Located in Ta Giang Phanh commune, Sapa town, Lao Cai province, Ngu Chi Son mountain is 2858m high, considered the first mountain of the Northwest because of its majestic beauty and rich and diverse vegetation. The name of Ngu Chi Son comes from the shape, from a distance 5 mountains are located close to each other like five fingers spreading straight to the sky, creating a majestic and mysterious scene.
The 15 highest peaks in Vietnam are: Fansipan (3,143 m), Pusilung (3,083 m), Putaleng (3,049 m), Ky Quan San (3,046 m), Khang Su Van (3,012 m), Ta Lien Son (2,996 m), Ta Chi Nhu (2,979 m), Po Ma Lung (2,967 m), Nhi Co San (2,965 m), Chung Nhia Vu (2,918 m), Lung Cong (2,913 m), Nam Cang Ho Tao (2,881 m), Ta Xua (2,865 m), Lao Tan (2,860 m), Ngu Chi Son (2,858 m).
This mountain is quite easy to climb, but contraindicated for those who are afraid of heights. In addition to Wuzhi Mountain, Bai Moc Luong Tu, also known as Ky Quan San, is the most impressive mountain.
The highest of the 5 peaks of Ngu Chi Son was opened by locals at the end of 2017 by installing a number of wooden stairs and ropes to help visitors get up here safely. The stainless steel top on the top was also plugged in at the end of 2018.
If you are fast, it may only take 8 hours to trek Ngu Chi Son, but if you go slowly to gain strength and admire the scenery, you can spend 2 days to conquer this mountain. There are no tall trees on the top of Wuzhi Mountain, so you can zoom out into the surroundings very far. From here, you can clearly see the peaks of Fansipan, Nhi Co San, Bach Moc and Lao Than. The scene at the top is very beautiful, like getting lost in a fairyland, it is difficult to describe in words or pictures.
Trekking experience
- Firstly, it is necessary to choose an experienced companion, do not go solo if you do not have many skills.
- The second is to bring enough things, not too much, but mainly light clothes, windbreakers and thermal pads. Trong Cung often uses raincoats, not disposable ones to keep warm and not unsanitary the surrounding environment.
- Thirdly, it is necessary to pay attention to the issue of physical training before trekking, you can do exercises such as walking, climbing stairs, endurance running. During trekking, it is necessary to replenish enough water, eat enough, do not eat too full.
- The fourth is to save strength and stay safe during trekking, visitors mainly use their toes when going up, and with their heels when going down.
- Fifthly, mountains in Vietnam are characterized by a lot of soil and mud, so boots and boots are the two best and safest items. Visitors should also wear hoods, long-sleeved shirts, gloves to avoid insects and bring trekking sticks.
Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
Source: VNtravel