Rhododendron is a light-loving, cold-resistant plant, so it often grows naturally and thrives in high mountains, temperate and subtropical climates.
From February to May every year is the season of wild rhododendron flowers on the mountain ranges of northern Vietnam. Many mountain peaks have become famous flower viewing spots for the mountain climbing community, such as Fansipan, Nhiu Co San (Lao Cai), Pu Ta Leng (Lai Chau), Tay Con Linh ( Ha Giang )...
Depending on the location, the blooming season of rhododendrons is also different, the earliest is around February in Bat Xat district, Lao Cai . A trekking trip through the old forest of Y Ty or conquering the peak of Ky Quan San mountain will take visitors on a journey to immerse themselves in the wild beauty of the great forest, with a myriad of spring flowers, including rhododendrons.
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Ky Quan San mountain climbing tour usually lasts 3 days 2 nights, visitors prepare their own personal belongings and suitable clothes. Tour guides and porters are all local people, mostly H'Mong, Dao... |
Ky Quan San Peak (also known as Bach Moc Luong Tu) is located between Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces, 3,046 meters above sea level and is the 4th highest mountain peak in our country.
Ky Quan San trekking route is attractive because of its diverse terrain and spectacular sea of clouds almost all year round.
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The small path along the cliff, often described as "dinosaur's spine", is famous for its steepness and danger, challenging the courage of Ky Quan San climbers. |
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In the midst of the vast, misty space, many wild flowers and forest flowers still bloom brilliantly. The magical, enchanting beauty seems to add strength to the steps of climbing mountains and wading streams. |
After a night's rest at Muoi Mountain (about 2,300 meters high), the rhododendron forest appeared on the second day. February is just the beginning of the season, so the flowers have not bloomed yet, but if you observe carefully, you will see hundreds, thousands of flower buds shyly hiding in the dark green forest patches, or on ancient trees clinging precariously to the mountain rocks.
According to the Hmong porter, this mountainous area has about 30 different species of rhododendrons.
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The flower bush is full of buds and full of vitality among the sea of pure white clouds. |
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And a purple-pink rhododendron tree with dense flowers blooming from the ground up to a height of about 10 meters, making everyone overwhelmed. |
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Rhododendrons are bright red in the sun... |
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Sparkling purple and pink azaleas... |
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...and gentle yellow rhododendrons on the high mountains. |
There are also some other rhododendron colors such as light red, dark pink, orange pink, white... The flowers bloom and fade in about 1 month, after falling they still have a romantic beauty, "dying" the color of the trails in the deep forest.
According to forecasts from locals and some veteran climbers, the 2025 rhododendron season will be later than last year, due to longer periods of cold and rainy weather.
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Conquering Ky Quan San mountain peak is a great achievement, but the emotional journey with friends and among thousands of flowers is truly an unforgettable memory for everyone. |
Some notes for a safe and enjoyable rhododendron hunting trip:
- Determine the destination and when the flowers will bloom (through media channels, trekking groups...)
- Take the initiative to practice to improve your physical strength, prepare climbing clothes and keep warm, especially a good pair of shoes.
- Buy a tour from a reputable mountain climbing organization. If you are traveling on your own, you need to hire an experienced local guide who is authorized by the local government.
- Keep the environment clean, do not pick flowers, destroy trees, do not litter.
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