Surfing in clouds at Bach Ma mountain peak

By Kelvin Long, Nguyen Phong October 20, 2019 | 11:10 pm PT

Following a 20-km road leading to the summit of central Vietnam's Bach Ma (white horse) mountain, at 1,450 meters, visitors might feel like they are surfing in the clouds.

From aerial to close-up view: beauty of Bach Ma mountain named is uncomprising

A curvy road leads the way to Bach Ma mountain. The landscape is part of Bach Ma National Park, 40 kilometers from the central town of Hue.

After buying a ticket at the gate, tourists can rent a car and drive about 20 km to Hai Vong Dai, the highest point on the Bach Ma summit while taking in the view.

As visitors ascend, the lines and curves of the mountains and forests slowly shape by the side of the car windows. Bach Ma is the only strip of Vietnams primeval forest that connects the sea to the Vietnam - Laos border. The destination is also home to many deserted villas that used to be the resorts of the colonial French officers and Hue’s upper-class families.

As visitors ascend, the lines and curves of the mountains and forests will slowly take shape outside the car windows.

Bach Ma is the only strip of Vietnam's primeval forest that connects the sea to the Vietnam - Laos border. The destination is also home to many deserted villas that used to be the resorts of the colonial French officers and Hue’s upper-class families.

A group of foreign tourists admire the view at Hai Vong Dai where they can have an aerial view of the Bach Ma area, Lang Co bay and Truoi lake.

A panoramic view of Bach Ma peak woven in clouds at 1,450-meters altitude

A panoramic view of Bach Ma peak woven into the clouds at an altitude of 1,450 m.

During the rainy season between September and December, the mountain trail is quite slippery, so watch your step. It is advisable that visitors follow the instructions of experienced guides.

During the rainy season (September-December), the mountain trail is quite slippery, so watch your step. It is advisable that visitors follow the instructions from experienced guides.

A fungus, one of the 55 families and 332 kinds of mushroomsthe park boasts, according to statistics of Bach Ma National Park.

The park boasts 332 kinds of fungi, according to the Bach Ma National Park management.

Bach Ma National Park has a total area of about 37,500 ha, embracing diverse landscape with more than 2,300 plant species and 1,700 animal species within it. There are many species that require protection in the forest, including the red-shanked douc langur, saola, white pheasant, and the Fujian cypress.

Bach Ma National Park has a total area of about 37,500 ha, embracing a diverse landscape and is host to more than 2,300 plant species and 1,700 animal species. There are many species that require protection in the forest, including red-shanked douc langurs, saolas, white pheasants, Fujian cypress, and agarwood.

Leaving Hai Vong Dai rest stop, visitors can follow the 5-km trail into the woods to Ngu Ho lake. This is the center pool of five connected large and small lakes.Another water destination, Do Quyen waterfall that is 30 meters high, is about an hour on foot from the Ngu Ho lake.

After leaving Hai Vong Dai, visitors can follow the five-km trail into the woods to Ngu Ho lake. This is the center pool of the five connected large and small lakes. Do Quyen waterfall is another destination that is 30 m high, and is about an hour on foot from Ngu Ho lake.

In March-April, Bach Ma puts on a different coat, luring visitors with its maple trees which sheds their leaves for new ones during these two months.The one-century old trees shade the French architectural villas in Bach Ma National Park.

From March to April, Bach Ma changes colors, luring visitors in with its maple trees that shed their leaves for new ones during these two months. The one-century old trees shade the French architectural villas in Bach Ma National Park.