Vietnam border landmarks for conquerors

The following border landmarks are often on the conquest schedule of adventurers who love challenges.

Milestone 0 A Pa Chai

The landmark is located at the Vietnam - Laos - China border junction, in A Pa Chai, Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district, about 250 km from Dien Bien provincial capital. This is the westernmost point of Vietnam, bordering Yunnan province (China) to the northwest and Laos to the southwest. In this place where "the rooster crows, three countries can hear it together", the Ha Nhi ethnic group is mainly concentrated.

The 2-meter high polygonal granite marker, located on a 25-square-meter square pedestal, is located on the top of Khoang La San mountain at an altitude of nearly 1,900 meters, with three sides facing three countries, each side engraved with the national emblem and the country name in each country's language. The marker installation here was completed on June 27, 2005.

To climb the milestone, you must have a letter of introduction from your workplace, or a travel confirmation from your locality to get a permit from the Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard Command. The procedure takes about 2 hours, and working hours start at 8am. After about 4 hours of trekking through the forest, you will complete your journey to conquer the milestone 0 A Pa Chai.

Milestone 0 A Pa Chai - where "the rooster crows and can be heard in three countries".

Milestone 1378

If milestone 0 A Pa Chai is the beginning of the Vietnam - China border, milestone 1378 is the last milestone. This milestone has a special position as it is located at the mouth of Bac Luan river on Dau Got island, in the small island cluster of Sa Vi cape, Tra Co ward, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province.

The cylindrical marker was built quite high so as not to be submerged when the tide comes in. The rebuilding process was difficult because the ground was weak. Since November 18, 2009, marker 1378 has stood firm in the middle of the vast ocean.

Getting to this landmark is not a simple matter. First, you must be granted permission by the Quang Ninh Provincial Border Guard Command, then the border guard station directly managing the landmark will arrange the time and send officers to take you. Arriving at Trang Vy dike and after half an hour by motorboat, you will reach the large round landmark with 3 black, yellow, and red stripes on a white background. Standing here, you can also see landmark 1377 in Chinese waters.

Milestone 428

The 428 granite milestone is located in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. 2 km away is the deep blue Nho Que river, dividing the border between our country and China. This milestone marks the northernmost part of the country.

The road to milestone 428 is only 2 km long, but the terrain is rugged so it takes nearly 3 hours to walk, starting from the end of Xeo Lung village, home to the H'mong people.

Once there, you can see both the 426 milestone on the distant mountain top and the 427 milestone halfway down the mountain. This journey is often combined with a visit to Lung Cu flagpole, about 5 km to the north.

Milestone 428.

Milestone 79

Landmark 79 is the highest border landmark in Vietnam, located in Mo Si San commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau. The landmark was planted on October 24, 2004 at an altitude of nearly 3,000 m, on the saddle of Phan Lien San mountain. This "border roof" is located in the area considered the most dangerous on the Vietnam - China border.

To get here, you need a permit from the Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard Command and report to the Vang Ma Chai border post.

Milestone 42

The second highest landmark in Vietnam is landmark 42 in Pa U commune, Muong Te district, Lai Chau province, managed by Pa Ve Su border post. The granite landmark dividing the border with China was planted on October 8, 2008, at an altitude of over 2,800 m. The road to landmark 42 crosses many fast-flowing streams, steep slopes that sometimes take 4 hours to cross, and places teetering on the edge of cliffs.

However, there are still some picturesque stretches of road, with hills covered in wildflowers and rosewood trees covered in red flowers. Those who want to conquer the Pu Si Lung peak will pass through this milestone 42.

Milestone 92

From Lao Cai, you follow provincial road 156 up to Bat Xat town and then go to A Mu Sung commune. From the commune center, go nearly 20 km along the Red River bank to reach milestone number 92 on the Vietnam - China border.

This is the junction point. The Yuanjiang River of China joins the Lungpo River of Vietnam, becoming the source of the Red River flowing into Vietnam.

Milestone 92 is made of granite, installed on December 7, 2004 at an altitude of 114 m, managed by Lung Po Border Guard Station. On the journey here, you will see with your own eyes the vast terraced fields and the red water of the Red River, heavy with alluvium.

Indochina Crossroads Landmark

Indochina junction landmark in Kon Tum province.

The unnumbered landmark at the Indochina junction is located near the Bo Y border gate in Ngoc Hoi district, Kon Tum province, bordering Ratanakari province of Cambodia and Attapeu province of Laos. This is both the starting point of the Vietnam - Cambodia border and the ending point of the Vietnam - Laos border.

The three-border landmark is made of triangular granite, located on a 1,086 m high mountain, built from November 29, 2007 to January 18, 2009, each side is engraved with the national emblem and the name of each country. Following the Ho Chi Minh trail from Quang Nam to Kon Tum, going 80 km of narrow road, you will reach the Bo Y international border gate, and concrete steps will take you to this landmark.

Milestone 240

Passing Dong Thap, take the time to stop by Thuong Phuoc border gate to reach border marker 240, the boundary between Vietnam and Cambodia. This is also where the Mekong River flows into Vietnam after originating from Tibet in China, flowing through Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia. All 9 major branches of the river have created the Mekong River, depositing alluvium to make the entire Southwest region rich and prosperous.

According to Zing.vn