With its highest peak of 3,045 meters, Bach Moc Mountain serves as a natural border between Lao Cai and Lai Chau.
Two lines need to be crossed:
One comes from the Lao Cai province's Siu Ma Sáo commune in the Bat Xat district.
The second is from Son Sui Ho commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province's Amaranth Sung village.
A good season to climb the peak is from November of one year to March of the following year because of the dry weather, infrequent rainfall, and reduced strength loss.
Total time needed to climb the mountain: 3 days and 2 nights
Because the forest road is straightforward to get lost on, it is essential to have a porter to lead the route.
Set up the required furniture: because the evenings are quite cold, seconds with strong grip count, a lot of terrain, and jackets and thermal patches.
Day 1: Travel from Hanoi to Sapa the day before for breakfast, then from Sapa to the starting location of Siu Ma Sáo by car or rented motorcycle. Place a call to the navigator and depart. The path starts out as a pathway across the fields, then becomes a hill, then a challenging one. Will pause at midday to rest, eat lunch and then carry on. After a long day, you'll head to the shack at 18h for a shower and dinner.
On the second day: rise at 5 a.m. and head to Salt Mountain, which is 2800 meters above sea level, to see the breathtaking sunrise.
After watching the sunrise finish eating breakfast and climbing for another 4 hours to reach the top of Bach Moc. Here you will feel like you have won a very inspiring challenge.
Return to the supper shack, have a nap the next day, then celebrate your success by going back to Sapa for dinner. Finally, board a night bus back to Hanoi to bring your journey to an end.
A quick tip: It's best to exercise before climbing, pack headache medication, gauze bandages, drink small amounts of water, manage to breathe to avoid long stops that are susceptible to cold, and bring sweets like candies and chocolate to provide energy while climbing.
Source: Liên Nguyễn