Tay Con Linh Nature Reserve has an area of 15,012 hectares, including 10 communes in 3 districts and cities: Lao Chai, Xin Chai, Thanh Thuy, Phuong Tien, Cao Bo, Quang Ngan, Thuong Son (Vi Xuyen); Phuong Do, Phuong Thien (Ha Giang City) and Tung San (Hoang Su Phi). Tay Con Linh mountain peak, 2,428 m above sea level, is known as the “Roof of the Northeast”.
According to statistics from the authorities, there are 796 recorded plant species here, of which 54 are rare plant species, accounting for 7% of the total number of species. Of these, 49 species are in the Vietnam Red Book. The reserve also has 213 recorded animal species, including 36 rare species.
Due to the rugged terrain, the reserve still retains primeval forest areas. These forests are strictly protected by local authorities and authorities.
Lung Tao village, Cao Bo commune, Vi Xuyen district is located at the foot of Tay Con Linh mountain, 35 km from Ha Giang city, where the Dao ethnic people live. This open village is becoming an attractive destination, attracting tourists because of its wild beauty, majestic and unique nature.
Explore the wild, beautiful Tay Con Linh like in a fairy tale – Photo 6.
Natural beauty of Tay Con Linh
Recognized as a Community Tourism Cultural Village since 2009, Lung Tao village currently has 76 households, more than 418 people, mainly of the Dao ethnic group, including 10 households doing homestay community tourism.
“From Lung Tao, guests can travel about 6 km by motorbike to the cardamom forest, then walk another 8 km to conquer Tay Con Linh peak” – Mr. Dang Tung said. Visitors will be immersed in the extremely majestic, pristine, pristine and magical natural scenery. This place is like a picture favored by nature because of its many waterfalls, ancient tea forests, and beautiful terraced fields.
Thanks to tourism, the life of the Dao people in Lung Tao village has changed a lot. When not working in the fields, picking tea, or growing cardamom, people become amateur guides to help visitors have more interesting and impressive experiences.
During the 4th and 5th months of the lunar calendar, visitors can watch the water season pouring down on terraced fields. Shan Tuyet tea is in its second season. Guests can also bathe in waterfalls and camp on tea hills.
For those who love the golden season of ripe rice, August-September is the most beautiful season. Meanwhile, October-November-December of the lunar calendar is the cardamom harvest season. Visitors can check in during the falling leaf season of wild maple trees, “get lost” in the forest of ancient trees or hunt clouds to watch the sunrise or sunset on Tay Con Linh peak.
