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The Mã Pí Lèng Pass is a mountain pass in Vietnam. It is approximately 20km long, and connects the towns of Đồng Văn and Mèo Vạc. It is at the altitude of 1,500 m (4,921 ft). The road was first built by Yao, H'mong, Tay and Lolo minority people.EtymologyMã Pí Lèng Pass is named for Mã Pí Lèng Peak, which sits above the road. The peak is named for its shape; 馬鼻梁 means "bridge of a horse's nose" in Mandarin.