To start trekking Bach Moc, here is the route you can refer to. From Sa Pa, ride a motorbike for about 2 hours to Sang Ma Sao village, here, leave your motorbike at a local's house, then start the journey with a porter. For non-professional climbing groups, hiring a porter is very necessary. The porters will also act as guides, carry luggage and cook for the group. However, if you are familiar with the journey and have the necessary skills, you can confidently go with your friends.
A friend helped Thinh prepare everything before conquering Bach Moc peak.
The first steps of the journey, amidst the breathtaking landscape of the Northwest.
Like many villages in the Northwest, the houses of Sang Ma Sao village are surrounded by terraced fields. A little bit worried about exhaustion, a little nervous and excited about conquering Bach Moc mountain peak, all members were ready for the journey to conquer Ky Quan San peak.
The weather when we started climbing was not sunny, going up high, fog began to cover the path. For those who have never climbed mountains or climb infrequently, the first 1km of climbing is really a physical "torture". I fell behind the group, had to sit down and rest, only then did I understand the feeling of breathing through the ears, through the nose, with my limbs exhausted. We encouraged each other to overcome the challenges, the beautiful scenery of the Northwest mountains also comforted us, step by step, everyone overcame the first difficulties.
Feels like being hugged and pampered by mother nature.
With such physically demanding journeys, careful food preparation is important.
More importantly, go with local guides to ensure safety.
Going up higher, the sky is less foggy, more airy, when gradually getting used to the terrain, the feeling of fatigue is much less, new scenes appear, more stimulating and attractive to adventurers. High mountain ranges hidden in the fog, cool and clear streams, or a wildflower along the road, all create a different ecosystem for Bach Moc Luong Tu. Up to an altitude of 2,100 m.
The higher you go, the more spectacular the view.
Adventurers were mesmerized by the hazy beauty of the route.
We rested at the camp at an altitude of over 2100m after a nearly 6-hour journey through the forest and mountains.
The dew drops had frozen on the leaves by the next morning, the temperature was only about 1.2 degrees.
And finally, the peak of Bach Moc Luong Tu - Ky Quan San appeared before our eyes - a worthy reward for our efforts to overcome difficulties, our adventurous hearts, and our courage to venture out to find new things.
The sea of clouds at Bach Moc Luong Tu is charmingly beautiful in the dawn light.
Breakfast prepared by the guides. Recharge your batteries for the journey down the mountain.
Breakfast prepared by the guides. Recharge your batteries for the journey down the mountain.
Breakfast prepared by the guides. Recharge your batteries for the journey down the mountain.
About the author:Thinh, a writer on cultural geography, currently lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. Thinh is a storyteller, through articles, photo collections or reports. The author's stories are very personal shares from his personal perspective and feelings during his journeys everywhere.
