If anyone has ever participated in the trekking journey to Nhiu Co San peak, they must have visited this waterfall named Ong Chua.
The mountains and forests of the North of Vietnam in general, or the Northwest in particular, always contain magnificent and unique natural scenes. It is no coincidence that this place is often welcomed by domestic and foreign tourists, a destination that anyone who is passionate about exploring will definitely want to visit more than once in their life.
Recently, the trending clip of a blogger on TikTok shared the journey of conquering a waterfall that made everyone admire. Many people could not help but be overwhelmed by the grandeur and unreal beauty of the scene, others expressed their desire to come immediately.
“Fairy Waterfall” hidden deep in the forest
The waterfall is strange to many people because it is located in a rather dangerous position, apart from locals, it seems that only backpackers and trekking people know it. From the sharing of the owner of the clip and the information we found out, Ong Chua waterfall is located on the territory of Sang Ma Sao, Bat Xat, Lao Cai.
According to records, the reason for the name Queen Bee is because in the past there were giant beehives on the cliffs. However, the origin of this name remains a mystery.
To get to Ong Chua waterfall, from Muong Hum, visitors will have to pass a distance of about 7km, to Nhiu Co San village, with a road full of difficulties and obstacles. Although the people here have worked together to create a stone road, there are still many muddy, slippery and rocky slopes.
From Nhiu Co San village to the foot of Ong Chua waterfall, although not too far, it takes nearly 2 hours. Follow the stream along Nhiu Co San village. Next is the journey through the forest, going through the wild forests. Although the journey is full of hardships, being able to walk in the midst of immense nature, separate from the life outside, gives people a feeling of relaxation, forgetting their troubles.
When you hear the sound of water getting louder and louder, it’s time to approach Ong Chua waterfall. Looking up, watching the waterfall across the top of the mountain, the whole nature, heaven and earth fall into view. The rushing water poured down from the cliffs hundreds of meters high, splashing white, cool foam. The sound of the water resounds, mixed with the rustling of the forest and birds, creating the typical music of the mountains.
Photo: @hathanhtuyenn, @oanh2705
One of the best places to experience in the Northwest
In the journey to discover Ong Chua waterfall, visitors can participate in activities such as trekking Nhiu Co San peak, bathing in waterfalls, bathing in hot springs and immersing in the life and culture of indigenous people.
If you are on the journey to trekking Nhiu Co San peak, Ong Chua waterfall is the first stage. To reach this 8th highest mountain in Vietnam, visitors still have a long way of more than 10km, taking about 4 hours. When climbing to the top of the mountain, we will have a panoramic view of the mountains and forests from an altitude of 2956m above sea level, admire the glass forest and the beautiful temperate zone.
Nhiu Co San Peak. Photo: Nguyen Thi Bich Van, Ho Lan Anh
Or if not trekking Nhiu Co San peak, after admiring Ong Chua waterfall, visitors can drop into the cool water right at the foot of the waterfall, then turn back by the original path. In Nhiu Co San village, you can find natural hot springs to relax after climbing and watching waterfalls. In addition, enjoying the specialties of the highland people, immersing in their lives with dishes such as rice lam, chicken with traditional medicine, pig under arm, grilled stream fish…
Nhiu Co San Village. Photo: @linhthocam, @iamvitax
The weather at Ong Chua waterfall can change from season to season and from time to time. According to the experience of many people, the most ideal time to conquer Ong Chua waterfall is from January to May. At this time, the road is dry and cool. However, the waterfall has a lot of water and has the most beautiful scenery in the rainy season, from July to September. If you come in the right autumn to change leaves, visitors will have the opportunity to see the rows of trees turning yellow. , the color red, stands out among the wild green of the primeval forest. However, no matter what time you go, visitors should also prepare jackets, raincoats, umbrellas because the weather can be cold and drizzly at any time.
A note for those who are not familiar with exploring the Northwest is to contact the locals for guidance, avoiding the risks in the sacred forest and poisonous water.
Photo: Internet (Vinlove.net)