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The Great Mountain Getaway: Witness the Breathtaking Sea of Clouds and Sunrise Just a Stone’s Throw from Hanoi

9 October, 2024

Unlike the city center, from the previous evening to around 9 am the next day, the temperature here is very cool, even chilly, with fresh air, likened to Ta Xua (Son La) or Da Lat (Lam Dong).

People flock to Ba Vi to witness the sea of clouds and a sunrise that feels “as cool as Da Lat”. Video: Hai Duong

From April to October every year, Ba Vi becomes an ideal “heat escape” for tourists. In recent days, a white sea of clouds has continuously appeared, creating a poetically beautiful and romantic scene.

The sea of clouds as seen on the morning of July 14. Photo: Vuong Loc

On July 14, Vuong Loc (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi), a passionate photographer, started his journey at 3 am to reach the Ba Vi National Park in time for sunrise.

“I left at 3 am and reached the entrance of the Ba Vi National Park at 5 am. At that time, many young people were already there, queuing to buy tickets. At 5:30 am, the sea of clouds began to appear near the 1,100-meter mark,” said Loc.

“If we compare it to Ta Xua, the clouds there would be thicker and fluffier. However, Ba Vi has the advantage of being a quick and convenient getaway. In the morning, the air in Ba Vi is cool and pleasant, a stark contrast to the muggy heat of the city center. Being here, I feel like I’m in Da Lat,” Loc shared.

The Ba Vi National Park is located about 60km from Hanoi’s city center. Visitors can drive towards the Thang Long Boulevard or take the National Highway 32. If traveling by bus, take the 74 My Dinh – Xuan Khanh or the 71 My Dinh – Son Tay bus, and then transfer to the 110 bus to the Ba Vi National Park at the final stop.

A large number of visitors flock to the Ba Vi National Park to witness the sea of clouds. Photo: Vuong Loc

Hai Duong from Ung Hoa, Hanoi, has been to the Ba Vi National Park four times, but July 14 was the first time he witnessed the sea of clouds. He also started his journey at 3 am to arrive at sunrise.

“The morning weather was beautiful, cool, and the sea of clouds was stunning, creating an ideal backdrop for visitors to admire and take photos. Unfortunately, it started drizzling around noon, so my group couldn’t stay longer,” said Duong.

Hai Duong and his friends arrived early but still had to jostle for a good spot to capture the clouds. Photo: Hai Duong

According to the experience of successful “cloud hunters” in Ba Vi, the sea of clouds usually appears if it rained the day before and the weather forecast for the day is clear. Luck also plays an important role.

Nowadays, Ba Vi offers a range of accommodation options, from budget to upscale. Visitors can camp amidst the pine forests or rent villas in resorts like Melia Bavi Mountain Retreat, Tan Da Spa Resort, Bavi Annam Garden, or Madela Ba Vi – Nha Ben Suoi…