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Looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure near Hanoi this September? Whether you're a seasoned thrill-seeker or simply craving a break from normal life, Northern Vietnam offers a plethora of exciting experiences that will leave you breathless.
Embarking on a sky-high adventure to the roof of Indochina. Source: Kyluc.vn
From soaring through the skies to exploring the rugged wilderness, lots of interesting activities to suit everyone. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as Asia King Travel unveils top 5 adventurous activities that await you just a short distance from the bustling capital city.
In Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai Province), September is the most picturesque month of the year, with golden rice fields along the valley. The Paragliding Festival "Flying over the scenic area - golden season 2024" is scheduled to take place at Lim Mong Village, Cao Pha Commune, Mu Cang Chai District. It is anticipated to draw a sizable crowd of tourists during the September tourism vacation.
September is the most picturesque month of the year in Mu Cang Chai. Source: VOV.vn
Visitors may see spectacular paragliding displays, one-of-a-kind performances and up-close interactions with pilots by coming here. Hundreds of pilots (non-motorized paragliders) will take off from the top of Khau Pha Pass, fly along Lim Mong Valley and land at the landing site close to the opening ceremony. The organizers claim that twenty motorized paragliding pilots will fly in unison during the event, creating shapes in the air with artistic light smoke.
From August 25 to November 30, the program offers travelers both powered and unpowered paragliding tandem flight experiences. Visitors may see and experience the strange beauty of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields from above. Recently, this location was listed as the No.1 location with absolutely surreal beauty by Wanderlust Storytellers, a travel website.
Paragliding to see ripe rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai. Source: Dan Tri
If you visit this place on this holiday with the intention of paragliding, you may also combine your participation in the Banh Giay pounding festival, the inaugural Son Tra flower festival with the subject "Son Tra Legend," and the new rice celebration of the Mong people.
Ta Chi Nhu Mountain is the seventh-highest mountain in Vietnam and the highest point in Yen Bai Province. In the H'Mong language, "Nhu" means buffalo, "Chi" means footprint. Combining the three words means "Buffalo Foot Mountain". The reason is people here often release buffaloes up this mountain to let them freely eat grass and drink water. This place is known as the "ocean in the clouds" because the sea of clouds reaches halfway up the sky.
The specialties of Ta Chi Nhu are the floating sea of clouds and mountain winds. Source: tuanwalks
This mountain is considered a difficult trekking route with rocky terrain and continuous slopes. However, this mount still attracts conquerors with the beauty of thousands of clouds and mountain winds like a fairyland.
September through March is the best time of year to go cloud hunting and mountain climbing in this attraction. The weather in the lowland region is hot and dry during the summer, but because of the high altitude of the mountains, the weather varies greatly.
The higher the humidity, the more likely it is that clouds and fog may convert into rain, making mountain climbing challenging. Therefore, you should consider the weather before ascending Ta Chi Nhu.
Ta Chi Nhu Peak is a popular cloud hunting spot. Source: www.qdnd.vn
Climbing journeys usually last 2-3 days. Unlike other peaks in Hoang Lien Son Range, climbing Ta Chi Nhu requires traversing numerous slopes and walking above the tree canopy. As such, climbers must exercise extreme caution, attempt to control their breathing, and remain close to the group at all times. Don't forget to wake up early morning and climb to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise.
Recently, the thrilling game - zipline is popular with many tourists when coming to Moc Chau (Son La Province). The feeling of being suspended in the air, admiring the majestic nature of the Northwest mountains and forests makes tourists both excited and nervous.
There are 4 parallel slides along the about 700-meter-long Moc Chau zipline. The slide's beginning is located at a height of almost 130 meters. An adult zipline trip here costs VND 180,000, while a child's ride costs VND 120,000 (100-140 centimeters high). Visitors may slide the zipline, see the glass bridge, shoot water cannons into the river and more if they purchase a package ticket for VND 990,000 per person.
Zipline experience in Moc Chau gives visitors the feeling of overcoming their fear of heights and broadening their horizons amidst the vast nature. Source: fantasea
For people who like to take risks, going on the Bach Long Glass Bridge is also something they should do. In 2022, the Guinness World Records Organization awarded the certificate for the world's longest-walking glass bridge to Bach Long Bridge.
The bridge has a total length of 632 meters, located in Muong Sang Commune, Moc Chau District, Son La Province. The bridge spans two 305-meter-long canyons, with large glass panels measuring 2.4 x 3 meters on the surface. At the end of the bridge is Muong Mooc Cave, also known as Chim Than Cave, with natural stalactites.
Bach Long Glass Bridge - the longest walking glass bridge in the world. Source: vietgoing
Also in September, many attractive events will take place here, such as reenacting the "Pulling Wife" custom of the H'Mong people, celebrating weddings according to the customs of the White Thai people, Northwest music festival and fireworks display...
Terraced fields in Sapa (Lao Cai Province) come alive in late August and early September with a vibrant, enticing coat of yellow that draws tourists from all around to marvel. Early mornings provide visitors the chance to feel the misty, chilly air, ride the train up Muong Hoa Mountain from the town via the valley, and take in the towering rice fields.
The only mountain train in the North is likened to a miniature Switzerland by tourists. Source: VnTravelLive
You can also enjoy the picture of this place in the harvest season from above when taking the cable car to the top of Fansipan. The road to the top of the mountain this season is also filled with the brilliant orange-red color of the wild rice flowers and often appears with the sea of white floating clouds.
Coming to Fansipan on the occasion of September 2nd, visitors can participate in the flag-raising ceremony at the highest flagpole in the country. Source: Doanh nghiep hoi nhap
On this ocassion, Sapa Town is hosting several fun activities as part of its "Sapa Autumn Festival 2024" to welcome guests, including Ban May Golden Season Festival, Muong Hoa Fairytale Art Circus and Mong Village Cultural Festival.
Visitors may get a whole new viewpoint of Ha Long Bay and Ha Long City by taking a 25-minute seaplane ride. Views of the bay's well-known locations, including Dau Be Island, Cong Do Island, and Bo Hon Island—a vast chain of islands where several well-known caverns, including Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, Dong Tien Lake, and Trinh Nu Cave - can be had from an elevation of around 300 meters.
Specifically, during flights near sunset, tourists may see the stunning transformation of Ha Long Bay's sea and sky into a dazzling golden hue. Visitors are given safety instructions before the flight and have their weight verified to make sure they are carrying the permitted load. A maximum of 12 passengers and 2 pilots are carried on each journey.
Admire Ha Long Bay by seaplane from an altitude of over 300 meters. Source: thuyphicovinhhalong.com
This experience now costs VND 2 million for each traveler. The operator also offers a flying service from Noi Bai to Tuan Chau Port, which costs VND 10.8 million and takes 60 minutes (45 minutes for transportation and 15 minutes for sightseeing). This trip is in addition to the Ha Long Bay sightseeing excursion.
We hope this article about 5 adventure activities visitors should attempt when visiting breathtaking Northern Vietnam this September will help you choose your favorite destinations to explore. Contact Asia King Travel to plan an amazing vacation to these incredible theme parks and discover a plethora of fascinating stuff.
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