Summary of tourism festivals, tourism events in the year

Overview of O Quy Ho Pass

Dubbed the "King of the Northwest Passes", O Quy Ho Pass towers at an altitude of nearly 2,000m above sea level, squeezing through the majestic Hoang Lien Son range to connect the two provinces of Lai Chau and Lao Cai. With a record length of nearly 50km along steep cliffs and deep abysses, this pass is one of the famous "Four Great Pass Peaks", challenging every traveler's steps with its breathtaking bends. Standing from the top of the pass in Binh Lu commune, visitors will be overwhelmed by the magnificence of heaven and earth when the panoramic mountain range and lush green rice valleys appear at their feet, creating a feeling of freedom, where people seem to become small before the eternal beauty of vast nature.

O Quy Ho Pass

The beauty of O Quy Ho lies not only in its ruggedness but also in the magical transformation of the natural picture at every moment of the day. When dawn rises, the pass puts on a hazy mantle of morning dew, then shines brightly under the golden sunlight as the clouds fade, revealing sharp mountain peaks piercing the sky. In the late afternoons, the sunset dyes the entire old forest red, creating a quiet and poetic space, forcing travelers to stop and inhale the pure air of the top of the sky.

Outstanding attractions at O Quy Ho Pass

O Quy Ho Heaven Gate - Coordinates of the junction between earth and sky

O Quy Ho Heaven's Gate

Located at the highest peak of the pass at an altitude of nearly 2,000m, Heaven Gate is the most important stop, where visitors can touch the clouds and sky and have a panoramic view of the majesty of the Hoang Lien Son range. Viewed from this position, the pass road curves like a soft silk strip across steep cliffs and dark green jungle, creating a scene that is both magnificent and quiet. The space at Heaven's Gate is always windy, bringing with it the characteristic coldness of high mountain peaks, highlighting the feeling of freedom and overwhelm for any traveler who wants to conquer the "King of Pass" in the Northwest. This is the place where the spirit of heaven and earth converges, helping you clearly feel the proud, borderline beauty of Binh Lu commune.

Rong May Glass Bridge tourist area - Masterpiece on the cliff

Rong May Glass Bridge

Located on the side of a cliff in Binh Lu commune, Rong May Glass Bridge is a modern highlight, where a glass elevator through the mountain takes visitors to record heights. When you step on the transparent glass surface extending out of the cliff, an "infinity" space opens up below your feet with a deep abyss and winding rice stairs blurred in white clouds. The great breeze blowing through the rocks brings pure moisture, mixed with the feeling of extreme excitement when standing in mid-air, bringing the ultimate discovery experience to souls passionate about adventure. The glass bridge is not only a magnificent engineering project but also a perfect observatory to fully capture the wild beauty of Lai Chau.

Legendary bends along the cliffs

Pass system

Guides the way Traveling through the Hoang Lien range is a system of spectacular curves and winding roads along the steep mountainside. Along this road, visitors will walk under shady temperate trees, listen to the sound of the wind whistling through the rocks mixed with the sound of forest birds chirping from deep in the valley. Every turn contains a new surprise, sometimes it opens up to a sea of rolling clouds, sometimes it reveals smooth, sturdy limestone cliffs that have existed for millions of years. Driving on these legendary roads brings a true sense of conquest, helping people get closer to the intense breath of highland nature.

Cloud hunting cafes on the side of the pass

Space to stop for cloud hunting

The flow of clouds from the top of the pass often weaves through small roadside shops, forming poetic "cloud hunting" stops. The clouds here, through the movement of the mountain wind, have created magical shapes, covering the smooth rocks and rustic wooden huts facing the valley. Visitors can easily choose a quiet corner to sit, sip a cup of hot coffee, listen to the breath of the mountains and enjoy the feeling of absolute meditation. The natural arrangement of clouds and sky and the local minimalist architecture create a relaxing space, completely separate from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Primary forest and Hoang Lien Son ecosystem

Old forest ecosystem

The primeval forest area covering both sides of O Quy Ho pass is an inseparable part of the Hoang Lien range ecosystem, bringing dark green beauty and full of life to the entire landscape. The canopy of ancient forest rhododendron trees and rich understory flora create a strong natural wall, protecting the soil and rocks and preserving the inherent wilderness of the legendary road. Tourists moving under the dense canopy of leaves will clearly feel the protection of the forest, where sunlight can only penetrate through each leaf gap to create shimmering streaks of light on the asphalt road surface and wet green moss carpets.

