Ta Lien Son Mountain, which is 2,996m above sea level, is right on the border between Lai Chau Province and Lao Cai Province. The Ta Lien Son Mountain Peak is located to the southwest of the Ky Quan San Peak and northwest of the Pu Ta Leng.
Travel Guide to the Ta Lien Son Mountain in Lai Chau and Lao Cai
On the Lai Chau side, the Ta Lien Mountain is in Ta Leng Commune, Tam Duong District. On the Lao Cai side, the mountain is in Trung Leng Ho Commune, Bat Xat District. A trekking trip to the mountain peak from the base takes 2 days 1 night. For those who travel from Hanoi it takes a least two more nights.
Weather and Climate
Ta Lien Son Mountain is in a region with tropical monsoon climate. Thanks to high altitudes, the temperatures are cool all year round on the mountain.
In the winter months (November – February), the Northeasterly Monsoon causes cold and dry weather. There may be snow or frosts in the period between mid December – mid January. There are plenty of opportunities for blue skies and a sea of clouds on Mount Ta Lien Son during this period.
In March – April it is spring time which is dry and with pleasant temperatures mostly. The rhododendron forests on the mountain slopes help to make the landscape an amazing beautiful picture.
In May – July it is summer time with rain; if there is a typhoon then it is torrential rain with possible landslides. This is not a great time for a trip to Mount Ta Lien Son.
In August – early November, it is autumn with possible typhoons in between August and October. Without a typhoon, it is often very nice weather with mild sunshine and pleasant temperatures. The maple forest offer amazing yellow and red colors. Climbing the Ta Lien Son Mountain during this period, we could encounter amazing “Ocean of Clouds” scenes.
What to expect from a trekking adventure tour to Mount Ta Lien Son
1/ Trekking in dense forest with huge timber trees and forest of maple trees
This leg of the journey is especially beautiful in September – November when maple leaves change colors!
For most of the adventure to the summit of the Ta Lien Son Mountain, we will trek under the canopy of dense forest and strong sunshine is never a problem here!
2/ Rhododendron forest
The part of the trip makes it a heavenly landscape on the mountain slopes in March-April when the rhododendron yields blossoms.
Where to stay
There is a rudimentary wooden hut at 2,400m where travelers stay one night on a trip to the summit of the Ta Lien Son Mountain.
Ho to there there
Lai Chau City is 450km northwest of Hanoi via the expressway between Hanoi – Lao Cai and route 4D. Ta Lien Son Mountain is 30km northwest of Lai Chau City. The road is in fine conditions mostly and cars can travel to Ta Leng Commune.
The road from Ta Leng Commune to the base of the Ta Lien Son Mountain is 10km and is in a very bad shape. For this leg we have to take a trip by motorbike; if it rains, better allow time for a trek as the trail is too slippery!
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Lai Chau Average Monthly Rainfalls and Temperatures
