Ngoc Linh

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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  • World Ribus ID: 68502

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

    • Getting there: Unknown.
    • 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.
    • Water sources: Unknown.

Local Average Monthly Rainfall (in Danang) Average precipitation (rain/snow) in Danang, Vietnam

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. 

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