5 best coordinates for flower viewing and cloud hunting in the North

Linh Boo |

There are many attractive and interesting destinations attracting tourists to the Northern provinces at the end of 2024 and New Year 2025.

Moc Chau white mustard season

Moc Chau is a district of Son La province, about 190 km west of Hanoi center, the distance to Moc Chau is about 4 hours, convenient transportation.

Around mid-November and early December is the time when canola flowers in Moc Chau plateau bloom most brilliantly, sometimes lasting until New Year's Day. Coming here at this time, visitors will be amazed by the canola flower fields with pure white color, full of vitality.

Nu du khach mac trang phuc dan toc chup hinh giua canh dong hoa cai trang. Anh: Linh Boo
Female tourist wearing traditional costume takes photos in a field of white mustard flowers. Photo: Linh Boo

All over the mountain slopes, or below the valleys, canola flowers are blooming, visitors can watch and take pictures with the flowers in the fresh, cool air. The most beautiful canola flower viewing spots in this highland are Moc Chau Farm town, the area near Bua village, Dong Sang commune, Thung Cuong village (Thong Cuong), Ang village, Pa Phach village...

In addition to the white mustard flower season, Moc Chau also attracts tourists with many other famous attractions and famous specialties.

Ta Xua cloud hunting season

Ta Xua is a place in Bac Yen district, Son La province, about 240 km from Hanoi. Tourists usually go to Bac Yen town first, then from here to Ta Xua.

Located at an altitude of over 2800m, Ta Xua is known as one of the most beautiful “Cloud Paradises” in the Northwest. The best time to hunt clouds here is from October to April, when the weather is quite ideal for cloud formation. The majestic mountain and forest scenery hidden behind the sea of ​​​​floating clouds in the early morning mist makes visitors ecstatic.

Ta Xua tro thanh diem du lich hap dan du khach vai nam tro lai day. Anh: Le Thuy
Ta Xua has become an attractive tourist destination in recent years. Photo: Le Thuy

Coming to Ta Xua, visitors can not only hunt for clouds, but also visit many check-in spots to admire the beautiful fields of canola flowers, wild sunflowers, poinsettias...

The “specialty” of Ta Xua is the quiet cafes nestled next to the mountains and forests. The cafes are all open-air, allowing visitors to easily enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Ha Giang buckwheat flower season

Ha Giang is the northernmost province of the country, located in the far northeast of Vietnam, about 280 km from Hanoi. In the last months of the year, Ha Giang attracts a large number of tourists from all over the country to admire and take photos with buckwheat flowers.

Around September, the buckwheat flowers are white. By the end of October and early November, the flowers will turn light pink. In December, when the weather is cold, the flowers turn dark pink.

Nhung bong tam giac mach be nho khe to diem cho buc tranh thien nhien cua Ha Giang. Anh: Tran Linh
Tiny buckwheat flowers gently decorate the natural picture of Ha Giang, in the North of our country. Photo: Tran Linh

Some beautiful places to see buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang are Suoi Thau grassland, Hanh Phuc road, Pho Bang intersection, Sung La valley, Ma Pi Leng pass...

From mid to late November every year, the Ha Giang Buckwheat Flower Festival takes place. This is an opportunity for visitors to admire the unique culture of the Mong, Tay, Dao, Nung ethnic minorities... in Ha Giang.

Combining flower viewing, visitors have the opportunity to experience winding, curving roads, enjoy the majestic natural scenery and rolling hills.

Ba Vi wild sunflower season

From the center of Hanoi, the distance to Ba Vi is about 60km, the road is convenient. Perhaps because the distance is not far, every year at the end of the year, Ba Vi National Park is bustling with young people flocking here to take pictures and admire the blooming wild sunflowers.

Hoa da quy bung no, dep nhat vao moi buoi sang som. Anh: Linh Boo
Wild sunflowers bloom most beautifully in the early morning. Photo: Linh Boo
Hoa da quy phu vang hai ben duong. Linh Boo
Wild sunflowers cover both sides of the road in yellow. Linh Boo

From around November to December every year, wild sunflowers bloom, showing off their brilliant yellow color along all the roads at the foot of Tan Mountain, from the gate of Ba Vi National Park to the foot of Thuong Temple.

From the foot of the mountain, the area with the most flowers is up to 10 hectares wide, located at an altitude of 400m, visitors can easily see and take pictures with flowers.

Sa Pa in the season of clouds and snow

October and November, the time when the North enters the early winter days, is also the time when Sa Pa and Lao Cai enter the "cloud season", lasting until February of the following year.

True to its name “town in the clouds”, Sapa these days becomes more poetic and mysterious than ever. Clouds drift lazily, lingering in each neighborhood, bringing with them a chilly chill.

Bien may bong benh tren dinh Fansipan. Anh: Hoang Trung Hieu
Floating sea of ​​clouds on Fansipan peak. Photo: Hoang Trung Hieu

Coming here this season, visitors cannot help but be surprised by the constant changes of nature. Sometimes the clouds are white, sometimes the sky is strangely clear. Sipping a cup of tea, a cup of hot cocoa, or enjoying the specialties of the distant mountains, watching the sea of ​​​​clouds floating in the middle of the majestic mountains and forests will certainly be an unforgettable experience.

In particular, many tourists flock to the top of Fansipan to witness the magical sea of ​​clouds like in a dream.

Linh Boo
TIN LIÊN QUAN

Weather forecast today 11/19: Storm No. 9 enters the East Sea, cold rain in the North

|

Weather forecast for today, November 19, storm number 9 enters the East Sea, the North is about to welcome cold air with rain.

A 20-year-old girl's month-long solo trip across the North

|

With a special love for traveling, Ngo Thi Van (20 years old, Da Nang) had a memorable trip exploring all the provinces and cities in the North.

Northeast monsoon brings heavy rain to the North and Central regions

|

The Northeast monsoon has arrived, bringing its first effects to the Northeast region, part of the Northwest and North Central regions.

Weather forecast today 11/19: Storm No. 9 enters the East Sea, cold rain in the North

MINH ANH |

Weather forecast for today, November 19, storm number 9 enters the East Sea, the North is about to welcome cold air with rain.

A 20-year-old girl's month-long solo trip across the North

Thanh Hải |

With a special love for traveling, Ngo Thi Van (20 years old, Da Nang) had a memorable trip exploring all the provinces and cities in the North.

Northeast monsoon brings heavy rain to the North and Central regions

NGUYỄN ĐẠT |

The Northeast monsoon has arrived, bringing its first effects to the Northeast region, part of the Northwest and North Central regions.