More than 10km from the center of Muong Khuong district (Lao Cai) to the north towards Simacai, Pha Long pass is a famous pass in the Northwest. The name Pha Long pass originates from the top of the pass running through the Pha Long market, a small commune in the territory of Muong Khuong – Lao Cai. The whole Pha Long pass is about 20km long. The road is craggy with craggy rocks, running against the Chay river with a length of nearly 20km. Today, although it has been repaired and paved to make traveling more convenient than a few years ago, anyone passing by must still be very careful because the road is narrow and the slopes are getting higher and higher. Passing the winding pass is to Pha Long. Pha Long means “Flower Dragon” in the local language, this is a border highland commune of Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province, where the Mong people have lived for generations. Pha Long brings its own feeling thanks to the ancient and peaceful from the old houses of the Mong people. The unique feature in the architecture of the ancient houses of the Mong people in Pha Long is that they are built according to a pattern with three compartments and two doors (including one main door, one side door and at least two windows). Many old houses in Pha Long today were built more than half a century ago. Pha Long is also famous for the Gau Tao festival (Grauk taox in Mong). This is a “specialty” of spiritual culture from thousands of generations of the Mong people here. Usually held on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Gau Tao Pha Long Festival is held on a large field, convenient to travel, with mountains and trees for young men and women to enjoy ethnic games such as throwing bows, swinging, swinging. tug, push stick… Invite readers to watch the video: Unique yearbook photos. Source: News VTV24.