Ngoc Long Mountain (Ngoc Long Tuyet Son) in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, Southwest China has long been a dream destination for many Vietnamese tourists. But Ms. Quynh Hoa (1990, Hanoi) and the group of Vietnamese tourists conquering this mountain recently encountered a situation of tears and laughter, climbing the snow mountains but... getting rain.
Ngoc Long snow mountain is often known for its snow-covered landscape all year round. The entire mountain system has 12 peaks over 5,000m high, with the highest peak named Phien Tu Dau, 5,596m high.
Visitors can only go to the cable car area at an altitude of 4,506 meters. This is the most popular destination, providing an experience of watching the white snow and the magnificent mountain scenery.
Ms. Quynh Hoa said: "The tour I booked only takes visitors to Van Tam Binh at an altitude of 3,200m, if I want to go to 4,506m, I have to book separately. If you deposit from Vietnam, the price will be cheaper, 130 yuan/person, about 480,000 VND".
Many tourists are excited to prepare all kinds of warm clothes, scarves, and sweaters to prepare to face the cold of the snow mountains. Unfortunately, when they arrived, instead of the gentle snowfall or the heavy snow, what welcomed them was sudden showers.
This situation not only surprised tourists but also created funny and sad moments. Raincoats and umbrellas suddenly became more essential equipment than super warm jackets. The feeling of conquering the snow mountains has now turned into a challenge to weather the rain on the top of the high mountain. Instead of the magical elimination of white scenery, the view is limited by fog and heavy rain.
"I have low blood pressure, the air has thinned when I go to high mountains, and I also have a cold shower, so I feel even more unable to breathe. During the time at the top, I had to hold the oxygen tank to inhale continuously to breathe. The oxy foundation I bought before conquering Ngoc Long snow mountain was 60 yuan/gourd, about 220,000 VND", Ms. Hoa shared.
Despite bad circumstances, many tourists still remain optimistic, turning the heavy rain into unforgettable memories. They still try to take unique photos and record rare moments on the snow mountain.
The female tourist confided: "Although the heavy rain that caused the snow to melt was not planned, it was the surprise of the weather that made the trip more memorable and different from what I had imagined."
