If you are looking for a unique travel experience in northern Vietnam, the floating clouds in Ta Xua are the place to go. Ta Xua is a mountain range in the Bac Yen district in Son La province, northern Vietnam, 240 km from Hanoi. This mountain range forms a natural border between the two provinces of Son La and Yen Bai.

At the highest point of 2865 meters, the Ta Xua peak is the tenth highest peak in Vietnam. The three most important peaks form a line that looks like the back of a dinosaur. It is a real off the beaten track destination. Few or no foreign tourists come here. This is partly because it is so remote. The nearest place is the non-touristy Moc Chau, 85 kilometers away.

If you want to see the clouds in the morning it is best to spend the night in the Bac Yen region. Another choice is to go from Moc Chau, which is a beautiful city in Son La with tea plantations and flower hills. Moc Chau is located 85 kilometers from Ta Xua mountain. Read the Moc Chau travel guide to see how to get here. From Moc Chau you can arrange a tour, drive a car with a private driver or drive a motorbike to Ta Xua yourself. Keep in mind that it is an off the beaten track destination for foreign tourists, so go prepared.

Trekking in Ta Xua is undoubtedly a challenge, but thanks to new roads it has become a lot easier. There are now new trails that run fairly close to one of the mountain peaks. Ta Xua is known for its phenomenon around the mountains: the formation of thick and shadowy Opacus clouds, making it look like you’re in heaven.

Getting up on a cold morning in Ta Xua is great when the sun comes up with a huge sea of ​​fluffy clouds right in front of your eyes. All around the mountains you will see a floating ocean of clouds. After about half an hour of climbing in the cold of the mountainous area, you arrive for what you came for.