Hoang Nguu Son commonly known as DONG BO is a system of natural mountains located in the Southeast of Nha Trang city about 5-7km from the city center as the crow flies. Overall, the mountain range is an arc stretching from the West to the East, covering an area of nearly 200 square kilometers, spreading across Nha Trang city along with parts of Dien Khanh and Cam Lam – Cam Ranh districts.
The terrain is discreet. There are many caves hidden deep in the tropical forests such as Doc Gao, Thi Uy, Leo Day, Suoi Lung, Trang E. Song Lo is the most typical in Mat Khu Da Hang. From the end of 1945 to 1975 this place was the resistance base of Khanh Hoa army. According to many reports there is now still an airport on the mountain and a 20km cave connecting Nha Trang with Cam Lam.
Nguu Son is a place not to be missed for those who like trekking. After you cross the forest and grass hill you will have a chance to watch the forest fireflies at night and to reach the top of hunting clouds. These will be an unforgettable experience. Especially it’s the only place that can see Hon Tre, Hon Mun, Hon Tam, Hon Mieu, Nha Trang Bay and Cam Ranh Bay from above.
**Thank you Mr. Sang for giving me permission to use your photos for this article.
If you a trekking fan, you must visit these mountains in Vietnam.
They won’t disappoint you.
FANSIPAN – LAO CAI PROVINCE
With an altitude of 3143m above from sea level Fansipan peak is the highest peak in Vietnam in the Hoang Lien Son range and is known as the roof of Indochina.
Pu Ta Leng is located in the Hoang Lien Son range of Ta Leng commune Phong Tho district Lai Chau province. With an altitude of 3049m Pu Ta Leng makes any travel lover who sets foot in it are overwhelmed by the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests mixed with a bit of magic here.
3. PHU SI LUNG – LAI CHAU PROVINCE
Phu Si Lung Peak is located at an altitude of 3072m in the northwest of Lai Chau province between the Da River and the upstream Nam Na River. Because it is a border area so it is quite sensitive to reach landmark 42. To conquer Phu Si Lung you need to get a permit from the Pa Ve Su border station.
4. BACH MOC LUONG TU – KY QUAN SAN – LAI CHAU PROVINCE
Bach Moc Luong Tu peak is located in Den Sung village Sin Suoi Ho commune Phong Tho district Lai Chau province. With an altitude of 3045m this mountain is ranked 3rd among 4 peaks with an altitude of over 3000m in Vietnam.
5. PU LUONG – YEN BAI PROVINCE
Pu Luong Peak is the peak of Phu Luong mountain in Hoang Lien Son range. The mountain peak is 2938m high. The scenery along the road is very beautiful, dreamy and still remains wild with thousands of wild sunflowers in full bloom, the village glimmering on the side of the mountain.
6. TA CHI NHU – YEN BAI PROVINCE
Ta Chi Nhu peak belongs to Phu Song Sung range Xa Ho village Tram Tau Yen Bai. With an altitude of 2979 m above from sea level Ta Chi Nhu is the 6th highest mountain in Vietnam.
7. LUNG CUNG – YEN BAI PROVINCE
Lung Cung Peak is located in Lung Cung village Nam Co commune Mu Cang Chai district Yen Bai province. At an altitude of 2925m, the journey to conquer Lung Cung peak is arduous but the landscape is diverse and very beautiful.
8. TA XUA – YEN BAI PROVINCE
Ta Xua belonging to Ban Cong commune Tram Tau district Yen Bai province is the natural boundary between Yen Bai and Son La provinces. Ta Xua Peak is the highest at 2865m and is ranked 10th among the 10 highest peaks in Vietnam. Conquering Ta Xua, you will see the carpet of forest flowers covered with paths or on tree trunks and steep cliffs. In addition to the familiar forest flowers such as white, pink, red, dwarf rhododendrons, tamarind, white rhododendrons, etc., there are also countless wildflowers that create a poetic and dreamy Northwest landscape. People also come to Ta Xua to hunt for clouds. The clouds here are very quiet and floating like light waves, feeling like they are lost in paradise in the middle of the world.
9. NHIU CO SAN – LAI CHAU PROVINCE
Nhiu Co San Peak also known as Horn Trau is a mountain range belonging to the Hoang Lien Son system extending from Lai Chau to Bat Xat in Nhiu Co San village Sang Ma Sao commune Bat Xat district Lao Cai. Coming to Nhiu Co San you will be lost in the old forest with all kinds of precious trees that are hundreds of years old. If you have the ability to conquer Nhiu Co San in winter, you will admire the peaceful and icy beauty of this high mountain in the Northwest.
10. NAM KANG HO TAO – LAI CHAU PROVINCE
Nam Kang Ho Tao has an altitude of 2881 m in Thao village Ho Mit commune Tan Uyen district Lai Chau province.
*I used pictures from my friend and some from websites all the Internet.
I woul like to say thank you to the owners of photos I have used in this article.
Bach Moc Luong Tu (Ky Quan San) located on the border between Lao Cai and Lai Chau province, is one of the most majestic, beautiful and poetic moutains of the Northwest.
To climb Bach Moc Luong Tu, you can choose one of two routes:
+ The first road: starting from Den Sung village, Sin Suoi Ho commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau.
