Ham Rong mountain is located in the heart of Sapa, Vietnam, bringing visitors an interesting experience to see the legends and scenic beauty of Ham Rong mountain. Refer this article, you will find the necessary information and tips for your trip. 

Ham Rong Mountain Sapa

Situated about 3 km from Sapa town, Ham Rong mountain is one of the best destinations that you should visit. If you want to see sightseeing along the way, you should walk to the mountain. 

This mountain has a legendary story about  two dragons. According to the local people, once upon a time, there were two dragons playing together. Suddenly, a fierce flood came. A dragon quickly flew up to the sky however the other ones runed slower, trapped and turned to stone. The body dragon looked towards the dragon which had flown away. 

Ham Rong Mountain

So, the people called this name as Ham Rong mountain. Another story is about Ham Rong mountain. 

According to legend, there were three dragon brothers. At that time, all living creatures lived together, so, the Jade Emperor decided each animal to establish its own territory. 

However, the three dragon brothers didn't care. One day, when there was not much land left, they just found the land. An unlucky thing happened, the youngest dragon couldn't catch up with his older brothers and lost between other beasts. 

Two older brothers came back to rescue but the time for claiming territory ended, they turned into stone. The youngest brother became Ham Rong mountain, the other two dragons were two large mountain ranges on either side. 

Best time to visit the mountain

If you are traveling to Ham Rong mountain, the best time to visit this  spot is from January to April. The weather is lush and mild, not rain and fog. So, you can explore many outdoor activities. 

Besides, you can visit Ham Rong mountain from April to June. Tourists have an opportunity to see terraced rice fields in Sapa.

If visitors want to hunt clouds, you should visit Sapa from October to December. At this time, it is cloudy and foggy. So, you can chase clouds easily. 

What to do in Ham Rong mountain

See the stunning flower gardens at Ham Rong mountain. 

Coming to Ham Rong mountain, you can see a colorful array that blooms throughout the year. Thanks to that, the garden creates a picturesque backdrop for photos. Tourists can have an opportunity to take stunning photos. 

Ham Rong mountain has more than 200 species of colorful orchids. When visiting The orchid garden, admire the delicate and charming Japanese cherry blossoms. Don't pass up to visit Central Flower garden where there are stunning flowers imported from Europe. 

Visiting the stone columns in Thach Lam stone garden

If you want to see awe inspiring rock formations with dragon scales, you should get to Thach Lam stone garden. With its natural arrangement of these rocks, attracting a large number of tourists to visit. 

Discover statue garden

When coming to Ham Rong mountain, you should visit the statue garden. This place, you can see many kinds of flowers such as gerbera daisies, cypress vines, dahlia, bigleaf hydrangea, and more. In the statue garden, there is a concrete bridge in the center of the garden, which has become the most popular destination to take photos. 

Admiring the view of Fansipan mountain from Sapa Telecommunications Station

From Ham Rong mountain, you can admire the panoramic view of Fansifan mountain when standing up from Sapa Telecommunications station. Because of the foggy weather during the year, this place creates a unique landscape. 

Visit a sea of clouds

If you want to admire a sea of clouds at Ham Rong mountain, you should visit Cloud Yard. You can admire clusters of clouds beneath your feet. From Cloud Yard, tourists have the opportunity to see Sapa town, Muong Hoa valley, Cat Cat village, Ta Van village... Besides, you can see Heaven Gate to chase clouds and checkin.

Ham Rong mountain in Sapa is an unforgettable journey to admire the breathtaking views, cultural experiences and explore many interesting outdoor activites. If you love nature lovers and adventure seekers, don't forget to visit this place.