Tay Con Linh from Tung San,
2-day trek to the 2,428 m marker
2-day mountain trek from the Nam Hong area via Tung Quan Lin access — Night 1 at a simple forest shelter (~1,850 m), Day 2 ascent to the 2,428 m marker when conditions allow, then descent and motorbike transfer toward the former Tung San commune centre.
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days · 1 night
- Format
- Private trek
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Start
- Nam Hong area (via Tung San access)
- Finish
- Tung San pickup
- Your party
- 2 – 6 trekkers in your private party
- Best season
- Oct – Apr
What this trek is.
This is the commercial Tay Con Linh trekking programme for travellers who want the 2,428 m marker corridor from the Nam Hong / Hoang Su Phi side — book here for schedule, includes and enquiry. The route starts from the Nam Hong / Tung Quan Lin / Tung San access corridor — a different line from common Xà Phìn or Mao Phin camping packages sold elsewhere. It follows owner-verified field rhythm: after breakfast, road access toward Thôn Túng Quán Lìn (about 4 km from the former Tung San commune centre), then approximately 7 km walking on Day 1 through mossy cloud forest, boulder stream crossings and bamboo sections to a local-house lunch and a simple forest shelter overnight (~1,850 m). Field photos on this page show real departures — misty…
This is the commercial Tay Con Linh trekking programme for travellers who want the 2,428 m marker corridor from the Nam Hong / Hoang Su Phi side — book here for schedule, includes and enquiry. The route starts from the Nam Hong / Tung Quan Lin / Tung San access corridor — a different line from common Xà Phìn or Mao Phin camping packages sold elsewhere. It follows owner-verified field rhythm: after breakfast, road access toward Thôn Túng Quán Lìn (about 4 km from the former Tung San commune centre), then approximately 7 km walking on Day 1 through mossy cloud forest, boulder stream crossings and bamboo sections to a local-house lunch and a simple forest shelter overnight (~1,850 m). Field photos on this page show real departures — misty forest paths, porter-supported stream lines, trail-side meals and the steep mossy approach before Night 1. Day 2 is the main summit day — climb toward the 2,428 m Tay Con Linh marker when the guide judges it safe, picnic lunch on or around the summit area when conditions permit, then approximately 7 km descent to the same local-house area and motorbike transfer back toward Tung San. Total walking is approximately 18 km over two days — operational averages, not GPX. The marker is not guaranteed. We do not currently publish a verified GPX track for this route; local mountain guides lead the terrain directly. For corridor choice vs Cao Bo → Thuong Son or Chieu Lau Thi (2,402 m), read the Tay Con Linh trekking guide.
What this walk actually is.
Walking distance and road distance are not the same number. Unverified elevation gain and maps stay hidden. Walking distance versus road distance.
- Start
- Nam Hong / Tung Quan Lin access
- Finish
- Tung San / former commune centre transfer
- Walking distance
- Operational range: about 18 km walking over two days. Not a surveyed GPX. Ha Giang City camping packages via Xà Phìn are a different access.
- Vehicle transfer
- Road access to the Tung San trailhead is separate from walking km
- Walking time
- Two mountain days
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Terrain
- Forest shelter night; summit marker 2,428 m when safe
- Highest point
- 2,428 m marker when conditions allow — not guaranteed
- Route type
- 2 days · 1 night forest shelter
- Accommodation
- Simple forest shelter — not Chieu Lau Thi Lodge
- Best season
- October–April
- Private / shared
- Quoted on enquiry
- Hanoi transfer
- Not included unless confirmed for your departure
- GPX status
- No public operator GPX
- Map status
- No surveyed trail map published
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
Operational range — not a surveyed GPX figure
From this programme’s operating notes
Operational range — not a surveyed GPX figure
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
From this programme’s operating notes
Itinerary
Two-day field rhythm from Nam Hong access to the 2,428 m marker when safe — operational averages, not GPX.
