The followers of “cloud hunting” are familiar with Lao Cai in Lao Cai, Ta Xua in Son La or Cau Dat tea hill in Da Lat. But there is a very new name, joining the “club” of a unique cloud hunting place, which is Hang Kia (Hoa Binh).
Heaven is not for the late riser
It’s been a long time since I woke up early, I got out of bed when it was still dark, with a little light from the porch light of the backyard house. In my pocket with two cameras, grabbing a jacket that smells damp for a long time, I jumped on my old motorbike.
It was quite cold, the quilted coat still could not warm the body. I rushed out into the dark, and every now and then I caught a few older uncles exercising early. When I got to Highway 6, I went faster and felt colder.
Butterfly petals garden planted by the Mong ethnic people themselves to increase the attraction for tourists – Photo: LE HONG THAI
Driving the car for about 20 minutes, it started to rain, I clicked my tongue to continue, just worried about heavy rain, the camera would get wet. Fortunately, only a few minutes later, the sky stopped. I turned to Pa Co market (Mai Chau, Hoa Binh), the sky was clear. I climb a steep, slippery concrete slope, continue across a narrow, winding path along the mountain, dull mist.
I think there should be no one this early, because last time I was away. However, more than I thought, dozens of cars, hundreds of motorbikes parked in rows on the entrance to Hang Kia cloud viewing spot. Well, I suddenly remembered that today is Sunday! This time around 6am, I stepped up and down and chose a place for myself. Today’s clouds are beautiful, white, and spongy like cotton candy.
The sea of clouds made everyone excited. – Photo: Le Hong Thai
The butterfly petals stand out on the pristine white background of the sea of clouds – Photo: Le Hong Thai
Sea of clouds floating in the eye
I have had the opportunity to watch clouds in Lao Tham and Ta Xua, but this time with Hang Kia it is still a completely new feeling. Getting up early, going through the cold highlands, to see white clouds floating under your feet, is really worth it.
I dragged the camera to shoot continuously. There are quite a lot of people today, so we have to set up and choose the corner quite carefully. H’mong people have built a few wooden floors with balustrades so that visitors can stand on them to see the panorama more clearly and that is also the place where people take non-photoshop photos.
The majestic mountain ranges in the Northwest are suddenly hidden under clouds – Photo: LE HONG THAI
Clouds are thick and thin, classy. Sometimes clouds come down from above, not see anything, but only a moment disappears, exposing the thick sea of clouds in the valley.
Hang Kia attracts many tourists to take pictures – Photo: QUANG MINH
The bamboo bridge is also a place that attracts many tourists to check-in. – Photo: LE HONG THAI
I climbed into a leaf hut, trying to order a cup of coffee but remembered that I haven’t eaten breakfast yet. The sun had risen, the clouds were gradually thinning, the flow of people started to leave. I still sat there, looking at the mountains, looking at the clouds and looking at people!
Some information about the Hang Kia cloud hunting spot:
– Hang Kia is a commune of Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, about 35km from Lac village, Mai Chau, about 40km from Moc Chau, about 7km from National Highway 6.
– There are many ways to move to Hang Kia:
+ You ride motorbike from Hanoi to Pa Co or Hang Kia (about 160km), rest at homestay of local people, next morning drive into Hang Kia hunting spot.
+ You take a bus to Mai Chau or Moc Chau, combine tourism here, the next morning you get up early to rent a car for about 35km to reach Hang Kia.
– Ideal time for cloud hunting: 6am – 8:30
– The cloudy season appears much and dense from October to April of the solar calendar. Most cloudy is from November to February of the solar calendar.
– Tickets to points: 15,000 VND (including parking tickets), by the Mong people renovating this area.
– The road is quite steep, you should pay attention to choose a good motorbike, check the brake (brake) before going. 7-seater car can also enter this location.
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