The season of purple flowers amidst a sea of ​​clouds.

If you're looking for a place that's both beautiful with flowers and clouds, romantic and challenging enough to leave a lasting impression, a trip to conquer Ta Chi Nhu peak (Hanh Phuc commune, Lao Cai province) will satisfy adventurous souls.

At 2,979 meters high, part of the Pú Luông massif in the Hoàng Liên Sơn range, this mountain is famous for its vibrant purple chi pâu flowers that bloom from September to mid-October, transforming the entire landscape into a magical painting.

According to the local Hmong people, Ta Chi Nhu means "buffalo foot mountain," because for generations, the villagers have let their buffaloes, cows, goats, and horses graze on the mountain and drink water from the streams. Along the way up the mountain, the landscape changes constantly: from dense primeval forests, low-lying forests, sprawling grasslands, straight bamboo groves, to hot mineral springs hidden at the foot of the mountain. Each altitude offers a different beauty, captivating visitors with a series of surprises.

From Hanoi , the route to Ta Chi Nhu consists of two stages: approximately 270 km of road travel to the lead mine climbing point, followed by a trekking journey. Each step is physically demanding, but in return, the scenery bathed in golden sunlight and white clouds drifting like giant silk ribbons captivates everyone. The blooming of the chi pau flower, a low-growing shrub, is considered a specialty of Ta Chi Nhu trekking. Few know that the name originated from the innocent answer of the H'Mong people when tourists asked, "What kind of flower is this?" "Tsi pau" simply means "I don't know," but this anecdote has become the intriguing name, drawing many visitors. On the undulating mountain slopes and deep in the misty valleys, the flowers seem to paint the entire landscape in a vast expanse of pink and purple, blending seamlessly with the beautiful sunset. After crossing the Hai Cay slope and traversing the bamboo forest, visitors will reach a rest area where they can see the peak of Ta Chi Nhu. From here, it takes about another 2 hours to reach the summit of the 7th highest mountain in Vietnam.

After the purple blossoms fade, winter gives way to spring, and Ta Chi Nhu will once again adorn itself with different beauties: lush green mountains, white snow, frost, and the rhododendron season. A trip usually lasts two days and one night; visitors should go in groups and hire a guide. Climbing Ta Chi Nhu is not just about reaching the summit of a high mountain to challenge oneself, but also a poetic rendezvous with nature and enjoying moments of freedom amidst the endless sky and clouds of Northwest Vietnam.

Text and photos by: MY HANH (NDO)

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