NOTES WHEN GOING TO WATCH SNOWING IN VIETNAM

To see snowing in Vietnam is not easy, because it is very rare and only in a very short time. Snow fell on the roofs, covered all the roads, the village and even the characteristic green color of the mountains. The cold weather cannot stop tourists' desire to see this scenery — everyone wants to witness with their own eyes the thick white snow and then take a lot of photos. That's because it's not always possible to see snow in Vietnam — a country with a hot and humid climate all year round.

Vietnam snow viewing time

Snowing in Vietnam is a phenomenon that occurs when the temperature drops too low, known as a disaster for farmers, but has turned into a wonderful sightseeing experience for tourists. In the past, when the temperature decreased in winter, only the water froze into plain ice, but in recent years, there has been very interesting snow in Vietnam, covering the entire areas in Northern mountains. In the middle and near the end of winter, around December - January, the highland temperature will drop below 0°C, which is ideal to form snow showers. However, it is not the exact time but changes according to the climate situation, and snowing in Vietnam only lasts for 1 - 2 days. Therefore, you should pay attention to check the weather forecast about 1 week in advance to prepare your belongings, clothes and health carefully before the trip.

Find the place you want to go to see the snow in Vietnam

There are many places in the highlands where you can see snow in Vietnam, but choose the most appropriate one you want to visit. Usually people in the Northern mountains generally get snow, but not all places there get snow and it depends on the geography and climate of each region. In the opinion of those who have experienced snowing in Vietnam, you should go to some places with beautiful scenery like fairy tales such as Sapa town, O Quy Ho pass, Pha Dinh pass, Mau Son peak, etc. Or if you just want to see, remember every name and when it snows, pack your backpack and go there to avoid missing the rare beautiful scenery on these cold winter days.

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However, Y Ty of Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province is the place where the snow falls the most, thick and beautiful with white layers of snow sometimes up to 15cm. The entire village, roads and gardens are covered with dense white snow, especially the Y Ty old forest where it snows a lot and has a very spectacular scenery. Continuous snowing in Vietnam creates a thick layer of snow, white snowflakes fluttering in the wind, drawing a romantic scene. The natural picture of this land in winter is really as beautiful as Korea, Japan or European countries, looking like a Hollywood movie.

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Protect your electronics

Usually when people go to see the snow in Vietnam, they will want to take beautiful pictures as a souvenir. Mechanical cameras are usually quite heavy and bulky, so you can bring durable and good phones like iPhone or Samsung. However, electronic items such as phones or cameras will be very easily damaged and moldy if you leave them in a humid and cold environment, so please store them carefully. You should bring waterproof, cold-resistant bags for the things you bring for snowing in Vietnam. One more thing you should not forget to charge a backup, in case of a power outage or the snow-watching place does not have electricity or a full electrical system.

Bring warm clothes

For snow in Vietnam to fall, the temperature must be below 0°C, which means it will be very cold, so make sure to bring warm clothes, or buy these at any backpacking store. In addition, to be more secure, you should choose windproof and water-resistant clothes, wear thick socks, a hat, earmuffs, a mask and anti-glare glasses, because a lot of snow can cause eye pain. During the trip to watch snowing in Vietnam, you can stick some thermal pastes on your body, bundle your pants leg to neatly walk without getting caught by obstacles on the road, and if you fall, the sand won’t stick inside.

Traveling

Because the snowy road will be very slippery, you should rent a private car for safety. If you want to ride a motorbike, you need to be sure of your skill, check the brakes and tire wear of the vehicle carefully. You should choose the tires with small grooves to prevent slipping, and keep a medium or slow speed because if you brake, the wheel will still drift on the ice. You should avoid going when it’s snowing in Vietnam too heavy or early in the morning, because that's when the sun rises and melts the snow. The road will be the most slippery, if you are not used to it, you will easily fall. Finally, you should prepare your health well to avoid catching a cold while traveling.

Above are some experiences of watching snow in Vietnam that we would like to share with you. With this useful article, you can surely prepare yourself a perfect plan to go to the Northern mountainous region this winter. Hope you will take advantage of this information to watch snowing in Vietnam during your year-end holiday.