PUSILUNG PEAK

CONQUER PUSILUNG

Pusilung, or Pu Si Lung, is considered the roof of the border area – a name that is still unfamiliar to the majority of travelers; however, is a dream for anyone who has heard of it. Mount Pusilung lies at an altitude of 3,080m, located in Pa Ve Su commune, Muong Te district, right at the border area with China. This is the second-highest mountain in Vietnam just after Mount Fansipan, becoming a wall protecting the border.

Location: Located near milestone 42, the Viet-Trung border belongs to Pa Ve Te commune, Muong Te district, Lai Chau province

Height: 3.083m

Climbing time: 3 Days 2 Nights

Ideal time to climb: From October to March

Pusilung – the longest among the famous high mountains

With an extremely long way to conquer the peak (the longest among the famous high mountains), along with the border forests that are almost completely wild, echoing the legend of the Chinese white tiger, Pusilung is not for those that have neither the strength nor the spirit to endure.

In the far north are the towering mountains guarding the border. With majestic and majestic beauty, these mountains are always on the list of many people to conquer. In which, it is impossible not to mention the peak of Pu Si Lung – the second highest mountain in Vietnam. Although the journey to conquer Pu Si Lung peak is a bit arduous. But certainly not stopping the footsteps of those who are passionate about exploring.

Located close to the Vietnam – China border, Pu Si Lung peak is located close to border marker 42 in Pa Ve Su commune, Muong Te district, Lai Chau province. Compared to Fansipan (3141m) and Pu Ta Leng (3096m), the height of Pu Si Lung ranks third. However, this is the most difficult mountain to conquer because the journey to the top is too long.

From the starting point of Pa Ve Su border post until reaching the top of Pu Si Lung, it takes climbers at least 3 nights and 4 days to cross 100km of forest road (both going and returning). It is a journey of climbing passes, crossing forests, crossing streams, going through many hardships, following large streams with many fierce rocks, and simple bridges made from broken tree trunks. Along with that are the rocky rapids, slippery, cold, making everyone’s feet numb and must be very careful if you do not want to get wet.

Pusilung Peak (Fu Si Lung)

Pusilung possesses a relatively complex mixed terrain but is mainly a cross-forest road with slippery slopes and large streams, surrounded by ancient old forests. To conquer Pusilung, you have to climb through the hillsides and it takes up to 2 to 3 hours to overcome the continuous slopes. This is really a challenge that is not easy, even for newcomers, it is normal for 10 people to go, 8 people give up along the way.

Moreover, Pusilung is also one of the mountains with the longest trekking route with a total distance of up to 60km. Because it is located on the Vietnam-China border, if you want to trek at this mountain, you need permission from the Pa Ve Su border guard station.

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