Cloud Hunting in Da Lat: Tips for Beginners

When it comes to fluffy, dancing clouds resembling cotton candy, surely everyone will immediately think of the legendary Fansipan clouds, Y Ty clouds, or the incredibly attractive Da Lat clouds that draw travelers. And everyone dreams of visiting these spots to hunt clouds at least once in a lifetime, to satisfy their passion, witness firsthand, and even touch the soft, white clouds. Quickly pocket these cloud hunting tips for Da Lat to plan your itinerary meticulously, enjoy the exquisite beauty of nature, and gain unforgettable experiences in your life.

The Ideal Time for Cloud Hunting in Da Lat

1. What Weather Conditions are Ideal?

Da Lat nearly has clouds all year round but the weather in Da Lat is extremely capricious like a stubborn girl, making it very difficult to find and fully hunt clouds. The 'cloud season' in Da Lat usually occurs from May to July and from October to January. Typically during the rainy season, there are many clouds so backpackers often trek up to hunt clouds in Da Lat. Numerous experiences from frequent trips to Da Lat by 'Da Lat Backpackers' indicate that whenever it rains, there will be clouds the next morning.

Although the weather is rainy, slightly cold, and humid, backpacker groups still eagerly head to the cloud hunting spots in Da Lat. Another small tip for you is to pay attention to the weather the night before cloud hunting to decide whether to go to the cloud hunting areas in Da Lat or not. Factors such as wind, rain, humidity... will determine the appearance of the cloud. Typically, the lighter the wind, the easier the clouds gather; if there is rain, the air will be colder, with humidity ranging from 50 - 70%, you should go cloud hunting in Da Lat, and the success rate of cloud hunting in the Da Lat Highlands will be very high.

2. Travel Time

Because the cloud hunting areas in Da Lat are quite far from the city center and the beautiful cloud hunting time is only in the early morning, you need to depart early. The ideal cloud hunting time in Da Lat is from 4:30 - 5:30 am. And to avoid being late for the 'cloud lady,' you should wake up early and depart to arrive at the cloud hunting area on time. At this time, the fog is still dense on the hills and valleys. However, if you wake up late, you should postpone this cloud hunting trip because from 6-7 am, the sun starts to rise, and the clouds begin to dissipate.

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How to Hunt Clouds in Da Lat?

Being true adventurers, motorbikes are the most preferred mode of transportation when hunting clouds in Da Lat. There are some cloud hunting spots on difficult hill roads, so choose Da Lat cloud hunting tours by off-road vehicles, jeeps. Riding through misty and mystical fog, with your loved one holding you from behind, the gentle roadside scenery is just delightful. 

However, remember a few small notes:

- Thoroughly inspect the motorbike to avoid breakdowns, and fill up with gas.

- Plan your route in advance from multiple sources to avoid getting lost.

- Drive cautiously to ensure safety for yourself and everyone else on the journey.

Choosing Your Outfit

Weather in Da Lat during the rainy season is often chilly in the morning, with temperatures typically ranging from 12-16 degrees Celsius. Choose warm outfits and add some accessories like wool hats and lightweight gloves for easy movement to keep warm while looking stylish. Opt for sneakers with high grip to avoid slipping and facilitate movement. Remember to pack a raincoat and avoid wearing white clothes. You know why, right!

Ideal Accommodation for Cloud Hunting in Da Lat

Dubbed as the 'Resort Paradise' with thousands of unique hotels and homestays, Da Lat offers an array of ideal resting spots. From atop the hills to the valleys, among pine forests, and within gardens filled with exotic flowers, there are plenty of perfect places to stop. Choosing a luxurious yet easily accessible accommodation where you can hunt for clouds right from your room is entirely feasible. Opt for a room with a high vantage point to avoid obstruction or a location near pine forests and valleys for the most convenient cloud watching experience.

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A Few Places to Stay and Cloud Hunt in Da Lat

1. The Kupid Homestay Da Lat

The Kupid Homestay Da Lat is quite famous for its cool green space, suspended amidst clouds and mist. The rooms offer a view of pine hills, with glass doors designed to look straight out onto the pine hill valley. What makes this charming little house special is that you can hunt for clouds right from your room.

Address: 47 Dang Thai Than, Ward 3, Da Lat City.

2. Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa

As a luxurious, dreamy resort nestled by Tuyen Lam Lake, Dalat Edensee offers a cool climate year-round, tranquil scenery, completely secluded from the city. Come to Dalat Edensee to enjoy beautiful moments amidst the clouds, amidst nature seemingly without limits in both space and time.

Address: Tuyen Lam Lake, Da Lat.

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3. The Wilder Nest 

The Wilder Nest is a stunning homestay renowned for its prime location - amidst a pine forest and meadow. It has become increasingly popular among young people due to its romantic beauty, featured in the MV 'Ai Khoc Noi Dau Này' by singer Bao Anh, and the photos of Da Lat cloud hunting

taken by tourists during their stay here.

