Salt Mountain in the sea of ​​clouds 2000 m

The name Muoi Mountain was given by the Mong people during the resistance war against the French. During the French colonial period, the Mong people had no salt to eat. They discovered a special kind of tree on the top of the mountain, called Rua De, which dropped white seeds at the base of the tree that tasted salty. The Mong people picked the leaves and used the essence to eat instead of salt. Gradually, the name Muoi Mountain was born.

Muoi Mountain belongs to Ky Quan San range, also known as Bach Moc Luong Tu. Previously, people often considered Muoi Mountain as a resting point on the trekking route to Bach Moc peak which is over 3000 m high, but in recent years, Muoi Mountain has begun to be considered as a destination, and sometimes the final destination of the journey.

Climbing Muoi Mountain takes about two days. Because it is located between Lai Chau and Lao Cai, visitors who want to fully enjoy the majestic natural scenery at this natural border can choose to climb up and down the mountain by two different routes: one is from Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district. The other is from Den Sung village, Sin Sui Ho commune, Phong Tho district.

The best time to climb the mountain is from autumn to spring of the following year, when there are less intense rains in the forest and the streams are less dry. However, in return, the temperature will drop much lower and the fog will be thick, especially when crossing the dense forests. The journey to climb Muoi Mountain is full of hardships. This is also not a safe choice for those who are new to trekking. Many people have given up and turned back when they faced the steep slopes where they could not see the path except for the tangled trees, and the waterfall still rumbled day and night.

On the way to Muoi Mountain, hikers will pass through a large bamboo forest, similar to the familiar scene often seen in Chinese swordplay movies. This is also a safe shelter on the journey when sudden rainstorms come.

The biggest stream on the way is De San Nhua stream, meaning the stream that gives birth. The stream from above, divides into many small branches like giving birth to children, bringing water to the terraced fields for people to plow. Perhaps, "De San Nhua" here also means gratitude to nature for bringing life to the villagers.

From the foot of the mountain to the top of Muoi Mountain is a distance of 14 km. About 2/3 of the way, visitors have to go through a majestic old forest, thousands of giant trees appear like bonsai trees trimmed by the earth and sky. Among them, there are rare species of trees in the world.

Making up for the difficult journey is the majestic sea of ​​clouds embracing the green mountains on the horizon on the top of Muoi mountain. Many people say that the scene is exciting and special, like witnessing Ha Long Bay in the air.

This is also the most spacious viewing point on the entire journey from the foot of the mountain to the top of Ky Quan San. Therefore, anyone who has ever stayed overnight on Muoi Mountain tries to wake up early to enjoy the magnificent natural picture with the first strokes of the sun peeking out from the distant mountains, until the sun dyes the sea of ​​white clouds before their eyes pink.

If you come to Muoi Mountain on a cloudless day, the moment when the rays of sunlight move to cover the entire valley in gold is equally wonderful. If the sky is clear, from the top of Muoi Mountain you can see the mountains far away…

Note:

- Mountain climbing requires endurance and patience. So, train your body thoroughly before deciding to go to Muoi mountain.

- Check the weather and prepare carefully for a challenging trip, including: clothes, shoes, medical supplies.

- The road up the mountain is difficult and dense, so you should hire a local porter to get the best guidance and have the opportunity to hear the stories of the locals associated with the names of each forest and stream.

Beautiful bottle.

Jiang Song