Camping, hunting clouds on the highest mountain in the West

Welcoming dawn on Cam mountain is an interesting experience, contributing to creating a novelty for tourism in the Mekong Delta.
The Mekong Delta is associated with images of gardens, rice fields or floating markets. The landscape of That Son area, which is a distinct highlight of the delta, has not been properly exploited. Recently, camping, cloud hunting and nature exploration in Cam Mountain have opened up a new perspective on river tourism.

Activities to explore the nature of Cam mountain attract many young people. Cloud hunting camping Cam Mountain, also known as Thien Cam Son, belongs to An Giang province. This is the highest mountain in the Mekong Delta, and is considered the “Da Lat of the West” because of its cool and fresh air. Currently, visitors can participate in camping and rattan hunting activities at Nha Cua May homestay located on Cam mountain. Up to the present time, this is the only place for tourists to stay overnight and experience the life of the people of An Giang mountainous area. Duong Thi Cam Van was born and raised in That Son area, she has a great love for the natural beauty here. Pioneering in camping activities on Cam mountain, Van shared with Zing: “In the past, the mountain mainly developed spiritual tourism, visitors came to the temple and then returned, few people stayed. I want to introduce visitors to other beauties of the mountain, which people may not know yet.” Homestay is built in the middle of the mountain. From a small hut with the original purpose of keeping the garden, Van and his family converted into a house with bamboo and leaves to rest. With the support of friends, Van develops homestay service and welcomes guests to the house to play, enjoy the fresh mountain air. “I think where I live the weather is very cool, the scenery is also beautiful, why not create a resort for everyone,” Van said. Guests coming to the homestay will have the opportunity to experience camping and cloud hunting activities, in addition to enjoying the rustic dishes of the An Giang mountains. Huynh Ly (HCMC) shared: “I found out about Nha by chance through a tour group. At first, I didn’t think the West would have a mountain camping area like this. Very impressive experience. Everything is simple, nestled in the middle of the mountains and forests, opening the door in the morning, the clouds flood into the room. Every moment of the day is a completely different scene.” According to Ly, the most memorable memory of riding a motorbike taxi from the foot of the mountain to the house is a little adventurous, a little refreshing, watching the wild landscape of the mountains in the cool breeze. The peaceful space in the mountains helps visitors forget the stress in life. Discover the nature of Cam mountain In addition to camping activities, hunting clouds, enjoying local dishes, Van also regularly organizes picnics, helping visitors to clearly feel the fresh beauty of the Cam Mountain. “The rainy season is the most beautiful season of Cam Mountain, because in this season the waterfalls and streams are very beautiful. The feeling of immersing in the early morning mist, standing on a high hill listening to birds singing, watching majestic waterfalls, I really want to share with everyone,” Van said. Visitors also have the opportunity to experience mountain crab fishing, visit strawberry, durian and avocado gardens and understand more about the history of the land.