With its wild beauty and fresh air, Northern Vietnam is not only a destination for nature lovers but also a paradise for those who want to experience the feeling of cloud hunting. Cloud hunting locations in the North always bring magical and impressive moments to your journey.
1. Sapa ( Lao Cai )
Fairyland on top of Fansipan (Photo source: Collected)
Sapa is not only a famous tourist destination in the North but also known as a cloud hunting paradise. Fansipan peak - "the roof of Indochina" - is the ideal place for you to admire the sea of clouds floating, stretching across the valleys and terraced fields.
In addition to Fansipan, O Quy Ho Pass and Ham Rong Mountain are also destinations not to be missed. In particular, joining tours in the North will help you easily explore the famous landmarks in Sapa and the surrounding areas.
2. Ta Xua (Son La)
Ta Xua Cloud Paradise (Photo source: Collected)
Ta Xua is one of the must-see cloud-hunting destinations in the North. With its famous "dinosaur spine" and endless sea of clouds, this place has become a favorite destination for trekking and photography enthusiasts.
Come to Ta Xua in winter or early spring, when the climate is cool and clouds cover the valleys. In addition, you can combine exploring other Northern tourist destinations in the Northwest region to enjoy the journey more fully.
3. Ta Chi Nhu (Lao Cai)
Chi pau flower season on the misty top of Ta Chi Nhu (Photo source: Collected)
Known as one of the highest mountains in Vietnam (2,979m), Ta Chi Nhu attracts tourists with its wild beauty and magical sky and clouds. This is a favorite destination for those who love trekking and exploring nature.
If you join a tour of the North, plan to visit Ta Chi Nhu during the cloud hunting season, usually from September to November. At that time, you will admire the sea of clouds covering the mountain tops, bringing an unforgettable experience.
4. Bach Moc Luong Tu (Lai Chau)
Trekking, hunting clouds on Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain top (Photo source: Collected)
With an altitude of over 3,046m, Bach Moc Luong Tu (or Ky Quan San) is one of the most sought-after cloud-hunting spots in the North. This place offers a majestic natural landscape with clouds gently drifting around the mountains.
This mountain peak is also an ideal place for you to experience trekking, enjoy the feeling of standing in the middle of a sea of white clouds, under the clear blue sky. Northern tours often bring tourists here to combine cloud hunting and exploring the culture of the highlands.
5. Y Ty (Lao Cai)
Peaceful scenery in Y Ty village (Photo source: Collected)
Y Ty is a wild but extremely charming place in Lao Cai. Located at an altitude of 2,000m above sea level, Y Ty is a place where the clouds and sky meet and the unique culture of the Ha Nhi people. Visit Y Ty in winter or early spring to enjoy the scenery of white clouds covering the valleys and villages. This is also one of the new tourist destinations in the North for those who love peace.
6. O Quy Ho Pass (Lai Chau)
O Quy Ho Pass immersed in a sea of clouds (Photo source: Collected)
Located between Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces, O Quy Ho Pass is one of the famous "four great mountain passes" of Vietnam. This is also one of the cloud hunting destinations in the North that is loved by backpackers.
Stop at the top of the pass early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the clouds drift lazily over the mountains and the sunlight dyes the whole space golden. The beautiful scenery here will surely captivate you.
7. Many Floors
Nhiu Co San – known as the “gateway to heaven” – is one of the ideal cloud hunting destinations in the North for those who love to explore nature. With an altitude of 2,965m, this place offers a majestic, quiet scene, very suitable for those who want to find peace in the mountains and forests.
8. Tam Dao (Phu Tho)
Extremely beautiful cloud view in Tam Dao (Photo source: Collected)
Only about 80km from Hanoi, Tam Dao is one of the ideal tourist destinations in the North for short trips. With an altitude of more than 1,000m, Tam Dao possesses fresh air and mountain peaks immersed in a sea of clouds.
Come to Tam Dao early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise when clouds cover the mountains and valleys. In addition, you can also combine visiting other famous places in the area such as the TV tower, Ba Chua Thuong Ngan temple or May bridge.
9. Ma Pi Leng Pass (Tuyen Quang)
The majestic scenery of Ma Pi Leng Pass (Photo source: Collected)
Located on the legendary Happiness Road, Ma Pi Leng is not only a majestic mountain pass but also one of the impressive cloud hunting locations in the North. Here, you can witness with your own eyes the scene of white clouds surrounding the typical cat-ear rocky mountains of Ha Giang.
The ideal time to visit Ma Pi Leng is from October to March, when the cold weather creates conditions for the sea of clouds to appear. In addition, joining a Northern tour to Ha Giang will help you explore more destinations such as Dong Van, Lung Cu and Nho Que River.
10. Ba Vi National Park (Hanoi)
If you want to hunt clouds but don’t want to go far, Ba Vi National Park is the perfect choice. With an altitude of over 1,000m, this place not only has cool green forests but also possesses beautiful cloud hunting spots.
Visit Tan Vien peak or Thuong temple early in the morning to admire the view of clouds covering the mountains. Ba Vi is also very suitable for picnics or short vacations with family.
11. Sin Ho (Lai Chau)
Life in the H'Mong village in Sin Ho (Photo source: Collected)
Considered as another version of Sapa, Sin Ho is one of the wild but enchanting tourist destinations in the North. With an altitude of over 1,500m, this place is a great place to hunt clouds with white clouds drifting around the valleys and villages.
In particular, you can also explore the unique cultures of the Mong and Dao people in the highland markets. If you join a tour of the North, consider stopping by Sin Ho to enjoy the peaceful and poetic space.
Northern Vietnam is an ideal land for those who love to explore and hunt clouds. The Northern cloud hunting locations in the article not only bring wonderful experiences of nature but also help you feel more clearly the beauty of highland culture.
Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/dia-diem-du-lich-san-may-mien-bac-v16230.aspx
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