Here are suggestions for some other experiential activities at O Quy Ho Pass:

Hunting for brilliant sunsets: If you are at the top of the pass around 5pm, you will witness the moment the sun dyes the sky red, creating a mysterious scene amidst the sea of clouds in Binh Lu commune.
Enjoy grilled cuisine along the pass: Stop at leaf huts to enjoy grilled eggs, bamboo-tube rice and hot grilled ham ham in the cold weather of the highest pass peak in Vietnam Nam.
Learn about climate diversity: Experience a unique weather phenomenon when in just a few kilometers, you can go from dense fog to bright sunshine as soon as you enter Binh Lu commune.

Best time to travel

Cloud hunting season and moments "fiery sunset" (October - March)

O Quy Ho cloud hunting

The period from October to March next year is considered the "golden season" to conquer the top of O Quy Ho pass in Binh Lu commune. This is the most ideal time for visitors to experience the phenomenon of the "sea of clouds" - an amazing natural specialty when white clouds roll in waves, filling the valleys and covering the rice terraces at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son range. Under the impact of the steep terrain, the mountain pass on the Lai Chau side often receives bright golden sunshine during the day, creating a spectacular contrast with the floating clouds condensing in the Heaven's Gate area, giving the feeling of standing between the boundary of earth and sky.

Travel information

Flight routes to neighboring areas of Lai Chau province

Dien Bien Phu Airport

Electric Airport Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phu Airport serves as a strategic air bridge to help tourists quickly reach the top of O Quy Ho pass from the Northwest. After landing, you will continue the journey for about 4 hours by car along Highway 12 through majestic valleys to reach Binh Lu commune. With the upgrade of the runway and increased frequency of flights from Hanoi and City. Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, this is the top choice for travelers who want to spend maximum time hunting clouds and admiring the sunset on the top of the pass.

From the South: Direct flights from the city. Ho Chi Minh to Dien Bien is operated daily, allowing travelers to depart early in the morning and catch the moment of bright sunshine on the top of the pass in the afternoon of the same day.
From the North & Internationally: Tourists can also land at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), then choose to connect by air to Dien Bien or use a specialized limousine service to get to the gateway of Binh commune. Lu.

Trains connect through Lao Cai station

Lao Cai station

Travel by train on the Hanoi - Lao Cai railway is a nostalgic choice, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy the magical changes of nature as they gradually move towards the Hoang Lien Son range. High-quality train cars with modern, comfortable sleeping compartment design not only ensure absolute safety but also bring a relaxing experience before starting the journey to conquer the bends. This is a transportation option favored by many tourists to keep their strength for trekking activities and visiting the glass bridge at the top of the pass.

From Lao Cai station, visitors only need to travel about 75km further along National Highway 4D to reach the border of Lai Chau province at the top of O Quy Ho pass. This road will take you through the tourist town of Sapa, beyond the floating clouds to reach Binh Lu commune. The continuous presence of professional taxi companies and contract car services right at the station gate helps travelers be completely proactive and feel secure when starting the trip to explore the legendary road of Lai Chau province.

Passenger buses to Lai Chau province

High-class sleeper bus and Limousine system

VIP sleeper bus lines running the Hanoi - Binh Lu commune (heading to Sapa) is the most popular and flexible mode of travel today thanks to its dense overnight schedule. Most bus companies operate on the Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway, helping to shorten the travel time from the capital to the foot of O Quy Ho pass to about 6 hours. Travelers will experience classy service with leather massage chairs, personal entertainment systems and absolutely quiet space during the journey to conquer the Northwest highlands.

From neighboring provinces such as Lao Cai or Dien Bien, the intra-province bus system and express bus connect directly to the center of Binh Lu commune, helping visitors easily stop right at transfer points to the pass. Reputable car companies such as Ngan Ha, The Anh or Ka Lang cabin always maintain a continuous operating frequency, ensuring to serve the needs of sightseeing and cloud hunting at any time of the day. The modern online ticket booking application in 2026 helps you easily track the vehicle's location and proactively arrange your journey time scientifically.

