Ta Chi Nhu Peak is 2,979 m high, belongs to Hoang Lien Son range, Tram Tau district, Yen Bai. Not only is it one of the 10 highest mountains in Vietnam, Ta Chi Nhu is also ranked among the most difficult mountains for trekking.
Majestic Ta Chi Nhu in the early morning sun
It takes you about 7-8 hours to go through the steep and harsh road, with steep terrain full of rocks, little shade, sometimes strong winds that seem to want to sweep you away, sometimes clouds and fog and sudden cold rains, to reach the top.
Journey of "crossing forests and wading streams" to the top of Ta Chi Nhu Photo: Nguyen Viet Hung
Journey of "crossing forests and wading streams" to Ta Chi Nhu Photo: Nguyen Viet Hung
Ta Chi Nhu Peak 2979m
Ta Chi Nhu is the “ocean of clouds” in Yen Bai, with layers upon layers of dense clouds stretching to the horizon. One of the most memorable moments for those who have had the chance to camp overnight on the mountain is waking up early, sipping a cup of warm coffee and watching the sea of white clouds drifting as if touching the foot of the tent.
"Cloudy dawn" on the top of Ta Chi Nhu
On the journey to the top of Ta Chi Nhu, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the fragile purple flower hills hidden in the majestic clouds. And sometimes, because they are too stunned by this poetic scene, they delay their trip...
Trekking among the hills of chi pau flowers Photo: Nguyen Viet Hung
The Mong people call this flower chi pau, which means “don’t understand”, “don’t know”. Because in fact, no one knows since when, but at the end of autumn, the “invisible flowers” begin to bloom, bringing a faint fragrance and a purple color covering the bare hillsides.
Photo: Nguyen Viet Hung
Purple flowers hidden in the clouds Photo: Nguyen Viet Hung
Interspersed in that peaceful picture of sky, clouds, flowers and grass, are herds of goats and horses of the Mong people leisurely grazing, as if they have been accustomed to the visits of distant travelers for a long time...
Photo: Nguyen Viet Hung
Note:
- The best time to climb Ta Chi Nhu is from October to the end of March next year. Because during this time the weather is cool, there is little rain, it is easy to hunt clouds and save energy. However, if you want to see flowers, you have to go around October - November.
- Go in groups or groups, you can hire a local porter to get support on the best schedule and route. Prepare your belongings carefully: climbing shoes, protective gear, warm clothes, thin raincoat because the road is difficult plus the weather on the mountain changes erratically.
- Increase exercise and training about 1 month before departure.
- Continuously check the weather before departure date to adjust the schedule accordingly.
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