Ta Xua "cloud hunting" season

Ta Xua is more than 10km from the center of Bac Yen highland district, the climate is cool all year round. This place is not only known for its ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees and the extremely unique hand-stitching of tea by the Mong people, but is also famous for its sea of ​​white, floating clouds that attract tourists. Visitors come to visit, experience and admire the magnificent natural beauty.

Ta Xua is more than 10km from the center of Bac Yen highland district, the climate is cool all year round. This place is not only known for its ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees and the extremely unique hand-stitching of tea by the Mong people, but is also famous for its sea of ​​white, floating clouds that attract tourists. Visitors come to visit, experience and admire the magnificent natural beauty.

Located at an altitude of 1,500m - 1,800m above sea level, Ta Xua commune is often covered by rolling clouds, layer upon layer like waves. In the early days of December, low temperature, high humidity and mild sunshine are ideal conditions for tourists to "hunt clouds" in Ta Xua.

We strolled to visit Gio Peak, Chung Trinh village, Ta Xua commune, which has a panoramic view of the beautiful valley and the sea of ​​floating clouds. This place still retains many wild features; People's lives are simple and peaceful; Even phone signals are limited, so when coming here, in addition to relaxing and hunting clouds, visitors will be immersed in nature, majestic mountains and forests; Explore and learn about the cultural identity of the Mong ethnic people.

Pure white clouds float halfway up the mountain. Photo: A Luu Ta Xua

To "hunt clouds", visitors must wake up early in the morning to watch the streams of white clouds rising from the foot of the valleys, filling the vast space. The special natural phenomenon has created the scenery here into an extremely magnificent painting, giving tourists impressive names such as "Ta Xua Sea of ​​Clouds" or "Ta Xua Cloud Paradise".

The mountains, forests, and sea of ​​clouds seem to blend together to create a majestic natural picture

There are many "cloud hunting" moments during the day, but the most beautiful are at sunrise and sunset. Waking up early in the morning, visitors can enjoy the quiet space and watch the pure white clouds floating halfway up the mountain. When the sun's rays shine, the clouds gradually disappear, revealing a sky high, blue sky. Sunlight shines down on the valley of dense clouds below. Wherever the sunlight shines, the clouds quickly dissipate, revealing the pristine village of the indigenous people. Just a few seconds ago, the whole valley was still engulfed in mist, suddenly glowing brightly under the sunlight and deep blue sky.

When sunset falls, the last rays of sunlight shine through the clouds, creating a space with extremely impressive pink and orange tones.

Admire the "sea of ​​clouds" at sunset in Ta Xua commune.

Because of that poetic beauty, Ta Xua this season is attracting a large number of photographers and young people who love to explore and adventure. Having crossed hundreds of kilometers to experience "cloud hunting", Ms. Trinh Thi Thanh Hang, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: I am truly satisfied with the wonderful scenery of the "sea of ​​clouds" in the mountains and forests of Bac Yen. . The most impressive thing is when the sea of ​​thick, white clouds floats right under your feet, after a strong wind blows the clouds over the mountain slopes, covering the forests and villages, it's really interesting. I took many beautiful moments to preserve memories of this peaceful land and will definitely return to this place many more times.

Places such as Ta Xua junction, Gio peak, Ta Xua commune center, Dolphin's peak, lonely tree... and cafes are also the "coordinates" that many tourists choose as places to "hunt clouds". " ideal.

Young people wake up very early to "hunt clouds".

Enjoying a cup of Ta Xua specialty tea that radiates a sweet fragrance, Mr. Bui Ngoc Huy, a tourist from Nam Dinh city, said: I was captivated by the poetic beauty amidst the vast "sea" of clouds with waves. Cloud waves hit the mountainside. The image of sometimes dense white clouds, sometimes drifting lazily, is very interesting, giving the feeling of being immersed in the clouds and sky, immersing yourself in the nature of the mountains and forests. Furthermore, enjoying a cup of Ta Xua tea in an airy space, with the cold weather, feels extremely comfortable and peaceful.

Tourists enjoy the endless "sea of ​​clouds". Photo: A Luu Ta Xua

With fresh air, majestic natural scenery, beautiful like a "fairyland", and friendly smiles of gentle and hospitable indigenous people, "Ta Xua Cloud Paradise" has been and continues to be. becoming an attractive destination for tourists on their journey to Son La and the Northwest.

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Update day : 09/12/2023