- Day 1
Tung Quan Lin access → local-house lunch → forest shelter
approx. 7 km walking · plus 2–2.5 h road access (operational range)Meals · Breakfast · Local-house lunch · DinnerStay · Forest shelter (shared, sleeping bags in use)“After breakfast, approximate 08:30 departure from the Nam Hong area with equipment check. Travel by car or local motorbike toward Thôn Túng Quán Lìn — about 4 km from the former Tung San commune centre — typically 2–2.5 hours depending on road conditions. Then walk approximately 4 km (about 1.5–2 hours) to a local house in the lower / foot area of Tay Con Linh for lunch — hill paths may pass Hmong villages, tea hills and small mountain tracks, including some narrow sections with steep slopes below; measured mountain walking, not cliff-edge exposure. After lunch, approximately 3 km toward the forest shelter (~1,850 m). The afternoon is the heart of the forest approach: moss-hung cloud forest in mist, rocky stream crossings where porters carry shared loads, bamboo and sa mộc forest, and short rests beside clear water. Depending on the exact line and season, the team may pause for a trail-side meal or fire in the forest — distinct from the hosted lunch and from the overnight shelter dinner. When conditions allow, the route may pass a small mountain cascade; local team describes this section as not very steep overall, but footing stays uneven on wet rock. At the shelter, guests and the local team share a simple evening meal around a wooden table. Overnight on raised platform areas with thin mats, standard sleeping bags, warm blankets and insulating ground layer; insect-protection / tent-type gear is used or carried as required.”
- After breakfastDepart Nam Hong area (~08:30)
Pack check — guests carry personal 2D1N items in a daypack; porters carry shared group equipment.
- MorningRoad access toward Tung Quan Lin
Car or local motorbike — typically 2–2.5 hours to the walk start near Thôn Túng Quán Lìn.
- Late morningWalk to local house (~4 km)
Approximately 1.5–2 hours — tea hills, villages and forest paths toward lunch.
- MiddayLocal-house lunch
Hosted meal at a local house — not a trail picnic.
- AfternoonForest approach to shelter (~3 km)
Misty moss forest, boulder streams with porter support, rocky climbs and bamboo — cascade possible when conditions allow.
- EveningDinner and Night 1
Simple shared meal at the shelter, then overnight on platform with bags and blankets.
Access, forest walking and approach to shelter.
Overnight at the forest shelter.
Night 1 on the live Tung San corridor is a simple forest shelter around 1,850 m — not a lodge. These are field photographs from recent departures.
- Raised platform sleeping (~40 cm), thin mats, standard sleeping bags and warm blankets
- Very simple tarp-screened toilet — no dedicated shower; heated water and basic washing possible
- Guests and the local team share dinner around a wooden table before an early Day 2 summit start
- Day 2
Summit day → picnic → descent → Tung San transfer
approx. 11 km walking · 4 km ascent + 7 km descent (operational range)Meals · Breakfast · Picnic lunch · —“After breakfast, climb from approximately 1,850 m toward the 2,428 m Tay Con Linh marker — about 4 km and 2–2.5 hours, primarily ascent through cardamom cultivation, old forest, naturally growing tea and forest mountain paths. Local team reports no exceptionally technical climbing and no major deep-drop exposed ridge section; it remains a mountain trek and the guide has final safety authority. When conditions are safe, the group reaches the marker for rest and photos, then picnic lunch on or around the summit area when conditions permit. After lunch, approximately 7 km descent (about 2–2.5 hours) toward the same local-house area used on Day 1, then local motorbike transfer toward the former Tung San commune centre. Typical finish approximately 16:00–17:00. If Day 2 summit conditions are unsafe, the guide may abandon the marker attempt and use another line toward Tung San — approximately 6–7 km, around 70% descending according to the local team.”
- MorningBreakfast and summit climb (~4 km)
From shelter ~1,850 m toward 2,428 m marker when safe — 2–2.5 hours uphill.
- Late morningMarker and summit picnic
Rest and photos at the marker when conditions allow; picnic lunch on or near the summit area.
- AfternoonDescent to local-house area (~7 km)
About 2–2.5 hours down to the same lunch area from Day 1.
- Late afternoonMotorbike toward Tung San
Transfer toward former Tung San centre — typical finish ~16:00–17:00.
Ascent, summit marker when safe and descent.
Terrain, team, comms and weather.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation. Please ensure your policy covers the conditions of your chosen itinerary.
- We do not currently publish a verified GPX track for this route. The trek is led by local mountain guides who know the terrain directly. We plan to record and verify the route properly in future rather than publish an unverified track.
