If you are intending to explore nature, wild mountains or have a fun picnic with friends, Ham Lon mountain is an interesting destination you should not miss. In addition, Ham Lon Soc Son is also a new Team Building venue with the closest experience to nature, with both “water and young” Dubbed the “roof of the capital” with an altitude of 462m, the With beautiful natural scenery, pleasant climate and diverse terrain, Ham Lon has long been a place chosen by many young people to travel, visit and camp on weekends.
Experience going to Ham Lon camping picnic
1. How far is Ham Lon from Hanoi?
Ham Lon mountain belongs to Doc Ton mountain range located in Soc Son territory, about 40km from Hanoi center in the direction of North Thang Long – Noi Bai highway, so moving here is not too difficult.
1.1. Going to Ham Lon by motorbike
If you go by motorbike, it only takes about 1 hour on average. From the center of Hanoi, you cross Thang Long bridge along the direction of Thang Long – Noi Bai highway, at the intersection of National Highway 2, turn left in the direction of Vinh Phuc. Continue going straight until you see the sea of Viet Phu Thanh Chuong and Nui hamlet, then turn right, then go straight for another 7km, there is a right turn indicating the way to Viet Phu, go straight to Ham Lon.
The poetic natural landscape at Ham Lon lake – the roof of the capital (photo st)
On the way to Ham Lon mountain, through Dong Quan dam with immense rice fields, immense green pine forest and cloud cover, creating a poetic scene that further stimulates everyone’s desire to touch. the top of the mountain “roof of the capital”.
1.2. Going to Ham Lon by bus
If you do not like to travel by motorbike, you can choose bus route 64 running from North Thang Long Industrial Park to Pho Ni (Binh An Trade Center). The bus stops right near the path leading to the lake, very convenient for you to travel.
2. Climbing and camping in Ham Lon
To conquer Ham Lon, you have two paths to choose from. For those of you who want to be safe and do not like to take risks, you can choose a flat, easy-to-go and less bushy trail. The average time for visitors to reach Ham Lon peak is about 2 hours – 2 and a half hours.
And if you are a person who likes to travel, like to take risks as well as challenge yourself, you can choose the path along the stream. This road forces visitors to cross streams and dense forests, so the travel time will be about 3-4 hours. Before that, visitors need to wear gloves and climbing shoes as well as accept many other difficulties.
To reach the top of Ham Lon, you will have to overcome many challenges on the way (photo st)
Once you reach the top of Ham Lon, you will feel fascinated by the attractive beauty and forget all the fatigue. Standing from here looking down, you will feel overwhelmed by the space of mountains and forests overlapping with thousands of purple sims, looking out into the distance is a peaceful lake surface with tiny villages looming, creating a feeling of more conspicuous than ever.
If you do not like climbing, you can also stop camping at Ham Lon lake (Bau stream lake) right at the foot of the mountain. With a spacious space, you can enjoy playing, resting or having a campfire to grill food here. In addition, the water in the lake is also very clear and clean, so you can safely bathe here.
Camping at Ham Lon lake (photo st)
3. Things to prepare and note when backpacking in Ham Lon
- On Ham Lon mountain, there is a campfire, so you can prepare some fresh foods such as pork, chicken, sausages… which are marinated and then grilled on it, which will be extremely interesting.
- There are many motorbike parking spots in Ham Lon that also offer tent rentals, ovens and camping supplies, so you may not need to carry these bulky items.
- Plastic tarpaulin to make a place to have lunch or rest.
- Bring a raincoat to avoid sudden rains.
- Anti-bugs spray.
- If you decide to spend the night in Ham Lon, you should bring a thin blanket because the weather here is quite cold at night.
- The road along the stream should go in the dry season, moss and rocks are not slippery.
Above are the most detailed travel experiences on Ham Lon mountain , wish you will have fun and unforgettable experiences here.
Source: Collected internet.