Facts
- Elevation: 2,598 m (8,524 ft)
- Prominence: 2,208 m
- Ribu category:
Tinggi Sedang - Region:
Central Vietnam - Coordinates: 15.0692, 107.9750
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Bagging It!
Occasional guided expeditions are reported. Local hikers have definitely reached the top on numerous occasions where there is a summit sign with 2,605m on it. The massif is ecologically rich, home to Ngọc Linh ginseng (Panax vietnamensis), thorny tree frogs, ancient cinnamon forests and numerous endemic species. 2 days and 1 night minimum appears to be the standard.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Unknown.
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- Permits: Required as Ngọc Linh lies within a Special-use Forest (Nature Reserve). Trekkers must obtain an expedition permit at least 15 days in advance and hire a local guide/porter team through approved operators.
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- Water sources: Unknown.
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Location
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Origins and Meaning
Ngọc Linh is Sino-Vietnamese, literally “Jade Spirit”. From local Co Tu or Jeh–Tariang languages, the mountain is known as Ngơl k’iàng or Ngơk kariàng, meaning “the great mountain”, a term reflecting its stature as the roof of central Vietnam.