Hanoi, Feb. 1 -- After more than a century, a road that once served as a vital trade artery has "awakened", emerging as a captivating trekking route for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Hidden along the slopes of the majestic Nhiu Co San mountain range, the ancient Pavie stone road, also known as the Pavie road in Lai Chau province, stands as a silent historical witness of Vietnam's Northwestern region.

Built in 1920 during the French colonial period, the stone-paved road was surveyed and constructed under the direction of Governor Auguste Jean-Marie Pavie to facilitate the transport of food and agricultural products and to strengthen control over remote border areas. The road was named after Pavie himself.

At the time of its compl...