Amazed by the beauty of Tay Con Linh on the 2,428m peak

Known as the "Roof of the Northeast", Tay Con Linh peak with an altitude of 2,428m and an area of over 15,012ha has a rich and diverse vegetation, primeval forests, ancient Shan Tuyet Tea forests of hundreds of years old, cardamom forests or most especially the place where Rhododendron flowers bloom in the middle of the vast mountains, which is the highlight attracting any tourist when coming here to explore .

There are 796 recorded plant species here.

Tay Con Linh Nature Reserve has an area of 15,012 hectares, including 10 communes in the districts of Vi Xuyen, Hoang Su Phi and Ha Giang city. According to statistics from the functional sector, there are 796 recorded plant species here, of which 54 are rare, accounting for 7% of the total species. Of these, 49 species are listed in the Vietnam Red Book. The reserve also has 213 recorded animal species, of which 36 are rare.

Tay Con Linh Nature Reserve has an area of 15,012 hectares.

There are many ways to reach the top of Tay Con Linh, but in this journey, we invite readers to experience the route from Lung Tao village, Cao Bo commune, about 20km from the center of Vi Xuyen district, more than 35km from Ha Giang city, where the Dao ethnic group lives with 76 households, more than 400 people, currently more than 10 households provide Homestay services. From the center of Lung Tao village, travel by motorbike on a concrete road about 7km, passing through the ancient Shan Tuyet Tea forest, which is dozens to hundreds of years old, or the immense cardamom forest of more than 630 hectares of Cao Bo commune, which is in the season of blooming golden flowers in the middle of the vast green. According to the locals, around September will be the season to harvest ripe cardamom, along with ancient Shan Tuyet Tea, cardamom is the main crop for economic development of the people in the highlands here.

This will be a very meaningful trip for tourists.

After the concrete road, visitors will officially experience walking more than 6km in the middle of the primeval forest of the majestic Tay Con Linh range. The higher you go, the more amazing the scenery changes and the density of Rhododendron flowers grows thicker with many colors such as: White pink, white purple, dark pink... Due to growing at an altitude of more than 2,000m and living in a harsh climate, high humidity and being hundreds of years old, the ancient Rhododendron trees of the Tay Con Linh range with tall, old trunks, mossy trunks, soaring straight up to the sky, showing off their colors, creating a more romantic landscape of the mountains and forests. Attracting the eyes and gaze of any visitor when exploring. Mr. Vu Van Sau - Tourist from Hanoi City excitedly shared: I am very passionate about discovery travel, through social networking sites, the internet and friends' recommendations, I decided to book a tour to explore Tay Con Linh peak, the whole journey I was really overwhelmed with emotions and overwhelmed by the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests here. Especially the ancient Rhododendron flowers are blooming very beautifully and attractively. It can be said that this will be a very meaningful trip for me, my friends and I captured many beautiful moments and hope to bring my family back here to explore again soon.

The closer you get to the top of Tay Con Linh, the more wild and majestic the scenery becomes. The giant, moss-covered ancient trees stretch up high like giant arms to welcome the golden sunlight of summer. Immersing yourself in nature, visitors will forget all their fatigue when surrounded by the sound of crickets and birds singing throughout the forest. Reaching the top of Tay Con Linh, visitors can check-in at the landmark with an altitude of 2,428m, explore the fairy forest, climb the high tower to see the whole view of Tay Con Linh range, watch the sunset in the afternoon or hunt for clouds and sunrise in the early morning. In recent years, local authorities have focused on investing and exploiting potential and strengths to develop tourism, including promoting the potential of eco-tourism to explore Tay Con Linh peak. Thanks to that, the people in the commune have boldly invested in Homestay accommodation services, leading tours to the top of Tay Con Linh, this job brings a good income for the people. Ms. Ly Thi Hoa - Vice Chairman of Cao Bo Commune People's Committee, Vi Xuyen District said: Cao Bo Commune has the advantage of being located on Tay Con Linh range, being blessed by nature with a diverse and rich forest ecosystem, especially with a hundred-year-old ancient tea forest, favorable for growing cardamom trees. Along with exploiting the potential advantages of developing Tay Con Linh tourism, local authorities also closely coordinate with functional sectors in preserving the intact ecosystem of Tay Con Linh range, propagating and thoroughly educating people to protect the forest, strictly complying with regulations when leading tourists to explore Tay Con Linh, limiting the number of visitors, not littering, burning, affecting the forest ecosystem.

After the journey to explore the majestic Tay Con Linh range, visitors can also immerse themselves in exploring the culture, people, and unique cuisine of the Dao Lung Tao village, Cao Bo commune, visit the stilt houses, the silver carving craft, or enjoy a cup of ancient Shan Tuyet tea, which is hand-roasted by the local people. Along with the majestic natural beauty of the mountains and forests and the hospitality of the people, we believe that exploring and experiencing Tay Con Linh peak is truly a place not to be missed for visitors from near and far.

Some pictures of tourists enjoying checking in and the ancient Rhododendron flower forest, the ancient forest covered with moss hundreds of years old on the top of Tay Con Linh:

Quynh Anh (Vi Xuyen)

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