Bac Sum slope is a pass on National Highway 4C connecting from Minh Tan commune (Vinh Xuyen, Ha Giang) to Quyet Tien commune (Quan Ba, Ha Giang). How many kilometers long is Bac Sum slope? This is the longest slope in Ha Giang province with a length of 7km and an altitude of more than 450m.
This place is associated with the heroic history of the Vietnamese people during the resistance war against the French. Bac Sum Slope used to be an important communication route for our duo and a bridge to exchange human and material resources between the rugged and rocky plateaus. Today, thanks to this pass, traveling between communes is easier, helping to promote the distribution and consumption of agricultural products among people in remote areas.
Not only has historical, economic and social significance, Bac Sum slope also brings tourism value to Ha Giang province. Every year, this place attracts many visitors and backpackers to admire the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests. Besides, Bac Sum slope is also the path leading to many other scenic spots of Ha Giang such as heaven gate – Quan Ba twin mountains, Hanh Phuc road,…
The length and zigzag turns of Bac Sum slope always make visitors both stunned and excited. Some people compare it to a giant snake slithering on steep rocks. Some people find it as soft as a silk scarf draped over a mountainside.
From Minh Tan commune to Bac Sum slope, we gradually feel the change in the scenery. Because of the typical climate of the highlands, Bac Sum slope is often covered with fog, sometimes we even see a sea of clouds at the foot of the mountain. That’s why many people take the trouble to get up early and drive up this slope to hunt clouds and watch the brilliant sunrise shining through the mountains. It’s magical, but the clouds and mist increase the difficulty of the slope.
On sunny days, the sky is clear and cloudy, Bac Sum slope opens up a vast green space of rolling mountains. On a certain road, if you go around October – November, you will encounter a field of buckwheat flowers in full bloom. People often can’t help but stop their cars to take pictures of that majestic and poetic scene. No one knows that more wonderful scenery is still waiting ahead.
To get there, first you have to conquer the bends that cut deep into the cliffs, the steep climbs and then the steep descents of the Bac Sum slope. The smog and scent of trees blowing straight into our faces at each steep descent both make our hearts beat a little faster and make our minds feel more refreshed. Gather all your courage and concentration to overcome that challenge, you will reach the heaven gate and Quan Ba twin mountains – a worthy reward as promised.
