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Ham Rong Mountain is a famous mountain in Sapa, loved by many tourists for check-ins. With flowers blooming year-round, this mountain resembles a dreamy paradise garden. Not only is it an ideal spot to admire the panoramic view of Sapa town, but it also offers an opportunity to learn about the unique culture of ethnic minorities. Let's follow NVK Travel's guide on how to visit this famous tourist destination through the following article.
Ham Rong is a mountain in the Hoang Lien Son range located in Sapa town, Lao Cai province, about 1km from the Stone Church in the center of Sapa. This is an ecological tourist area that attracts a large number of visitors each year. According to legend, someone once witnessed a pair of dragons playing and twisting when suddenly a massive and violent flood appeared out of nowhere.
Images of Ham Rong Mountain
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This surprise from the flood caused the dragons to be unable to fly away; one was trapped on the ground while the other managed to escape to the sky. Hence, the mountain was named Ham Rong, and when you come here, you will see the shape of a dragon's head as Ham Rong Mountain today, while the tail stretches from the Heaven Gate to the peak of O Quy Ho Pass.
The ecological tourist area here consists of three main zones: Ham Rong Flower Garden, Thach Lam Stone Garden, and Ham Rong Peak. Visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the misty town from above, which is also a favorite spot for photographers as they can capture the town hidden among the white clouds like a fairyland.
A panoramic view of the mountain from above
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To get closer to Ham Rong Mountain, you will need to walk a few minutes to the ancient Stone Church near the center of Sapa town. If you rent a motorbike, tourists can be more flexible and park at the entrance of the tourist area. The parking area is run by local grilled meat vendors, but you can rest assured that the parking fees will depend on the time of your visit.
If tourists are unfamiliar with the roads and rent hotels far from the center of Sapa town, they can choose a motorbike taxi or taxi for transportation. The locals here are very familiar with the routes, so visitors can confidently entrust their journey to the drivers.
Ham Rong Mountain is a famous destination with majestic natural scenery, perfectly combining mountain landscapes with lush greenery and blooming flowers. Here, visitors will be able to admire the impressive natural beauty as follows:
The spectacular natural scenery
Ham Rong is part of the Hoang Lien Son range, where Fansipan Peak, the roof of Indochina, is located. When standing on the peak or the Heaven Gate of Ham Rong Mountain, you can enjoy the entire beauty of this majestic mountain range. The intertwining of misty clouds surrounding the hills has turned this place into a colorful painting.
When standing at the highest point of the mountain, visitors can fully admire the shimmering and poetic Sapa town nestled in the valley. The small houses with charming decorations peek through the mist, interspersed with terraced fields, creating a captivating scene.
Exploring the Orchid Garden
Upon arriving at Ham Rong Mountain, the first thing visitors will see is the Orchid Garden, an ideal stop on the journey to explore the mountain. Here, there are over 200 different species of orchids in vibrant colors, all of which are rare orchids. The cool weather in Sapa is very suitable for the strong growth of orchids.
To achieve the graceful, delicate, and colorful orchid branches, skilled and knowledgeable artisans are needed. The best time to admire the orchids is in spring, attracting many tourists to check in whenever spring arrives.
The vibrant Peach Garden
Moving through the Orchid Garden leads to the enchanting Peach Garden. You can not only admire the poetic Japanese peach blossoms but also enjoy the wild peach flowers. The Japanese peach flowers bring a gentle and fragile beauty that makes everyone want to stop and admire them. Meanwhile, the wild peach garden, with its large, wide canopies and denser flowers, features a deep pink color that is incredibly captivating.
Every Lunar New Year, the Peach Garden at Ham Rong Mountain welcomes a large number of tourists for sightseeing, creating a bustling atmosphere. The cool atmosphere when spring arrives, along with the sparkling beauty of the peach flowers, makes this place more special than ever.
The fascinating 12 Zodiac Statues
The 12 Zodiac Statues Garden is a miniature landscape arranged around the main area of Ham Rong Mountain for tourists to check in. Below are various colorful flowers such as dahlias, daisies, fairy hair, hydrangeas,... These statues are crafted in fun, cartoonish shapes.
In addition, there are also some statues based on popular characters like Mickey Mouse, Tom Cat, and Sun Wukong to attract children. Visitors can easily find the zodiac statue corresponding to their age; just pose, and you'll have a lifetime photo.
The central flower garden at Ham Rong Mountain in vibrant colors
The central flower garden, also known as the paradise garden, is a must-visit when coming to this tourist area. As soon as you enter, you will be welcomed by countless different flowers swaying and releasing their fragrance in the wind. If you love flowers, you definitely cannot miss the sweet scent of these blooms.
This flower garden is a gathering place for stunning beauties with many flower species imported from Japan, Russia, France,... Like the hydrangea flowers with a diameter of about 30cm, incredibly grand with their poetic purple beauty, captivating many people.
When visiting Ham Rong Mountain, tourists cannot miss the outstanding tourist activities below for the most complete trip.
Beautiful cloud hunting
With its ideal altitude, standing tall amidst the vast Hoang Lien Son range has created many stunning viewpoints for the mountain. This is one of the best places to hunt clouds in Sapa; standing on the steep cliff, you can admire the entire misty town from an ideal height.
At this height, visitors can easily see the green of the mountains and feel the tranquility of the place. Every morning, the floating clouds drift lazily like a soft silk ribbon, making one feel enchanted.
Sunset view from the mountain
The Sapa Telecommunication Station is a signal transmission tower located on the way to Trao Duyen Cave. This structure has been built for a long time in the vast forest, and from afar, it resembles a giant iron pen piercing through the layers of clouds.
Unique cultural activities
When visiting Ham Rong Mountain, tourists can not only admire the majestic mountain scenery but also immerse themselves in the artistic activities of the H'mong and Dao ethnic groups. Special programs are regularly organized near Trao Duyen Cave with the participation of many local artists.
The program is incredibly attractive with graceful xoe dances and sap dances combined with singing and melodious tunes. Tourists can also admire and try on the eye-catching costumes with vibrant colors that captivate everyone from the local people here.
Trao Duyen Cave is for couples in love
Trao Duyen Cave is a small limestone cave, if you go from the central flower garden, continue heading west to reach this cave. The cave's capacity is not too large, only about 10 people with a cool atmosphere. In front of the cave is an arch of trees shaped like a heart - symbolizing love. Couples in love often come here to share and pray for their love.
Above are the introductory information and guidance for tourists when visiting Ham Rong Mountain. If you are planning for a trip to Sapa, contact NVK Travel immediately to use the all-inclusive tour service with famous destinations both domestically and internationally, ensuring that your journey goes as smoothly as possible.
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