About Khau Coc Cha Pass
Khau Coc Cha Pass, also known as Me Pia Pass, is a mountain pass on National Highway 4A in Xuan Truong Commune, Bao Lac District, Cao Bang Province, northeastern Vietnam. Famous for its 14 sharp hairpin bends climbing a limestone mountainside, it connects Xuan Truong to Bao Lac town. The pass offers panoramic views of forested karst mountains and valleys and is a celebrated stop for motorbike tours and photographers visiting the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a winding mountain road with 14 consecutive hairpin bends ascending a steep limestone slope, best viewed from a dedicated mountaintop viewpoint. The setting is remote forested karst mountains and valleys along National Highway 4A. Visitors can drive or ride the pass, stop at the viewpoint platform to photograph the serpentine road below, and experience the rugged landscape of northern Cao Bang. A short uphill walk from the parking area leads to the main panoramic viewpoint.
Key highlights
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14 consecutive hairpin bends climbing a steep limestone mountainside
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Dedicated mountaintop viewpoint overlooking the entire serpentine road
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Part of National Highway 4A within Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark
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Panoramic views of forested karst peaks and Xuan Truong valley
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Iconic photography and motorbiking stop in northeastern Vietnam
History of Khau Coc Cha Pass
Historic mountain pass on National Highway 4A, a strategic transport route in northeastern Vietnam connecting Bao Lac and border communes of Cao Bang Province; upgraded and paved in recent decades to improve connectivity in the region.
Culture & Context
Located within the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark, the pass showcases the karst landscape and rural life of Tay and other ethnic communities in Bao Lac District and is an iconic example of mountain road engineering in northern Vietnam.
Route
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