If you are looking for a destination to experience the feeling of touching the clouds and the sky, hunting for beautiful sunrise moments, then the experience of hunting clouds in Ta Xua, Son La is exactly what you need. Let's explore this unique "cloud paradise" and equip yourself with enough knowledge for your trip!
1. Introduction to Ta Xua
Coming to Ta Xua in any season of the year, you can successfully hunt clouds (Photo source: Collected)
Located at an altitude of 2,000m above sea level, Ta Xua is known as the "cloud hunting paradise" of the Northwest region. Located in Bac Yen district, Son La province, this place not only attracts tourists by its majestic natural scenery but also by its cool climate all year round with an average temperature ranging from 15-20 degrees Celsius. Ta Xua tourism also gives visitors the opportunity to explore the unique culture of the H'Mong ethnic group, admire the beautiful terraced fields and immerse themselves in the brilliant colors of buckwheat flowers and yellow mustard flowers every spring.
2. Directions to Ta Xua
2.1. How to travel from Hanoi – Ta Xua
From Hanoi to Ta Xua tourist destination, visitors can choose to travel by motorbike or bus. If choosing a motorbike, the journey is about 320km along National Highway 32, passing through places such as Son Tay (40km), Thanh Son - Phu Tho (an additional 80km), Phu Yen - Son La (an additional 120km), and finally Bac Yen - Ta Xua (80km). By bus, you can take a bus from My Dinh station to Bac Yen town with a ticket price of 200,000-250,000 VND/person, travel time is about 7-8 hours. Reputable bus companies such as Son La Tourist or Bac Son Express regularly operate this route, however, you should book tickets 2-3 days in advance to ensure a seat.
2.2. Means of transportation in Ta Xua
When coming to Ta Xua, visitors have three main transportation options suitable for many different groups. For those who like to freely explore, renting a motorbike for 150,000-200,000 VND/day is an ideal choice, however, it is important to note that you need to deposit your ID card and 1-2 million VND, and you should choose a manual transmission vehicle because of the mountainous terrain. If you want to be safe and save time, the local motorbike taxi service with a price of 100,000-150,000 VND/trip is a good choice, especially when guided by local people who know the way. For large groups or families, renting a jeep for 500,000-700,000 VND/trip will make traveling more convenient, especially in unfavorable weather conditions.
3. Prepare before going cloud hunting in Ta Xua
Ta Xua clouds will be most beautiful and numerous in the early morning (Photo source: Collected)
To have the most complete experience of cloud hunting in Ta Xua, careful preparation before the trip is extremely important. Regarding clothing, you need to prepare a thick coat, waterproof windbreaker, gloves, woolen hat, scarf and especially anti-slip walking shoes because the terrain is steep and slippery. Necessary equipment includes a headlamp (very important for early cloud hunting), walking sticks for climbing, a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture beautiful moments, spare batteries and phone charger. If you plan to camp, don't forget to bring a 2-4 person tent, a cold-proof sleeping bag, basic cooking utensils, tarps and ropes. Regarding food, you should prepare enough drinking water (2-3 liters/person/day), snacks such as cakes, chocolate, nutritious seeds and some easy-to-cook foods such as instant noodles.
4. The most beautiful "cloud hunting" locations in Ta Xua
Dinosaur's spine - Ta Xua (Image source: Collected)
4. 1. Ta Xua dinosaur spine
Known as the most beautiful cloud hunting spot in Ta Xua, the dinosaur spine is located at an altitude of about 1,900m above sea level. To admire the beautiful scenery here, visitors need to walk about 30-45 minutes from the foot of the mountain along the trail. The ideal time to hunt clouds is from 4:30 to 7:00 am, when the white clouds float along the mountain ridge, creating a majestic scene. Visitors should arrive early, about 30 minutes before dawn, to choose a good location and avoid crowds.
4.2. Cloud hunting at Ta Xua gate
Located at an altitude of 1,800m above sea level, Ta Xua Gate is an ideal cloud hunting spot for tourists who do not want to travel too far or do not have enough strength to climb the mountain. This location is easily accessible by motorbike and has a cafe serving breakfast, allowing visitors to enjoy hot drinks while watching the sea of clouds stretch out. The best shooting angle is towards the valley, where the white clouds float creating a beautiful natural picture.
4.3. Cloud hunting at the lonely tree
About 3km from the center, the lonely tree is one of the unique symbols of Ta Xua tourism. This spot is especially famous for sunset photos, when the sunlight creates bright yellow rays through the tree canopy. Visitors can easily access it along the clearly marked trail, but you should bring a flashlight if you plan to take sunset photos. To have beautiful photos, you should take photos against the light to create an impressive silhouette effect.
The best time to experience Ta Xua cloud hunting is from October to March of the following year, when the weather is cool and there is little rain. Visitors should avoid going during the rainy season (June-August) and check the weather forecast 2-3 days in advance to have a complete trip. Choosing a weekday instead of a weekend also helps avoid crowds and has a quieter space to enjoy nature.
With the above experiences of hunting clouds in Ta Xua, we hope to help you better understand this tourist land and have a safe trip with memorable memories when hunting clouds in Ta Xua!
Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/kinh-nghiem-san-may-ta-xua-v15882.aspx
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