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2. Hang Dong
From the crossroads in the center of Tà Xùa, heading straight to Hang Dong, but unlike Tà Xùa where you have to ascend to encounter clouds, in Hang Dong, you need to descend the slope really low. Arriving in Hang Dong during this season, you can admire vast cloud seas, experiencing the feeling of touching the sky and the chill seeping into your skin.
3. Lao Than Peak
You need to have excellent health to conquer this 2,826m high peak. A 2-day, 1-night duration is suitable for your cloud-hunting journey, providing enough time for capturing photos along the way, camping at night, enjoying the sunset, and sunrise in this mountainous region. Lao Than Peak is sharp and airy with a 360-degree view. The mountain climbing terrain is not too complicated; it takes only 5-6 hours to reach the resting point. From there, it takes about an hour to climb the peak. However, as the path to the summit is full of bushes, thorns, strong winds, consider seeking assistance from locals to carry your belongings.
4. Salt Mountain
A bit more challenging is Salt Mountain, located on the route to conquer the 4th highest peak in Vietnam, Bach Moc Luong Tu. Typically, travelers will trek to the summit of Bach Moc and choose Salt Mountain as a spot to satisfy their cravings for beautiful pictures, as it is the most scenic place in the Bach Moc range. To climb Salt Mountain and conquer the Bach Moc Luong Tu range, it takes 3 days and 2 nights of mountain climbing. Currently, there are two climbing directions: one from Sang Ma Sao commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province, and the other from Den Sung village, Sin Sui Ho commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province. You can combine climbing up one route and descending another for a more varied experience.
5. Y Ty - Hidden Gem
Y Ty is a highland commune located in the Bát Xát district of Lào Cai province. The journey to Y Ty is not challenging; from Lào Cai City, heading upstream along the Red River takes only about 3 hours. For travel enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts, the pristine beauty, rich emotions, picturesque landscapes, and the breathtaking 'sea of clouds' are the reasons they must make the trip. Witnessing the gigantic, floating clouds firsthand, you will feel like you have stepped into paradise.
Absolutely stunning, isn't it? Don't hesitate any longer; start exercising, pack your backpack, and embark on the adventure right away!
Source: Afamily
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourDecember 5, 2016
