Tham Ma pass is one of the most impressive winding slopes on the loop journey that you cannot miss. In the past, it was used by locals to evaluate the strength of horses. Standing on the top, you can admire the panoramic view of the beautiful slope with a road running between two standing rock walls. Let’s explore it with LOKA Ha Giang!
Still located on the Hanh Phuc road – 4C highway, Tham Ma Pass is about 5 km long, stretching from Van Chai to Lung Thau commune, Dong Van town, at an altitude of about 1500m above sea level, with many twists and turns between “two rock walls”. Therefore, you can easily find this location on Google Maps as “Tham Ma Pass ” (Doc Tham Ma) and add it to your Ha Giang Loop itinerary.
Weak horses will be taken to make Thang Co (a specialty of the Mong people)
In the past, people used horses to carry goods from the bottom to the top of this slope. Horses that could reach the top and still be healthy were kept, while those that were weak at the end of the slope were taken for slaughtering, put into Thang Co pan, and then sold in the highland markets. Therefore, Tham Ma Pass is literally understood as a slope used to “evaluate the strength of horses”.
Today, as tourism develops, Tham Ma is one of the ideal destinations for visitors to explore Ha Giang. Besides the beauty of the slope are embellished pictures of Hmong children carrying flowers. And if you want to find a place to contemplate the super beautiful sunset, you stand in the right place.
Few things must be noted at Tham Ma Pass
– Currently, many local children and elderly people carry flower baskets with the purpose of taking photos with tourists. Therefore, if you want to take photos, consider paying an equitable fee.
– Absolutely do not give money or candy to children and locals without any appropriate reason.
– Trash should be in designated areas.
The next recommended destination on your journey by LOKA Ha Giang is “The Hmong King Palace“. If you have any contributions to Ha Giang regarding this attraction, please leave your comment for us. Or if you have any difficulties in your upcoming or current trip, just contact us. We are ready to support you for a suitable and memorable Ha Giang trip. Have a good journey!
My name is Giap Van Hai, I am a travel enthusiast and always want to share the beauty of Ha Giang with everyone. With a deep love for the mountains and the typical culture of Ha Giang people, I decided to establish Loka Ha Giang – a website specializing in Ha Giang tourism services. We provide travel services such as Ha Giang Loop, Ha Giang Trekking, Ha Giang Easyrider