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Sport routes in Huu Lung
Huu Lung is located in Lang Son province, approximatively 110 kms North-East from Hanoi. Developed by Francis Haden and VietClimb back in May 2012, this area is very promising and might become the best crag (sport routes and multi-pitches) of … Continue reading
DWS in Yen Ngua
Yen Ngua (saddle island) is located North in Halong Bay. Though it’s pretty far from Cat Ba and Lang Ha Bay,this beautiful arch worth a visit. There is some hard routes below the arch, and some more reasonable lines on … Continue reading
Climbing at Butterfly Valley
Butterfly Valley is the crag with the most numerous routes in Vietnam. Developed by Slopony in Cat Ba National Park, this is usually the main meeting and climbing point for people traveling in Northern Vietnam. In comparison with the noise … Continue reading
DWS in Tien Ong
This DWS crag is located near Hang Tien Ong Island (“silver cave” in English). It is divided into 2 parts close to each other: one is a small cave, the other one is a steep wall with huge stalactites. Tien … Continue reading
Climbing at Moody Beach
Moody Beach is located in front of Tiger Beach where the access sounds restricted these last days. The routes are at the back of a peaceful inlet which transform completely the landscape and the atmosphere depending on the tide. Moody … Continue reading
Bouldering in Ca Na
Obviously, there is a lot of granite boulders in the Sea cost of South Vietnam. There is a nice spot on the beach of Ca Na, easy to get, which avoid to get lost in the mountain and the jungle … Continue reading
Climbing at the Face
The Face is an impressive triangular mountain with a sharp wall proposing very nice features, especially in terms of tufas. The 1st route was bolted by Andy Parkin and Greg Child in 1998. Since then, a new route was bolted … Continue reading
DWS in Hon But
Hon But (the “pen island”) is pretty famous for its tiny base supporting a big but willowy piece of rock, like a stilt karst peak. It’s a nice place to start deep water soloing as the routes are easy and … Continue reading
Climbing in Beo Beo
Beo Beo is a secondary harbor of Cat Ba, about 2 km from Cat Ba town. The crag is located just beside a hotel, in front of the pier. Slopony bolted some awesome and hard routes. Beo Beo in a … Continue reading
DWS in Hang Ca
Hang Ca (“the fish cave”) is well known for its three hidden lagoons where kayaks like to paddle around. Hang Ca is an ideal compromise for a mixed group of climbers and non-climbers. The later will enjoy kayaking in the … Continue reading
Requiem for Dam Mon
Dam Mon, located at the end of the road leading to the Hon Gom Peninsula, was preserved until the conception of a deep-water harbor project. This harbor, when completed, is planned to become the biggest one in Vietnam before HCMC … Continue reading
Climbing in Ninh Binh
Some routes were bolted in the 2000′s by Scott Flower and Chris Alstrin at a crag they named Golden Mountain. Access Golden Mountain is located at the West of Ninh Binh. Go in Truong Han Sieu st. (perpendicular of Tran … Continue reading
Climbing at Tiger Beach
Tiger Beach is a nice and peaceful crag developed by Slo and Erik. Facing the bungalows, the crag is divided in 2 parts on each side of the beach, Offenheimer’s Creation Wall on the right and Slopony Wall on the … Continue reading
Bouldering in Sapa
In Sapa, there is some boulders in the Ham Rong park. It’s a good way to kill a few hours during a week-end trip. Some beautiful black and sharp-shaped high balls, but most of them are not really climbable. Whatever, … Continue reading
Climbing in Van Boi
Van Boi is a nice familial beach not far from Cat Ba. It offers some nice adventurous routes which can lead you to the top of the karst peaks. Don’t forget to bring some camalots and nuts to top out. … Continue reading
Climbing at Taxi Girl
Taxi Girl crag, located at Hang Tien Ong (Silver Cave) island was bolted in 2002 by Arnaud Petit, Philippe Batoux, Thierry Franc, Jérôme Mercader, Benoit Robert, Rolland et Michèle Marie. The cliff is quite impressive and offers very nice routes, … Continue reading
Climbing in Chua Thay
Chua Thay (Master Pagoda) is famous among Vietnamese and water puppet lovers. The Master is Tù Dao Hanh (1072-1116). After studying in India, he came back in Vietnam to meditate in this Pagoda on the shadow of the Sài Son … Continue reading
DWS at Fisherman’s way
Fisherman’s Way is a unique formation as a natural amphitheater opens to the sea. This crag offers some athletic routes with cracks, moderate overhang to quite steep, with a good finish. Unfortunately the rock is very sharp and the tide … Continue reading
DWS at Three Brothers
Three Brothers’ cliff is located close to a floating village. The village is an amalgamation of fish breeding, kayak rental, tourist overnight accommodation, night karaoke and gambling. You can easily identify the cliff thanks to its shape (looks like a … Continue reading
