Border

China — Vietnam border

Border crossings China — Vietnam for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.

Border crossings Plan a trip

In short

Between China — Vietnam there are 28 border crossings, 13 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.

Updated 26 October 2026
28 crossings

Which way you are going

Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.

China → Vietnam

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026

🧭 Own vehicle only with a permit and an escort. Foreign-registered vehicles need a special permit, usually with an escort.Госдеп США — Вьетнам · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for Vietnam →

Vietnam → China

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

🧭 Own vehicle only with a permit and an escort. Driving your own vehicle requires a permit and an accompanying guide, arranged in advance.Госдеп США — Китай · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for China →

Border crossings

Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.

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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Yuewei Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu Thanh Thủy
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu Xín Mần
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Yanying Border Checkpoint
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu Bí Hà
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Kim Thanh Border Checkpoint
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Lao Cai International Border Gate Administration Centre
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu Bình Nghi
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Tan Thanh Pass Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Huu Nghi Border Checkpoint
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Bắc Phong Sinh Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Hoành Mô Border Control
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Bac Luan 2 Border Checkpoint
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Questions

China — Vietnam border: FAQ

Which border crossings are there between China — Vietnam?

The directory has 28 crossings: Yuewei Border Control, Cửa khẩu Thanh Thủy, Cửa khẩu Xín Mần, Yanying Border Checkpoint, Cửa khẩu Bí Hà, Kim Thanh Border Checkpoint, Lao Cai International Border Gate Administration Centre and Cửa khẩu Bình Nghi. Status and hours are shown for each crossing on this page.

How long does the border usually take?

Usually ≈ 1–2 h. This is our estimate, not a live queue: in season and on holidays it can take longer.

What do I need to enter with my own vehicle?

Insurance, vehicle papers (sometimes a carnet) and a licence — it depends on where your car is registered. Add that country in the Garage and the trip plan will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.