The majestic beauty of the longest mountain pass in western Nghe An province.
Tien Dong•May 22, 2025 16:19
Located near the Nam Can International Border Gate, Noong De Pass on National Highway 7 is the longest pass in the western region of Nghe An province. Viewed from above, this pass is majestic, no less impressive than other "great passes" across Vietnam.
Noọng Dẻ Pass (also known as Noòng Dẻ Pass), located in Nậm Cắn commune, Kỳ Sơn district, lies on National Highway 7. The pass summit is approximately 8km from the Nậm Cắn International Border Gate. Photo: Tiến ĐôngDuring the French colonial period, it was known as Barthélémy Pass. On July 23, 1968, the Ministry of Interior of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam decided to rename it Noọng Dẻ Pass (or Noòng Dẻ Pass), after a village through which the pass passes. Photo: Tiến ĐôngThis mountain pass is approximately 15km long, stretching from the foot of the pass in Ta Ca commune to Khanh Thanh village in Nam Can commune. Photo: Tien DongTo cross this pass, vehicles must navigate hairpin bends with significant differences in elevation. Photo: Tien DongThis mountain pass has long been an ideal destination for those who enjoy exploring majestic nature. In particular, from here, passing through the Nam Can border gate, you can reach Noong Het district, Xieng Khouang province (Laos), home to the famous Plain of Jars tourist attraction. Photo: Tien DongFrom above, you can easily see the trucks slowly crawling along this mountain pass. Photo: Tien DongRight at the top of the pass is Khanh Thanh village, in Nam Can commune, where the majority of the population are Mong ethnic people. Photo: Tien DongFrom the top of Noọng Dẻ pass, on sunny days, the town of Mường Xén in Kỳ Sơn district can easily be seen nestled at the foot of the mountain. Photo: Tiến ĐôngAerial view of Noọng Dẻ Pass. Video: Tiến Đông
