Trekking 12 km to conquer Ta Xua peak

Conquering Ta Xua peak, 2,865 m altitude, by trekking will bring a wonderful experience to those who are passionate about exploring adventure travel. 

Ta Xua is located in a highland commune of Bac Yen district, Son La province, bordering Yen Bai province. Since the road connecting the two districts of Tram Tau (Yen Bai) and Bac Yen was opened, conquering Ta Xua has increasingly become a favorite destination for many backpackers.

Ta Xua peak, one of the highest peaks in Vietnam, is 2,865 m above sea level. Many people choose the road from Tram Tau for more experience, although the road from Son La side allows cars to reach the destination. The journey to climb the summit lasts 25.2 km in both directions. This distance is divided into many points such as Ta Xua Village, Two Cat Apple Trees, Turtle Head, Shack 1, Dinosaur Backbone, Shack 2, Peak 2, and Peak 3. Each point has a specific distance to help visitors decide for themselves. Adjust time and health.

The first part is an easy path. If you want to save time and energy, you can rent a motorbike taxi from a local from the end of the concrete road to Two Apple Trees (1,800 m). This trail is 5.5 km long and takes about 90 minutes to walk. To climb to the top, participants must be in good health, without high blood pressure or heart disease. Frequent climbers can ascend and descend during the day. However, beautiful scenery only appears at certain times of the day, so many people choose to climb and conquer Ta Xua peak in 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights to enjoy the entire route and wonderful moments. the best.

To ensure safety when climbing, Ta Xua district has used iron poles with cables in about 1 km of the most difficult roads so that climbers can grip the road and hold when climbing. March is the time with the best weather, one day can experience many types of weather such as fog, rain, sunshine, wind, sea of ​​clouds and sunshine.

From the foot of the mountain, visitors should hire an experienced guide and transporter to carry personal items and cook at the shack, helping to reduce effort and limit bulkiness when moving. The tour price to conquer this mountain peak is about 2 million VND, of which each carrier receives 450,000 VND per day. On the first day, visitors will have to climb from Ta Xua Village (1,500 m) to Two Cat Apple Trees (1,800 m). The first night stopped at shack 1 (2,300 m), and the second day climbed to peak 2 (2,600 m) and peak 3 (2,865 m). After conquering Ta Xua peak, visitors will return to shack 1 to rest before descending to the foot of the mountain on the third day.

During the climbing process, participants should prepare full equipment including good quality climbing shoes, waterproof jacket, helmet, sunglasses, gloves, sleeping bag, enough food and water. for the whole journey. In addition, you should bring necessary items such as a flashlight, knife, bandages, antiseptics and gauze to deal with emergency situations.

The most important thing when climbing is safety. Listen to your instructor's instructions and follow safety rules and regulations. If you encounter a dangerous situation or bad weather, stop and reassess the situation. Do not be reckless and continue climbing when the risk is high.

Conquering Ta Xua peak is an exciting experience, but also requires careful preparation and good health. Make sure you thoroughly research the terrain, routes, and weather conditions before deciding to participate. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip!