A strange ancient stone road connecting Lao Cai with Lai Chau, with many strangely shaped ancient trees in the forest.

Visitors cannot miss the trekking experience on the beautiful Pavie route. The ancient stone-paved road, which is centuries old, stretches from Bat Xat district (Lao Cai province) to Lai Chau city (Lai Chau province) and has become a favorite destination, with countless ancient trees along the way. Photo: vieterkking.

However, the ancient stone road is now only 17km long, stretching from Nhiu Co San village, Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district (Lao Cai) to Sang Ma Pho village, Sin Suoi Ho commune, Phong Tho district (Lai Chau).

The ancient Pavie stone road is paved with cobblestones and large rocks. The construction was entirely manual, the work of the people of the villages at the foot of Nhiu Co San mountain.

The attraction of the stone road for tourists in general and trekkers in particular is the natural and poetic scenery, both majestic of the Northwest, lively and changing with each step of the tourists.

The road passes through the primeval forest with many ancient trees, cardamom forests and high mountains of the Northwest, the road is beautiful and not too steep. The French also built an airport on the vast plain near Nhiu Co San village to gather and transport goods.

Lying across the Nhiu Co San mountain range, the ancient Pavie stone road leads visitors into a wild, dense primeval forest.

Along the way are countless large, ancient trees with rough trunks covered with moss like in fairy tales. On sunny days, the sunlight through the leaves paints a beautiful, dreamy, romantic picture. On both sides of Pavie Road are many kinds of wild flowers. In April there are rhododendrons, in September and October there are sim and mua.

In late October, wild sunflowers bloom in long yellow patches. The vegetation is divided into layers, varying according to altitude. The lower layers are usually mixed plants and cardamom. While the higher layers are home to many large trees, maples, and conifers.

Although it passes through a mountain range thousands of meters high, the road is not too steep, making it easy for both people and horses to travel. In addition to natural forests, the Pavie ancient stone road also takes visitors through cardamom gardens of local people.

The Pavie ancient stone road is considered suitable for all ages who love to explore nature. The road passes through many forests with ancient trees protected by the people and staff of Bat Xat Nature Reserve, so it is very safe.

Source: https://danviet.vn/mot-con-duong-da-co-xua-ky-la-noi-lao-cai-voi-lai-chau-la-liet-cay-co-thu-hinh-thu-ky-di-trong-rung-20241103205135669.htm