Ta Xua sets sights on sustainable tourism
Ta Xua is rolling out a campaign titled “Bringing Ta Xua to the world” and aims to establish the image of “Ta Xua - a sea of clouds, majestic nature and Mong cultural identity” during the 2028-2030 period.
Ta Xua is rolling out a campaign titled “Bringing Ta Xua to the world” and aims to establish the image of “Ta Xua - a sea of clouds, majestic nature and Mong cultural identity” during the 2028-2030 period.
Deep in Son La’s Ta Xua special-use forest, the road to Lang Sang village is barely wide enough for a motorbike. But each evening, the forest comes alive with the sounds of H'Mong ethnic women learning to spell and write for the first time. For years, the village’s brightly lit literacy class has offered new hope to women long accustomed to holding hoes in the fields, not pens in a classroom.
The Lang Sang satellite campus of Hang Dong Primary and Lower Secondary School in Ta Xua commune, Son La province, is located far from the main school, with travel conditions extremely difficult. Despite the many economic hardships faced by local residents, the children’s faces still light up with excitement at the chance to go to school, learn to read and write, and meet their friends and teachers.
Ta Xua cloud haven in the northern province of Son La, with its largely untouched landscapes and minimal commercial development, is the only destination from Vietnam to be featured on the list of 26 must-visit global destinations for 2026 released by India’s New Delhi Television.
As experiences become a benchmark of lifestyle value, younger travellers, especially Generation Z, are redrawing Vietnam’s tourism map with highly personalised journeys of exploration.
A rare weather phenomenon surprised locals and visitors as thick frost blanketed Ta Xua Peak in Ban Cong commune, Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province. The frost formed overnight on March 18 and lasted until around 7:30 a.m. on March 19.
Ta Xua peak in Ban Cong commune, Tram Tau district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, was coated in thick frost from the night of March 18 until 7:30 am on March 19.
In recent years, Ta Xua, located in Bac Yen district, Son La province, has emerged as a captivating tourist destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors. Known for its breathtaking natural scenery and fresh climate, Ta Xua is particularly famous for its "cloud hunting" experience. To ensure sustainable tourism development, local authorities, businesses, and investors have been actively adopting eco-friendly tourism models that prioritise environmental conservation.