Tourists "check in" before climbing the mountain.

The mountain climbing route from Nam Nghep village to Ta Chi Nhu peak.

To conquer Ta Chi Nhu peak, many tourists choose to travel from the center of Ngoc Chien commune to Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district. The advantage of this route is that tourists can go and return in a day and have wonderful experiences from a different, unique, and different perspective.

Ta Chi Nhu mountain climbing route through primeval forest.

As promised by the guide Luong Van Xien, Ngoc Chien commune, we arrived at Nam Nghep village at 9am to join the group for the experience. After picking us up, Mr. Xien quickly assigned the motorbike taxi team to transport luggage and people to the assembly area. The first stretch of road we traveled by motorbike was about 4km long, steep, winding, and thick powdery soil. After that, we met the Mong ethnic porters at the assembly point. The porter in Ta Chi Nhu was both the guide and the group's supporter, carrying food, backpacks, and cooking. On average, for every 3 tourists, there would be 1 porter to support. Each group had 1 leading porter and 1 porter at the end.

Potter helped the group carry food, drinks and backpacks of tourists.

Mr. Khang A Denh, Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, is one of the skilled, healthy, hard-working and very friendly porters. Mr. Denh confided: In recent years, Ta Chi Nhu mountain has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and experience, helping us earn more income. We hope that all levels and sectors will pay attention and organize foreign language training courses and tourism training courses, contributing to improving the quality of service to tourists in a more professional and thoughtful manner.

Unique scenery when trekking to the top of Ta Chi Nhu.

Tourists experience the "treckking" route in the middle of the primeval forest.

The route to conquer Ta Chi Nhu is not too difficult. Climbers only need good physical strength to easily conquer it. The total distance for a two-day, one-night journey here is about 16 km round trip. The climbing terrain is mainly trails, no shortcuts, bushes or side roads, not many canyons, steep cliffs, quite safe for everyone if the weather is dry. On rainy days, the trail will be more difficult to travel. Therefore, the most ideal time to go to Ta Chi Nhu is from November of the previous year to March, April of the following year.

Depending on the needs and physical condition of the tourists participating in the experience, the guides will divide the route into three stages: Stage 1 at an altitude of about 1,200m, the groups stop at a stream in the forest to have lunch, rest, and "check in". Stage 2, starting from the stream up to the overnight shelter at an altitude of 2,400m; stage 3 the next morning, from the shelter up to the top.

Tourists enjoy food at the camp.

The road to the top of Ta Chi Nhu in stage 3.

Tourists experience stage 3 of the road to the top of Ta Chi Nhu.

On weekends, there are quite a lot of tourists trekking Ta Chi Nhu. The route attracts many different ages, including children. The landscape of Ta Chi Nhu is very beautiful, constantly changing according to the altitude. We were amazed by the beauty of the primeval forest, with ancient trees, large tree holes; the refreshing feeling when crossing the stream to enjoy the cool water; the poetic beauty when "trekking" through the ancient rhododendron forest from 5-10m high covered with moss, blooming with brilliant red, pink, purple flowers...

Rhododendron flowers on the top of Ta Chi Nhu are in full bloom.

Tourists "check in" with azalea flowers.

After about 3-4 hours of walking and resting, we reached the wooden campsite, which could accommodate about 40 people, had enough blankets, a kitchen, and a restroom. There was no electricity at the campsite; the weather was quite cold at night, we lit a fire, enjoyed some music, and then made an appointment to conquer Ta Chi Nhu peak early the next morning. Everyone was excited.

To reach the top in time for the sunrise, our group set off at 4:30. Carrying flashlights, we followed each other up the mountain to complete the third stage of the 2.5km long route. Moving through the forest for about 40 minutes, the trail on the majestic "dinosaur" spines of Pu Luong mountain range gradually appeared, making us excited and speeding up so as not to miss the natural beauty of the sunrise. Surprisingly, Ta Chi Nhu peak had a flat and wide land, we could smell the fragrance of grass and trees in the mist, creating a truly refreshing feeling.

Tourists visit and experience on the top of Ta Chi Nhu.

Tourists take souvenir photos at Ta Chi Nhu peak with an altitude of 2,979m above sea level.

Conquering Ta Chi Nhu peak, Mr. Tran Hong Nhi, a tourist from Hanoi, excitedly said: Our group has 8 members, the youngest of whom is only 7 years old. This is the second time I have conquered Ta Chi Nhu peak, this time I chose to travel from Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district. This route has more beautiful scenery and is cooler than the route from Tram Tau, Yen Bai district. Participating in the mountain climbing experience helps me practice perseverance.

Laura Slooter, a tourist from the Netherlands, shared: I felt quite tired during the journey, but I was very proud that my friend and I had climbed to the top of the mountain. I found Vietnam to be very beautiful, I want to go and explore more places.

Tourists take souvenir photos in the ancient tea forest.

Talking to us about the connection and development of Ta Chi Nhu tourism tour, Mr. Nguyen Van Tam, Vice Chairman of Muong La District People's Committee, said: Implementing regional connection in economic and social development with neighboring districts, the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee has directed the coordination with 4 districts of Mu Cang Chai, Tram Tau, Van Chan of Yen Bai province and Bac Yen district, Son La province. In which, the Ta Chi Nhu experience tour has just been put into operation but has attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and experience. The district has developed a plan to coordinate with Tram Tau district to facilitate tourists to walk in the forest, climb mountains and experience. For Ngoc Chien commune, establish tourism cooperatives, motorbike taxi groups, and potter groups to serve tourists. Thereby, creating jobs, increasing income, contributing to the development of local tourism.

Conquering Ta Chi Nhu via the Ngoc Chien - Nam Nghep route allows travelers to discover the wild yet romantic beauty of the Northwestern highlands and experience the daily life of the local people. Those of us who have embarked on this journey still vividly remember the emotions we felt, and we believe that anyone who has, is, or will conquer Ta Chi Nhu via this route from Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, will have an unforgettable experience.

Thu Thao

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