Ta Xua San May is one of the hottest phrases recently in the travel community. So in the end, what is so beautiful about Ta Xua that makes people so crazy? And how to go to Ta Xua, what month to go, .. are the questions of many young people. To answer the above questions, Vietnam Booking will bring you “all the experience of Hunting Clouds in Ta Xua”. Let’s see!
Traveling to the wild Northwest mountains always makes many travelers surprised and captivated. Almost everyone who comes here falls in love with the beauty of the great nature and the simple and simple people. The landscape picture here is painted by the blooming seasons of peach and plum flowers on the background of immense ripe golden terraced fields.
And certainly not to mention the high mountains submerged in the sea of ​​white clouds that erase the whole sky. However, you are not always lucky enough to see this sight. For that reason, so many people wish to go to Ta Xua to hunt May successfully once to fully enjoy the wonderful natural picture of this remote region.
Where is “Ta Xua cloud paradise”?
Ta Xua is a highland commune in Bac Yen district, Son La province and is adjacent to Yen Bai province. Since the road connecting the two districts of Tram Tau (Yen Bai) and Bac Yen was opened, the number of backpackers going to Ta Xua to hunt clouds has increased and this place has gradually become a favorite destination of travel enthusiasts.
Ta Xua – The real heaven of clouds under the earth is a destination that causes “fever” in the “photographer” community. (Photo: Collected)
Ta Xua was formerly known as the place for ancient Shan Tuyet tea and delicious medlar fruits. However, since emerging with the name “Ta Xua heaven of clouds”, this place has become a tourist attraction in Son La attracting a large number of tourists. The exact place that young people often choose to hunt clouds in Ta Xua is the top of a small mountain range, which is said to be the lowest of the 10 highest peaks in Vietnam.
What is the best time to go to the island?
Ta Xua Peak at an altitude of 2875m (according to GPS) year-round is surrounded by billowing clouds of clouds, flying in layers like ocean waves crashing into the mountains on all sides. So, if you are still wondering which season is the most beautiful to go to Ta Xua , you can rest assured that it will be beautiful at any time.
Hunting the sea of ​​clouds rolling down from the top of the lonely Meo tree. (Photo: Collected)
However, everyone wants to have the most “epic” thick cloud photo, right? If so, you should go to Ta Xua from October to April every year. More carefully, you should check the weather forecast to see if it will be sunny because clouds will look better. You can contact your homestay owners before going to ask about cloudy days.
How is the way to Ta Xua?
From Hanoi, depending on the means of transport you choose, there will be different ways to go to Ta Xua:
- If you choose to take a bus , you just need to take a taxi to Ba Dinh bus station and buy a ticket to Bac Yen town. To Bac Yen, rent a motorbike for about 15km to Ta Xua.
- If you choose to go to Ta Xua by motorbike , follow Highway 32 to Son Tay Town, cross Trung Ha Bridge and then go to Thanh Son and Thu Cuc. At Thu Cuc junction, you pass through Phu Yen and you will arrive at Bac Yen town. From here, you also continue to go another 15km to reach Ta Xua.
As for the way back, you can go straight from Ta Xua to Tram Tau, without going back to Bac Yen. Although this road is a bit steep, it is easier to go down and it will be convenient if you want to explore more Nghia Lo before returning to Hanoi.
Suggest some hotels, motels and Homestays to stay when hunting clouds in Ta Xua
Up to now, Ta Xua is still a remote and dangerous mountainous commune. If you do not know how far Ta Xua is from Moc Chau , remember that the distance between the two places is about 100km by road (the shortest way). Because of this remoteness, the hotel system in Ta Xua is still not as diverse and rich as in Moc Chau. You can stay at a homestay or camp in the mountains overnight so as not to miss the best time to hunt Ta Xua clouds.
