Lao Cai is a locality with the most beautiful cloud viewing and hunting spots such as Sa Pa, Y Ty, Si Ma Cai. These places are located in suitable geographical locations, together with climatic conditions and cold weather, often cloudy. Especially in autumn, when the elements that make up clouds often converge, clouds or seas of clouds appear more.







Mountains and forests, villages hidden under white clouds




Early morning or late afternoon is the best time to watch the clouds. If in the morning, you should get up early to be able to enjoy the quiet space, wait for the dawn rays and watch the clouds, the pure white clouds are floating halfway up the mountain. If you choose the late afternoon time to watch the clouds is also a great idea. At sunset, the last rays of the day from the red sun on the horizon shine through the clouds, creating a space with impressive red-pink colors.








Sea of ​​clouds in the early morning dawn





Perhaps the most impressive thing for all visitors is to admire the entire process of formation and disappearance of the sea of ​​clouds. From far below in the valleys, clouds and streams keep rising to fill the vast space of the valleys below the high mountains. This natural phenomenon has created one of the most magnificent pictures of nature and we call it rivers of clouds or seas of clouds. This phenomenon is completely natural, so in addition to preparing and learning about the weather factors, you also need to be lucky.








The fairy scene when the sea of ​​clouds appears at Y Ty





If you choose Sa Pa as a place to watch clouds and hunt for clouds in the fall, then you should choose some main places such as: Fansipan Peak – Roof of Indochina, where you will feel like you are in a fairyland. if you meet the sea of ​​clouds; The next point to hunt clouds in Sa Pa is the top of O Quy Ho pass, this place is more suitable for visitors in the afternoon when you can combine watching clouds with sunset on one of the four great peaks in Sapa. in the North of Vietnam; Next is the cloud viewing spot on Hang Da village, Hau Thao. This is the right spot in the early morning, when you can watch the clouds drifting past your eyes, sometimes revealing terraced fields or small villages in the beautiful Muong Hoa valley. In addition, you can choose more accessible places such as along Fansipan road or climb to the top of Ham Rong mountain to watch the clouds.








The terraced fields are more attractive behind the clouds





If Y Ty is your destination, please note the following places to watch clouds: You can choose points higher than the center of the commune, with a clear view to be able to fully enjoy the moment of the sea of ​​clouds. white and white gradually rise and envelop and embrace Y Ty in his heart; Or come to Y Ty park (Choan Then park) to keep beautiful pictures every late afternoon; If you are a person who loves to explore nature, like to conquer high mountains and watch clouds, then Y Ty is a better choice. Choose the journey to conquer the peaks such as: Lao Than, Nhiu Co San, Bach Moc Luong Tu to satisfy your passion. Unbelievably beautiful scenery will appear before your eyes during the journey of discovery.








Hunting clouds in Sapa (photo: Thomas Dinh)







To have a trip to visit, experience and watch clouds in Lao Cai is fun and save many beautiful moments, you also need to plan and prepare some essential luggage such as: news on weather developments; Prepare warm clothes because you often go in the early morning or late afternoon and the cloud hunting spots are often located in high mountain places; If possible, you should also bring a DSLR camera to get the best photos...

Wish you have a memorable trip to see clouds in Lao Cai!

Thanh Tuan