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Thach Bac Falls and Tram Ton Pass, Sapa

By Mark Bowyer | 31 Jul 2011

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Tram Ton Pass, outside Sapa
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Mist clears over the falls
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Thach Bac Falls and Tram Ton Pass, Sapa

11kms from Sapa towards Lai Chau

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By Mark Bowyer 31 Jul 2011

A beautiful if busy waterfall 11kms from Sapa and enroute to spectacular Tram Ton Pass, Vietnam’s highest mountain pass.

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Thach Bac or Silver waterfall is a compulsory stop for local tour groups and can be pretty busy. The falls are beautiful but probably only warrant a visit if time permits and in conjunction with a visit to Tram Ton Pass 3kms further along the road.

Tram Ton Pass is Vietnam’s highest mountain pass. On a clear day, the views are spectacular. Don’t be deterred by mist in Sapa. Conditions on the pass are frequently different to those in town. The temperature can also rise quite a bit on the pass as you break away from the cooler air of Sapa.

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