Ham Lon mountain belongs to Soc Son, 40 km from Hanoi in the direction of North Thang Long - Noi Bai highway. This place is known as the "roof of the capital" with an altitude of 462m. It only takes about 3 hours for visitors to conquer the top of Ham Lon mountain. For those who enjoy day trips or those intending to do short hikes or hikes, this is an interesting destination to visit.
Ham Lon Mountain has a beautiful natural landscape, diverse terrain, and an ideal height suitable for those who love adventure. Moreover, nature favorably bestows the wild Ham Lon mountain with a fresh and cool atmosphere suitable for short picnics. Therefore, this place can help visitors relieve stress and restore energy after tiring working days. Indeed, the wild beauty of the mountain easily arouses the desire to explore and conquer, the wilder it is, the more tourists want to explore. The lush green mountains in Ham Lon have made this place one of the places not to be missed.
On the way to Ham Lon mountain, the immense rice fields combined with the wild pine forests and dense clouds have created a poetic scene. That further stimulates people's desire to touch the top of the "roof of the capital". Happiness here is not only when discovering the wild nature but also the challenge of endurance, toughness and desire to discover the breathtaking beauty of Ham Lon mountain. Visitors can swim in the clear blue spring water, walk under the cool trees or listen to the sounds of the mountains. Feel the wildest charm bestowed by mother nature, experience the feeling of being one with the mountains and forests.
Reaching the top, visitors will be mesmerized by the beauty of the scenery here. The lakes around the mountain contribute to the wild and poetic beauty of Ham Lon mountain. Looking out into the distance, the calm lake surface and idyllic villages create a beautiful and peaceful scene. It seems that all fatigue and worries disappear, giving way to indescribable emotions when reaching the highest mountain in Hanoi.
In addition, Nui Bau lake with flat terrain located at the foot of the mountain is a suitable place for fun camping trips. Nui Bau Lake, located between Pine and Green Acacia hills, is a large and beautiful lake. Looking down from above, Nui Bau is like a smooth silk strip in the middle of the wild suburbs, lost in the busy flow of Hanoi. Around the lake is a pine forest with golden sunshine, a peaceful, calm and windy scene.
The wild beauty of the mountains and the poetic beauty of the lake have created a unique charm for the natural scenery in Ham Lon.
Things to note when climbing and camping in Ham Lon
- On Ham Lon mountain, there is a campfire, so you can prepare some fresh foods such as pork, chicken, sausages, etc., which are marinated and then grilled on it, which will be extremely interesting.
- There are many motorbike parking spots in Ham Lon that also offer tent rentals, ovens and camping supplies, so you may not need to carry these bulky items.
- Plastic tarpaulin to make a place to have lunch or rest.
- Bring a raincoat to avoid sudden rains.
- Anti-bugs spray.
- If you decide to spend the night in Ham Lon, you should bring a thin blanket because the weather here is quite cold at night.
- The road along the stream should go in the dry season to avoid being slippery.
- When you leave, remember to clean up your trash, bring it to people's houses and ask them to throw it away for you. Show yourself as a conscious traveler.