Possessing an interesting natural beauty with spectacular bends, Cu Mong Phu Yen Pass brings "tireless feet" memorable memories during the trip to the country of Nau.
Where is Cu Mong Pass?
The pass is 7km in length, 9% in slope, and the highest peak is 245m above sea level. Located on the mountain of the same name, there are many sharp bends and the two sides are deep and high mountains. Belongs to National Highway 1A and is the boundary connecting Binh Dinh and Phu Yen. The northern pass foot area is located in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province. The rest in the South belongs to Xuan Loc commune of Song Cau town, Phu Yen.
The meaning of the name 'Cu Mong'
The name Cu Mong Pass Phu Yen has the meaning of a Dragon because the next mountain looks like its head is sleeping down against the mountain. And the tail is to keep the foot of Ngoc Linh mountain. According to the legend told by the people. Previously, this pass was also called "ghost pass" because the terrain is relatively dangerous, and there are more beasts.
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People who want to go back and forth have to face many hardships, most women and children have to perish here. That makes those who drive through the pass at night often hear the crying and crying like someone resentment. Seeing that, the people in the area have built the spirit of the spirit on the other side of the pass all year round, since then, we can no longer hear the crying.
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How to go to Cu Mong pass
The road to Cu Mong pass is quite convenient, you can visit this Song Cau tourist destination by car or motorbike or even bicycle to freely explore according to your preferences. But note that for those who drive weak, they should be careful on the road, to avoid an unfortunate accident. From Ho Chi Minh City or Tuy Hoa, Tuy An, ... just go straight to National Highway 1A to reach the pass.
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When are you going to the pass?
Traveling to Phu Yen , if you want to experience and discover all the beauty of this pass, you should note two times you should and should not come:
- Should come from January to August: at this time the golden sunshine season spreads everywhere, you can freely admire the scenery without fear of the effects of the weather. Especially, if you come at the beginning of the year, you can also join many special festivals.
- Do not come in September - December: a time of heavy rain, when traveling is hindered by the slippery road. The surrounding natural scenery at this time is no longer as beautiful as before.
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Cu Mong Pass Phu Yen and impressive experiences
Cu Mong mountain pass is not only a journey to conquer sharp curves with two sides of impressive old forests. But this is also an opportunity for you to admire the impressive natural landscape below. The sea is immense to the horizon, shimmering golden sunshine brings enchanting charm. The space is open, the windy scene breathes to feel the whole freshness.
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Standing on the pass, you can hear the murmuring waves, the aroma of the mountains spreads like blending together. This is the place for you to find peace, temporarily away from the noisy city scene. One of the beautiful roads in Phu Yen , the road is winding and a bit dangerous, but it is also the place to take pictures "so deep" with the background created from nature.
From the Cu Mong pass, you can see to the East, there is Vinh Cuu peninsula with endless stretches of white sand. In the south, there is Hai Phu peninsula with the beautiful beauty of Tom Tom, Nans Island,… wild and green. Get the chance to go through and check in with the modern 2.6km Cu Mong tunnel that was built a few years ago.
Visit Binh Phu Bridge designed across a large lagoon, connecting Song Cau town with Quy Nhon city. Pho Gia Dai Vuong Temple at Go Ca at the foot of Cu Mong Pass Phu Yen , below is Linh Thieng area. Here on the 9th of the first lunar month every year, people hold Khai Son. They worship the god of the forest with animals that have been trapped, and after the end they are all set free to create blessings.
Photo: @MangphuyenOn the way to explore Cu Mong pass, do not forget to visit Tuy Hoa Phong Phong Camp. Built more than 80 years ago with beautiful fairy-tale scenery. A place to keep the beauty of the past, especially the memory of the last years of life of famous Korean poet Mac Tu. Visit the lush flower garden filled with colors and his tomb is located in Ghenh Rang.
Next is Hoang Hau Binh Dinh beach with beautiful and beautiful beauty, one of the famous scenes of Quy Nhon that is loved by many young people. Or the villa built by King Bao Dai as a resort. There are many landscapes for you to admire along with the journey to conquer the famous legendary Cu Mong Pass Road of Central Vietnam.
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Besides the majestic and thorny beauty of the top rugged pass in Vietnam. Cu Mong Pass Phu Yen is also a place of poetic beauty that has an indescribable attraction to those who have come to once. If you love to explore and are looking for beautiful ways to challenge yourself and conquer it. Then on the next journey, please visit this place. Hope you have a complete safe ride.