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Pu Ta Leng — climbing the second roof of Indochina
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At over 3,000 m in the Hoang Lien Son range, Pu Ta Leng draws trekkers with moss-covered primeval forest and rhododendron blooms.
At over 3,000 m (often quoted as 3,049 m), Pu Ta Leng in the Hoang Lien Son range is known among climbers as the "second roof of Indochina", after Fansipan. The summit lies in Ta Leng commune, Lai Chau province.
Treks usually start from Ta Leng, following streams through layered old-growth forest that grows thick with moss as you climb, before giving way to dwarf bamboo and rhododendron.
When to go: October to March is the dry season and the easiest time to climb; rhododendrons bloom from February to May, the busiest period.
Many families in Ta Leng now run homestays and work as porters, cooks and guides. Go with a local guide, pack warm and waterproof layers even in the dry season, and carry your rubbish back down.
Sources (Vietnamese): Nong nghiep va Moi truong · VOV