Located at an altitude of 3046m, Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) 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 experience and conquer. From the top of the mountain, visitors can “hunt” clouds, “pick stars” in the sky and immerse themselves in the vast sky. Let’s explore Bach Moc Luong Tu with MYTOUR.ASIA
Brief introduction to Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San)
Location: located between the natural boundary of two communes, Sin Suoi Ho (Phong Tho, Lai Chau province) and Sang Ma Sao (Bat Xat, Lao Cai province), Vietnam.
Bach Moc Luong Tu is a beautiful name given by tourists, but in fact this majestic mountain range also has another name, Ky Quan San, called by the locals. The mountain range has an altitude of 3046m above sea level and ranks 4th in the top 10 highest peaks in Vietnam, temporarily behind Fansipan , Putaleng and Pusilung.
Bach Moc Luong Tu is also one of the beautiful cloud hunting locations, attracting a large community of people who are passionate about “traveling” and trekking recently.
This is a high mountain peak with a sea of clouds surrounding the mountain, creating the most majestic beauty in the Northwest mountains.
2. When is the best time to visit Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San)?
The ideal time for trekking in Bach Moc Luong Tu is from mid-September to April of the following year, when the northern provinces enter the dry season, the weather is cool, and it rarely rains. Because this is a very beautiful winter time and perfect for mountain climbing. If tourists want to “hunt” for the sea of floating clouds, this is the opportunity for you! The light yellow sunshine, the blue sky, the silvery layers, make you feel like you are lost in the 9th layer of clouds.
Visitors have the opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of the Northwest mountains during the trip from September to April.
In addition, travel enthusiasts also tell each other that the sunrise on Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain in autumn is very beautiful. At that time, you can admire a whole valley of golden ripe rice lying below the mountain!
However, climbing Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) in winter from December to January is also not a bad idea, because at this time, the northern mountainous provinces, in addition to clouds, also have the “specialty” of snow. For tourists who have never seen snow fall, this mountain is an ideal suggestion.
With its rare height, close to the Vietnam – China border, and the snow-covered Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain, it always makes adventure enthusiasts want to conquer it.
3 Instructions on how to get to Bach Moc Luong Tu
The journey to conquer Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain has 2 main routes, which are Lao Cai – Sapa – Sang Ma Sao or Lai Chau – Den Sung.
– Lai Chau: Departing from Hanoi, you go to My Dinh or Giap Bat bus station, then buy a sleeper bus ticket to move to Lai Chau bus station. The travel time is about 12 hours. Then, from Lai Chau bus station, visitors can call a motorbike taxi (about 300,000 VND/person) to go to Den Sung village of Phong Tho district and start the journey.
– Lao Cai: Departing from Hanoi, visitors can come here for directions to Sapa town. Then, you move to Ky Quan San village (Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district) by motorbike or rented car. You have to park your vehicle at a local’s house, then start the “trekking” journey with the porter to Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain.
Sapa Town
4.What attracts tourists to Bach Moc Luong Tu?
It is no coincidence that Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) is loved by many “trekkers”, because throughout the journey, the Bach Moc Luong Tu trekking route has created an extremely irresistible attraction. For the most part, the whole process of conquering Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain only goes up and a little flat road. Therefore, the journey will be divided into 2 quite long and tiring sections: the long road (about 2km), and the slope from 1600m, with some slopes up to 2100m.
This section of Bach Moc Luong Tu is known as the “dinosaur’s spine”. Many people will feel “heart-stopping” when looking down from above because the small road is precariously balanced with abysses on both sides.
The way up is not easy, visitors have to cross many corn fields, cattle grazing grounds of the indigenous Mong people, so it is inevitable that you will be “flooded” in mud. After that, you have to cross high mountain peaks, steep paths along rocky mountain ridges.
Fog covered the way
Overcome the muddy, muddy road
Streams on the journey to Bach Moc Luong Tu
Sometimes when I’m too tired, I sit down and rest by the stream.
In return for those hardships, there is a road covered with flowers, cool streams, terraced fields and herds of white goats leisurely walking along the road.
As the journey came to an end, many tourists gradually became exhausted, but everyone diligently overcame the steep rocky slopes, or through the old forests, crawling in all sorts of ways on the mossy rocks. This was truly a challenge for both physical and mental health! And finally, the “sweet fruit” for all the arduous efforts came when Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain gradually appeared before our eyes.
Your emotions are about to explode
The sea of white clouds, the breathtaking beauty that no pen can describe. The higher you go, the more beautiful and thicker the sea of clouds becomes, this is heaven on earth.
Bach Moc Luong Tu also “captures the hearts” of all tourists because this place is also known as “the cloud paradise in the middle of the Northwest”.
The white clouds drift, drifting aimlessly, looking like a walk on the typical green background of the mountains and forests here.
Swinging at an altitude of 2100m will surely be a unique experience.
5 Some notes when conquering Bach Moc Luong Tu
The “trekking” journey on Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) mountain is not as easy as in the plains, so visitors need to be well prepared in all aspects, from weather, psychology, to even luggage to ensure the trip does not encounter any obstacles.
– Weather: Because the weather greatly affects the mountain climbing trip in Bach Moc Luong Tu, you should check the weather forecast 3 to 5 days before going. This helps visitors to prepare properly and make the right decisions such as canceling tickets or tours due to rain, floods, or landslides.
– Strong physical and mental strength: It is certain and obvious that mountain climbing is a sport that requires real health, this is absolutely not an experience for people who do not work much or are in poor health. In addition, those who often suffer from cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, … should not put themselves in a dangerous situation when you are not healthy enough to “trekking”. That is why in the days before climbing, you need to train your physical strength with basic exercises such as jogging, walking, climbing stairs, … get enough sleep and “recharge your energy” by eating and drinking, ensuring that on the day of “trekking” Bach Moc Luong Tu, you must be 100% physically fit.
– Food: The length of the Bach Moc Luong Tu trekking route is 30km, and the trip takes 3 to 4 days, so you must bring food, divided into 2 main types: the type to replenish energy when needed, such as bread, chocolate, electrolyte mineral water to help the body feel less tired, avoid low blood pressure, low calcium,… The next type is food used to fill up, such as bamboo rice, grilled chicken,…
– Medicines and first aid equipment: No one knows what unexpected accidents may happen, so basic medicines such as colds, fever reducers, medical bandages, antiseptics, insect and mosquito repellents, etc. are essential.
– Specialized mountain climbing equipment: you need to prepare specialized clothes for backpackers. Clothes should be made of good, comfortable material, stretch well, absorb sweat, and have seams on the sleeves, calves, or neck to prevent mosquitoes from flying into the body. In addition, you should prepare a good pair of shoes to avoid blisters on your feet, or a walking stick, flashlight, sleeping bag, sunscreen for dry skin when returning, … Especially, if tourists go in winter, they must bring warm clothes, gloves, socks, heat patches and insulation mats to cover the floor when sleeping, because the temperature on the top of the mountain is very low and cold.
You need to prepare warm clothes when conquering Bach Moc Luong Tu.
The journey to conquer Bach Moc Luong Tu ended with many interesting and regretful things. If you are an explorer, your feet must be “crazy” to go, right? MIA.vn is sure that this will be an unforgettable experience for you! You can find out more about other attractions in Sapa here !