The impressive staircase design is perfect for taking photos. The morning scenery here is truly mesmerizing with thick drifting clouds. This season, come here to enjoy the peaceful feeling every early morning or evening, watching the clouds drift by, listening to the whispering of the pine forest, and escaping from the hustle and bustle.

Address: Tuyen Lam, Da Lat City.

4. Bình Yên House

Located about 10km from the city center of Da Lat, many tourists still affectionately call this place 'home' due to its convenience, comfort, tranquility, where all worries fade away to make room for peace and relaxation. Positioned on a high hill, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of green pine hills and admire the wandering white clouds in the early morning sun.

• Address: Group 7, Da Loc, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.

Where is the best place to hunt clouds in Da Lat?

1. Da Phu Hill

Da Phu Hill is an enticing cloud hunting spot in Da Lat and also a popular Da Lat tourist destination cherished by backpackers. For first-time cloud hunters in Da Lat, it's advisable to research the route beforehand to avoid getting lost. From the city center, drive approximately 20km towards the Golden Valley. When you reach Dục A Phú Pagoda, continue straight up the Da Phu pine hill. It's about a 4km uphill hike from the pagoda.

Many young people choose to camp overnight, enjoy each other's company, have a bonfire, and organize a gentle BBQ while admiring the starry night sky. And the next morning, when you wake up, you'll witness a stunning sunrise, with a thin layer of mist below and gentle drifting clouds in the distance.

• Address: Ward 7, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Opening Hours: Open all day.
• Ticket Price: Free.

2. Pink Grass Hill

Do you know why it's called Pink Grass Hill? Why is it called Snow Grass Hill? And why do clouds often 'play' here? Actually, Pink Grass Hill or Snow Grass Hill are the same type. On foggy mornings, covering a vast space with white mist resembling snow, hence the name Snow Grass Hill. When the sun rises, melting the white mist layer, it reveals the gentle pink color of the grass blending with the cool green of the sky and the pine forest, creating a beautiful scenery.

Golden Valley and Lonely Pine Tree Hill are two cloud hunting spots in Da Lat combined with the hot Pink Grass Hill, which never cools down. Being completely natural, these two large tourist areas are extremely beautiful and delicate. The softness of the pink grass, the sturdy greenness of the pine forest, and the floating white clouds all blend together to create a picture-perfect and dreamy scene.

• Address: DT725 Road, Lac Duong, Lam Dong.
• Opening Hours: Open all day.
• Ticket Price: Free.

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3. Cau Dat Tea Hill

It's a name not unfamiliar to those enchanted by cloud hunting in Da Lat because of its proven success in capturing those deep shots. The journey to Cau Dat Cloud Hunting Spot is also breathtaking as you drive through winding mountain roads. On both sides are lush green pine forests, rustling and emitting a characteristic fragrance that evokes nostalgia.

At an altitude of 1650m above sea level, when you arrive at Cau Dat Tea Hill, you'll be mesmerized by the dreamy scenery, thick layers of clouds forming a vast and beautiful cloud sea below the valley. This fairy-tale-like scene is sure to captivate you. Witnessing the clouds spreading over the paths in the early morning, welcoming the first rays of sunlight of the day. On misty days, the scene becomes even more dreamy and romantic.

From the tea hill to the cloud hunting area, the road is a bit challenging, so those with weak driving skills should park their cars outside (with parking available) and move inside safely with a jeep. Nearby, there are also Cau Dat Tea Hill, Lavender flower fields, beautiful Cherry Blossom roads, so don't miss out, folks!

• Address: QL 20, Xuan Truong Commune, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Opening hours: Free access.
• Ticket price: Free.

4. Thien Phuc Duc Hill

Thien Phuc Duc is a hill that avid adventurers and singers often visit to challenge themselves, shoot music videos, or simply hunt for clouds. It's an easy place to find clouds. Thien Phuc Duc experiences all 4 seasons in the same day, so you can easily 'schedule' cloud hunting in Da Lat both in the morning and late evening.

Mother Nature has bestowed upon Thien Phuc Duc a tender, romantic, and peaceful beauty with a 'lonely pine tree' standing alone on a vast and open hill. Standing on this dreamy hill, casting your eyes over all of Da Lat submerged in the hazy sea of clouds, breathing in the fresh and comfortable air.

• Address: Thien Phuc Duc Hill, Ward 7, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Opening hours: Free access.
• Ticket price: Free.

5. Hon Bo Peak 

Hon Bo, Da Lat is located at Ward 12, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province. It's 12km northeast from the city center. This mountain holds significant geographical importance to the people of Lam Dong. Hon Bo Peak is also an impressive cloud hunting spot in Da Lat, a camping site, and a trekking destination beloved by many.

Embraced by stunning natural landscapes, misty clouds, gently floating amidst the smoke-like haze, shimmering under the radiant sunlight. It feels like walking on clouds with the golden sunrise, as if stepping into a heavenly realm. The path to Hon Bo Peak is nothing but narrow trails, perfect for trekking groups. However, if it's your first time cloud hunting at Hon Bo Peak, it's advisable to have a local guide or an experienced companion for safety.