Internal transportation to Binh Lu commune

To fully explore the majesty of O Quy Ho Pass, Rong May Glass Bridge tourist area and cultural villages in Binh Lu commune, you can choose means of transport after:

Local taxi: Taxi companies in the central area of the commune are always ready to serve tourists traveling directly to the viewing spots at the top of the pass. This is a safe and warm choice for families, especially when traveling in the dense foggy weather typical of the highlands.
Native motorbike taxi: Local residents' motorbike taxi service is very flexible, helping you easily access unique viewing angles along the cliffs that are difficult for large vehicles to access. Local drivers with skilled driving skills on the mountain pass will be reliable companions, sharing interesting stories about the climate and nature here.
Self-driving motorbike rental:
- Binh Lu motorbike service: ☎ 0985226126 | Price from 150,000 VND/day | Specializing in providing strong manual and clutch motorbikes, periodically maintained to ensure safety for tourists conquering steep and mountain passes.
- Lai Chau motorbike rental: ☎ 0334123567 | Quick procedures, support door-to-door vehicle delivery for guests staying at hotels and homestays in Binh Lu commune and neighboring wards.

Accommodation information

Luxury (High quality hotels)

Minh Son Hotel

Minh Son Hotel

Located in an airy location in Tan Phong ward, Minh Son Hotel offers a modern accommodation space with costs ranging from 550,000 to 1,100,000 VND for a night's stay. The highlight of the hotel is that the rooms have large glass windows with panoramic views of the dim Hoang Lien Son mountain range, helping visitors feel the breath of space right from the bedroom. This is the ideal choice for you to enjoy professional services, recharge with local specialty breakfast before starting the trip to conquer the legendary bends and visit the glass bridge in Binh Lu commune.

>Phuong Thanh Hotel

Located in the busy commercial area of Doan Ket ward, Phuong Thanh Hotel is a prestigious stop for travelers who prioritize comfort and safety with prices ranging from 450,000 to 850,000 VND per night. The hotel owns a system of clean rooms, fully equipped with modern amenities and a friendly staff, ready to assist visitors with information about the pass. From here, it only takes you about 45 minutes to travel along Highway 4D to reach the top of O Quy Ho Pass, extremely convenient for journeys that start early to catch the sea of floating clouds right at the border of Binh Lu commune.

Other quality hotel options:

Kim Long Hotel: Tan Phong Ward - Elegant design Courteous service, spacious parking lot - Price about 450,000 - 800,000 VND/night.
Anh Hong Hotel: Tan Phong Ward - Quiet location along Thuy Son Lake, airy rooms - Price from 500,000 - 950,000 VND/night.

Resort (Resort, Villa)

Heaven Gate Hotel (O Quy Ho Heaven's Gate)

Heaven Gate Hotel

Heaven Gate Hotel is located at the highest coordinates of the top of the pass in Binh Lu commune, is the most unique "mid-heaven" resort space with prices ranging from 1,200,000 to 3,500,000 VND per night. The resort is designed in a minimalist style that blends with nature, allowing travelers to experience the feeling of sleeping among a sea of clouds and waking up in the misty white space of the top of the sky. This is the place where the spirit of heaven and earth converges at Hoang Lien Son, bringing an isolated stay experience to help you fully enjoy the moment of brilliant fire sunset and the absolutely pure atmosphere of Lai Chau highland.

Other quality resort spaces:

O Quy Ho Hill Resort: Binh Lu Commune - Wooden bungalow system located gently on the mountainside with endless views Extreme down to the rice valley - Price from 1,000,000 - 2,200,000 VND/night.
Ta Leng Glamping: Ta Leng Commune - High-class tent model in the middle of ancient tea hills, convenient for hunting clouds at the top of the pass - Price from 800,000 - 1,600,000 VND/night.

Experience (Indigenous Homestay)

O Quy Ho Glamping

Located on the hillsides with views of the most dangerous curves of O Quy Ho Pass in Binh Lu commune, this Glamping area offers a high-end camping experience with costs ranging from 600,000 to 1,200,000 VND per night. Here, visitors will sleep in hotel-standard canvas tents, fully equipped with warm heating mattresses amid the chilly cold of an altitude of over 2,000m. The combination of a fragrant BBQ party next to a flickering campfire and the moment of catching the first rays of sunlight through the sea of white clouds at Heaven's Gate brings a feeling of generosity and freedom, helping you capture the most precious memories in the journey to conquer the legendary peak of the pass.

