Lung Lo Pass, 15 km long, is one of the legendary passes that entered poetry during the resistance war against the French. With majestic beauty and adventurous curves, Lung Lo Pass brings an extremely difficult challenge for those who want to conquer this pass.
Overview of Lung Lo Pass
Located right on the border of Son La and Yen Bai provinces, Lung Lo Pass is the vital route for our country to supply food and transport troops to serve the goal of destroying Dien Bien Phu stronghold. This legendary route with many historical marks has become one of the most famous backpacking routes in Yen Bai province.
Lung Lo Pass, 15 km long, is considered a companion of our people during the resistance war against the French. Having gone through many ups and downs, this legendary pass has now changed quite a lot compared to before, many passes have been cut into many sections. However, the unique historical marks are still there, recording the years of heroic struggle of our nation.
More specifically, Lung Lo Pass is located right at Highway 37 (Where old Road 379 connects with Highway 32 and 32B). The pass is located in the Northeast of Yen Bai province and about 33 km from the center of Phu Yen town (Son La). To determine this pass, you run from km 349 to km 364, which is the Lung Lo Pass section with a slope of 10%.
Lung Lo Pass is a vital road that has contributed to the heroic historical years of our nation. Photo: Kniper
57 years ago, to ensure the supply of food, vehicles as well as the number of people participating in the Dien Bien Phu battlefield, Lung Lo Pass (Old Route 13) was connected via Ta Khoa ferry, Chen Pass and Route 41. Chosen as a vital road, it plays an extremely important role in the country’s history.
Because of the importance of this road, during the resistance period, Lung Lo Pass was always guarded and protected by engineer soldiers, youth volunteers and civil servants determined to guard and protect until their last breath. Everyone stood up to fight to ensure stable traffic, not allowing the main road to be interrupted.
From March 13 to May 7, 1954, Lung Lo Pass was used to supply ammunition and food for the Dien Bien Phu campaign. Later, the Lung Lo Pass section was renovated and expanded to make supplying and moving troops more convenient and easier. To do this, the engineering and civil engineering units of Son La and Yen Bai provinces had to work together day and night to pave the way.
Lung Lo Pass is used as a vital road for our soldiers and people to supply food and transport weapons…
2.Conquer Lung Lo Pass by motorbike
With a 15 km long road, conquering Lung Lo Pass by motorbike is definitely one of the most interesting experiences you should try once. Although the road is not too short or too long, it is still filled with difficult challenges that hinder the footsteps of those who are passionate about exploring. Winding through steep passes and overcoming hairpin turns brings a feeling of both excitement and excitement that is hard to put into words.
Overcoming the winding roads full of thorns, the scenery appearing before your eyes will satisfy your eyes and make you forget all your tiredness. Because the road includes many dangerous turns, if traveling by motorbike, you should be careful at every turn and should only drive if you are confident in your driving ability.
Almost everyone who comes here to explore by motorbike does not forget to stop on the side of the road to admire the scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests. Especially admire the beautiful and peaceful scenery of Yen Bai from the top of the pass. Your journey will be even more wonderful if conquering Lung Lo Pass becomes one of the goals that must be achieved during your exploration trip.
Conquering Lung Lo Pass by motorbike is definitely one of the most interesting experiences in Yen Bai
3.Interesting things about Lung Lo Pass
Considered a vital road in the Dien Bien Phu campaign, Lung Lo Pass accompanied our soldiers through extremely fierce battles of survival. It is impossible not to mention that Lung Lo Pass once suffered more than 2,000 enemy bombs to block the progress of our people and soldiers. As fierce as it was, as devastating as it was, Lung Lo Pass still fought resiliently, always completing its mission throughout the resistance period.
Having to endure up to 12,000 tons of bombs and bombs every day and being bombarded by nearly 18 enemy aircraft, Lung Lo Pass not only severely damaged the road surface but also frequently collapsed, filling the entire path. On the way to transport and supply food, bomb craters 4 – 5 m wide and 10m – 12 m wide appeared everywhere. In just about 400m to 500m, there are dozens of such deep bomb craters causing obstructions.
However, despite all the difficulties and hardships, soldiers with courage and willingness to sacrifice themselves despite dangers still continue their mission every day. We had to dig and detonate to neutralize the remaining bombs on the road, while fighting courageously so that food and weapons could reach our soldiers intact.
12 years ago, Lung Lo Pass was hit by storm number 7 with extremely devastating power, causing enormous damage. Therefore, the historic pass has now been divided into many sections, making it difficult to move. However, for those who are passionate about backpacking and want to conquer adventurous slopes, Lung Lo Pass is still an extremely attractive route to explore.
Lung Lo Pass entered the history books, becoming an extremely glorious historical mark of our nation’s time.
One of the things that makes the dangerous Lung Lo Pass an extremely hot discovery destination for young people today is the scenery on both sides of the pass. Surrounding the pass is the green of Yen Bai mountains and forests. The beautiful, rolling mountain scenery makes anyone fall in love even if it’s just their first time coming here.
Going along the entire road, you will reach attractive attractions in Yen Bai such as Muong Coi, Thuong Bang La…Or no need to say far, just spend some time standing on the top of the pass and you will have You can see the panoramic view of the beautiful and peaceful Yen Bai right below. The scenery of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields is captured in full view, bringing excitement when standing in the middle of the clouds.
Looking from afar, the thatched houses of the villagers appear hidden in the mist or the goat and cow farms add to the strangely beautiful picture of Yen Bai village. No matter what time you come here, the scenery of Yen Bai is still enough to make you fall in love with no way out.
The view of Yen Bai from the top of Lung Lo Pass makes anyone fall in love. Photo: Quang Vu
As a place that has made its mark in the country’s history books, Lung Lo Pass has become one of the extremely famous discovery destinations in Yen Bai province. Having gone through many ups and downs, the legendary road still wears its majestic, seductive beauty and has an extremely great appeal to those who are passionate about exploration. In Yen Bai, there is also Khau Pha Pass, which is also full of challenges and adventures. If you want to explore, don’t forget to refer to the MYTOUR.ASIA before setting off!