Every spring and summer, many people gather in Sa Pa to chase clouds. Depending on the weather, travelers will choose a suitable location to capture magical moments.
Sa Pa's mystical charm under the veil of white clouds

Sa Pa Sunrise


'The sun is beginning to rise, igniting the forest. The pine trees stand tall, trembling in the sunlight, their silver fingers reaching out under the veil of the towering trees occasionally revealing the colorful heads of wildflowers above the green of the forest. The sunlight chases the clouds, rolling them into balls, swirling on the damp dew-covered leaves, falling on the road, threading through the underside of the car,' Sa Pa in the early morning of writer Nguyễn Thành Long appears truly beautiful. The scene not only mesmerizes the old painter, the driver, the young girl but anyone present at that moment is also overwhelmed by this magnificent sight.

Cloud hunting experience in Sa Pa


The season of clouds in Sa Pa typically occurs from January to the end of May, which is also the time when photographers flock here. The most beautiful clouds are when they descend upon the town and pass through the pine trees, creating an extremely mystical scene. To hunt for clouds, photographers often wake up at 3-4 am, heading to familiar spots like Ô Quý Hồ Pass, Ham Rong Mountain, or sometimes even spending the night on the peak of Fansipan. According to the experience of some photographers, after a night of rain, if there is mist below but the sky remains clear, then there will definitely be clouds. To capture an impressive photo, you should shoot against or across the light. This moment only lasts for about 5 minutes, so it's essential to make the most of it to capture the most beautiful pictures.

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourJune 4, 2020