TA XUA, VIETNAM - Hidden Mountain Gem! (Cloud Chasing, Dinosaur Spine, Windy Peak) - Travel Guide
Jun 6, 2026
For this trip to Vietnam, we made the conscious decision to venture off the beaten path, to explore a place known only to the locals, a NO-(foreign)TOURISTS haven that would offer us a unique experience! We've also shared some TRAVEL TIPS and places YOU MUST VISIT when in Ta Xua!
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AI GeneratedJelly and Mr. P explore Tarsua, a remote mountainous region in Vietnam's Son La Province. The journey highlights the area's breathtaking \"sea of clouds,\" unique geological landmarks like Dinosaur Rock, and the challenges of visiting a destination primarily frequented by locals, including extreme cold and limited infrastructure.
Hello everyone, welcome back to another Oh Hey Jelly Vlog.
My name is Jelly and this is Mr. P.
If you're preparing for a trip with Mr. P, there's no problem.
Hello, you have moved now.
Is it worth it?
Wow, Mr. P and the flag.
Walk and move.
You can't do it.
Wow, Mr. P.
Oh, very beautiful.
What?
Behind the reserve.
Very unglamorous.
I'm sorry.
With a cold climate throughout the year and located above 1,800 meters above sea level
The South China Sea, located about 240 kilometers from Hanoi, is relatively distant and calm.
The range of Mount Majestik Tarsua is located in a scenic landscape.
The back part of Yen in Son La Kingdom, West Vietnam.
Vietnam is a country full of natural wonders and rich cultural history.
We have visited Vietnam several times before.
checking Halong City, Ho Chi Minh City, and the famous Hanoi
but never lost hope of going to urban areas and cities.
For this journey, we made a deliberate decision to give up on giving up.
exploring a small area in Vietnam known only to the locals
A relatively unknown area that will offer a unique experience.
We have arrived in Hanoi. Now, we are looking for our guide.
The journey to Tarsua begins in Hanoi.
From Hanoi, it took him approximately five hours to reach Tarsua.
We are inside the train, on our way to Tarsua.
Five hours, including lunch.
I am hungry, but Mr. P is not hungry.
Visitors can choose from various types of flights to reach Tarsua.
Motorbike, bicycle, taxi, and private residential train.
We decided to hire a guide and a car for a more comfortable and faster journey.
Moreover, we felt that having a local, experienced, and skilled driver
is a safer choice.
If related to long-distance travel, uneven terrain, extensive experience, and large-scale outings.
It costs around $400 for three days and two nights, including pickup.
At Hanoi International Airport and our local flights in Hanoi's city center on the final day.
Tarsua
often introduced as a star paradise,
the perfect place to mourn the mountain view, the endless sea rather than
Thick light during the period of Vietnam's presence in the area.
The perfect time to visit Tarsua is from November to March, known as the light season.
The combination of lower temperatures and higher humidity during these months
providing a pleasant setting for the display of thick, illustrated light
and the ambient light that lasts forever, providing an almost otherworldly and astonishing experience
Experience for nature lovers, travelers, drivers, and photographers.
April to July is the rainy season, and Tarsua transforms into beauty with
Thick light projection, symbolized by golden light, water illumination.
There are many random and extraordinary photo spots along the small roads of Tarsua as you drive.
However, here are a few places worth checking out if you're visiting Tarsua for the first time.
Tarsua is a land with endless paths of light,
incredibly refined across generations and exquisitely polished to appear perfectly flawless
into mountain paths.
That is why you should not miss the opportunity to make a quick sale at
The view from Tarsua to see this and take pictures of these paths of light.
There are many local restaurants along this route, but you may choose to skip eating.
and easily get a mixed drink to enjoy while sitting and appreciating the extraordinary beauty
rather than the stunning floor view.
This is an outer area. We are on the main road. That is the view.
Now we are in this café.
We only stopped briefly before heading back to the hotel.
Mr. P has a Pepsi. This is a bromantic moment here.
Although we visited India during every season and still could not see
any income arising from the floors adjacent to the mountain,
The sight during the sun's rotation is still quite awe-inspiring and astonishing.
It's the off-season now, so they won't be putting anything out. It's like a vacation season.
The sun does not rotate, but you can see it rotating, I suppose.
Mr. P, where are we now?
Dinjo. What is Dinjo?
The Windy Peak of Taswa.
