See the ‘dinosaur backbone’ on the clouds in Ta Xua

Dubbed one of the most beautiful ‘cloud hunting paradise’ in the northern mountainous region, Ta Xua (Bac Yen district, Son La province) is a place that is bound to be experienced by travelers. Here, visitors will admire the beautiful scenery of the mountains and forests surrounded by floating white clouds. The winding trail on the top of Ta Xua to experience ‘cloud hunting’ is also referred to as ‘dinosaur backbone’.

Previously, the road to Ta Xua was difficult, far away, but since the road connecting the two districts Tram Tau (Yen Bai) and Bac Yen (Son La) was opened, the archers “hunt clouds” Ta Xua becomes more vibrant and attracts more and more visitors. Before being known as a beautiful “cloud hunting” spot, Ta Xua was famous for the specialties of ancient Shan Tuyet tea and lacquer (cat apple). Ta Xua cloud hunting spot often mentioned is Ta Xua peak, located at an altitude of 2,875m, surrounded by clouds all year round. The most ideal time to travel to Ta Xua is from October of this year to April of the following year. According to the experience of the locals, going “hunting clouds” in Ta Xua should choose sunny days. At that time, visitors will feel the perfect beauty of smooth, spongy white clouds printed on the clear blue sky. From afar, “dinosaur backbone” – a 1.5km long trail on Ta Xua peaks winding on the top of the mountain – is hidden in white clouds, allowing you to feel the picturesque beauty of nature. High land. On the trekking experience on the top of Ta Xua, visitors can watch the clouds and sky while looking down the valley to see the terraced fields and the house of ethnic minorities. Here, you can find many “check-in” corners for your own beautiful photos. The journey to conquer “dinosaur backbone” on the top of Ta Xua is not long, so visitors can easily experience it. However, nowadays, H’mong people often ride motorbikes to carry tourists who hesitate to walk. Each trip costs 30,000 VND / person. For a perfect Ta Xua “cloud hunting” experience, visitors can design tours of 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights to satisfy the time of discovery. In Ta Xua, there are many homestays designed in harmony with the beautiful nature such as: Xa homestay, Ta Xua Hills, Ta Xua homestay, Phu Hoa guesthouse, Tra May … When making the trip, visitors should also note that because the road is quite dangerous, the temperature is often lower in high mountains, so it is necessary to study the weather carefully, wear sports shoes, wear towels, hats and sun protection (in summer), keep heat (in winter). In addition, visitors should be cautious when taking pictures of “check-in” at craggy and slippery cliffs.