One morning, wake up in the sea of ​​clouds and sky at Ta Xua Hills Homestay. (Photo: Collected)
If you want to rest conveniently and comfortably, you should consider staying at a hotel or motel. The room rate of the Homestay is only 40,000 – 100,000 VND/night, and the budget motel ranges from 200,000 – 250,000 VND/night. You can refer to the famous motels, hotels and homestays located near Ta Xua below to shorten the travel time the most:
Son La hotels should stay when going to Ta Xua Hunting Clouds
- Dong Tam Hotel: Highway 37, Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
- Sao Mai Hotel: Highway 37, Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
The most popular cheap Homestays in Ta Xua
- Xa Homestay: Ta Xua, Bac Yen, Son La
- Nam To Homestay: Ta Xua, Bac Yen, Son La
- Spring Homestay: Ta Xua Commune, Bac Son, Son La
- Bao Chau Homestay: Ta Xua commune, Bac Yen, Son La
- Long Anh 1 Homestay: Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
Ta Xua Hills Homestay with romantic wooden roofs in the mountains of the Northwest. (Photo: Collected)
Popular guest houses in Ta Xua
- Phu Hoa guesthouse: Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
- Ta Xua Tra May Hostel: Ta Xua A Village, Ta Xua Commune, Bac Yen, Son La
- Thu Bien Hostel: Sub-zone 2, Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
- Hai Hang guesthouse: Ta Xua street, sub-zone 3, Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
- Nguyen San motel: Ta Xua street, sub-zone 3, Bac Yen town, Bac Yen, Son La
What to eat when hunting clouds in Ta Xua?
Ta Xua is still quite wild, has not developed many tourism services, so you will not have many options for eating and drinking. Usually four-course soup meals are common in daily meals. You just need to remember to bring extra cold foods such as bread, sausages, water, … because you will hunt clouds all day.
The cost for a trip to Ta Xua Hunting Clouds
Usually, young people will choose to go to Ta Xua Hunting for 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights for relaxation. The cost of this journey is quite low, only about 550,000 – 1,500,000 depending on the route, means and accommodation you choose.
What’s so beautiful about Ta Xua?
Coming to Ta Xua, you will think that you are in a fairyland because your whole vision is clouds and clouds. Imagine, you will be standing on a high mountain, watching the sea of ​​clouds rolling towards the mountain, extremely vivid and fanciful. And yet, you can also breathe in a breath of fresh cold air with the scent of the Northwest mountains. It’s an unforgettable experience, isn’t it?
The most beautiful places to hunt clouds in Ta Xua
On the way to conquer Ta Xua peak, you can almost easily see images of clouds covering the valley. According to Mr. Tran Viet Dung (owner of Goose Hankang Homestay), the most beautiful places to hunt Ta Xua rattan are: the Ta Xua junction to Hang Dong (about 3km), the center of Ta Xua commune, the Ta Xua junction to Xim Vang (section). about 1.5km), from the central restaurant of Ta Xua commune, take a small road along the mountain.
Ta Xua has many beautiful cloud hunting routes and the dinosaur spine is one of them. (Photo: Collected)
In particular, the road from the center of the commune to the direction of Hang Dong is the most chosen route because here the wind is calm, the mountains are covered, so the clouds will stay still and take longer to dissipate (maybe until 10-11am). .
Some famous check-in points in Ta Xua
Besides hunting Clouds, what Ta Xua has to play is also a question of many friends. Therefore, Vietnam Booking has compiled the popular attractions in Ta Xua. If you have plenty of time, please visit:
Hang Dong dinosaur spine: About 5km from the center of Hang Dong commune, this place has a very beautiful terrain with its back leaning against the Ta Xua primeval range, in front of it is a valley hundreds of meters deep, facing the town.
♦ Turtle head cliff in Ta Xua: A very famous virtual living check-in point with a cliff protruding out of the mountains like it is floating in the sky.
♦ Lonely apple tree: Located on the Windy Peak, this place will give you unique photos. From Xim Vang – Hang Dong junction, you will go about 2.5 km more to arrive.
The Lonely Meo Tree is a favorite check-in point for many young people going to Ta Xua Hunting. (Photo: Collected)
Some important notes when going to Ta Xua Hunting Clouds
To have the most successful trip to Ta Xua , you need to note the following:
- Take a look at the weather forecast and it is best to choose a day that is just drizzly, the temperature is low at night and high during the day, the day must be sunny.
- Drive carefully, don’t move at night, don’t go in groups that are too crowded.
- If possible, choose to camp overnight because early morning clouds are the thickest.
- If you stay at a Homestay/guesthouse in the center of the commune, you must wake up very early in the morning.
- Determine the direction of the sunrise in the place where you choose to hunt for clouds to get the best angles.
You need to prepare many things if you want to camp overnight to hunt clouds in Ta Xua. (Photo: Collected)
- Prepare necessary items such as: coats, blankets, raincoats, glasses, lighters, flashlights, cold foods, etc.
- Check the fuel tank before starting to conquer Ta Xua peak.
- If you go to Ta Xua Hunting by car, you should take a car with less than 12 seats because the road is very slippery and dangerous.
- You can combine some more Son La tourist destinations like Moc Chau to make your trip more attractive.
Source: Collected internet.