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Nhiu Co San - nice 2D1N trekking trip

In North of Vietnam, trekking is a popular sports at the weekends, since there are many mountains. One of those is Nhiu Co San, located in Lao Cai Province. The peak is 2,965m high, requiring 2D1N trekking time in total. One of the highlights of the trip is Ong Chua Waterfall, beautiful one with green landscapes around. Best season to go is from September to May, since it’s dry season. If you’re lucky, you can also watch cloud sea on top of it. #travel #trekking #vietnam #nhiucosan
Posted: Jun 4, 2023
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