Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak

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(VOVWORLD) - At a height of 3,046 m, Ky Quan San, also called Bach Moc Luong Tu, boasts one of Vietnam’s four highest peaks and is in the list of “must-visit” places for adventurers.

Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 1Ky Quan San Peak, at a height of 3,046 meters, is the fourth highest mountain in Vietnam, which is the natural border between Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces. It is considered one of the most beautiful spots in Vietnam for cloud-hunting, as well as for catching the sunrise and sunset.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 2The peak presents diverse terrain and challenging long slopes, requiring trekkers to be physically fit, with appropriate skills and careful preparation.
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Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 4The breathtaking scenery here is worth your effort to conquer this peak.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 5Trekkers usually have to travel one day earlier to a rest area at Nui Muoi (Salt Mountain) at an altitude of 2,215 meters, where they can prepare before setting off early the next morning.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 6Impacted by Typhoon Yagi, the already difficult mountain path has become even more challenging, with sections of eroded, barren slopes.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 7After nearly four hours of travel from the Mang Ma Sao village to the Nui Muoi rest area, visitors can see a stunning sunset amid the clouds or catch the sunrise the next morning.
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Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 9According to experienced trekkers, if it rains the night before at Nui Muoi, there's a good chance of seeing a sea of clouds at the Ky Quan San peak the next morning. However, this also means dealing with foggy, wet, and slippery terrain.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 10The fog and difficult terrain cause many groups to stop and set up camp to rest and wait for the mist to clear.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 11Many trekkers even think of giving up their trip. 
But if you keep pushing forward, ascending through the clouds, an awe-inspiring sea of clouds awaits.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 12It’s an incredible feeling to watch clouds drift below your feet. 
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Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 14However, it is advisable to return to the rest station before dark. Many trekkers leave the peak in the early afternoon.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 15This is also a good time for trekkers to leisurely explore the area’s abundant plants.
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Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 17Visitors are immersed in the majestic forests of Vietnam’s northwest.
Cloud hunting on Ky Quan San mountain peak - ảnh 18This is certainly a challenging, exciting, and incredibly memorable journey.  

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