Tram Ton Pass Sapa, known as O Quy Ho Pass, can be referred to as a quintessence of mother nature in Sapa.
It is also famous for being one of the top 4 passes in the North highland of Vietnam.
Moreover, known as the longest, largest, and most beautiful pass in the Northeast of Vietnam, Sapa Tram Ton Pass attracts thousands of travelers and backpackers because of its unique beauty likened to the picturesque scenery in fairy tales.
- The history of Tram Ton Pass Sapa
- How to get to Tram Ton Pass Sapa Vietnam
- Best time to visit Tram Ton Pass Sapa
1. The history of Tram Ton Pass Sapa
Tram Ton Pass in Sapa is often called O Quy Ho Pass by local residents here.
To be honest, The name: “O Quy Ho Pass” is known by more people because this name is associated with the very special love story of the pass.
Once upon a time, there is a man who fell in love with a beautiful girl. However, their love was not successful, and not able to live together. The girl turned into the yellow bird due to her endless nostalgia.
Every day, the bird perched on the pass peak and cried the lover’s name: O Quy Ho. That was the reason why the pass has the name: O Quy Ho Pass.
Moreover, it is also known as Cong Troi – Sky Gate, because Tram Ton Pass Vietnam is over 2000 meters in height, which is extremely high. And, when you are at the pass peak, it seems like you can touch the sky and clouds with your bare hands since they are so close to you.
With the scale in length and height, O Quy Ho Pass deserves to be considered the top marvelous pass in Northeast Vietnam.
2. How to get to Tram Ton Pass Sapa Vietnam
There are diverse ways for you to reach O Quy Ho Mountain Pass. You can go by car, motorbike or taking a taxi with a driver is a good option for you to stay safer.
Or it is beneficial for you to book our high quality car transfer: Hanoi to Sapa private car.
When you start your journey at Sapa city center, the distance between the city center and Tram Ton Pass is about 12 kilometers.
On the way to commuting to the pass, if you can manage your time, you can visit Silver Waterfall Sapa, Love Waterfall, or Hoang Lien National Park.
After crossing these destinations, you will meet Tram Ton Forest Protection Department first. Keep going! O Quy Ho is in front of your eyes.
If you stop at the peak of the pass, the distance will be about 15 kilometers from the Sapa to Tram Ton Pass.
Besides, it takes about 15 minutes to drive from Sapa to the pass peak by car or motorbike.
When you take a taxi, you have to pay about 200,000.00 Vietnam dongs.
3. Best time to visit Tram Ton Pass Sapa
Sapa, or Lao Cai, is affected by the tropical climate, so there is no doubt that summer and winter can be considered the best time to visit Tram Ton Pass.
Travel to O Quy Ho Pass in the summer
Summer is a wonderful time to visit Tram Ton Pass. The weather is mild, brisk and cool, breezy, and a bit foggy.
The street is not difficult for you to move because the sky is so clear, so you can see the way leading to the pass beautifully with clouds, blue sky, and flowers as well as plants on the two sides.
However, you had better drive to the Lao Cai’s pass side and enjoy the time here with beautiful scenery.
At this time, you should not visit the Lai Chau side since there is nothing except dying plants.
Furthermore, it is so boiling here. The best time to visit the Pass in summer is at 10 am. Moreover, twilight is also an ideal time to admire the gorgeous sky in Tram Ton Pass.
Travel to O Quy Ho Pass in the winter
In winter, there is some difference between the weather in Lao Cai and Lai Chau. In Lai Chau, Tram Ton Pass will be completely surrounded by foggy and cool temperatures.
Hence, if you want to enjoy the cold vibe of Tram Ton Pass on Lai Chau, you should wear warm clothes and a scarf to keep warm.
In contrast, the weather is more gentle in Lao Cai with a bit sunny in daylight.
So, you can admire the beauty there and take so many stunning photos here and save the most meaningful memories during the trip.
Tourists will be exactly overwhelmed because the mountain landscape is covered by white snow, which creates the greatest image ever. They can feel the cold from snowflakes on their skin.
However, the Pass is often full of crowds in the winter. Therefore, you should be careful when admiring the landscapes and moving.