Pu Ta Leng Peak

Pu Ta Leng Peak is the second-highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,049 meters, located in Ta Leng Commune, Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province within the Hoang Lien Son range. Known for its rugged trekking routes, primeval forests, and seasonal rhododendron blooms, the peak offers panoramic views of surrounding mountains and sea of clouds. It is a popular but challenging destination for experienced trekkers seeking pristine nature and high-altitude scenery in northwest Vietnam.

Visitors can expect a strenuous multi-day trek through dense primeval forest, bamboo groves, and moss-covered trails to a rocky summit marked with a summit pyramid at 3,049m. The route passes streams, old forest, and rhododendron forests, with viewpoints offering sea of clouds and panoramic Hoang Lien Son mountain scenery. There are no built facilities on the mountain; trekking is done with local guides and porters, with overnight camping or basic forest shelters.

The area around Pu Ta Leng is home to ethnic minority communities including Hmong and Dao people in Ta Leng and surrounding communes, with traditional villages and agricultural landscapes encountered on the approach to the peak.