Flower season on the mountain

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Overwhelmed by white flowers

Overcoming the winding mountain pass, we arrived at the center of Nam Co commune when it was still not dawn. Arriving earlier than expected, Mr. Ho A Hong - Deputy Secretary of the Commune Youth Union, Head of the Cooperative Group to welcome guests to conquer Lung Cung was excitedly waiting to welcome the group. More than a dozen old Win motorbikes were arranged to take us over a winding road of nearly 10km to the foot of Lung Cung mountain. Mixed in with the sound of motorbikes and the howling wind, Mr. Ho A Hong said: "Lung Cung is more than 2,913m above sea level. The name of this mountain peak is associated with the legend of a sacred land, where heaven and earth meet, where our Mong people entrust their dreams and beliefs about a prosperous life. The Mong people believe that Lung Cung is the ancestral land, when they die, in the song of direction, they must lead their souls to this land and from there they can go to heaven".

Perhaps in this sacred land, the scenery is also imbued with a mysterious beauty, captivating people from the first sight. Every road, every bend we passed seemed to lead to a small poetic corner. All of it seemed to foster a strong excitement for the wonderful journey of discovery ahead. There are many routes to conquer Lung Cung, but the most popular are the 3 main routes starting from Thao Chua Chai, Lung Cung and Nam Co villages. Each route has its own unique experience, sometimes passing through cool old bamboo forests, sometimes winding between the golden grass slopes under the sunset. Those who have set foot here tell each other that just one visit is enough to linger, to love, to remember forever.

Our group arrived at the foot of Lung Cung mountain when the morning light had just broken. The whole sky was filled with pure white hawthorn flowers blooming like thin clouds floating on the ground, appearing overwhelming. The misty morning mist gradually lifted its veil and reflected through each petal, creating a magical, shimmering scene. At that moment, visitors not only enjoyed a beautiful natural picture but also deeply felt the breath of life, the perseverance and strong vitality of the people and land in this highland.

The gentle scent of the forest was like an invisible hand guiding us, giving us wings to walk through the winding trails, through the winding turns in the middle of the vast sea of ​​hawthorn flowers. Going deep into the heart of the village, we were welcomed by the locals with all their warmth and hospitality. The gentle smiles and sincere invitations made everyone feel close and familiar, as if old friends had met again after a long time.

By the flickering fire, we sometimes listened to the locals gather to share their stories, sometimes swayed to the melodious sounds of the flute, and the love songs that echoed through the mountains and forests. Sipping a sip of spicy hawthorn wine, enjoying a piece of meticulously pounded sticky rice cake, a piece of fragrant grilled chicken, each person felt more clearly the quintessence of the mountains and forests. The aroma of hawthorn wine spread on the tip of the tongue, gradually warming the chest, blending with the sticky and fatty taste of the sticky rice cake, the rich aroma of the chicken... all creating a rustic but charming party.

The next morning, leaving the village, we continued our journey to conquer Lung Cung peak. The higher we climbed, the more magical the scenery changed. The old moss-covered forests, the reeds swaying in the wind, the small streams winding through the crevices of the rocks painted a mesmerizing picture of wild nature. Sometimes, we caught sight of birds spreading their wings to tear the deep blue sky.

Mr. Ho A Hong - Deputy Secretary of the Commune Youth Union, Head of the Cooperative Group to welcome and welcome tourists to conquer Lung Cung (sitting) leads a group of tourists to conquer Lung Cung mountain peak.

When touching the highest milestone of Lung Cung peak, the whole group burst into joy. Before our eyes, the sea of ​​clouds rolled, embracing the distant mountain peaks, creating an incredibly beautiful scene. Standing in the middle of that vast space, each person was silent for a moment as if to engrave deeply into their hearts the beautiful, majestic image of the land and sky, so that when leaving, they would still forever love and remember an emotional journey in the great forest.

Flower season - season of prosperity

The Mong Lung Cung people always cherish and nurture each flower petal as if they were taking care of their dreams. The flower season adds beauty, brings joy and vitality to the barren land and mountains. And thanks to the flowering and fruiting seasons, people's lives become more bustling and prosperous. For many years, more than 3,000 hawthorn trees aged from 4 to 70 years have helped more than 200 households in Lung Cung village earn a good income and escape poverty.

As one of the households with a large hawthorn area in Lung Cung village, Mr. Thao Su Rua happily shared: "Hawthorn is a stable source of income that helps improve our family's life. Each hawthorn crop brings in over 30 million VND, thanks to which the family does not have to worry about food and clothing, and has more money to buy things to cover daily expenses."

Along with enjoying the beauty of the flower and hawthorn fruit seasons, visitors can come to Lung Cung to admire the brilliant colors of wild peach blossoms, the red maple leaves, explore the majesty of the mountains and forests, and watch the sea of ​​floating clouds after a long and challenging journey. Lung Cung also preserves the unique cultural features of the Mong people.

Life here remains wild and rustic with simple wooden-roofed houses and terraced fields like mountain ridges. Realizing the great tourism potential, in recent years, the local government and Lung Cung people have made great efforts to develop tourism.

Looking at groups of tourists lining up to see the flowers in Lung Cung village, Mr. Thao A Cu - Vice Chairman of Nam Co Commune People's Committee proudly said: "The mountain climbing routes have been improved to create more favorable conditions for those who love to explore. The commune has mobilized people to establish a well-organized tourism group with stable prices. In addition, people also actively participate in tourism, becoming enthusiastic tour guides, telling tourists about their homeland. Every year, Lung Cung welcomes hundreds of tourists to see the flowers and experience mountain climbing."

The combined efforts of nature conservation and tourism economic development have helped Lung Cung become an attractive destination with pristine natural beauty, gentle, friendly and energetic people. However, tourism development also comes with challenges. How to preserve the pristine beauty of Lung Cung, protect the primeval forest, and preserve traditional cultural identity is not an easy problem to solve. The boom in tourism places high demands on planning and management, avoiding over-exploitation that affects nature and people's lives.

Therefore, tourism development in Lung Cung needs to go hand in hand with a sustainable development strategy, in which environmental protection and preservation of traditional culture must be given top priority. Local authorities, people and businesses need to cooperate closely to build eco-tourism and community models, minimizing negative impacts on nature. In addition, raising awareness among tourists also plays an important role. Activities such as guiding tourists to visit responsibly, encouraging the use of environmentally friendly products, introducing cultural stories associated with the land and people here will help tourists understand and appreciate more the values ​​that Lung Cung possesses.

Lung Cung is still quietly waiting in the middle of the great forest for the footsteps of discovery of tourists from all over the world. The season of hawthorn flowers will pass, but the echoes of the days of wandering here will remain forever in each of our hearts. It is the memory of an emotional journey, the pure white color of the flower petals, the story of the simple but warm-hearted people of the highlands.

Le Thuong

Source: https://baoyenbai.com.vn/215/348075/Mua-hoa-tren-nui.aspx