The beauty of Pho Bang

Pho Bang Commune is famous for its simple, pristine beauty, creating a unique appeal that draws every traveler exploring the Dong Van Karst Plateau to stop and take in the scenery.

Visitors to Pho Bang should not miss iconic landmarks such as Tham Ma Pass, Chin Khoanh Curve, the flower valley, or the ancient rammed-earth houses. The landscape changes with the seasons, forming vivid natural scenes. When winter arrives, the pinkish-purple bloom of buckwheat flowers spreads across the mountains, leading visitors into a fairytale-like world amid the vast highlands.

Pho Bang is also home to the H’mong, Dao, Pu Peo and Han ethnic groups. Their simple, peaceful way of life, warm hospitality, and friendliness leave a deep impression on visitors every time they return.

A panoramic view of Pho Bang Valley from an elevated stopover reveals houses nestled amid green meadows and layered limestone mountains. This poetic, pristine beauty has led many to liken Pho Bang to the “Switzerland of Tuyen Quang.”

H’mong children carrying baskets of flowers on their backs at Tham Ma Pass create an unpolished yet captivating scene, encouraging visitors to stop for photographs.

A child with a vibrant flower basket adds a lively highlight to the distinctive colors of this borderland region.

Tourists taking photos with their families by the flower valley capture beautiful moments along their journey through Pho Bang.

The buckwheat flower season, with its iconic pink–purple hue of the Karst Plateau, adds emotion and vibrancy to the exploration of Pho Bang.

Stopping at Chin Khoanh Pass, visitors record memorable moments with Pho Bang Valley and the majestic “cat ear” mountain ranges.

Visitors enjoy playing traditional musical instruments at the stopover site, creating a warm atmosphere amidst the mountains of the Karst Plateau.

Tham Ma Pass - a famous pass of Dong Van Karst Plateau.

Moc Lan – Nhu Quynh