Three kilometers from Taswa,
Windy Peak is a place where many people go to catch the rotating sun or to search for the moon.
There are many cafes along the street where you can have a cup of coffee and relax.
Going early is the key to finding a good spot for photography.
This seems to be a very good photo spot with mountains in the background.
Because the café was too crowded with local tourists from early evening onwards.
and at the time when the sun is about to set.
4.5, we wait for the sun to turn.
It's very cold, my hands are moving.
You can see the number of people around us.
It looks like a revolving place.
I am getting off.
Toilet.
Sink.
This place is actually very low.
Must not stand up directly.
The toilet is also very low.
Let us go back to the top.
Stay alive.
The sun is rotating.
She is on top of the wave and now beneath the wave.
Our first visit to Windy Peak was to watch the sun set.
If you cannot perceive this video moving, it means the gimbal is working because my hand is moving.
This is what remains.
I want to go home.
This is the same café we came to on our first night.
The sun has now set.
We were supposed to explore the rotating sun today.
Our first visit to Windy Peak was to explore the rotating sun at dawn.
That is the current situation.
The sun is rotating, and the waves have traveled a little.
Actually, there are many people here.
And there's a cute dog sleeping here.
Come on.
The wind is somewhat strong.
Strong wind behind the place.
But not too cold.
Considering that I have five clothes.
I actually wore what I wanted to sleep in and wore it out.
Camera one, camera two, and camera three that I am using now.
Exploring the rotating sun depends on nature itself,
Good fortune, and the movement to rise early
so that you may behold the magnificent ocean as the sun rises in the morning.
If you choose not to enter any café at Windy Peak,
You may also stop your car beside the road.
and enjoying the rotating sun from there.
Tarsua is known as a weekend mountain getaway for the people.
Conversely, it's almost impossible to see foreign tourists like us in Tarsua.
During the three days and two nights we spent in Tarsua,
We did not encounter any foreign tourists anywhere.
Not in our places of residence,
not at the restaurant,
not in a place that is interested.
It also means that company money is king in Tarsua.
Almost 99% of businesses in Tarsua do not accept credit cards or cashless company payments.
First of all.
Mr. Pease.
We received money from the ATM.
There may be one or two ATMs in this small town.
However, the ATM might not accept international bank cards.
when it comes to withdrawing money.
Vegetarian dinner tonight.
Cabbage and more vegetable soup.
Hello, the inside of the cabbage has meat.
Meat?
That means me.
Enjoy your meal.
Meat dishes usually cost more than twice the amount of meat purchases.
That is why we bought only vegetables for tonight's dinner.
Because we are running low on money.
The dolphin is another famous attraction for local tourists.
Buried for centuries by the forces of illumination and weather,
This year represents a geological marvel showcasing the raw power of nature.
Like a dolphin leaping from the sea.
Actually, he's not a tough guy at all.
but two large skirts joined together,
emerge from the ground
resembling a dolphin swimming on the surface of the water
when viewed from one direction.
I did it!
This is a view.
Today it seems this is a dolphin's mouth.
Standing at the mouth of the dolphin.
Wow, you can't see the dolphin.
Here!
Great!
And now we're done with the dauphin skirt.
We are here for lunch.
This is our lunch today.
There is rice, meat, and vegetables.
This food is somewhat tasty overall.
Rok Dauphin is also a well-known place in Tarsua.
It is a beach located 2 km away.
with a long descent into the river on both sides,
which resembles the back of a large dauphin when viewed from the air.
Before you can reach the dauphin skirt,
You need to close a 2 km long road.
Although he was truly capable of walking,
We recommend paying a small salary.
to choose the less dangerous option
but the time to take a motorcycle taxi
to take you in and out of the journey bridge.
I actually don't mind walking alone.
I think it can walk.
But he's already been waiting for us.
The motorcycle taxi that carries you inside
It will also be the same motorcycle taxi to take you out.
These young people were forced to recognize their guide.
Moreover, since the driver and the motorcycle
sharing the same long journey into the dinosaur bridge,
You will breathe with many diseases,
Wet and wet
if you choose to walk.
I was just holding it.
They came from there.
My hand is moving.
He is a motor conglomerate.
Mafia motor.
I only paid RM50,000 without reason.
What is RM50,000?
3 dollars
They came from there.
Nevertheless, it was my first time riding a motorbike.