• Address: Thai Phien Market, Ward 12, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Opening hours: Free access.
• Ticket price: Free.

6. Trại Mát

This serene, idyllic place situated in the outskirts, renowned for its abundant cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables, is none other than Trại Mát. Due to its elevated position, this suburban area is perpetually shrouded in dense fog and fluffy white clouds. Located along a route with many attractions when visiting Da Lat, Trại Mát is the perfect destination to inhale the fresh air and experience cloud hunting in Da Lat, feeling one with the clouds in the tranquil, peaceful atmosphere.

Amidst the vast nature of Trại Mát, humans seem tiny, yet their desire to conquer nature remains fervent. Just by tiptoeing, reaching out to touch the mist, one would think they've entered some mystical realm, truly surreal and extraordinary.

• Address:  along QL20 (Tự Phước street), Ward 11, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Opening hours: Open all day.
• Ticket price: Free.

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7. LangBiang

The legendary name LangBiang is derived from the story of K'lang and H'biang in the folklore of the K'Ho ethnic group. Located in Lac Duong district, 12km from the center of Da Lat, LangBiang Peak is dubbed the 'Roof of Da Lat,' standing at 2,124m high, ideal for trekking enthusiasts and cloud hunting in the Da Lat highlands.

It's no exaggeration to say that the top of LangBiang is the finest spot for cloud hunting in Da Lat. From the radar on the mountain peak, you can see Suoi Vang Lake, Suoi Bac Stream, and the city of Da Lat in a thousand flowers, but the most captivating sight is still the morning clouds. After hours of mountain climbing, peacefully observing the drifting clouds on the high hilltop, it feels like embracing the windy sky, the swathes of clouds, and the sense of freedom overflowing in the heart.

• Address:  Lac Duong District, Lam Dong.
• Opening hours: 7:00 - 21:00
• Ticket price: 15,000 - 30,000 VND

8. Linh Quy Pháp Ẩn - Bảo Lộc

Dubbed as the Fairy Scene - Linh Quy Phap An Pagoda nestled in Loc Thanh commune, Bao Lam district, situated on a high hill, surrounded by tea, coffee, trees... with breathtaking scenery, perfect for cloud hunting in Da Lat.

Sunrise and sunset are the two most beautiful moments here with layers of mist covering the hill, creating an unforgettable scene. No matter how picky you are, you cannot resist the beauty of nature here. Capture the enchanting layers of clouds drifting magically over the distant mountainside. Stand amidst the 'gate of heaven' feeling light and serene amidst life.

• Address: Hill 45, Hamlet 4, Loc Thanh Commune,  Bao Lam District, Lam Dong
• Opening hours: 9:00 - 21:00
• Ticket price: Free

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For a smooth and enjoyable cloud hunting in Da Lat trip, you need to consider the following issues.

• It's advisable to have a guide if you've never been cloud hunting before, avoid going alone if you're not familiar with the routes. It's better to go with at least 2 people, prioritize going with a group of friends, a team in remote cloud hunting spots, where transportation is difficult.
• The weather in the early morning in Da Lat is often very cold. Therefore, when cloud hunting, you should choose long-sleeved clothes to keep yourself from getting cold.
• Set an alarm, wake up very early to catch the cloud hunting hours.
• Dress warmly, neatly, and sweat absorbent.
• Fully charge your battery, empty memory card to capture impressive shots.
• If you choose cloud hunting services from tours, you should research the credibility of the company and the cloud hunting tour.
• Furthermore, if camping overnight on the hill, you should prepare full personal protective equipment and personal items such as tents, knives, lighters, sleeping bags, insect repellent creams…

Recommended cafes with beautiful views for cloud hunting

In addition to famous hills, you can choose cafes with mountain views to cloud hunt in Da Lat. Cafes are also ideal cloud hunting spots in Da Lat. After the rain, you will have the opportunity to witness the white clouds drifting beside the mountains. At cloud hunting cafes in Da Lat, nothing is impossible.

• Cloud Wanderer - 7B Hoang Hoa Tham Alley, Ward 10, Da Lat
• Bohemian Cafe - 1 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Ward 10, Da Lat
• Two Shadows Cafe - 77 Sao Nam, Trai Mat Roundabout, Ward 11, Da Lat
• Kong Cafe - Dã Chiến Hill, Ward 11, Da Lat
• Black Coffee Shop - Dã Chiến Hill, Ward 11, Da Lat
• Yahe Cafe - Lam Van Thanh, Ward 11, Da Lat
• Kimochi Coffee - 2/4 Tran Quang Dieu Street, Ward 10, Da Lat
• Black Coffee Shop - Dã Chiến Hill, Ward 11, Da Lat

How about it, the Da Lat cloud hunting tips from Mytour are extremely interesting, aren't they? And now is the ideal cloud hunting month, quickly make a plan with your loved ones, family, friends to go to Da Lat. If you need advice on Da Lat travel tours or other cheap domestic tours, call the hotline Mytour for free consultation from Mytour!