(CLO) Ky Quan San, also known as Bach Moc Luong Tu, is known as one of the four highest peaks in Vietnam and is always on the "must visit" list of any backpacker who wants to conquer it. , discover.
(CLO) Ky Quan San, also known as Bach Moc Luong Tu, is known as one of the four highest peaks in Vietnam and is always on the "must visit" list of any backpacker who wants to conquer it. , discover.
With an altitude of 3046m above sea level, Ky Quan San (Bat Xat district, Lao Cai) ranks 4th in the top 10 highest peaks in Vietnam, after Fansipan, Putaleng and Pusilung.
Ky Quan San's name Bach Moc Luong Tu is a name given by tourists and this is a mistake made by trekkers (hikers) before looking at the correct map, because this mountain peak is very close. with Bach Moc Luong peak (Po Ma Lung 2,967 m) in Phong Tho, Lai Chau.
Conquer the sea of clouds Bach Moc Luong Tu at the end of the year
On April 7, 2018, the Bat Xat district government officially replaced a new stainless steel peak and named the peak Ky Quan San, officially returning the name to this peak. Since then, the name Bach Moc Luong Tu no longer exists. However, among mountain climbing enthusiasts, the name Bach Moc Luong Tu is still rumored as a memory of memorable conquering journeys.
According to experienced trekkers, the best time to explore Ky Quan San is from mid-September to April of the following year, at this time the northern provinces of our country enter the dry season, the weather is cool, it rarely rains. This is also a very beautiful winter time and perfect for climbing. Light golden sunshine, quite blue sky, layers of silver light, making you feel like you are lost on cloud 9. If tourists want to "hunt" for the sea of floating clouds, this is a great opportunity for you!
Another special point is that from December to January, Ky Quan San also has a "specialty" of snow. If you have not yet seen snow fall or touched cold snow, this will be the ideal time to experience the above things.
Trekking Ky Quan San has two main directions: from Lao Cai and Lai Chau. Lao Cai will be affected by the Northeast wind from China, while Lai Chau will be influenced by the Southwest wind from Laos. Because, the two sides of Hoang Lien Son range are influenced by two different climate currents.
Trekking Bach Moc Luong Tu has two main directions: from Lao Cai and Lai Chau.
Ky Quan San is loved by many trekkers, because throughout the journey, this trekking route has created a huge attraction. For the most part, the whole process of conquering Ky Quan San mountain only involves going up and a few flat roads. Therefore, the journey will be divided into 2 quite long and tiring sections: long road (about 2km), and slope from 1600m, with a steep section up to 2100m.
Cham Anh, a female trekker from Thai Nguyen shared: "Ky Quan San is an important milestone that I want and have conquered in 2023. As a girl, when I planned to complete this palace, I had to practice. Exercise a lot, because this journey is quite long and takes a lot of energy, there are many steep sections and the road is quite bad. Fortunately, with the support of the group members, we completed the journey to conquer this mountain peak."
Mr. Ngoc Duc, a tour guide, noted that: "The road to Ky Quan San is not easy, visitors have to cross many corn fields and buffalo pastures of the local Mong people, so it is difficult for you to get caught." Getting dirty in mud is unavoidable. You also have to overcome high mountain peaks and rocky roads along rocky mountain slopes. But if you conquer those things, your journey is very admirable."
Du khách cũng không khỏi cảm thán khi được lên tới đỉnh Ky Quan San, với biển mây bồng bềnh, mang đến cảm giác như được bay lơ lửng giữa bầu trời tưởng chừng như không thể với tới.
"You need to contact in advance to get a referral from the Provincial Military Command if going in the Lai Chau direction before climbing to avoid trouble when meeting border guards," Mr. Duc added.
The average time to climb Ky Quan San is usually 2-4 days. On the 2,100m peak, there is a single camp set up by a group of porters in Sang Ma Sao commune to serve as a place to eat and rest mid-trip for passengers. Trekking groups have only one option: to sleep at this shack if they cannot reach the top of the mountain in time. Here, trekking groups often call to book food and accommodation in advance.
From the camp to the top of Ky Quan San, the terrain changes to cliffs with slopes up to 65 degrees. Visitors who want to climb must cling to the rock holes and trees growing on both sides.
The biggest challenge for tourists is probably the last journey to Ky Quan San. Because at this time, everyone's physical strength is greatly reduced. Crossing steep cliffs full of moss or going through old forests... all cause difficulties for climbers. But from there, they can enjoy the "sweet fruit" of their past arduous efforts until Ky Quan San mountain gradually appears before their eyes.
The biggest challenge for tourists is probably the last journey to Ky Quan San. Because at this time, everyone's physical strength is greatly reduced. Crossing steep cliffs full of moss or going through old forests
Perhaps, throughout the climb to Ky Quan San, visitors will not be able to help but go from one surprise to another, because the scenery is so wild and beautiful when they see the primeval forest with ancient trees covered with moss. close. Or sometimes even old rhododendron trees blooming bright red flowers, with strong vitality still firmly holding on at an altitude of 3000m.
Tourists cannot help but admire when they reach the top of Ky Quan San, with its sea of floating clouds, giving the feeling of being suspended in the seemingly unreachable sky.
With huge, precarious cliffs interwoven with pristine bamboo forests, Ky Quan San is surrounded by beautiful, majestic scenery amidst the Northwest mountains and forests, an unforgettable discovery and experience for tourists. every visitor.
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: 21/01/2024
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