4 stunning cloud-watching spots in the Central Highlands

Cau Dat Tea Hill

One of the provinces in the Central Highlands with stunning scenery and terrain ideal for cloud watching is Da Lat city. Located at an altitude of over 1500 meters above sea level, Da Lat has many high hills, perfect for admiring the fluffy, dense white clouds every morning.

And Cau Dat tea hill is the most popular cloud-watching spot in the Central Highlands in recent times. This large tea hill, located about 25 km from the center of Da Lat city, is covered in the lush green of tea rows and has long attracted many tourists. From 3-4 am, many tourists travel long distances to admire the beauty of fluffy white clouds slowly drifting by, covering the pine trees and tea rows in a romantic white hue. As the sun gradually rises, the space is illuminated by weak golden rays, and you will enjoy the feeling of almost touching the clouds before your eyes, getting closer to nature's incredibly beautiful and captivating scenery.

The road from the town center to the tea hills is quite long, steep, and foggy, making it rather dangerous. Therefore, you should choose to stay in homestays near Cau Dat to avoid having to wake up too early.

Da Phu Hill

While Cau Dat tea hill is primarily a spot for cloud watching and photography, Da Phu hill is a popular choice for tourists who want to camp overnight and watch the clouds the next morning. This hill is quite large, located in Ward 7 and about 20 km from the center of Da Lat city, boasting expansive, lush green meadows and tall, mature pine trees that provide shade throughout the day. You can camp here from morning until overnight and comfortably enjoy the tranquil, peaceful, and fresh air.

In the early mornings, looking down from the hill, you'll see vast, lush green pine forests, with distant mountain ranges of varying heights, and layers of fluffy white clouds drifting and weaving through the old pine trees, creating a contemplative and tranquil natural landscape of Da Lat before sunrise. As the sun rises higher, you'll witness the moment the white clouds gradually dissipate, enveloping the entire space in a romantic and warm light.

Not only can you experience cloud hunting in the early morning, but you also have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of Da Lat at night. Amidst the cool weather, millions of lights from greenhouses illuminating the valley below create a unique, enchanting beauty of Da Lat.

Chu Yang Lak Peak

Located about 50 km from Buon Ma Thuot city, Chu Yang Lak Peak, with an altitude of approximately 1700 m, boasts a wild, rustic beauty, truly representative of the Central Highlands. To capture stunning photos with "white clouds stretching across the sky" at the summit, you must overcome a rather arduous journey, as the path to the summit is quite treacherous. You will have to traverse a challenging 14 km stretch, including both ascent and descent.

However, the beautiful scenery here will help you forget the fatigue of the long journey. There are many unique and diverse layers of vegetation, not to mention the dreamy sea of ​​white clouds amidst the fresh, cool air of the highlands. Standing on the mountain, you can gaze far into the distance, admiring the majestic scenery of the Central Highlands mountains and forests, which is just as beautiful as Ta Xua peak in Northwest Vietnam.

The best time for cloud watching is at sunrise, so you should plan to climb the mountain early or camp overnight, waiting to witness the moment when the mountain is filled with white clouds the next morning.

Mang Den

Located at an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level in Dak Plong commune, Kon Tum province, Mang Den is also a romantic cloud-hunting spot in the Central Highlands, affectionately called "the second Da Lat" for its tranquil and pristine beauty, offering many memorable experiences for visitors. It boasts diverse vegetation with primeval forests and numerous lakes and waterfalls as beautiful as a painting. While it's a relatively small and peaceful town, not heavily developed for tourism, it's an ideal destination for cloud hunters due to its vast pine forests and cool, refreshing atmosphere.

The road from Kon Tum to Mang Den has been renovated, becoming wide and airy, making it quite easy to travel and reducing the difficulty of the cloud-hunting trip. You can spend time trekking Ngoc Le Mountain to chase the clouds or wake up early to drive on the pass, admiring the fluffy white clouds floating over the mountain ranges. Alternatively, you can choose to camp on the grassy hills or stroll around the town, enjoying the delicious local specialties.

Huong Thao