Conquering the "roof" of Quang Tri

QTO - Overcoming the challenging forest roads, waking up in the middle of the vast wilderness and hunting clouds right on the mountain considered the "roof" of Quang Tri..., those wonderful experiences are urging the footsteps of those who love to explore and experience. The tourism product of conquering the two peaks of Pa Thien-Voi Mep is creating an attractive attraction, contributing to positioning the locality on the map of discovery tourism in Vietnam.

Pristine beauty

Located deep in the Truong Son range, Voi Mep mountain peak or Ta Linh Son as the locals call it has a rare original beauty: deep forest, multi-layered terrain, constantly changing climate. The almost absolute wildness makes this place the choice of tourists who want to separate themselves from modern life and seek the tranquility of the old forest.

The difference of Voi Mep lies in the “honesty” in the experience: No noise of commercial services, no urban amenities, only the rustling sound of dry leaves, the sound of water flowing through rocky streams and layers of clouds moving silently over each cliff.

At the beginning of the journey, visitors can be attracted by the majestic beauty of the Truong Son mountains and forests. The clear stone stream is like green steps leading into the primeval forest. Moss covers every tree trunk and every rock, giving visitors the feeling of being lost in a "fairy tale world ". There, all the worries and hustle and bustle of urban life seem to be left behind, leaving only the wildness and peace of the old forest.

After the hardships of the trekking route, visitors will encounter countless impressive "check-in" spots. That is Luc Lac stone, a giant stone slab precariously located in the middle of a hundred-year-old ancient huangdan forest. A little deeper, the majestic Pa Thien waterfall with its cool water will dispel all fatigue for visitors after many hours of trekking. Bai Da Moi is a group of exposed rocks with a unique and unusual layout.

The route is for tourists who want to separate themselves from modern life and seek the tranquility of the old forest - Photo: Samuer

Coming to Pa Thien-Voi Mep, visitors will experience many types of weather in the same day: early morning is cold, noon is sunny, afternoon can suddenly rain. This difference creates a diverse flora, especially in spring with rhododendrons, orchids, peach bells and many unidentified wild flowers.

The second day of the journey is the time of emotional explosion. The moment of dawn on Pa Thien, when the clouds begin to disperse, the light sweeps through the old forest and each rock, is an experience that overwhelms many visitors with the majestic beauty of nature. One of the moments that many visitors consider “most valuable” of the journey is when the sunset falls on Pa Thien waterfall. The last sunlight of the day falls on the cliff, blends with the clouds, creating a magical picture.

After a challenging journey, visitors finally reached the top of Voi Mep at an altitude of 1,707m. The feeling is truly indescribable, as if layers of white clouds were floating right below their feet. The space is wide open with overlapping mountains and vast clouds. Here, visitors can gaze out into the vastness to see the majestic Truong Son range in the misty mist and clouds.

Explore nature and… more

Amazed by the majestic and unique beauty of the natural picture, the trekking journey to explore Pa Thien-Voi Mep is also a historical encounter. Scattered along the way to the top are pieces of aircraft wreckage left in the middle of the forest, marking the most fierce years of war in this land.

The tour guide accompanying the group shared that the Voi Mep area is also where King Ham Nghi and his entourage left their footprints during their journey against the French in the late 19th century. The remaining traces of culture and history along the unique route make the visitors' experience even more profound.

Vestiges of war remain on the road to Pa Thien-Voi Mep - Photo: Samuer

The physical journey ends with a spiritual journey when visitors return to the Van Kieu village at the foot of Pa Thien-Vo Mep. The community here still retains many traditional cultural features with folk musical instruments such as gongs, cymbals, A Mam flutes, and typical folk songs. The indigenous cultural element helps the journey become complete when, after hours of intense climbing, visitors can immerse themselves in a space full of identity, listen to the sound of gongs in the middle of the forest night and feel the connection with the lives of residents in the majestic Truong Son range.

Trekking to explore Voi Mep is not simply a journey to conquer the mountain peak considered the "roof" of Quang Tri . It is also a multi-layered journey with enough challenges to overcome your limits: A space to feel absolute nature, historical sediments to contemplate, many indigenous cultural values ​​to settle after a whole trip.

As one of the first tourists to explore this impressive trekking route, photographer Nguyen Hai could not hide his excitement: “Pa Thien-Vo Mep is a magical intersection between the wild beauty of moss, sea of ​​clouds and the depth of history. The moment my lens caught the war relics lying quietly next to the wild orchid branches, or when standing on the top of Voi Mep looking down at the wind power field hidden in the clouds, I was truly moved. Those are the frames that speak, telling the story of a land of Quang Tri that has strongly revived from the bombs of war, both majestic and tragic that is rarely found anywhere else.”

Mr. Tran Xuan Cuong, Director of Samuer Co., Ltd., the organizer of the Pa Thien-Vo Mep tour, said: “We arrange professional porters at both the beginning and end of the group to support tourists on steep slopes, ensuring that there are no situations of getting lost or accidents due to slippery terrain. Along with safety factors, we focus on bringing tourists to fully experience the Van Kieu cultural life, because Truong Son is not only beautiful in landscape but also rich in community and spiritual values. Our goal is to turn each trekking trip into a complete journey for both physical and mental health.”

Pieces to the puzzle

Modern tourism trends are shifting strongly to nature-friendly products, prioritizing real and challenging experiences. In that context, the appearance of the Pa Thien-Vo Mep tour has a strategic meaning: Adding a high-mountain trekking piece to the Central region discovery tourism. In particular, with its cave system, primeval forests and majestic landscapes, Quang Tri has become a dream destination for tourists who love adventure tourism products and nature exploration. Among many trekking routes that are only strong in landscape, the combination of challenges, nature and history like Pa Thien-Vo Mep becomes even more unique.

This product also opens up opportunities for regional linkages, connecting into a complete chain of experiences: exploring caves, primeval forests, conquering pristine mountain peaks and experiencing indigenous culture. This not only diversifies the experience for tourists but also expands the market of high-quality tourists, a group of tourists willing to pay for long-term tours, with depth and real experiences.

In the midst of modern life, where people are easily caught up in pressure and hustle and bustle, Pa Thien-Voi Mep becomes an invitation to return to nature, to return to oneself. And that is what makes the journey to conquer this 1,707m high roof attractive, interesting, and worth a try to explore and conquer.

Dieu Huong

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/du-lich/202511/chinh-phuc-noc-nha-quang-tri-3ec288b/