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Visit Muong Long Heaven Gate

Muong Long Wards, Ky Son District, Nghe An province, VietNam

Muong Long Heaven Gate  is a beautiful cloud hunting spot for young people who love to move, love to explore and love the feeling of being immersed in a sea of ​​white clouds every morning. 

WHERE IS THE WINDOW GATE?

Nghe An not only has Quynh beach, Thanh Chuong tea hill or Pu Mat national park. Uncle Ho’s homeland still has many attractive destinations to choose from with wild and majestic beauty like the Northwest mountains and forests. And this is the Muong Long heaven gate – a place that offers the  experience of cloud hunting in Nghe An  more than 200 km from the center of Vinh city. 

Muong Long is located in the valley of a high mountain in Ky Son district. To get here, you can also go along National Highway 7A, combine with Google Maps to properly locate this selected destination. 
 

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This land of majestic mountains and unspoiled landscapes is suitable for those who love to conquer and explore the natural beauty of the mountains and rivers. This place does not bring resort experiences, but helps you get closer to the beauty of the mountains of Nghe An.

WHEN SHOULD YOU COME TO CONG LONG?

If  you travel to Nghe An  , you should go to Muong Long once, next to explore the beautiful roads, tourists still have the opportunity to discover the identity of the traditional cultural life of the indigenous people in the villages.

And the dry season is the most suitable time for you to explore Muong Long. If you go near on the 15th or 29th of every lunar month, join the border market experience at Nam Can international border gate 55km from Muong Long.

MOVING TO MONG LONG

Muong Long in Ky Son district is located on National Highway 7A, so dunghetoday.com will provide the following methods for tourists to refer to.

  • From Vinh city to Muong Long: 260km
  • From Muong Xen town to Muong Long: 45km
  • From Con Cuong town to Muong Long about 180km
  • From Nam Can International Border Gate to Muong Long about 55km

If tourists travel by private car, run along National Highway 7A through Muong Trien town for about 5km, there is a fork in a road that turns to Nam Can International Border Gate, turn right to enter Muong Long and run another 40km.

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On the way from Vinh City to Muong Xen, tourists can visit other tourist attractions such as Thanh Chuong tea hill, Thanh Chuong Rainfall, Vietnam Laos International Cemetery, Anh Son district, Khe Nuoc Moc, Pha Lai dam. , Khe Kem waterfall, Con Cuong district, Nam Xan eco-tourism area, Tuong Duong district

If tourists travel by public transport, there are garages from Vinh to Muong Xen such as: Hoi Nhuong garage, Ha Thuy garage, Tu Hang, Ha Thuy, Tuan Phuong, Tam Tuan, Tam Mao and Nha Trang. Nam Ly car.

 

To the town, tourists can take a motorbike taxi (local people call it a hybrid) from Muong Xen to Muong Long, or take a bus from Muong Xen to Muong Long with only 2 trips/day.

THE BEAUTIFUL VUUUUUUUUUUONG GATE 

Compared to many other tourist attractions of Nghe An, Muong Long is still quite strange and new. Partly because this place is located too far from the center, partly because of the rugged mountainous terrain. But with that much difficulty can not subdue the feet love to explore. That’s why this place is becoming more and more popular with tourists. 

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Muong Long Heaven Gate is located in Muong Long  commune, located in the beautiful valley of a mountain up to 1500 meters high near the Truong Son range. Some people compare this place to the misty town of Sapa. There are also people who compare this mountainous region as romantic as Da Lat. 

But when you have the opportunity to set foot in this land, you will find that all comparisons are relative. Because Muong Long is Muong Long, not a copy of any other place. Maybe just a few similarities due to the topographical structure and climate. 

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On the journey from Muong Xen town to heaven’s gate, you will experience the feeling of ice on winding roads, cool climate and immense green trees. Everywhere is an immense green that Mother Nature has worked very hard to paint.

A vast space of trees blends with flowers and grass along the roadside, painting a romantic picture. In the distance is a fog of fog floating in the middle of the forest, creating a very peaceful and pleasant feeling. 
 

