an extended adventure along the cliffside path.

Includes

✔Private scenic transfer from Dong Van town
✔Entry to Ma Pi Leng Monument
✔Guided trekking across the White Cliff
✔Visit to Tu Than Rock
✔Professional local or English-speaking guide
✔Picnic lunch (highland sticky rice or traditional sandwich)
✔Herbal tea and fresh fruit
✔Bottled drinking water (500ml/person)
✔Trekking pole (if needed)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People afraid of heights

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • The trek involves narrow stone paths and high altitudes.
  • Participants should have a moderate fitness level.
  • Weather can change rapidly; dress accordingly.

 

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