Lung Cong Peak is 2,913 m high, in Mu Cang Chai district, is in the top 15 highest peaks in Vietnam, In the past few years, Lung Cong has attracted a large number of mountaineering and trekking (trekkers) lovers due to the beautiful mountainous terrain, short climbing paths with moderate difficulty. It is also an ideal place for cloud hunting, and it is especially possible to watch both sunset and sunrise in the sea of clouds due to its unobstructed 360-degree view.
To conquer this peak, if you start from Hanoi, you will have to overcome nearly 300 km to Mu Cang Chai or Tu Le town to rest before climbing the next day. Riding a sleeper bus departing from My Dinh bus station the night before is a common option chosen by trekkers.
It can start from three different directions, namely Lung Cung village, Tu San village and Thao Chua Chai village to reach the top. Trekkers often choose Tu San village and go back through Ta Cua Y valley and Thao Chua Chai village to pass through waterfalls as well as enjoy the most beautiful mountain forest scenery of the climbing arc.
Starting from Tu San village, climb through chestnut forests, oak forests with tall ancient trees to reach the two-tiered waterfall known as Hou Chua La waterfall by locals.
With a climbing speed equivalent to a fast walk, about 14 hours you will arrive at the shack area, about an hour walk from the top. This area has two main shacks that can accommodate about 80 people. The shack was built by 6 locals at the end of 2018. The water for the shack is brought from a nearby stream.
Passing through the shack area is the old forest and then to the small bamboo forest. Near the top, the picture of nature changes suddenly. The old forest gives way to the mountainsides with green grass and white flowers and strong winds.
There are many options for sleeping overnight. Many groups choose to set up tents in an open area located about 20 minutes from the top of Lung Cung to hunt clouds to watch the sunset and sunrise. However, this area is open, so it is very windy and very cold at night, only about 5 degrees Celsius. Only experienced and well-equipped trekkers should choose the option of sleeping overnight here.
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After dawn, the group went down the mountain in the direction of Thao Chua Chai village, passing through Ta Cua Y valley, which is about 5 km longer than the way up and will have to cross 5 large and small streams. Ta Cua Y Valley is surrounded by mountains in Mu Cang Chai that still retains its pristine beauty. Ta in the local language is a flat land, Y Crab is a precious herb plant. In March, the valley is in full bloom, sunny, and warmer.
The total length of the Lung Cung climbing arc starts from Tu San and returns through Ta Cua Y valley about 20 km long. A climbing arc is not long and not difficult, with many beautiful scenery, so it is increasingly chosen by trekkers, especially those who have conquered all other high mountains in Lai Chau and Lao Cai.
Lung Cong has its own beauty in different seasons. November-December is the season when maple leaves change color and wildflowers bloom brightly on the mountainsides. January-March is the season of peach blossoms and cat apple blossoms. And the sea of clouds is always present in all seasons of the year.
According to VnE
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