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Thanks to the high mountainous terrain, the air here is cool all year round, the air is clear and very pleasant. The temperature in Muong Long never exceeds 25 degrees, it’s always relaxing, gentle, never as hot as the midland plains.  

Perhaps it is the priority of beautiful scenery and climate that Muong Long has become a favorite destination in Nghe An for backpackers and young people who love to travel. Everyone hopes to come here once to breathe the air, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and save themselves a lot of valuable experiences. 
 

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Each season of the year, Muong Long has its own beauty. But the most romantic is probably the autumn days when hundreds of flowers bloom, adorning the picture more poetic. The other side of the mountain is white clouds, the sky is blue, giving you a really comfortable and peaceful feeling. 

DISCOVER THE GATE OF SUCCESS OF MUUONG ART AN

If you have never visited the mountains of Nghe, remember to pocket the following Muong Long backpacking experiences to enjoy the trip to the fullest.

Immerse yourself in the HUGE NATURE

Muong Long Heaven Gate possesses an extremely romantic and fanciful beauty. When you arrive here, you will immediately burst into the sea of ​​clouds and wind. Clouds mixed with flowers, flowers playing with weeds amidst the typical cold of the mountains, all will make you feel like you want to fly with the dream scene.

Compared to the Sapa of Nghe An, Muong Long Heaven Gate  owns an extremely beautiful location when it is neatly located in the heart of a valley of a mountain up to 1500 meters high, located next to the Truong Son range. The road to the mountain is winding, shady with green trees. The fresh, cool climate will make you always feel refreshed and full of energy.

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The people in the village are also very gentle, friendly, always ready to help and guide you to explore this place. When visiting Muong Long on autumn day, you still have the opportunity to see the flowers blooming, extremely poetic.

WHAT TO PLAY TO THE GATE OF SUCCESS?

Although Muong Long is a relatively new tourist destination that has not been exploited for commercial activities too much, you can still make a small discovery tour with the following Muong Long backpacking experiences.

If you love camping, take advantage of the overnight stay in a location with clear views from the previous afternoon. After a night of rest, remember to wake up at dawn, this will be the most suitable time to hunt clouds. 

If you don’t have enough camping experience, try to get up while it’s still foggy. It will take about a few dozen minutes to an hour for you to reach Muong Long, so you need to go early to not miss the most beautiful moment.

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When going from Muong Xen to Muong Long, you are sure not to miss the beautiful moments of this place. Stop for a moment, check out a few photos, you will be overwhelmed with the majestic beauty of nature here.

If traveling with an alliance group and a household, it will be fun to build a campfire together, make a barbecue and watch the stars in a peaceful place like Muong Long. Beautiful scenery, pleasant weather, delicious food, what could be better than such a peaceful vacation!

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After enjoying the beautiful sunset, you can also continue to explore Muong Long when visiting the village of the people here. The slow, peaceful pace of life with friendly people will help you find peace in your soul. 

You can also immerse yourself in the traditional cultural identity when visiting the tea hill in Pha Sac village, or visiting the gardens of ponds, peaches and plums of the locals.

SPECIALISTS AT MUONG LONG GATE

When visiting Muong Long, you remember to enjoy delicious specialties such as: pressed sticky rice, lam rice, grilled chicken, Giang beef, bamboo shoots, fish sauce, black pig and corn wine… However, because of the number of tourists There are a lot of people coming to visit every day, please contact to book in advance to be able to fully enjoy the cuisine here.

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In addition, you can also visit and visit the highland mountains to learn  other unique Nghe An specialties  . On the 14th and 29th of every month, there is a traditional cultural exchange market between Vietnam and Laos near Nam Can international border gate. If you want to learn more about the traditional cultural identity of the ethnic minorities here, you can schedule a suitable time to visit.

When traveling to Muong Long, you need to pay attention to one thing, this is a wild natural tourist area, still very new, so there are no commercial activities and amenities such as motels, hotels, restaurants… Then, if you decide to visit Muong Long overnight, be ready with full camping gear. 