+ The second road: starting from Ky Quan San village, Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai. This is also the road chosen by most people because the it is not so steep and easy to climb.
*The journey to conquer the mountain
The best time is at the end of August – April when the weather is beautiful and sunny.
* From Bat Xat, cross the first steep slopes
This way is with slope, moderate incline & gentle. However, you still need to cross the corn forests, the grazing grounds of the Mong people here. Sometimes the higher you go, the closer you are to the top of the mountain, you will see them bobbing & lurking in the clouds. So just take advantage and take some beautiful photos.
You should prepare boots, dark clothes and long sleeves to avoid getting scratched when crossing muddy sections & going through corn fields.
* Bathing in the stream on the climbing path
The most difficult but interesting and full of experience is the steep slope from “Muoi” Moutain to the top. This is the ridge of the mountain which is very craggy, bumpy, slippery and has many steep rocks.
You should hold firmly and move slowly. You also need to go in groups so that everyone can support each other.
* The road close to the edge of the cliff
Crossing the ridge, you will follow the road with one side is a deep abyss, one side is a high mountain. Despite dangerous, it is extremely interesting because from here you are getting closer to Ky Quan San. From this height, just zoom out and admire what you have just conquered. The villages are undulating. The mountain peaks next to them are hidden behind white clouds. It’s so majestic and beautiful!
Overcoming more than 3000m, you have officially conquered the 4th highest mountain of Vietnam, Ky Quan San. Clouds swoop down to your face, as if you are drowning, swimming in the ocean of clouds.
If you only know Nha Trang as an island paradise, it’s a MISTAKE. Nha Trang belongs to Khanh Hoa, which is the land at the end of the Truong Son mountain range. With 3/4 of the land area is hilly, spreading from West to East from Altitude above 2000m -0m, KHANH HOA is also known as a paradise for streams and waterfall. Let’s check some destination below.
UNNAMED WATERFALL IN KHANH VINH. THIS CLUSTER OF WATERFALLS HAS 7 FLOORS WITH A TOTAL HEIGHT OF ABOUT 300M. EACH WATERFALL IN THE CLUSTER IS FROM 10-40M.
2. “BAY” WATERFALL WITH HEIGHT ABOVE 50M
3. “Dứa” WATERFALL WITH HEIGHT 10m
4. “TÀ GỤ” WATERFALL WITH HEIGHT 40M
5. “GANH NHAY” WATERFALL
6. “E-DU” WATERFALL
Would you like to explore them? Please let me know.
Da Bia is a famous mountain in Phu Yen province, which is in the middle of Vietnam. If you go to Phu Yen, you should spend some time to explore it. With fantastic and breaktaking scene, it will definitely be an ideal place to help you have an unforgettable trip.
From the Internet
Da Bia mountain or “Thach Bi Son” is located in Hoa Xuan Nam commune, Dong Hoa district, about 27 km from Tuy Hoa city. It is the highest mountain of “Ca” pass. It is associated with a heroic historical period of our nation.
Under the Le dynasty, King Le Thanh Tong marched through the Cu Mong area and gradually moved to the south to Dai Lanh mountain. Then, he chose the highest mountain, Da Bia, to engrave words on the top of it. That was the reason why Da Bia was considered a border landmark which made the history of Dai Viet in the past.
The Ê–Đê people have a legend that Da Bia mountain was formed by the death of the third wife of King Cham Porome, Mrs. Kut H’Phil, buried here. The grave was raised up into the mountain.
When the French came to Vietnam, they named Da Bia mountain with the name “God’s finger”. Because if you see “Ca” Pass from the sea, you can see that Da Bia mountain is like a finger pointing to the sky. And people will base on it to orient their boats.
A special feature of Da Bia Mountain is that with each viewing point, we can see Da Bia with different shapes. For example, if viewed from the top of the mountain, Da Bia will look like a majestic lion; viewed from Bai Xep, it will look like a sitting person. From the side of Hoa Tam school, you will see the picture of a sitting Buddha. The peak of the mountain is covered by layers of white clouds all year round, which creates a magical and magical view.
The best time to visit Da Bia Mountain is in the early morning. You can find the way to get there by Google Maps. It is not difficult at all. You should buy some snacks, water and fruits for your trekking. To reach the top of Da Bia Mountain, every one has to walk about 2,000 steps with stairs from 30 to 50 centimeters high, and there will be some wooden bridges among large rocks.
The total time for getting to the mountain top is about 2 hours and maybe the same for you return. At first, many stairs can make you exhausted and tired but the higher you go, the cooler the air becomes, helping you gradually forget all tiredness and even stimulate your conquering spirit.
Along the way, you will also see a fairy landscape with rows of old trees growing around the two sides of the road, strange wildflowers racing to flutter in the wind.
The closer you are to the top, the more overwhelmed you feel by the beauty of heaven and earth. The whole Phu Yen will appear in front of you. Blue color always brings comfort and relaxation to the soul, so coming to this place ensures that all your hard work and exhaustedness will be blown away with each wind.
Many years have passed, but Da Bia Mountain is still the same. lt is still standing there as proof of our heroic history. And it also waits for thousands of visitors from all over the country to come and enjoy the beauty given by mother nature as well as learn about the history of our nation.
MY BELOVED VIETNAM 