Travel Guide Mâu Son

The mountain rises to 1,451 m above sea level. The winding road leading to the summit is very photogenic. The Dao villages dot the slopes of the mountains. Possibility of hikes. For more information, contact the Lang Son Tourist Office. In 1850, King Tu Duc recognized the place as one of the most beautiful in the country. There is a unique view of a thousand peaks on the horizon. During the time of the French presence, the place was appreciated as a climatic station before being transformed into a military post, guard of the border. He was finally visited by Dr. O. Pilot, a disciple of A. Yersin, who loved collecting medicinal herbs there. In 1936, facing the magnificence of the landscape, he decided to put his penates there and had a villa built. His example was followed, and a resort was built in this part of the world. Today, almost nothing remains of them, or rather enigmatic ruins. Most of the villas have been destroyed or, alternatively, modern buildings have been built on the old foundations. Several nha nghi (inns) allow you to spend the night on site.