Located about 10km
from the center of Cho Ra commune, Don Den peak (formerly Bac Kan province),
over 1,000m high, is becoming a "hot" winter check-in spot. From dawn, many
young people brave the freezing cold to wait for the moment the sun rises from
the sea of clouds - a scene likened to "heavenly paradise". -
Tours to Northwest Vietnam
A hot check-in spot in the highlands during winter
Nestled amidst vast mountains and forests, Don Den (Don Den village, Ba Be
commune, Thai Nguyen province) stands out with its rare landscape: swirling
mists, winding mountain passes, and pristine, unspoiled forests. Despite lacking
professional tourism services, it attracts numerous visitors with its
spectacular cloud-hunting moments and the unspoiled beauty of the wilderness.
Don Den is expected to soon become a prominent tourist destination in Thai
Nguyen.
A journey across the mountain pass to witness the sunrise
At dawn, we set off from Cho Ra commune, following the winding mountain passes
leading to the summit of Don Den. The higher we climbed, the colder the air
became, and the mist enveloped the path, creating the feeling of stepping into
another realm.
Nguyet Anh (from Thai Nguyen) said: "Today we didn't get to see many clouds,
which is a bit disappointing, but the weather was chilly, so wearing warm
clothes and scarves was just like winter, and we still had a lot of fun. This
place is trending online, so we definitely have to try it".
One young person who traveled over 100 km to get here said: "I saw the pictures
on TikTok and they were so beautiful, so I was determined to come and see it for
myself".
Despite the increasing number of visitors, Don Den still lacks well-organized
tourism services. The roadside rest stops are mostly spontaneously cleaned up
and furnished with chairs by local people.
Mr. Hua Duc Ly - a local resident said: "The air here is very cool and the
scenery is beautiful. Visitors come not only to chase the clouds but also to
watch the sunrise and sunset. It's crowded every weekend".
According to him, the experience of cloud hunting is: "If it was sunny the day
before, it will be cloudy the next day. Tourists should go between 4 and 6 in
the morning; in autumn, the clouds take longer to dissipate".
Mr. Hieu (from Ba Be commune) expressed his desire for investment: "The
Lighthouse is beautiful, but no one has invested in services for it yet.
Visitors to Ba Be Lake all stop by here. If there were more services, it would
definitely attract even more tourists".
Don Den is also home to the H'Mong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups, many of whom
still preserve their traditional cultures. Tourists can visit the nearby Phja
Khao bamboo forest to take photos - a popular spot for young people to combine
their trip with cloud-hunting.
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Discover Don Den peak and the wild beauty of Thai Nguyen
