Na Ka Plum Valley – A Perfect Weekend Getaway In Moc Chau
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Na Ka Plum Valley is a paradise nestled amidst the clouds of Moc Chau. When tourists visit the valley during the blooming season of plum blossoms, they will witness a pristine natural landscape that resembles a fairyland.
Panoramic view of Na Ka plum valley during harvest season. Photo: Ha Le |
Moc Chau Plateau (Moc Chau district, Son La province) is famous for its cool green tea hills all year round and the apricot and peach gardens that dim in the morning dew on the first day of spring. This is also one of the localities with the largest plum-growing area in the country.
Moc Chau plums have become a brand and specialty that every early summer, travelers go hunting to buy a few pounds of delicious ripe plums. If tourists want to admire the pure white beauty of plum blossoms, it is best to visit Na Ka Plum Valley from January to February, during the spring season in Moc Chau. From April to April, it is summer and also the plum harvest season, when they can come here to enjoy the ripe and sweet plum fruits.
Na Ka Plum Valley is located on the way to Tan Lap Commune, Moc Chau District, about 16 kilometers away from Moc Chau Farm Town. This is a popular destination when planning for day trips from Hanoi.
Clusters of ripe red plums. Photo: Ha Le |
The road leading to Na Ka Plum Valley offers picturesque scenery on both sides, allowing travelers to enjoy the view and take photos if they travel by motorbike. From the center of Moc Chau, they can follow Provincial Road 104, then take a trail to reach the valley. If they start from Moc Chau Tea Hills, simply follow National Road 43, turn onto Provincial Road 107, and continue straight until they arrive. Motorbike rental services are available in town for visitors to get to the valley.
Na Ka Plum Valley, whether during the ripe plum season or the blooming plum season, mesmerizes visitors. Photo: Vinpearl |
If travelers are not confident in their driving skills, they can take a motorbike taxi from the center of Moc Chau to Na Ka Plum Valley. The local drivers are very friendly, but tourists should ask about the fare and negotiate before starting the journey.
Toward the end of the year, travelers can witness the transition of seasons on the windy plateau of Moc Chau. At this time, the young plum buds begin to bloom, spreading their fragrance across the sky. The pure beauty of plum blossoms adds to the allure of Moc Chau.
If travelers are not confident in their driving skills, they can take a motorbike taxi from the center of Moc Chau to Na Ka Plum Valley. Photo: Vinpearl |
Plums are a famous gift from Moc Chau, known for their sweet, sour, and crunchy tastes. As travelers wander around the valley during these days, they will see clusters of plums, ripe and juicy, hanging from the branches. Besides enjoying the plums, they can also experience being a true farmer, wearing a traditional conical hat and harvesting plums with their own hands.
Na Ka Plum Valley, whether during the ripe plum season or the blooming plum season, mesmerizes visitors. That is why it always ranks among the hottest photography spots in Moc Chau. The valley welcomes visitors with its breathtaking scenery and countless picture-perfect corners.
From the Moc Chau, touring along the road from Tan Lap village to Son La city, you can enjoy the dazzlingly white color of plum flowers in spring, which turns purple-red in summer.
After harvesting, plums are sold by local people along the road. Photo: Ha Le |
Toward the end of the year, you can witness the transition of seasons on the windy plateau of Moc Chau. At this time, the young plum buds begin to bloom, spreading their fragrance across the sky. The pure beauty of plum blossoms adds to the allure of Moc Chau.
There are many plum-picking destinations in Moc Chau, such as Phieng Khoang Mountain Peak with ancient plump trees, many of which are 50 years old. With more than 100 hectares of plum, Na Ka Plum Valley has been chosen to hold plum picking festival since 2014 in the middle of May every year, with hundreds of visitors flocking in.
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