- Distances and hours on this page are operational averages from field departures — not GPX measurements. Total walking is approximately 18 km over two days.
- The 2,428 m marker is reached only on Day 2 when conditions allow. Night 1 is always at the forest shelter. If summit conditions are unsafe, the guide may abandon the marker and use an alternate line toward Tung San (~6–7 km, mostly descending).
- Forest shelter (~1,850 m): simple structure, approximate capacity 15–20 guests, sleeping platform ~40 cm above ground, thin mats, standard sleeping bags and warm blankets — not a lodge. Very simple tarp-screened toilet / privacy setup; no conventional bathroom or dedicated shower. A stream lies near the shelter; the team can heat water and basic washing can be arranged with privacy tarp.
- Clean filtered / bottled drinking water is carried; water can be boiled at the shelter. Do not assume untreated stream water is safe to drink.
- Communication: the team carries three handheld radios. The shelter normally has no reliable mobile signal; approximately 500 m uphill toward the summit direction, Viettel coverage may often be reached — not guaranteed. No satellite communicator / satellite emergency messenger is currently carried on this programme.
- Injury in remote terrain may require porter- or local-team-assisted travel on foot before reaching a road-accessible evacuation point — no guaranteed evacuation time and no vehicle access to the shelter or summit.
- Local access and administrative arrangements are handled by the local team. Guests are asked to provide their full name, nationality, passport number and a passport image before departure.
- Best for travellers comfortable with mountain trekking, weather variability and a simple shelter — not ideal if you need guaranteed summit access, lodge comfort or minimal steep forest walking.
More frames from the corridor.
Access, trails, overnight shelter, summit day and descent — ordered for the full expedition story.
Frames from the route.
What's included.
- Local mountain guides and porter / support roles on trail (operational example for four guests: two guide roles and two porter / support roles — lead mountain guide Mr. Phấu)
- Porters carry shared group equipment — food, drinking water, sleeping bags, insect-protection / tent equipment, cooking supplies and shared overnight gear
- Forest shelter overnight (Night 1)
- Meals from Day 1 breakfast through Day 2 lunch as described on the schedule
- Road and local motorbike access / support arranged as required for the group
- Local access and administrative arrangements handled by the local team
- International and domestic travel to Ha Giang
- Personal trekking gear not listed under what to bring
- Tips for guides and support team
- Comprehensive personal travel insurance.
Packing & good to know.
Pack
- Sturdy trekking footwear
- Rain protection and a warm layer
- Headlamp / torch
- Personal medication
- Personal overnight essentials in a daypack
- Water as arranged by the team
- Trekking poles — helpful on forest footing
Good to know
- Comprehensive travel insurance is not included in the tour price. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation. Please ensure your policy covers the conditions of your chosen itinerary.
- We do not currently publish a verified GPX track for this route. The trek is led by local mountain guides who know the terrain directly. We plan to record and verify the route properly in future rather than publish an unverified track.
- Distances and hours on this page are operational averages from field departures — not GPX measurements. Total walking is approximately 18 km over two days.
- The 2,428 m marker is reached only on Day 2 when conditions allow. Night 1 is always at the forest shelter. If summit conditions are unsafe, the guide may abandon the marker and use an alternate line toward Tung San (~6–7 km, mostly descending).
- Forest shelter (~1,850 m): simple structure, approximate capacity 15–20 guests, sleeping platform ~40 cm above ground, thin mats, standard sleeping bags and warm blankets — not a lodge. Very simple tarp-screened toilet / privacy setup; no conventional bathroom or dedicated shower. A stream lies near the shelter; the team can heat water and basic washing can be arranged with privacy tarp.
- Clean filtered / bottled drinking water is carried; water can be boiled at the shelter. Do not assume untreated stream water is safe to drink.
- Communication: the team carries three handheld radios. The shelter normally has no reliable mobile signal; approximately 500 m uphill toward the summit direction, Viettel coverage may often be reached — not guaranteed. No satellite communicator / satellite emergency messenger is currently carried on this programme.
- Injury in remote terrain may require porter- or local-team-assisted travel on foot before reaching a road-accessible evacuation point — no guaranteed evacuation time and no vehicle access to the shelter or summit.
