On August 30, the weather in Ta Xua, Son La province was sunny, cool, and cloudy skies appeared at many times. From early morning, many tourists flocked to famous cloud hunting and check-in spots.
Located at an average altitude of over 1,600m above sea level, Ta Xua possesses a cool climate and typical high mountain scenery.
Dinosaur spines, dolphin rocks, wind peak, Khe Cai cloud station, lonely trees and ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills are the destinations chosen by many tourists.
According to records, many groups of tourists were present from early morning to hunt clouds and watch the sunrise. Food, accommodation, vehicle parking and passenger transportation services are operating bustlingly.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu, a tourist from Phu Tho, said that her family had planned to come to Ta Xua before the holiday. The large number of visitors makes traveling at some points take more time, but does not significantly affect the experience.
The air here is cool, the scenery is very beautiful. Standing on the mountain to admire the clouds and experience the highland life makes the holiday trip even more memorable," Ms. Thu shared.
Mr. Nguyen Duy Dung, To Hieu ward, said that he and a group of friends chose to take a motorbike to Ta Xua during the holidays to proactively move, hunt for clouds and explore check-in points.
The large number of visitors makes some roads and tourist attractions crowded, but also creates a vibrant tourism atmosphere.
Mr. Do Van Xiem - Chairman of Ta Xua Commune People's Committee - said that in the first 2 days of the holiday, the locality welcomed about 4,000 visitors, and it is expected that the whole period will reach 15,000 visitors. The commune currently has 171 tourism service business establishments, of which 88 households are operating community guesthouses, meeting about 2,000 overnight guests per day and night; all establishments are fully booked.
The locality has early developed a plan to welcome guests, divert traffic, ensure security and order; and at the same time requested establishments to list prices, maintain hygiene and ensure service quality.
Not only attractive by its landscape, Ta Xua also attracts tourists by experiences associated with the life and culture of the Mong people. Tourists can visit ancient Shan Tuyet tea hill, learn about tea processing, enjoy local cuisine and experience traditional cultural activities.
Thao A Lo, owner of Y Xoa homestay in Ta Xua, said that the number of guests during the holiday increased sharply. Up to now, homestays are fully booked, and many tourists have booked in advance for the following days. The establishment proactively prepares rooms, personnel and services to serve tourists.
Tourists come to Ta Xua not only to hunt clouds but also want to experience local culture and life. We hope each person has beautiful memories when leaving," Thao A Lo shared.
The sharp increase in the number of visitors during the holiday creates more motivation for tourism service businesses in Ta Xua. However, the large number of visitors also poses requirements for ensuring traffic, security and order, environmental sanitation and service quality.
Proactively welcoming guests, controlling service prices and diversifying products associated with nature and culture will help Ta Xua improve service quality, maintain attractiveness and develop sustainable tourism.
