The information of white snow falling on the top of Fansipan mountain on December 28 has attracted the attention of many tourists.
Shared with Dan Tri, Mr. Luu Minh Hai, former Director of the Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, said that the snow pattern in Fansipan today is similar to that in February 2021. Therefore, it is expected that in the following days, snow will continue to fall and thickly cover the mountain top.
The news of snowfall in Sa Pa has made tourists all over the country interested in looking for information on “snow hunting” tours.
Ms. Nguyen Hong Thu Trang (Hanoi) has seen snow fall 4 times in Sa Pa (Lao Cai) in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2021. Have witnessed snowfall in some countries above world but when I encountered this phenomenon in Vietnam, I still felt a new excitement.
Trip Ms. Trang’s first successful “snow hunt” was in 2014. When she learned that Sa Pa had snow through social networks, Ms. Trang called an acquaintance in Lao Cai to confirm the information. When she knew it was accurate news, she packed her luggage and took the car to Sa Pa that night. The first time I saw white snow falling in Vietnam, my sister and her friends cheered excitedly.
“Because we didn’t have too much time to prepare, my group of friends and I only had time to bring warm clothes. I didn’t have professional photography equipment. Even though we hunted snow, we didn’t have any souvenir photos concept” shared by Ms. Trang.
With experience of 4 times ” “Snow Hunting” success, Ms. Trang has learned a few tips: Snow usually falls around the end of December and the beginning of January every year. When the North welcomes a wave of deep cold air, visitors need to carefully monitor the weather forecast. In Vietnam, snow often falls for short periods of time, so if it snows, tourists must arrange to travel to Sa Pa immediately.
Some beautiful destinations for tourists to admire the snow are Y Ty old forest at Fansipan peak or some other mountains in the Hoang Lien Son range. An experience of Ms. Trang: If you do not know the “snow hunting” spot, you can ask the local people to know most accurately and quickly.
If snow falls on Fansipan peak, you will Can be easily reached by cable car system. When snow falls at O Quy Ho Pass, visitors must travel by motorbike or car. The path is more difficult if the snow is heavy. Y Ty is the most time-consuming place to travel,” Ms. Trang shared.
Because the weather in Vietnam rarely snows, she doesn’t have much experience driving in the snow. To ensure safety, she Usually parking in places with large open spaces without slopes.
Regarding her experience in keeping the body warm, Ms. Trang said that visitors should wear many thin layers of clothing and add thermal stickers over them. A thick, water-resistant shirt should also be worn in layers to keep the body warm. As for shoes, tourists should choose shoes with high collars to keep them warm. You can’t forget hats, scarves, and gloves.</p >
Low temperatures can cause electronic devices to lose battery quickly, so according to Ms. Trang, tourists should bring chargers and spare batteries to ensure they do not miss any beautiful moments with white snow.< /p>
In the last two years, snow has also appeared in Sa Pa, but it is not dense, mainly frost. However, many people posted pictures of snow covering Fansipan peak from 2021 without specifying the time. to “get likes” or sell tours. Many tourists travel hundreds of kilometers to admire the snow but return disappointed.
“Verifying information is very important. Tourists should follow reputable press channels and call to ask for information. news from friends and acquaintances before leaving,” Ms. Trang shared.
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