Ta Xua, a 2,800-meter-high mountain range in Ta Xua Commune, Son La Province in northwestern Vietnam, is a favorite spot of cloud hunters.

It is widely known for special scenery – white and thick clouds embracing mountain peaks, giving a feeling of walking in the clouds.

As recommended by the Vietnamese backpacking community, holidaymakers should ride a motorbike to fully experience the twisting and winding roads leading to Ta Xua.

Explorers can start their Ta Xua trip in Bac Yen Town, Son La Province, which is about 240km from Hanoi.

After a 30-minute ride, visitors will reach Ta Xua Commune. However, coaches remain a wonderful choice for those afraid of the distance.

The best time for cloud hunting in Ta Xua is from October to April due to a bigger chance to contemplate beautiful layers of clouds and blooming wildflowers.

To catch more clouds, visitors should begin the journey before sunrise.

Standing on the top of a hill, visitors will see mountain ranges touching the azure sky and waves of ethnic Mong people’s paddy fields below.

The scene is breathtaking with white clouds swimming around.

Trekking in the area used to be a real challenge. However, the route to Ta Xua has become much more accessible thanks to the construction of new roads leading to a place quite close to one of the mountaintops.

Sufficient warm clothes are advised as it is always cold in Ta Xua, which deserves the top position in the list of cloud hunting venues in Vietnam.

For more unforgettable experiences, visitors can continue their journey to Hang Dong Commune, which takes 30 minutes to travel on motorbikes from Ta Xua.

Hang Dong is one of the rooftops of Son La Province, at an altitude of over 2,000 meters.

The terrain here is like a giant basin leaning against the mountain range of Ta Xua.

Hence, the place is commonly dubbed a 'dinosaur backbone' by backpackers across Vietnam.

Standing on the peak, visitors might be amazed by its majestic and dangerous terrain.

Further, do not forget to try some local food and drinks from vendors, because a cup of hot tea will be a great choice to keep warm and stay refreshed.

For people who are looking for a unique travel experience during a Vietnam exploration trip, a journey to hunt clouds in Ta Xua and Hang Dong is definitely what they should think about.

As a difficult journey, tourists must be well prepared in terms of health conditions and essential items such as warm clothes, insect repellent, and food.

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