It is very frightening.
I am the third passenger, the last one.
I feel that I am falling most of the time.
I think it's extremely dangerous.
Let's go look for Mr. P.
If you are inside the dinosaur bridge,
Be careful when walking.
Because this road is long, wet, crowded, and busy,
the last thing you want
it is disrupting your balance
or walking and walking for dozens of meters down the mountain.
Wearing the perfect shoes
Carrying drinking water with you is a necessity.
No longer.
There are many photos being taken everywhere.
Does this remind you of Laos?
Alright, I'll say it.
There is still something else from the heart to walk
behind the unglamorous walkway.
Look at the water.
People must go on a journey.
I'm still doing it.
So, there are two paths.
The bottom and the top.
The journey below first.
This famous road.
That is Mr. P.
Mr. P just stood there.
A bit far.
I can't believe Andy came here wearing his pajamas.
Wow, Mr. P has the whole place to himself.
Goodbye.
Andy, if you're watching this,
I can't believe Andy came here wearing his pajamas.
Do not wear pajamas when you pass away.
Yeah, good.
What is your opinion?
Now we stand alone.
I think this view is quite impressive.
But the weather is beneficial, I think.
Now, it's raining hot.
I don't know what I can say.
Yes, the bridge here is correct.
Yeah, not too bad.
They came from there.
And here is the view.
This is the final point
Dinosaur Spike
They stand up.
Quite good.
Yeah, I'm doing Asian squats here.
Follow me behind that annoying bike.
Not looking forward to the bike ride.
I just got off the bike.
That is the bike.
After walking through Dinosaur Spike,
We also spent our leisure time at the café.
near the entrance to Spike,
Enjoy the moving area.
And for me,
recover from the experience of my first bike ride
as a petitioner.
We have bought ice cream.
This is a landscape.
This is the ability to ride a bike.
They printed us against the train fabric.
This side does not print, this side prints.
One more important tip before heading to Dinosaur Spike
It is that you will need network data.
I recommend getting a local SIM card.
or e-SIM.
You may check the e-SIM service provided by Truly
and promotion in the description box below.
You might be wondering,
Why do I need a network?
If my intention is to enjoy
Calm percutian on top of the mountain?
This is because there is little to none.
The person who speaks English in Tarsua.
English is not the primary language in Tarsua.
It is not stated, understood
or born in a local school.
Therefore, if you cannot speak fluently
in Vietnamese
or read Vietnamese text,
Google Translate will become
The app most frequently used on your phone.
We also use the Pictorial Translate feature.
to read the food and beverage menu
at a local restaurant before buying food.
At the end of the three days we spent in Tarsua,
We are learning very important words,
Ngoc Nong, meaning hot water.
We asked for this when we were cold.
This is the place where we live.
Tarsua Eco Lodge
Camping, peaceful, relaxed.
Behind us is our lodge.
We are at the highest point.
There is no other lodge above us.
While Tarsua is a distant place,
Several accommodation options are available.
The house is the most expensive residence.
mostly in composts and small forests
Built by a local ethnic group.
This option costs less than $20
Every person every night,
offering a unique cultural experience.
The basic guest house is the next level,
that provides greater comfort
while it remains still expensive.
This option costs approximately $30 per night.
There is also a camping option.
If you greatly enjoy outdoor places.
You can bring it, of course you can
or buy it
to camp in the designated area.
For us,
We chose to stay at the eco-lodge.
that is not cheap.
For us, we chose to stay at the eco-lodge.
With better facilities and advantages,
We paid about $190.
for 2 groups and 2 nights.
It is a division that is intentional.
because we truly want to return
a comfortable shower and a warm space
After a day of outdoor activities.
What saved this agreement for me
heat warning
on their website.
A very important feature
when the nighttime temperature on the mountain is above
Drop to a single digit.
Hi everyone.
We have just arrived at the lodge.
We will stay at this lodge for 2 days.
Actually two nights.
This night and the night after tomorrow.
Let me give you a space tourism plan.
I stand in front of the main door.
When you enter, you will see
a very large room
There is a wheelchair here.
There's a balcony there,
but very cold.
Therefore, I don't think I'll be going out tonight.
That is how the balcony looks.
This is our sleep.
There is a toilet room here.
mirror, and more beds.
Then we had a laundry room.
This is the concept of an open-air bath.
There is hot water there.
