Temperatures dipped below 0 degree Celsius on Tuesday morning, revealing ice in the high mountainous regions of Binh Lieu District in Quang Ninh Province, which borders China.
Photo by La Hoang
La Hoang, a resident of Binh Lieu, said: "The thick layer of ice now blankets the landscape."
Photo by La Hoang
Traveling from the heart of Binh Lieu District, Hoang moved 74 km to Dinh Lap District of Lang Son Province, another border province.
Hoang said, "Along the way, you can see ice adhering to the railings and on bare tree branches. As you move to higher points, the ice becomes thicker."
Photo by La Hoang
In Dinh Lap, Hoang trekked to a China border milestone numbered 1297 at more than 1,000 meters high to clearly feel the cold air. The ice on tree branches ranged from 3 to 5 centimeters thick, reaching almost 10 centimeters in certain spots.
Hoang said, "The ice on the reed grass tree stems looks like an ice cream. It's solid and doesn't appear to be melting anytime soon."
Photo by La Hoang
Upon hearing about the icy conditions atop Cao Ly Mountain in Binh Lieu District, tour guide Chu Xuan Cuong ventured to the spot to capture photographs on Tuesday.
Mount Cao Ly is part of the Cao Ly mountain range and is situated approximately 18 kilometers from Binh Lieu's center.
Photo by Chu Xuan Cuong
After taking photos in Cao Ly, Cuong proceeded to the China border milestone in Lang Son because he heard that the ice at the milestone was thicker and more beautiful.
"The ice in Cao Ly is thin and transparent, whereas the ice at the milestone is thicker and denser, just like a layer of snow preserved in a freezer for a long time," he said.
Photo by Chu Xuan Cuong
On his way to the milestone, Cuong encountered blooming peach blossoms. Their petals and pistils were covered in transparent ice, creating a harmonious blend of winter and spring.
Photo by Chu Xuan Cuong
By Tuesday afternoon, a number of locals and photographers had arrived in Binh Lieu and at milestone 1297 to witness the moment when reeds were transformed into a white spectacle by the frost.
Photo by Chu Xuan Cuong
The weather in Binh Lieu is around 7-9 degrees Celsius, while the mountain temperatures are 2-4 degrees Celsius lower.
With foggy conditions and slippery passes, visitors coming to witness the ice-covered landscape are advised to exercise caution during their travels. With current weather conditions, the ice is anticipated to stick around until Jan. 24.
Photo by Chu Xuan Cuong
