Hang Dong village, Ta Xua commune, Son La
FAQ'S
Accommodation
Below, you will find a list of the most frequently asked questions about accommodation.
Standard check-in time is 2 PM and no later than 10 PM. Please let us know your arrival time if you have scheduled an early or late check-in; we will do our best to accommodate you.
Standard reception operating hours are after 10 PM. Requests after 10 PM will be processed online; please send your request via Zalo or hotline: 0888909883.
Our reception primarily speaks Vietnamese. However, our receptionists can use mobile language translation applications to communicate with international guests.
We offer free Wi-Fi; please use the password “camonban” when staying at Cloud Valley Hang Dong Homestay.
Cloud Valley offers bungalow rooms with valley views for 2-3 people, dormitory rooms for 10-12 people, and family rooms for 6-8 people.
Depending on the room type, prices range from 900,000 VND to 1,350,000 VND per night for a double room. Other rooms range from 2,000,000 VND to 3,500,000 VND.
Yes. The restaurant serves mountain cuisine: free-range chicken, local pork, stream fish, wild vegetables… and accepts outdoor BBQ orders.
Cloud Valley is located right in Hang Dong – the heart of the sea of clouds; you can see the clouds drifting by as soon as you open your room door. It’s also very convenient to travel to other cloud-watching spots in Ta Xua.
Yes: evening bonfires, enjoying Shan Tuyet tea, experiencing Mong weaving, and trekking through the villages.
It’s recommended to book in advance, especially during peak season (November – March), to ensure you get a nice room.
There is ample, safe, and convenient parking for both cars and motorbikes.
Tourism
Below, you will find a list of the most frequently asked questions about traveling to Ta Xua.
The cloud hunting season is usually from October to April of the following year. Early mornings from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM are when the sea of clouds is thickest and most beautiful.
Some popular spots include:
- Dinosaur’s Backbone
- Lonely Tree, Dolphin’s
- Head, Grassland
- Ta Xua Wind Peak
- A Phu Cave
- Hang Dong Sea of Clouds
It’s not mandatory, but if you want to explore the villages, go trekking, or experience Hmong culture, you should hire a local guide for a more enriching experience.
Cloud Valley can connect visitors with local guides who can take them to cloud-watching spots, trekking destinations, and cultural experiences of the Hmong people.
You can take a bus to Ta Xua and then rent a motorbike to visit the sights within a 15km radius, or travel by car/motorbike from Hanoi (200km) which takes 6 hours.
Things to bring:
Warm jacket, hiking boots, motion sickness medication
Camera, spare batteries for capturing beautiful cloud photos.
Tip: Clouds are thick in the morning, but usually dissipate quickly after 8 AM, so wake up early to avoid missing the moment.
Yes. Homestays usually have private rooms and full meal services. However, if you have young children, you should avoid mountain passes too late at night and prepare plenty of warm clothing.
You should bring warm clothes, sneakers, motion sickness medication, and a camera/phone with a power bank so you can comfortably chase clouds and take photos.