Homestay Ly A Gon

Ly A Gon Homestay

Located in the highest area of Si Thau Chai village, Ta Leng commune, this homestay scores points for its rustic walled house architecture with a direct view of the cloud valley at a cost of 300,000 to 550,000 VND. VND per night. Here, visitors can prepare dinner with the host family by themselves with fragrant smoked Ban Pig dish called Mac Khen, or leisurely stroll on the clean paved streets of the village. The combination of warm hospitality and unique space brings a cozy feeling like being in your own home after the journey to conquer the magnificent golden stairs at the foot of the pass.

Other cozy homestay locations:

Chu Chan Homestay: Ta Leng Commune – Traditional stilt house space, location near the paragliding take-off site – Price from 200,000 - 400,000 VND/night.
Homestay Na Khuong: Binh Lu Commune - Experience sleeping in a stilt house along a stream, near a giant water system - Price from 250,000 - 450,000 VND/night.

Festival cuisine and culture

Famous restaurants

Hoang Nham Restaurant

Hoang Nham Restaurant

Located in the bustling central area of Tan Phong ward, this is one of the largest and most luxurious culinary addresses that tourists often stop at before going up the pass. The restaurant is famous for its large garden space, specializing in serving highland banquet dishes such as 7-course pig, grilled Ban chicken and especially dishes made from horses. With a cost from 350,000 to 700,000 VND per guest, the professionalism in processing and the space imbued with Northwest architecture help diners enjoy the culinary quintessence in the most classy way before the journey to conquer the top of O Quy Ho pass.

Thanh Tung Restaurant (Tam Duong)

Located on the main road leading to Binh Lu commune, Thanh Tung restaurant is a "pocket" address for tourist groups when they want to enjoy authentic sturgeon and cold-water salmon specialties. The restaurant's difference is that the fish source is imported directly from farms at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son range, ensuring sweetness and freshness in every fiber of the meat when it is on the banquet table. With prices ranging from 200,000 to 450,000 VND per person, diners will enjoy a steaming sturgeon hot pot or crispy fried salmon in the typical golden sunshine of the lowlands of Binh Lu commune.

Some other quality culinary places:

Cay Khe Restaurant (Binh Lu Commune): A familiar address for those who love thang co horse and other highland rustic drinks with affordable prices from 100,000 - 250,000 VND.
Tam Duong specialty store (Binh Lu commune): Not just a place to shop, here visitors can order quick lunches with a menu of agricultural products Local clean food from 120,000 VND.

Local cuisine

Black chicken (Black bone chicken) stewed with Chinese medicine

Black chicken is a precious chicken breed of the H'Mong ethnic people in the highland area of Binh Lu commune, naturally grazed so the meat is very firm, Fragrant and has high nutritional value. This dish is often stewed with precious medicinal herbs such as ginseng and dong quai collected from the Hoang Lien Son jungle, creating a special sweet and nutritious flavor with prices ranging from 250,000 to 400,000 VND/piece. Enjoying a bowl of hot black chicken soup in the chilly weather at the top of the pass not only helps improve health but is also a way for travelers to understand the delicate combination of cuisine and indigenous traditional medicine.

Khau humilia (Lying meat)

Even though it originates from the Northeast region, Khau Duc dish in Binh Lu commune has a unique flavor thanks to the sophisticated processing skills of the local Giay people. After being boiled, the pork belly will be pricked, roasted until crispy, then stewed in water with taro and Chinese leaves for many hours until the meat melts at the tip of the tongue, usually priced around 150,000 to 300,000 VND per plate. The combination of the greasy taste of meat and the strong aroma of forest spices creates a typical "rice loss" dish, always appearing during important holidays of people at the gateway of O Quy Ho.

Experiential cuisine

Enjoying Sung Phai corn wine

Find the warmth Enjoying the experience of sipping a cup of Sung Phai corn sprout wine right at small roadside shops in Binh Lu commune is an attractive activity for those who want to learn about highland wine culture. This wine is made from selected glutinous corn, fermented with heirloom leaf yeast, creating a sweet, spicy, mellow taste and the characteristic aroma of just harvested rice and corn, priced from only 40,000 to 60,000 VND/liter. In the cloudy space, the heat of a cup of corn wine seems to dispel the cold, helping the conversation between the traveler and the local people become more intimate and open.