Overall, I must say
that Tazwa Eco Lodge is clean,
minimalist in style and well-constructed.
Wide reception area,
offering services for levels,
like a karaoke system,
ticket counter
and even a foreign plant exists
within the compound
No one will swim in this weather.
This exceeds my expectations
for rural areas in Vietnam.
There are also basic supplies.
inside the room, like
hot shower, hair dryer
and a perfect sanitation system.
Unfortunately, one thing that
I really want and am willing to pay.
Suddenly stopped working.
Our room does not have a working heater.
and the lodge staff couldn't fix it
Unit 40 Juga
What time is it now?
It is now 8:40.
Here is the sun we have.
I did not sleep well last night.
It's cold.
The heater is not working.
So we had a very cold night.
The local generator is not working temporarily.
We need to use a hair dryer.
as a heat source.
And then we need to have two layers
clothing
I am wearing five layers of clothing and
Five layers are not all thick layers.
But there are still five layers.
Yeah, I'm just using everything.
I need to feel hot.
Hot air is very important.
Next time when I come to the mountain again
and I know that it is
ECO LODGE
When you hear the word ECO LODGE,
Pretend it's camping.
Bring the hot water bottle.
Place it under your blanket.
Actually, we paid quite a bit for today.
So somewhat disappointing
that they did not have a heater.
Find a good hot bed.
We endured the first night.
And on the second night,
The staff offered a room change.
This is a heater.
Check out our new room.
But instead of one room, we now have two rooms.
The heater is currently operating.
Hopefully, tonight will be even hotter.
However, the heater in the second room
It also stopped working after 15 minutes.
We think this might be caused by
electricity capacity concerns
because there was enlightenment when
There is electric lighting usage.
due to the high value of residential properties.
After the sun rises and you are in the sunlight,
It tastes good.
I have three more heat packs again
What I can use tonight.
This is the breakfast area.
This is the mountain in front.
We are waiting for breakfast here.
It is still being provided.
Let me show you the view.
Food at Eco Lodge, besides breakfast,
not inclusive and price
For each item, it is clear.
written in their menu.
Thank you.
These are fruits.
and materials, for example.
This is coffee tea.
This is
sosej.
Nasi roti and nasi goreng.
That small banana.
Oh yeah, little banana.
Hot acid.
The wind is coming from there.
Dorsinia Village
After the road, we have
foreign perspective
Dorsinia indica Tree
the one who attacks even a tiny forest,
It should be an extraordinary place.
To take a photo when you are in Tarsus.
We are currently going up
Dorsinia indica Tree
So the reason regarding the Dorsinia Indica tree
It is a tree facing the river, and it is a green tree standing alone.
This standalone pillar stands behind a floor covered with green-red-blue water.
from the Soi Sak River and covered by mountains and mountains with images.
Visitors will need to pay a small entrance fee to enter this complex and take photographs.
A solitary tree. So we need to pay the entrance fee. Yes, this isn't written anywhere but
For future discussions, it's SGD 10,000 per person, which is quite affordable. It's like
SGD 1 more for two people in Singapore. This is the entire area you can enter. You get
A solitary tree there with a floor and also a river. That is the river, with several mountains behind.
It's a bit hot, but it's cool to be in the light like this, in the light.
The weary river behind.
Is Mr. P there?
1x zoom
2x zoom
5x zoom
Oh!
There she is
Cuba took a picture of her wallpaper.
Here
Interestingly
We also came across the second shortest tree.
in this same compound
fighting against a similar backdrop
with the first lowest point
However
the location for taking this second photograph
Looks like it was made by a man
because a dam was built on this second river
to create the illusion of a river
It is a river that was built.
because the dam
Good morning, everyone
Ia
should have
10th grade
leave
because there is no wind now
I haven't felt it yet.
hot
again
To show how the wind
important
Because Mr. P
Sleeping outdoors
This is today's rain
For them, this is bad weather
because
only
when the rain is bad
then you can have all this rain and light
Look here
The rice drink we have
last night
It is
the house of their own
alcohol
We bought this bottle
for some very good residents
who gave us 5 rice cakes
as a gift
suddenly
while we were eating here
at night
Therefore, we bought the bottle.
to repay their kindness
Practice completed
Time for breakfast
Look at this
What are you doing?
You have a mustaj.
You always edit me out
Yeah
I always edit myself out
A good part
Then

