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Mytour - Nestled between Lai Châu and Lào Cai provinces, the challenging terrain of Bạch Mộc Lương Tử mountain range was recently explored by adventurers starting in 2012. The highest peak of this mountain range stands at an elevation of 3,046m above sea level. To reach the summit, travelers must traverse a 30km route through various landscapes, including rocky hills, bamboo forests, dense woodlands, stunted bamboo forests, and moss-covered cliffs.
Our journey began in Lào Cai, heading to Kỳ Quan San village (Sàng Ma Sáo commune, Bát Xát district), where the mountain ascent commenced. After a nine-hour trek through the forest, the group set up camp at a small clearing at an altitude of 2,100m.
Waking up at 4 am the next morning, everyone shivered in the cold. Outside the tent, it was still pitch dark, but suddenly everything around me sparkled strangely. Touching anything felt freezing, as a thin layer of snow had covered everything.
The entire group navigated through the forest at night, only to turn around and see a red streak on the horizon, signaling the imminent sunrise. The previous section was treacherous, with sheer rock walls; everyone moved cautiously, as a slight misstep could result in a fall down the cliff.
While walking through the forest, we were convinced that the sun would rise while the group was still inside. Well, looking up between the leaves is beautiful enough. Little did we know that on a small trail along the cliff, gazing into the distance, we would see a tiny red dot. The sun looked so small then. But within five fleeting seconds, the red dot erupted like a giant radiant glass sphere.
The next stopping point is a cluster of rocks situated at an altitude of approximately 2,600m, providing an unobstructed view of Chuồn Dê peak at 2,800m. The sky here is intensely blue, almost blinding, with not a single cloud in sight as they lie below us. From the height of 2,800m to the summit of Bạch Mộc is the final moment we catch sight of the clouds on the Lào Cai side.
The stretch from 2,800m to 3,035m leaves everyone fatigued and quite exhausted, taking breaks intermittently. The group persistently traverses bamboo forests, losing track of time, but eventually, we reach the highest point, standing here to witness the grandeur of Fansipan.
Our last morning atop Bạch Mộc is not as cold as the first, and there's no more snow. After packing up the tents, we descend the mountain while simultaneously searching for a water source. The team diligently descends until around 10 am to reach a stream. In the dry season, the stream only trickles a few lines of water through the mossy carpet, but everyone finds the cool, refreshing water beyond description.
After sampling the aroma of thảo quả (resembling ginger) in a forest full of it, the group continues through the rich vegetation of the ancient forest in Lai Châu. Various beautiful and exotic forest flowers appear one after another, making everyone forget the fatigue of the long journey.
And then, we reach the path of happiness: where terraced fields and stilt houses start to appear. We thought we had reached the end of the forest trail, only to discover we had to walk for over half an hour before reaching the village.
Bản Dền Sung, Sin Suối Hồ commune, Phong Thổ district, Lai Châu province, marks the conclusion of our unforgettable three-day, two-night mountain climbing journey. Bạch Mộc Lương Tử, challenging yet stunning, provides unique experiences for each member of the expedition...
As reported by Doanhnhansaigon.vn
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 21, 2015