Making banh day with the H'Mong people along the pass

Spending a morning with the H'Mong ethnic people in the villages along the pass in Binh Lu commune pounding banh day is an extremely culinary experience. interesting and meaningful. Visitors will be able to directly hold a pestle and pound batches of fragrant upland sticky rice, then shape it into smooth, round white cakes themselves to enjoy on the spot with wild honey. With an experience cost of only 50,000 VND, this activity not only helps you understand the process of making elaborate ancestral cakes, but is also an opportunity to enjoy the sweet results amidst the windy space.

Cultural Experience & Festivals

Bun Voc Tay Festival (Water Festival)

Bun Voc Tat Festival

Held bustlingly every April in Binh Lu commune, this is the most unique cultural festival of the Lao people to pray for good weather and wash away misfortunes. The highlight is the solemn village worshiping ceremony, after which thousands of people and tourists go down to Na Khuong stream to participate in the water splashing festival amid the bustling sound of flutes and drums. Attending the festival, visitors will not only be able to immerse themselves in the joyful festival space but also have the opportunity to admire the brilliant brocade costumes and graceful five-vong dances of Lao girls in the border areas.

Suggested other cultural activities and experiences:

Community tourism cultural exchange: Participate in fire nights Camp and watch Mong flute and cat flute performances by artisans at homestays at the foot of the pass. This activity brings a deep connection and helps you clearly feel the generous soul of the people of the mountains and forests.
Visit the Na Khuong Water Canal: Witness with your own eyes the giant water system of the Lu people in Binh Lu commune, a folk irrigation masterpiece that is still working persistently to bring water to the fields. This is the ideal place for you to learn about the wonderful natural adaptation industry of the local people.
Experience weaving with wooden looms: Visit Lao and Lu families at the foot of the pass to see the process of spinning, weaving and hand-dying indigo. You can try weaving the first steps of fabric yourself under the guidance of hospitable ladies and mothers.

Amusement area

Conquer the Rong May Cau Glass Entertainment Complex (Binh Lu Commune)

Rong May Glass Bridge

Located right on the top of the "King of Pass" at an altitude of nearly 2,300m, Rong May Glass Bridge is the "heart" of thrilling entertainment and a destination not to be missed in Binh Lu commune. This modern tourist complex is built firmly on the cliffs of the Hoang Lien Son range, creating a transparent glass walkway that extends out of the abyss to the point of being able to see through the entire panorama of the dim valley below. Between the bright golden sunshine or the floating mist, being immersed in the "infinity" space here brings a feeling of extreme refreshment, helping visitors shake off all fears and regenerate strong energy in a spacious, magnificent space of the Northwest mountains and forests.

The Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge area also possesses many other unique experiential activities:

Adventurous Bungee Jumping Challenge: Experience free falling from the top of a high mountain into the abyss to feel the explosion of all senses in the midst of a vast, windy space. This is a typical thrilling game that helps you break your limits and capture breathtaking moments in Binh Lu commune.
High-speed Zipline: Visitors will hang on the cable and glide in mid-air to see the panorama of the jungle and cliffs from the perspective of a giant bird. This activity brings the perfect combination between the feeling of absolute freedom and the opportunity to admire the majesty of Lai Chau's nature.
Walking on Doc Moc Bridge on the cliff: The journey of walking on narrow wooden slats hanging on the side of the mountain requires great courage and dexterity from the participants. These steps in the clouds are not only a physical challenge but also open up unlimited views towards the green Binh Lu rice valley.
Death Swing Experience (Swing): Soar out into the air on the giant swing placed right at the edge of the abyss to enjoy the feeling of floating in the clouds. This is a "lifetime" photo hunting activity when the panoramic mountain view of the top of O Quy Ho pass becomes the perfect backdrop for courage.
Taking photos at the glass elevator through the mountain: Unique check-in activity when traveling in the 300m high open-air elevator system to witness the spectacular change of scenery from the foot of the mountain to the top of the sky. This modern operation process helps travelers fully capture the magnificent beauty of the limestone cliffs and the temperate forest ecosystem of Binh Lu commune.

