French YouTuber makes short film about Ky Quan San experience.
18/06/2021
Valentine Orange has created a captivating short film about the journey of exploring Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) - one of the four highest peaks in Vietnam.
Valentine Orange is a French video creator, filmmaker, and explorer who has undertaken numerous expeditions to remote areas in many countries around the world, particularly in Southeast Asia such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Short film videoHiking in VietnamThis chronicles Orange's journey from the moment she began researching Bach Moc Luong Tu via the internet, to the preparation process, and finally, her three-day adventure conquering this most treacherous mountain in Vietnam.
Valentine Orange conquers the summit of Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain (Ky Quan San).
Orange is one of the few foreigners to conquer and film this mountain. The film was shot and edited in 4K resolution, delivering sharp and vivid footage of nature and people from interesting and professional angles.
Sharing on his YouTube channel, Orange said that he and his friend spent three days conquering the mountain peak and returning. His camera and drone were the two main devices that helped him capture the most amazing moments along the way. "From dense forests to steep mountain slopes, press play and embark on a fierce journey in this thrilling adventure playground," Orange wrote.
The short film received a lot of positive feedback from the community on YouTube, with many Vietnamese people leaving comments thanking Orange for coming to explore and film Vietnam's natural landscapes.
The video also inspired many viewers to want to visit and explore Bach Moc Luong Tu.
"Perhaps my next trip will be to Bach Moc Luong Tu. Thank you so much, it's amazing!" - LTK commented on the video.
"Absolutely amazing! After watching your video, I've gained even more motivation to conquer this mountain," MM shared.
"The filming and post-production of this video are amazing. We're in Hanoi and thinking about conquering this mountain. After watching your video, we just want to go immediately!" - commented a foreign user.
The majestic mountain landscape captured through the lens of Valentine Orange.
about Bach Moc Luong Tu
Bach Moc Luong Tu is the name given by tourists to the highest peak in the Ky Quan San mountain range. It is one of the four highest peaks in Vietnam, located on the natural border between Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces. The Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain range has a rather rugged terrain, with its highest peak reaching approximately 3046 meters above sea level. The journey from the foot of the mountain to the summit is about 30 km, traversing diverse landscapes such as barren hills, bamboo forests, large timber forests, dwarf bamboo forests, and steep, moss-covered cliffs.
The treacherous path to the summit of Bach Moc Luong Tu. Photo: Limtravelling
This is an attractive destination for backpackers and trekkers. The route to Bach Moc Luong Tu can be taken from both Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces; one route is from Bat Xat, Lao Cai, and the other is from Phong Tho, Lai Chau. The average time to climb Bach Moc Luong Tu is 2-4 days.