Mã Pí Lèng Pass
| Mã Pí Lèng Pass | |
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| Vietnamese: Đèo Mã Pí Lèng | |
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Mã Pí Lèng Pass | |
| Elevation | 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) |
| Location | Hà Giang, Vietnam |
| Coordinates | 23°14′N 105°24′E / 23.24°N 105.4°ECoordinates: 23°14′N 105°24′E / 23.24°N 105.4°E |
  Position of Mã Pí Lèng Pass | |
The Mã Pí Lèng Pass is a mountain pass in Vietnam. It is at the altitude of 1,500 m (4,921 ft).[1] The road was first built by minority people - Zao people, H'mong, Tay and "Lolo" (in China called Yi people).[2]
References
- ↑ Planet Earth's Greatest Motorcycle Adventure Tours - Page 108 Colette Coleman - 2008 "Climb over the 1,500 m (4,921 ft) Ma Pi Leng Pass on a road that twists up the side of an enormous canyon."
- ↑ Guide to Vietnam John R. Jones - 1994 A road through the Ma Pi Leng Pass, which was first built by minority people (Zao, H'mong, Tay and Lo Lo), is currently being repaired after receiving considerable damage from Chinese artillery. It is also accessible via Bao Lac in Cao Bang ..
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