Cloud hunting in western Nghe An province
(Baonghean.vn) - Visiting Buoc Mu in Na Ngoi commune (Ky Son district) around this time, tourists can admire the stunning scenery of the sea of clouds in many locations.
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| Located approximately 250 km from Vinh City,Buoc MuKy Son (Ky Son) is one of the most popular destinations in western Nghe An province. During this time of year, Buoc Mu village attracts visitors with its sea of clouds phenomenon. Here, you can admire and take photos with the scenery of white clouds covering the mountains and forests. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| To witness this phenomenon, you need to prepare in advance. Understanding the suitable weather and climate for departure will increase your chances of successfully seeing the sea of clouds. If the temperature is too low, ice, snow, and fog will appear at Buoc Mu. If the temperature is high or windy, the sky is usually clear and sunny. The sea of clouds typically appears when the outdoor temperature ranges from 2-10 degrees Celsius. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Sea of clouds appears quickly and unpredictably. Therefore, even when clouds are abundant during favorable weather conditions, encountering this phenomenon is not guaranteed; you largely rely on luck. Located at an altitude of over 1,900 meters, Buoc Mu is one of the most beautiful cloud-watching spots in Nghe An. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| To reach Buoc Mu, visitors can travel by high-clearance vehicle or motorbike. From the center of Na Ngoi commune, the only way to see the sea of clouds at an altitude of 1,900m is by traveling about 14 km to the Buoc Mu Border Guard Station. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Many travel enthusiasts believe the chances of successfully seeing the sea of clouds in Na Ngoi are quite high in December of the previous year and January of the following year. Weather conditions in the commune center and other cloud-viewing locations can vary. Therefore, you should check the weather forecast before you go or ask locals or previous travelers for advice. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| From Buoc Mu, tourists can travel another 15km by road to check in at Pu Xai Lai Leng peak, bordering Vietnam and Laos. Pu Xai Lai Leng, at 2,782m, is known as the highest peak in Nghe An province. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| In January 2016, the Buddleja wore a white coat due to a phenomenon.snowThe entire village was blanketed in white, like a European winter. Since then, snow has not fallen again in Buoc Mu. Occasionally, snowfall still occurs each year.icePhoto: Thanh Cuong |
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| Standing before a vast sea of clouds, reaching out to embrace them at Buoc Mu is one of the moments that makes many people want to pack their bags and go. Photo: Thanh Cuong |