- Local access and administrative arrangements are handled by the local team. Guests are asked to provide their full name, nationality, passport number and a passport image before departure.
- Best for travellers comfortable with mountain trekking, weather variability and a simple shelter — not ideal if you need guaranteed summit access, lodge comfort or minimal steep forest walking.
Common questions.
- Q · 01
Is the 2,428 m summit marker guaranteed?
No. The marker is attempted on Day 2 only when the guide judges conditions safe. If not, the group may follow an alternate line toward Tung San instead of reaching the marker.
- Q · 02
Do you publish a GPX track for this route?
We do not currently publish a verified GPX track. Local mountain guides lead the route from field knowledge. We plan to record and verify a track in future rather than share an unverified file.
- Q · 03
How many guides and porters are on the trail?
Staffing scales with group size. On a recent four-guest operational example there were two guide / local mountain-guide roles and two porter / support roles, with Mr. Phấu as lead mountain guide.
- Q · 04
What do porters carry?
Shared group equipment — food, drinking water, sleeping bags, insect-protection / tent gear, cooking supplies and shared overnight kit.
- Q · 05
What do guests carry?
Personal 2D1N items in a daypack. A light pack is sensible; we do not guarantee a maximum weight such as 5–7 kg.
- Q · 06
What is the forest shelter really like?
A simple forest shelter around 1,850 m — raised platform sleeping (~40 cm), thin mats, standard sleeping bags and warm blankets, approximate capacity 15–20. Not a lodge.
- Q · 07
Are sleeping bags used?
Yes — standard sleeping bags with warm blankets and insulating ground layer at the shelter. We do not publish a comfort temperature rating for bags on this corridor.
- Q · 08
Is there a shower at the shelter?
No dedicated shower or conventional bathroom. Basic washing can be arranged with heated water and privacy tarp; in cold conditions many guests use warm water for hands, feet and basic washing rather than a full shower.
- Q · 09
What is the toilet like?
Very simple tarp-screened toilet / privacy setup — not a standard bathroom.
- Q · 10
Is there phone signal at the shelter?
Normally no reliable mobile signal at the shelter. About 500 m uphill toward the summit direction, Viettel coverage may often be reached — not guaranteed.
- Q · 11
Do guides have radios?
Yes — the team carries three handheld radios on operational departures.
- Q · 12
Do you carry satellite communication?
No satellite communicator or satellite emergency messenger is currently carried on this programme.
- Q · 13
What is Day 1 actually like?
Vehicle access toward Tung Quan Lin, then ~4 km walk to a local-house lunch and ~3 km to the forest shelter — about 7 km walking plus road time. No summit attempt on Day 1.
- Q · 14
What is Day 2 actually like?
Climb from ~1,850 m toward the 2,428 m marker (~4 km), picnic when safe, then ~7 km descent to the same local-house area and motorbike transfer toward Tung San — about 11 km walking.
- Q · 15
How is this different from Tay Con Linh cloud forest from Cao Bo?
Cloud forest is a southern point-to-point to Thuong Son with a lower viewpoint — not the marker. From Tung San uses Tung Quan Lin access, shelter on Night 1 and the marker attempt on Day 2 when safe.
- Q · 16
How is Tay Con Linh different from Chieu Lau Thi?
Tay Con Linh is a separate 2,428 m massif. Chieu Lau Thi (2,402 m, also locally called Kieu Lieu Ti) is a different mountain with its own bookable programmes.
- Q · 17
How does evacuation work if someone is injured?
Remote terrain may require assisted travel on foot with the local team before reaching a point where road evacuation is possible. We do not publish a guaranteed evacuation time.
- Q · 18
What happened to the three-day Tay Con Linh summit tour?
The former three-day packaged programme is retired and not operated. The route page on /tours/tay-con-linh-summit remains for context — see the Tay Con Linh guide for current 2D1N choice.
- Q · 19
Does this route use the Thong Nguyen / Chieu Lau Thi access side?
Yes. Operator field reality for this Tung San corridor includes access via the Thong Nguyen / Chieu Lau Thi side. Bungalow rooms shown on this page are location evidence for that access side — they are not the Night 1 forest shelter. We do not apply this access pattern to Tay Con Linh cloud forest from Cao Bo.
