While many people think that admiring the Milky Way requires a journey to faraway lands such as Antarctica, the North Pole, and even European countries, in Vietnam, this is completely possible. In the Northwest of Vietnam, precisely at Cu Nhu San, visitors have the opportunity to experience enjoying the Milky Way in a real way.
Where is Owl San?
Cu Nhu San peak is a beautiful trekking coordinate for tourists who are passionate about conquering nature. This mountain is located in Y Ty commune, near the border marker 82 Cau Thien Sinh, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province. To climb Cu Nhu San mountain, you need to move to Y Ty commune.
The best time to go to Cu Nhu San
The period after Tet, usually early March, will be the most convenient for trekking in the Northwest mountains and forests because the weather is spring, flowers are blooming beautifully, the temperature is warmer and there are no more flash floods, the natural conditions are safe and suitable for tourists to comfortably explore .
Services at Cu Nhu San
Previously, this mountain peak was rarely climbed so there were no huts. However, recently, more tourists come to trek, along the way up the mountain there are resting huts and in Y Ty there are also many porters to guide the way, helping those who are traveling to Lao Cai for the first time not to be confused about going to the mountains and forests.
For those who are not confident in their climbing ability, it is recommended to hire a porter to accompany them. They are guides who can help carry luggage during the climb and can also prepare water and food for visitors. Hiring a porter is also considered to help visitors save time climbing and avoid getting lost.
The total climbing time is estimated by many experienced people to be about 17 hours, including time for eating and resting. However, this time can vary depending on the physical strength of each tourist.
Trekking schedule to Cu Nhu San peak 2 days 2 nights
Depart from My Dinh bus station: 10pm to 3am arrive in Sapa.
Tickets are about 180k/person/bed.
Rent a motorbike in Sapa to go to Bat Xat: about 200k/bike/day excluding gas.
Hire a porter to lead the trek: 350k/person/day. There is support in preparing food and they will cook for you.
There is a hut to sleep in, about 70k/person.
Cost of food and other personal items: Prepare yourself.
Start climbing at around 12 noon, arrive at the hut at 5pm. Eat, rest, wake up early the next morning, start climbing at 4am, reach the top around 6am, watch the sunrise and return to the hut.
Have a little snack then head down the mountain. Arrive in Sapa at 6pm, have dinner, take a Dao herbal bath and get on the bus back to Hanoi. Arrive around 3am.
Go to Cu Nhu San to see the Milky Way
Not only do tourists come to Cu Nhu San to see the clouds from an altitude of over 2000m, they also come to Cu Nhu San for a specialty called “the Milky Way”. This special Milky Way appears all year round and can be easily seen with the naked eye without the need for any modern equipment.
When on top of Cu Nhu San, it is clear, airy, and not polluted by light, so the starry sky at night is extremely beautiful. Visitors will easily see stars more than in urban areas with lots of electric lights.
The image of the galaxy shining brightly in the Northwest sky is a scene that many tourists commented is worth seeing at least once in their life. Those who have been lucky enough to admire this “painting” all said it was a wonderful and magical scene.
To fully enjoy the stars at Cu Nhu San, you need to note: Prepare food for dinner, because the area is remote, all necessary items should be fully prepared. Avoid going on a bright full moon day, because the moon is too bright (full moon) will make the stars dim. Check the weather to avoid cloudy nights, or rainy nights. The time when the stars are brightest and densest is from 2am to 4am.
The feeling of walking through the grasslands, walking on the hillsides and especially reaching the top of the mountain, watching the sea of clouds, watching the stars, all these experiences make trekking lovers love their youth more. It is not only a journey, but also an adventure that awakens the spirit of discovery and the excitement of youth.
Some other places to visit near Cu Nhu San
If visitors have enough time and health, they can consider planning to conquer two equally famous peaks in Lao Cai, Lao Than and Nhiu Co San. The distance between these two peaks is about 10km, visitors can flexibly arrange their schedule to meet their personal conditions and health.
Conquering all three famous peaks is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity for visitors to connect with nature and enjoy unique travel experiences.
HA (according to VTC News)Source
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