"Dinosaur spine" Ta Xua, Son La
Ta Xua is a highland commune of Bac Yen district, bordering Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province and Bac Yen district, Son La province. This place is known as "cloud hunting paradise" and is a favorite destination for travel enthusiasts, especially backpackers.
The majestic scenery of the "dinosaur spine" of Ta Xua
In the middle of the primeval forest, Ta Xua mountain is composed of three peaks like an extremely majestic wonder. The highest peak has an altitude of 2,850 m - where the Vietnamese flagpole is erected. The second peak still has traces of the old flagpole, built during the French colonial period. The third peak in the middle, with an altitude of 2,865 m, is the "dinosaur spine" with a long line right on the top of the mountain, like the spine of a prehistoric dinosaur.
The back of Ta Xua is precariously located in the sky, the road on the top of the mountain is only about 1 meter wide with deep abysses on both sides. However, the majestic natural scenery when standing on the top of Ta Xua is truly a worthy reward for the exhausting effort that visitors have put in. What could be better than walking or riding a motorbike on the "dinosaur's back" trail, surrounded by a sea of clouds. Although a trekking journey is a bit arduous and adventurous, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
"Dinosaur spine" Ta Xua is an ideal place to hunt clouds
To reach the "dinosaur spine" of Ta Xua, you must reach the center of Bac Yen town. The road up to the "dinosaur spine" is extremely arduous and dangerous with steep, rocky slopes. To explore this place, you need to plan in detail the schedule, route, and learn about the weather to facilitate cloud hunting as well as travel. The time considered the most beautiful cloud hunting time in Ta Xua is from November to March of the following year, when the rainy season has passed. At this time, the probability of successful cloud hunting is very high. Besides, winter - spring is also the time when apricot flowers, plum flowers, rape flowers, ... on the mountain slopes also begin to bloom, creating an extremely beautiful natural landscape.
"DINAS' BACK" IN BINH LIEU, QUANG NINH
Binh Lieu is a mountainous district near the border of Quang Ninh province, more than 100 km northeast of Ha Long city center. In recent years, Binh Lieu has become an attractive tourist destination for many people who love to travel and explore because of its wild, rich natural landscape and cool climate all year round. Especially in October and November, the scene of vast white reed fields on the "dinosaur spine" of Binh Lieu attracts more and more visitors.
A corner of the "dinosaur spine" of Binh Lieu
The Binh Lieu dinosaur spine belongs to the Dong Trieu - Mong Cai arc, with landmark 1035 (the border between Vietnam and China). Previously, like the Ta Xua spine, the Binh Lieu spine was just a small road with a long, winding, and dangerous path. But now, a section of this road has been concreted, ensuring safety for tourists who come here to check in.
The length, slope and height of Binh Lieu's back all have a majestic beauty amidst the wild mountain and forest picture of Quang Ninh province. Especially when autumn comes and winter comes, the white grass blooms all over the sky, covering the road here, creating an irresistible beauty.
Endless reed fields in October in Binh Lieu
In the middle of the reed field is the "dinosaur spine" road
This is a tourist destination, check-in for many visitors.
Coming to Binh Lieu in the last months of the year, in addition to admiring the white reed fields and trekking the majestic "dinosaur spine", visitors can also explore many ideal destinations such as: the ancient village known as "Hoi An ancient town" with many beautiful landscapes; Cao Xiem peak with an altitude of 1,429 m, considered the "roof" of Quang Ninh or visit Khe Van waterfall.
"DINOS' BACK" MAU SON, LANG SON
Less known than the two "dinosaur spines" in Ta Xua and Binh Lieu, the "dinosaur spine" Mau Son has a simple, gentle beauty between the sky and land of the Northeast.
"Dinosaur spine" Mau Son is still not known to many people
"Dinosaur's spine" Mau Son is actually a winding trail located on the top of Cha mountain in Mau Son commune, Loc Binh district, Lang Son province. Along the way up the spine are immense green hills of sugarcane grass, visitors can easily sightsee or take check-in photos on the rocky outcrops along the road. The time to climb up the mountain to the spine takes about three hours. The path up to the spine is not too arduous but requires the explorer to have endurance and flexibility.
When reaching the spine, the experiencer will see a 300m long road with extremely dangerous ups and downs. Looking further away are large and small mountain ranges, green valleys and peaceful villages of the local residents.
The best time to explore the "dinosaur spine" of Mau Son is in September and October. Besides, visitors can also visit the sacred land of Phat Chi mountain, Long Dau stream, and ancient spiritual area when coming to Mau Son.
