Cloud hunting in the Western region of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Coming to Buoc Mu, Na Ngoi commune (Ky Son) at this time, visitors can admire the beautiful scenery of the sea of clouds in many locations.
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About 250 km from Vinh City,Forced Mou(Ky Son) is one of the most popular destinations in Western Nghe An. During this time, Buoc Mu village attracts visitors because of the sea of clouds phenomenon. Coming here, you will be able to admire and check-in with the scene of white clouds covering the mountains and forests. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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To catch this phenomenon, you need to prepare in advance. Finding out the weather and climate suitable for departure will help increase the success rate of cloud hunting. If the temperature is too low, Buoc Mu will have ice, snow, and fog. If the temperature is high or the wind is strong, the sky is usually clear and sunny. Sea of clouds often appear when the outside temperature fluctuates between 2-10 degrees Celsius. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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The sea of clouds appears quickly and is unpredictable. Therefore, even if there are many clouds when the climate and weather are favorable, catching this phenomenon is not certain, you still rely largely on luck. Located at an altitude of over 1,900 m, Buoc Mu is the most beautiful cloud hunting spot in Nghe An. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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To get to Buoc Mu, visitors can go by high-chassis car or motorbike. From the center of Na Ngoi commune, traveling about 14 km to Buoc Mu Border Guard Station is the only option to see the sea of clouds at an altitude of 1,900m. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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Many travel enthusiasts rate the chance of successful cloud hunting in Na Ngoi quite high in December of the previous year and January of the following year. The weather in the commune center and the locations to see the sea of clouds may be different. Therefore, you should update the weather before going or ask the locals or previous tourists. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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From Buoc Mu, visitors can travel another 15km by road to check-in at Pu Xai Lai Leng peak on the Vietnam - Laos border. Pu Xai Lai Leng is 2,782m high, known as the roof of Nghe An. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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In January 2016, the Bụ Mú was covered in white due to the phenomenonsnow. The whole village was as white as winter in Europe. Since then, there has been no snowfall in Buoc Mu. Every year, the phenomenon still occasionally appears.frostPhoto: Thanh Cuong |
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Standing in front of the vast sea of clouds, raising your arms to embrace the clouds at Buoc Mu are the moments that make many people want to pack their backpacks and go. Photo: Thanh Cuong |