Suggested tour

Experiential tour

Tour 3 Days 2 Nights: Conquering the "King of Pass" - Wonder of Cau Kinh Bridge Rong May

Itinerary:
- Day 1: Center of Doan Ket ward - Move to the top of O Quy Ho Pass in Binh Lu commune - Experience the glass elevator and walk on Rong May Glass Bridge - Enjoy cold water sturgeon hotpot - Overnight at a cliffside bungalow.
- Day 2: Binh Lu Commune - Light trekking to explore the Chu Va valley at the foot of the pass - Learn about the culture and traditional blacksmithing of the H'Mong ethnic people - Experience hunting "sea of clouds" at O Quy Ho Heaven Gate - Overnight at the resort at the top of the pass.
- Day 3: Top of O Quy Ho Pass – Visit clean agricultural stalls at the rest stop in Binh Lu commune – Visit the fair in Tan Phong ward – Shop for precious medicinal herbs and Shan Tuyet tea – Return to the starting point.
Features: This itinerary is the ultimate combination of adventurous experiences at the group The most modern glass bridge and the tranquility of remote nature. Visitors will be able to breathe the pristine air at an altitude of more than 2,000m, where the roads leading to the top of the pass have been expanded and soft plastic carpets are installed, making traveling between key areas of the new Lai Chau province more convenient than ever. This is a specialized tour for those who love innovation and want to witness firsthand the transformation of tourism infrastructure and the cultural depth of the people living in the clouds.
Transportation: New tourist cars, specialized pickup trucks for winding roads along cliffs.
Reference tour price: 3,900,000 - 4,800,000 VND/person (Full package of luxury resort services, glass bridge tickets and mountain specialties meals).
Suggested organizers: Lai Chau Discovery, Rong May Tourist.

Family tour family

>Tour 1 Day: Journey to the top of the sky - Photo hunting of O Quy Ho

Itinerary: Tan Phong ward center - Move to O Quy Ho Heaven Gate (Binh Lu commune) - Take photos to check-in at the "infinity" observatories - Enjoy roasted pork and hot bamboo tube rice - Visit the temperate flower garden along the coast Pass – Relax at the "cloud touching" cafes – Return to the provincial center.
Features: The program is designed with the criteria of safety, gentleness and aesthetics, suitable for families with young children who want to explore the majestic beauty of the Hoang Lien Son range without spending too much effort. Members will have a complete day off when they can directly touch the floating white clouds and enjoy nutritious specialties of Binh Lu commune. Open space, wide views opening up winding mountain passes like silk ribbons will help the whole family regenerate strong energy amidst magnificent natural scenery.
Transportation: Personal car or high quality contract car.
Reference tour price: 1,100,000 - 1,600,000 VND/person (Including shuttle bus, lunch at the restaurant at the top of the pass and entrance fee to photo hunting spots).
Suggested organizer: Tay Bac Travel, Lai Chau Travel Company.

Eco-tourism & Discovery

Tour 2 Days 1 Night: Camp night among a thousand stars - Heaven's Gate Dawn

Itinerary:
- Date 1: Doan Ket Ward - Move to the Glamping area (high-end camping) at the top of the pass in Binh Lu commune - Participate in outdoor activities, watch the red sunset on the cliff - BBQ party and campfire exchange - Overnight in a high-class tent amid the mist.
- Day 2: Welcoming the sunrise and hunting clouds at the top of O Quy Ho pass - Trekking Briefly explore wild orchids and temperate vegetation - Visit peach and plum gardens of indigenous people - Return to the province center.
Characteristics: This is a journey dedicated to "photographers" who love freedom and want to experience the feeling of sleeping in mid-air next to the steep cliffs of Binh Lu commune. The special highlight is the moment of absolute silence when night falls on the top of the pass, followed by the explosion of light when the sun rises from the sea of white clouds early the next morning. The feeling of freedom when immersing yourself in the mountain breeze and sipping a hot cup of Shan Tuyet tea in the cold weather will be an extremely valuable memory in your itinerary to explore Lai Chau province.
Transportation: Motorbike or pickup truck to conveniently transport specialized camping equipment.
Reference tour price: 2,200,000 - 2,900,000 VND/person (Including standard Glamping equipment, BBQ party and local tour guide who knows the terrain).
Suggested organizer: Adventure Lai Chau, Pu Sam Cap Trekking Group.

