Vietnam, Central Vietnam
Ocean cloud pass with stacked hairpins climbing above the South China Sea.
Length
21 km
In miles
13 mi
Driving time
39 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Da Nang to Lang Co, following the QL1A. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Mist and heavy rain from October to December
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 9 April 2026
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