Ta Xua

Tà Xùa is a highland tourist destination in Sơn La Province, known for cloud hunting, mountain roads, and its characteristic mountainous landscapes. Visitors can view seas of clouds depending on weather conditions, explore local attractions, and learn about the lives of people in the mountainous area.

Tà Xùa is located at an elevation ranging from 1,500 m to over 2,800 m above sea level, in the high mountainous region of Sơn La Province. Its terrain consists of successive mountain ranges, steep slopes, narrow valleys, and winding roads that follow the contours of the landscape. Elevations vary from one location to another, and the terrain is divided by mountain slopes and streams. Some areas are exposed to incoming winds, creating conditions for cloud formation when humidity and temperature are suitable.

Tà Xùa is about 200 km northwest of the center of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is connected to other areas by major national highways that cross the high mountain ranges of northern Vietnam.

• National Highways 32 and 37: From Hanoi, travel west along Đại lộ Thăng Long or National Highway 32 towards Sơn Tây. At the center of Sơn Tây Ward, continue towards Trung Hà Bridge and cross into Phú Thọ Province. Follow National Highway 32 through Thanh Sơn to Thu Cúc Junction, then turn towards Phù Yên. Continue along the connecting road to National Highway 37 towards Phù Yên and Gia Phù Junction (Gia Phù Commune). From there, follow National Highway 37 towards Bắc Yên, passing Chẹn Pass before reaching the center of Bắc Yên Commune. Continue along Provincial Road 112 (DT112) towards Tà Xùa Commune.
• National Highways 6 and 37: From Hanoi, travel through Phú Thọ Province (through Tân Lạc and Mai Châu communes), cross Thung Khe Pass, and enter Sơn La Province at Vân Hồ Commune. Continue through Vân Sơn Ward, Thảo Nguyên Ward, Mộc Sơn Ward, and Mộc Châu Ward. Pass through Yên Châu Commune and cross Chiềng Đông Pass to Tượng Đài Junction. Continue towards Chẹn Pass, cross Tạ Khoa Bridge, and reach the center of Bắc Yên Commune. From there, follow Provincial Road 112 (DT112) towards Tà Xùa Commune.
• National Highways 43 and 37: From Moc Chau, travel south towards Đoàn Kết Commune and cross the Vạn Yên ferry on the Đà River to Gia Phù Junction (Gia Phù Commune). Follow National Highway 37 towards Bắc Yên, passing Chẹn Pass before reaching the center of Bắc Yên Commune. Continue along Provincial Road 112 (DT112) towards Tà Xùa Commune.

• Motorbike rental: A popular option for independent travellers who want to travel along winding mountain passes and visit Hmong villages. Motorbike rental services are concentrated in Tà Xùa Commune, with prices ranging from VND 120,000 to 180,000 per day.

• 21.304765104.4641921 Dinosaur Spine, Háng Đồng, Tà Xùa Commune (15 km from the center of Bắc Yên Commune along a steep mountain road). All day. A high mountain range located between Sơn La and Yên Bái provinces. Its sheltered, bowl-shaped valley creates conditions for dense seas of clouds to accumulate from October to April of the following year. One of its notable features is the "Dinosaur Spine" in Chống Chùa Village, a narrow strip of land with a trail running along steep cliffs on both sides. Free.  
• 21.264521104.5206032 Tà Xùa Grassland, Tà Xùa Grassland, Tà Xùa, Sơn La. An open area of green grass suitable for photography.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 21.28649104.4122963 Wind Peak, Wind Peak, Tà Xùa, Sơn La. A place where visitors can often see seas of clouds.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 21.262387104.5277764 Dolphin Rock, Tà Xùa, Sơn La. A natural rock formation resembling a dolphin.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 21.265286104.5360865 Lonely Tree, Tà Xùa, Tà Xùa, Sơn La.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Cloud hunting: Getting up between 5:00 and 7:00 AM, before sunrise, offers opportunities to see seas of clouds.

• Ancient Shan Tuyết tea trees: Shan Tuyết tea leaves are harvested from centuries-old tea trees growing on the high mountains of Tà Xùa Commune.

• Black chicken (Hmong black chicken): A local chicken breed from the high mountains of northern Vietnam. Its feathers, skin, meat, bones, and internal organs are all black or dark in colour.
• Northwestern free-range pork (black pork, Mán pork, or Mường pork): A local pig breed traditionally raised free-range by ethnic minority communities in the mountainous areas of northwestern Vietnam.

• 21.279708104.4268471 A Phủ Restaurant, km 13, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, ☏ +84374232388. 08:00-22:00. Offers dishes made with wild vegetables, local pork, and other ingredients. VND 200,000-300,000 per person.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 21.279121104.4316462 Bếp Củi, ☏ +84374512918. 08:00-22:00. VND 100,000-200,000 per person.  (updated Oct 2026)

• Ancient Shan Tuyết tea trees: Shan Tuyết tea leaves are harvested from centuries-old tea trees growing on the high mountains of Tà Xùa Commune.

• 21.277713104.4303251 May Home Tà Xùa, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, ☏ +84774262626. 06:00-22:00. Accommodation for groups ranging from a few people to large parties of nearly 200 guests. VND 700,000-1,500,000.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 21.279623104.425052 Pơ Mu Homestay, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, ☏ +84398066886. 06:00-22:00. Rooms with full-length glass windows for cloud viewing. VND 700,000-1,500,000.  (updated Oct 2026)
• 21.277664104.4331833 HomeStay Mùa Trứ Tà Xùa, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, ☏ +84333658497. 08:00-22:00. VND 700,000-1,500,000.  (updated Oct 2026)

• In winter (December to February), dense fog can reduce visibility on Tà Xùa's mountain roads and passes. Drivers should use yellow fog lights, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, and sound their horns when approaching blind bends.
• During the rainy season (June to August), there is a risk of landslides and falling rocks on the steep hillsides along National Highways 37 and 43. Avoid travelling on mountain passes during prolonged periods of heavy rain.