Close-up of the mysterious forest on Ngoc Linh peak - the roof of the Central Highlands and the South

With an altitude of 2,605m, Ngoc Linh is not only the highest peak in the Central Highlands and the South but also contains sacred and mysterious stories. The journey to reach this high point is always a dream experience for many people who love adventure travel.

Teacher Tra Thi Thu on Ngoc Linh peak

After a day of struggling with their backpacks and sticks up the mountain, the group of 11 members from Quang Nam , Da Nang and their companions reached the highest point at 2,605m. The images of the group walking in the middle of the deep forest with many strange flowers and plants made viewers feel restless and excited.

"From the very first steps, we knew we would have to face countless challenges. The dense forest, tangled trees, and steep slopes followed one another as if to test the resilience of each member of the group.

Sometimes we slipped and fell in the mud, our arms and legs were bruised, our clothes were soaked. But once we started, we never turned back. Even though our bodies felt like they were falling apart, no one gave up" - teacher Tra Thi Thu, a member of the climbing team, shared.

Members trudged up the mountain to conquer Ngoc Linh peak - Photo: THU TRA

Immersing in the majestic nature, everyone feels empowered.

Ancient tree trunks covered with moss and green lichen, pine trees hundreds of years old proudly stand up to the clouds. Wild mushrooms and wildflowers compete to show off their colors, adding to the magical forest...

And the emotions were overwhelming when the painful fingers touched the top of the mountain. The whole group hugged each other, together recording the radiant footage in happiness and pride.

"Conquering the highest point on the majestic Truong Son range is proof of will, perseverance and the desire to overcome one's own limits," Ms. Thu proudly said.

According to Ms. Thu, the trip was organized randomly with 11 group members of different ages. There were people over 50 years old who still persevered in climbing the mountain.

The group was well prepared for the trip with enough food, tents, first aid equipment and a team of 9 local people carrying the goods.

It took about 10 hours from the starting point to the top of the mountain, a steep 6.3km journey. The group camped overnight on the top of the mountain before returning.

An ancient tree blocks the way to the top of Ngoc Linh

Mushrooms grow thickly on the trunk of an old tree.

The group conquering Ngoc Linh peak had the support of local people carrying goods.

Meal in the middle of the deep forest on the journey up the mountain

On top of Ngoc Linh

The group members enjoyed happy moments when conquering Ngoc Linh peak.

Ngoc Linh peak is located on the Truong Son mountain range, in Kon Tum and Quang Nam. Not only is it high, the Ngoc Linh forest is home to many ethnic minority communities such as Co Tu, Xe Dang... This is also where Ngoc Linh ginseng - a national treasure - was discovered.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/can-canh-khu-rung-ky-bi-tren-dinh-ngoc-linh-noc-nha-tay-nguyen-va-mien-nam-20250519102852653.htm