Discovering Ngai Thau Thuong - the "rooftop" of Vietnam's villages
At around 2,300 metres above sea level, Ngai Thau Thuong in Y Ty Commune, Lao Cai Province, is often described as the "rooftop" of Vietnam's villages.
Perched on the summit of Ma Cha Va, the area is wrapped in white clouds year-round and enjoys a cool climate amid pristine, majestic scenery. Ngai Thau Thuong has become an appealing destination for nature lovers and travellers with a passion for exploration and new experiences.
The journey to Ngai Thau Thuong is unforgettable: a winding road follows the mountainside before gradually revealing a floating sea of clouds. At daybreak, the village appears through a veil of white mist, creating an ethereal scene reminiscent of a fairy tale.
The road to Ngai Thau Thuong winds across high mountain slopes; the higher it climbs, the more the landscape is enveloped by billowing white clouds.
Ngai Thau Thuong Village was formed through the merger of three villages: Ngai Thau Thuong, Ngai Thau Ha and Can Cau. It is now home to 231 households with 1,244 residents.
A forest of tong qua su trees in Ngai Thau Thuong takes on a dreamlike beauty, especially when shrouded in the highlands' light mist.
The area is known as a land of clouds.
Simple houses tucked into the mountainsides, an unhurried way of life and the hospitality of local residents give this borderland its distinctive charm.
The local Mong community is known for its diligence and hard work.
The carefree innocence of highland children.
The understated beauty of a young Mong woman in the mountains.
Thanks to the area's cool climate and soil conditions, farmers have focused on growing lilies, a high-value crop.
Transport links are steadily improving, with cars now able to reach the village directly. This has shortened the distance between Ngai Thau Thuong and surrounding areas while laying the groundwork for economic and tourism development.
With cloud seas in every season, a cool climate and pristine scenery, Ngai Thau Thuong is emerging as an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventurous travellers.
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