Muong Girls on Long Coc Tea Hill 2024.
In early September, I set aside the busy pace of work to embark on a journey with colleagues to Long Coc, a serene region in Tan Son district, Phu Tho province, Vietnam. A friend, experienced in photography tours, had described the tea hills here as a breathtaking landscape, reminiscent of a fairyland—often compared to the “Ha Long Bay of the midlands.” Inspired by this, I led a photography group from Kuching, Malaysia, departing at 2 a.m. to capture the beauty of the region in perfect weather conditions.What a memorable experience! The day before, I had carefully planned for our group to depart at 2 a.m. sharp to catch the sunrise at Long Coc tea hill. However, due to an oversight, I mistakenly set my alarm for 1 p.m. instead of 1 a.m. Thankfully, the driver stepped in to assist, ensuring the group was ready for departure. Despite the mix-up, I arrived just in time at 3 a.m., and we set off as planned that night.多么难忘的经历！前一天，我精心计划了我们团队在凌晨 2 点准时出发，去 Long Coc 茶山看日出。然而，由于疏忽，我错误地将闹钟设置为下午 1 点而不是凌晨 1 点。谢天谢地，司机介入协助，确保团队准备就绪。尽管发生了混乱，但我还是在凌晨 3 点准时到达，我们当晚按计划出发。 The Enchanting Long Coc Tea Hills Long Coc tea hill is located in Long Coc commune, Thanh Son district, Phu Tho province, approximately 125 kilometers from Hanoi and 70 kilometers from Viet Tri city, making it a convenient travel destination. The area spans nearly 700 hectares of tea hills and is positioned along the route to several notable tourist attractions, including Hung Temple, Au Co Temple, Lac Long Quan Temple, Thanh Thuy Hot Mineral Water Resort, and Xuan Son National Park. Thanh Son and Tan Son districts are renowned for their tranquil natural beauty, enhanced by the unique cultural heritage of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups. These qualities have drawn numerous visitors, particularly photographers, eager to capture the captivating scenery. Upon arriving in Tan Son, the picturesque beauty of Long Coc’s tea hills immediately stood out. The tea plantations stretch across the landscape, appearing as perfectly shaped, upside-down bowls, gently rolling over the terrain. Small pathways weave through the hills, creating a mosaic that invites exploration. The view from the Bong peak, one of the best vantage points, offers a panoramic glimpse of the rolling tea hills, often shrouded in mist. This serene and ethereal atmosphere is especially enchanting in early autumn, where the shifting seasons add a fairy-tale quality to the scenery. A Natural Masterpiece As we wandered the narrow, misty paths between the hills, we marveled at the lush green expanse unfolding before us. The tea hills, set against a backdrop of harvested rice fields and silvery clouds, resembled an otherworldly, magical landscape. The scene was made all the more captivating by the presence of towering limestone mountains, which added to the distinctiveness of this midland region. It is said that the tea hills are most beautiful during late autumn and early winter. At that time, the air is cool but not harsh, and the golden sunlight casts a shimmering glow over the tea buds. The scenery seems to embody all…
