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1. About Bach Moc Luong Tu

Bach Moc Luong Tu  (or  Ki Quan San ) is one of the four  highest peaks in Vietnam , located between Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces. Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain range has quite rugged terrain, is an attractive Northwest backpacking destination discovered by backpackers since 2012. The highest peak of this mountain range is about 3046m above sea level. The distance from the foot of the mountain to the top is about 30km, through many different terrains such as bare hills, bamboo forests, big wooden forests, dwarf bamboo forests to moss-covered cliffs.

2. When is the right time to go to Bach Moc Luong Tu?

The most popular time to travel to Bach Moc Luong Tu is from late August to April because the weather is cool, neither too cold nor too hot. In addition, climbing in the winter is also a challenging experience, but it is also quite interesting to admire the snow-covered mountain scenery creating an extremely eye-catching scene.

3. How is the Bach Moc Luong Tu adventure?

As the 4th highest mountain in Vietnam with quite difficult terrain, the climb Bach Moc Luong Tu is not an appropriate choice for those who are afraid of heights or easily discouraged. However, it is the grandeur, wildness but full of poetic and fantasy of Bach Moc Luong Tu that is an attraction for those who are passionate about adventure travel and like to challenge their own will.

The average time to climb Bach Moc Luong Tu is 2-4 days. If it is your first time conquering Bach Moc Luong Tu, it is best to go with someone who has a lot of experience climbing here or hire a guide for about 250,000 VND/day.

To climb Bach Moc Luong Tu, you can choose one of two routes:

• The first road you start from Den Sung village, Sin Suoi Ho commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau.
• The second road starts from Ky Quan San village, Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai. This is also the road chosen by more people because the road is not too steep and easy to go.

An interesting point is that the two slopes of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range are influenced by two different climates: the Lai Chau side is influenced by the southwest wind from Laos, and the Lao Cai side is influenced by the East wind. North blowing from China. So if you go and return by two different routes, you will have the opportunity to experience two different scenes from the terrain to the vegetation. And note that you need to contact in advance to get a referral from the Provincial Military Board before climbing to avoid trouble when meeting border guards.

Suggested schedule to conquer Bach Moc Luong Tu in the direction of Lao Cai with the route 4 days 3 nights

– Day one: you take a bus from big bus stations in Hanoi such as My Dinh, Giap Bat to Sapa town. The average driving time is about 4 hours with the ticket price ranging from 250,000 to 300,000 VND. Or you can choose train. It is best to come to Sapa in the evening to have time to rest and relax before starting the journey to conquer and discover Bach Moc Luong Tu.

– Second day: rent a motorbike in Sapa town at the price of 100,000 – 150,000 VND/car/day and then move to Ky Quan San village. Here, you park your motorbike, call the guide and start your journey.

At first, the path is trails, you will have to cross the fields and the cardamom-making path of the villagers. Next you will have to cross the stream, depending on the season, the water in the stream may be more or less, but you need to be careful when moving through here because the water is quite cold and the moss on the rocks grows a lot, which is very slippery. fail. Around 12 you will stop for lunch, have a snack with dry food, bread and canned food. At about 6pm to the campsite with an altitude of 2100m, you will set up a tent, collect firewood for the campfire and rest overnight here.

– The third day: You can get up at 5am, depart for Salt Mountain at an altitude of 2800m to watch the beautiful sunrise here. It will take about 3 hours for you to come out of the jungle, cross the extremely steep road with craggy cliffs to reach the top of Salt Mountain. This place is considered by many people to have a more beautiful view of clouds than Bach Moc Luong Tu.

After watching the sunrise, it will take you about 5 more hours to climb to the top of Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain. Coming here, you will feel like you have won an extremely difficult challenge and the fairy-like scenery is a worthy reward for the effort to surpass yourself.

You will stay here for one night, the next morning go down the mountain back to Sapa to eat and drink and catch the night bus back to Hanoi, ending the challenging and interesting journey to conquer Bach Moc Luong Tu.

An experience when climbing the mountain you need to note is to go very evenly and focus on breathing. Try to climb until very tired to rest, and at the same time avoid resting for too long, which can make the body cold and the joints easily fatigue. Drink only small sips of water each time, avoid drinking too much at once.

4. Things to prepare and note before climbing Bach Moc Luong Tu

• Weather:  It is advisable to find out the weather here in advance about 3-5 days before going to avoid bad weather days that affect the trip.
• Prepare for health:  Climbing requires real health. This is not an experience for those who are physically weak or have certain medical conditions such as heart disease or blood pressure. The days before climbing, you need to reserve your health by eating enough nutrients and getting enough sleep. Let the road up the mountain drain your strength, don’t squander it before.
• Food:  Depending on the mountain you climb, you can calculate how much food you should bring. Carrying food should provide a lot of energy, not difficult to process. Chocolate and snacks are popular foods.
• Medicine:  Some drugs such as headache medicine, stomach pain medicine, antiseptic, insect repellent, bandages… will be needed for you if you want to conquer a high mountain.
• Specialized climbing gear:  Things that will help you get around easily: canes, a good pair of climbing shoes, glasses with straps (if you use glasses), lozenges to prevent dry neck and a good backpack so as not to chip in the middle of the road. Don’t forget to bring lighters, flashlights, whistles, knives, watches, phones and items that can protect you on the way: hats, waterproof gloves, chapping wax, sunscreen, sleeping bags nylon and tent (if you sleep overnight).

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