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Lao Than, also known as Hau Pong San, is situated in Phin Ho Village. It is the roof of Y Ty Commune and an appealing winter vacation destination for Vietnamese trekkers easily entranced by the surreal beauty of the clouds. |
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This photo was taken on Jan. 1 as a sharp, frosty cold spell hit the northern mountainous region. The duo is on their way to Lao Than peak. |
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A trekking group poses in front of "A Ho" hut, 250 meters from Lao Than peak. |
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Dinners are prepared by porters, using Y Ty specialties like grilled wild boar, chicken and stir-fried vegetables, accompanied by a heartening cup of rice wine. After the meal, organic and inorganic waste is separated to minimize the impact on the environment. |
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It is hard not to miss the explosive sunrise from Lao Than peak. At around four in the morning, after finishing a hot bowl of chicken porridge, trekkers will have to grope their way along a steep road with flashlights in hand to reach their final destination. Temperatures might hover just above zero degree Celsius. |
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Lao Than, the roof of Y Ty, is shrouded by an ocean of white clouds. |
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A duo poses atop Lao Than peak. |
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On the way back to the hut, trekkers may encounter the sight of sunlight breaking through the forest canopy. |