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Amidst the boundless sky, stepping onto the living giants of Tà Xùa reveals the true beauty of nature, of the earth, of one of Vietnam's most conquerable mountains.
The majestic Tà Xùa, a formidable mountain, resides in Bản Công, Trạm Tấu district, Yên Bái, serving as the natural border between Yên Bái and Sơn La provinces. It comprises three mountain peaks, with the highest reaching 2,865m.
Similar to the Pha Luông range, right from the beginning, there are consecutive steep slopes, many exceptionally high, with no footholds, requiring clinging to roots or branches to ascend.
The journey is filled with numerous landslide-prone and uneven sections. At times, traversing fallen ancient trees along the path, with deep ravines below, creates a challenging experience unsuitable for the faint-hearted or those with shaky nerves.
For us, Tà Xùa is a memory of a breath-taking journey. Slope after slope, making the heart and lungs work continuously.
Conquering the initial challenges of the journey, everyone joyfully ascends the turtle's head peak atop Pha Luông mountain.
The subsequent challenge for the 8 team members is overcoming the dinosaur-like ridge at an altitude surpassing 2,500m, where the mountain edge is razor-thin and the fierce wind poses a formidable threat. A single misstep could lead to an uncontrollable slide.
Having traversed the perilous mountain wall, a breathtaking sight unfolds—Tà Xùa's living dinosaur, a natural wonder of immense grandeur. The mountain's peaks rise and twist, sharp and challenging, amidst the earthly realm.
The path may be arduous, but once standing atop Tà Xùa's living giant, the rewards reaped by everyone are truly deserving.
Looking down from the heights, clouds stretch across the mountain's back like delicate white silk ribbons, soft and smooth. On days with beautiful weather, it feels as if everything is floating amidst the billowing sea of clouds.
Although there isn't enough time to conquer all 3 peaks of Tà Xùa, for us, it remains an incredibly splendid journey.
As per Youth
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourJanuary 21, 2016
