Lung Cung - trekking in clouds for beginner

Lung Cung peak is named after a village deep in the most rugged mountainous area in Nam Co commune, Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai. Lung Cung village is home to more than 300 Thai households, including Kinh people. Diverse culture, mix of architecture, living habits and cuisine. The people here are very friendly and hospitable. Lung Cung mountain peak is located at an altitude of 2913 m. Cloud covered all year round. The mountain top is submerged in silver clouds, like a sky oasis in a sea of clouds. In recent years, Lung Cung has become very famous and is the best cloud hunting location in Vietnam. On the way to Lung Cung, you will pass through many villages and famous beautiful places of the Northwest such as Khau Pha, Che Cu Nha, Thao Chua Chai, Mu Cang Chai, Ta Co Y Valley... From the experience of many people who have conquered Lung Cung, you should avoid the period from May to August because it is the rainy season when the roads are very muddy, the soil and rocks can easily cause landslides, and the rain in the forest causes the trails to become muddy. You lose track a lot, making it easy for inexperienced travelers to get lost. So this is the most suitable time to conquer Lung Cung peak: January - February - March: Brilliant Spring colors Like other Northwest regions, in spring, Plum and Peach blossoms bloom throughout the mountains and forests, a typical scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests. Below the mountain there may be no sunshine, but at the top, above the thick layer of fog, there is a clear blue sky and bright warm sunshine. Don't forget around March and early April to hunt for the most beautiful clouds. September - October: Rice and Meo apple season The road through Mu Cang Chai will make you ecstatic with the most beautiful terraced rice scenery in Vietnam. You also won't be able to miss the famous Lung Cung village with more than 3,000 ancient Meo Apple trees that will ripen fragrantly throughout the mountains and forests. November - December: Flower season in the mountains On the way to conquer Lung Cung peak, you will pass through Ta Co Y valley, where there are magically beautiful purple flower fields. All over the mountain slopes are wild sunflowers blooming brightly. The road to Lung Cung peak becomes real. poetic. Trekking Lung Cung palace requires a minimum of about 2 days and 1 night. You can climb in 3 different directions: Thao Chua Chai village, Lung Cung village or Tu San village.