This is the bookable 2D1N Tung San / Tung Quan Lin corridor — guided walking, forest-shelter Night 1 (~1,850 m) and the 2,428 m marker on Day 2 when conditions allow. For corridor choice and the retired three-day format, use the planning links below.
What happens after you enquire.
This page holds the schedule, price and inclusions for this route. Confirmation and payment steps are handled directly with our team — not through this website.
- Step 1
Enquire
Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.
- Step 2
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We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.
- Step 3
Prepare
You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.
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Local trekking expertise
Ha Giang has no marked national-park trail network. Paths follow irrigation channels, farm decisions, and weather calls made by people who live on the route. Local trail guides from each community negotiate homestay space, read fog on the ridge, and know when a bamboo bridge is safe after rain — alongside English-speaking trekking leads who handle logistics, pace and guest communication.
Transparent enquiry process
No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Booking Terms
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Safety and responsible travel
Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in hub programme prices. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation — see each programme's Includes, Excludes and Good to know. Extended journeys and custom expeditions also do not include travel insurance. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route. Safety Policy
Community payments stay local
Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Responsible Travel
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- Published extended journeys: 30% deposit and free cancellation up to 14 days before departure — confirmed for your departure before you travel
- If we cancel your departure for safety or weather before you travel, we offer a full refund or reschedule
- Weather or safety may require a postponed or adjusted route — we confirm options with you, not through the website checkout
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Which product line fits your dates?
Days alone do not define the trip. A three-day Ban Luoc hub programme and a four-day Hoang Su Phi extended journey cover overlapping geography but differ in pace, product line and booking page. Programme vs Extended Journey.
Hub programme
One to three focused walking days in Hoang Su Phi, Village Treks or Ridge & Cloud — a defined route with schedule and price on the programme page.
Browse programmesExtended journey
Four to seven days across wider geography on a published multi-day route — itinerary and pricing on each tour page under Extended Journeys.
Extended journeysCustom expedition
Private dates, mixed regions or a route that does not match a published programme or tour — designed after enquiry on Custom Expeditions.
Custom expeditions
Local trail guides from the communities on the route, with English-speaking trekking leads on every departure. Guide roles & field notes
Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route.
Comprehensive personal travel insurance is not included in hub programme prices. We strongly recommend that guests purchase their own insurance covering trekking and hiking activities, medical treatment, accidents, emergency evacuation, repatriation and trip cancellation — see each programme's Includes, Excludes and Good to know. Extended journeys and custom expeditions also do not include travel insurance. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.
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Landscape and season articles sit alongside this trek page — open them for place context, then enquire here for dates and price.
- Tay Con Linh: A Complete Guide for Trekkers
Landscape, seasons and routes around Tay Con Linh.
- Nam Hong: A Trekker's Guide to Red Dao Villages
Landscape, seasons and routes around Nam Hong.
- Chieu Lau Thi: A Complete Guide for Trekkers
Neighbouring walking country linked to Tay Con Linh.
- Cloud forest route — vs sunrise ridge and cloud-sea trek
Day-by-day walking detail and pacing for Tay Con Linh.
- Ban Phung Rice Terraces: A Guide for Trekkers and Photographers
Neighbouring walking country linked to Nam Hong.
- Ban Luoc: A Trekker's Guide to Valleys, Rice Terraces and Red Dao Homestays
Neighbouring walking country linked to Nam Hong.
- Nam Hong to Ho Thau — packing, photography and route choice
Day-by-day walking detail and pacing for Nam Hong.
- Ridge & Cloud — compare summit programmes
Compare difficulty, seasons and walking style before you enquire.
Stories from this landscape.
Culture, seasons and walking notes from the communities along this route.
More ridge expeditions.
Chieu Lau Thi the sunrise ridge.
1-day ridge trek — daylight climb to Chieu Lau Thi at 2,402 m, same-day return. From US$145 per person. Schedule and enquiry on this page.
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2-day point-to-point trek — Cao Bo through Shan tea and cloud forest to Thuong Son. Southern corridor with a lower ridge viewpoint — not the 2,428 m summit marker.
Think this trek fits Tay Con Linh from Tung San?
Send your dates and walking history — we reply with availability and a private price for your party. Travelling solo? Ask us whether a compatible shared departure is available for your date — not guaranteed.
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