If you just want to visit during the day, it is best to choose a comfortable resort in the center of Nghe An city. By this method, you can not only rest comfortably after your visit to Muong Long, but also explore other famous tourist attractions in Uncle Ho’s hometown.

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HUNTING THE CLOUD AT THE PORT OF THE MUONG LONG GOOD

If you are a fan of hunting clouds but cannot go to the Northwest, this Muong Long heaven gate is the place you should visit. At an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level, this place opens up a beautiful picture like a fairyland in the early morning. 
 

Coming to Muong Long, you should wake up early to hunt for clouds, admire the beauty of white clouds floating in the mountains. White clouds erase one color, play in the hair, surround the green trees, making the early morning picture more poetic. 

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The chilly atmosphere of the highland morning blends with the beauty of the white mist, creating an unforgettable impression on the scenery of  Muong Long heaven gate . Who would have thought that a remote land of Nghe An possesses such a beautiful scene that it takes a lot of hard work to have a chance to enjoy it.

If early in the morning the weather is usually a bit cold, white clouds are full and the landscape is blurry, when it is noon, the space is clearer and the air is cooler. You can also walk around the village of the people in Muong Long commune. 
 

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And when it gets dark, the temperature starts to drop and the cold is more pronounced. It is also a great moment to gather around the fire, eat hot dishes, dispel the cold night.

Unforgettable EXPERIENCE IN MONG LONG

Next to exploring the beautiful roads and hunting clouds at  Muong Long heaven gate , tourists coming here still have the opportunity to explore the traditional life and culture of the Mong people living in the villages. 
 

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If  you travel to Nghe An  at the beginning of the new year, come back to Muong Long and you will be immersed in many jubilant festival spaces of the Mong people. The sound of gongs, drums, and trumpets resounded loudly. Along with that, there are enchanting culinary parties with delicious specialties such as black pig, black chicken and especially a cup of spicy corn wine of the people of the West of Nghe An. 

Next to the festivals at the beginning of the new year, on the 15th or 29th of the lunar month, in Muong Long, there is still an extremely lively market. This is a traditional cultural exchange market of Vietnam and Laos, launched at Nam Can international border gate area. You will have the opportunity to shop for special items only in the remote region. 
 

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On the map of Nghe An, Muong Long is also a fairly new choice destination, mainly attracting young people and backpackers. Coming here, you can be immersed in the picturesque natural scenery, meet the gentle and hospitable people. In addition, this place is also suitable for outdoor activities such as camping, climbing or visiting villages. 
 

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Each experience at Muong Long heaven gate gives you more life skills, leaving in your heart many unforgettable memories of a faraway land to the northwest of Nghe An’s hometown. 

Eat, Drink, Sleep in Muong Long

In Muong Long until this time, there is no restaurant or hotel service. If tourists want to eat at Muong Long, they must book in advance to enjoy special dishes such as: pressed sticky rice, lam rice, grilled chicken, beef, bamboo shoots, fish sauce, black pig and corn wine..

If tourists eat at Muong Xen, they should choose the following restaurants: Que Hau Restaurant, Que Minh Restaurant, Mui Phan Restaurant, Yen Chanh Restaurant.

Currently, there is no overnight service in Muong Long.

Visitors staying overnight in Muong Xen town should choose quality motels and hotels in Muong Xen: Hai Van, Phang Dan, Hoa Ban, Hoa Ban Do, room prices range from 250,000-300,000/dyke

POINTS TOURISTS SHOULD VISIT WHEN ARRIVING TO MUONG LONG

On the way to Muong Long, tourists can pause to take pictures and check the road from Muong Xen to Muong Long, which are also places to visit because of the overlapping mountains and beautiful clouds.

In addition, when coming to Muong Long, tourists visit Pha Sac village’s Tea Hill, Muong Long Heaven Gate, Muong Long 1 and Muong Long villages, TH medicinal company of TH True Milk group, and garden ponds and plum peaches of local farmers. People

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