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Lao Cai offers not only inviting natural landscapes but also tall and majestic mountain ranges, making it a favorite stopover for adventurous travelers seeking to challenge their courage.
Nhiu Co San Mountain
Tourist destination Nhiu Co San Mountain is located in Sang Ma Sao commune (Bac Ha district, Lao Cai) with an altitude of over 2,300 meters above sea level. According to the locals, Nhiu Co San Mountain is also known as Buffalo Horn Mountain. Because on sunny days, when viewed from the Ha Nhi village, the Nhiu Co San range appears far away like a buffalo horn thrusting into the sky.
To reach the summit of Nhìu Cồ San mountain, travelers must traverse nearly 10 kilometers of mountain trails from the center of Sàng Ma Sáo commune. Upon reaching the mountain peak, one will be truly impressed by the sea of clouds, feeling as though the clouds envelop the summit, or rather the mountain rises above the clouds. From here, travelers can overlook the distant scenery, with the villages of the Hmong ethnic people faintly visible through the mist. During autumn, visitors can admire the golden terraced fields during the rice harvest season.
After passing through a flat stretch of land, travelers will come upon ancient, pristine forests teeming with various precious tree species, including trees that are hundreds of years old. Along the trail, hundreds of flowers compete in vibrant hues, while beneath the forest canopy lie the flourishing crops of the ethnic people. Though not as majestic as Fansipan peak, the Nhìu Cồ San range has long been cherished for its picturesque natural scenery and majestic primary forests, becoming a favored destination for many tourists.
The Mountain of Three Generations
The white highland region of Bắc Hà is considered one of the captivating stopovers for adventurers. Here, travelers can not only learn about the traditional culture of the ethnic people but also have the opportunity to explore the majestic nature of the area. Among the tourist destinations in Bắc Hà, the imposing Ba mẹ con mountain range located at the town center is a favored stop for explorers. The name Ba mẹ con, meaning Three Generations, is closely linked to a touching family story passed down through generations of the ethnic people. From the mountain peak, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the picturesque town of Bắc Hà.
Not only attracting tourists with its majestic natural scenery, Ba Me Con Mountain is also the venue for the most famous Bac Ha Horse Racing Festival in the Northwest region. The uniqueness of the Bac Ha Horse Racing Festival lies in the race of authentic 'ground knights.' They are just ordinary H'mong men born by the horse grass field, growing up riding on horseback... It is the rustic simplicity that brings visitors races full of humor and drama... Every year, this festival attracts a great deal of attention from tourists at the tourist destination Bac Ha.
Elephant Mountain
Located in Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province, Elephant Mountain is one of the most majestic mountain ranges in Northeast Vietnam, separating Thao River valley from Chay River valley. With an average height of over 1000 meters, the highest peak is Mount Cai with a height of 1450 meters, the entire mountain range is about 200 km long with a diameter of about 10 km. Running from Northwest to Southeast, the two slopes of the mountain range gradually slope down into low hills mixed with low mountains at 500-500m.
Enveloped in a deep green of primeval forests, Elephant Mountain carries within it a mysterious charm that makes visitors stop to explore. Under the Elephant Forest canopy, year-round fog covers a layer of fallen leaves that cover the ground, some places thick to several inches, surrounding perennial streams flowing gently, and beautiful small caves formed in the mountains. With diverse ecosystems and relatively gentle terrain, Elephant Mountain is an attractive tourist destination for many visitors.
Cao Son Mountain
Situated at an altitude of over 1500m above sea level, Cao Son Mountain is a renowned tourist destination in Sa Pa, where various ethnic groups such as H'mong, Dao, Phu La, and Tu Di reside. This mountain range also preserves a diverse ecosystem of ancient forests with valuable timber and medicinal plants. The biological diversity along with the abundant distribution of cave and stream systems has bestowed upon Cao Son a captivating natural beauty. Over 100 years ago, the French set foot in this land with the intention of developing it into a resort area along with Sa Pa.
Visiting Cao Son, tourists leave behind the hustle and bustle of urban life to immerse themselves in the abundant space of mountain forests, with vast stretches of bamboo and corn fields interspersed among rocky mountains, dispelling the suffocating feeling of summer and embracing the refreshing coolness of the foothills. Continuing along winding roads, traversing the mountain slopes, visitors will see the vast blue sky dotted with occasional wisps of white clouds drifting lazily over the mountain ranges at the tourist destination Lao Cai.
Standing atop Cao Son Mountain, you will overlook the distant terraced fields of the local people busy with planting crops, and nestled amidst the clouds is the bustling highland market of Lung Khau Nhi. All create a peaceful rural life rhythm that makes tourists forget all worries in life.