Shopping and Souvenirs

Lai Chau Ginseng and Medicinal Herbs

Lai Chau ginseng and medicinal herbs

At the rest stop area at the top of O Quy Ho pass in Binh Lu commune, visitors can find Lai Chau Ginseng - a rare herb known as the "national treasure" of the high mountainous region. Cultivated and exploited from an altitude of over 2,000m under the canopy of old forests of the Hoang Lien Son range, Lai Chau ginseng possesses outstanding saponin content, bringing extremely high medicinal value to health. In addition to fresh ginseng, the clean agricultural product stalls here also provide refined products such as ginseng soaked in wild honey, ginseng tea bags or premium ginseng wine, luxuriously packaged and guaranteed to meet OCOP quality standards.

Below are some reputable products and addresses for you to choose from other typical gifts at the top of the pass:

Binh Lu arrowroot vermicelli (Binh Lu Commune): This is a famous type of vermicelli made by hand from 100% pure arrowroot starch, resulting in chewy and crispy vermicelli fibers that do not fall apart when cooked many times. This OCOP 3-star standard product is a rustic but meaningful hometown gift, demonstrating the sophisticated culinary skills of ethnic people in Binh Lu commune.
Handmade silver jewelry of the Dao people (Binh Lu Commune): White silver bracelets, rings or buttons are hand-carved with extremely sophisticated and meticulous patterns by local artisans. Each piece of jewelry is not only a decorative item but also has a spiritual meaning to ward off evil spirits, and is a special souvenir containing the soul of highland people.
Hoang Lien Herbal Essential Oil (Binh Lu Commune): The product is extracted purely from temperate plants such as cinnamon, lemongrass or tangerine that grow naturally along steep mountain slopes. With a strong scent typical of the old forest, this essential oil helps relax the mind and repel insects effectively, making it a compact souvenir favored by many travelers.
Specialty pickled buffalo skin (Binh Lu Commune): This is a unique Thai dish meticulously prepared from fresh buffalo skin combined with rice, garlic, chili and endemic forest spices. The sour taste and strange crunchiness of this dish always make a strong impression on diners, creating an extremely interesting and unique culinary gift option.

Support information and other information

Son Binh Commune People's Committee (Pass area management unit)

Location address: Son Binh Commune, Lai Chau Province.

Function: This is the highest state administrative agency in the locality, responsible for comprehensive management of socio-economic activities, especially sustainable tourism development on the legendary O Quy Ho pass. The Commune People's Committee plays a coordinating role between travel businesses, Cau Kinh Rong May tourist area and service businesses at the rest stop at the top of the pass to ensure beauty and tourism environment. With close management, this unit is always available to update information on regional planning, support procedures related to exploration activities and ensure the rights of tourists when stopping to visit the eastern gateway of Lai Chau province.

Son Binh Commune Police (Ensuring security and traffic safety on mountain passes)

Address: Son Binh Commune, Province Lai Chau.

Function: The unit performs the core task of ensuring security, order and traffic safety along National Highway 4D, the section passing the top of O Quy Ho pass. Commune police forces regularly coordinate patrols and control vehicles moving through dangerous curves, especially in harsh weather conditions such as dense fog or ice, to promptly assist tourists. Besides, this is also the unit that receives accommodation declarations for tourists staying overnight at resorts and homestays along the pass, creating an absolutely safe environment for travelers to comfortably enjoy the beauty of the "sea of clouds" and adventure games in Son Binh commune.

Son Binh Commune Medical Station (Highland Medical Support Facility)

Address: Son Binh Commune, Lai Chau Province.

Function: Is a frontline medical facility located near the foot of the pass, specializing in receiving and handling health emergencies for tourists when visiting high mountain areas. The medical station is fully equipped with supplies to provide first aid for injuries caused by exercise, and support visitors experiencing symptoms of altitude sickness or health problems due to the cold weather typical of the top of the pass. The medical team here has extensive experience in handling on-site incidents and coordinates with provincial hospitals to ensure life safety for visitors. The presence of the medical station is a solid fulcrum to help climbers and tourists participating in adventure activities feel completely secure throughout the journey to conquer the top of the pass.

In situations where emergency support for security, rescue or health is needed on the O Quy Ho Pass route, please contact:

113 (Police): Reflects issues of traffic order and personal safety on the pass.
114 (Rescue): Support search and rescue in cases of trouble when participating in adventure games or jungle trekking.
115 (Emergency): Meet the need for quick medical support and emergency transportation in highland areas.

Wishing you a safe and complete journey to conquer the "King of Pass", capturing the moments of brilliant sunset and floating clouds on the top of the beautiful O Quy Ho Pass!