Mang Den is not only a tourist haven, but it's also a great place to go cloud-hunting in the Central Highlands. You may plan the perfect trip to Kon Tum by visiting the following cloud-hunting locations in Mang Den. Cloud hunting is one among the fun things to do in Mang Den. If you have the opportunity to travel the gorgeous Central Highlands, in addition to the lovely Da Lat, do not forget to go to areas to chase clouds in Mang Den.

Where is Mang Den? The ideal time to hunt clouds in Mang Den

In the Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province, the town of Mang Den is situated between 1,000 and 1,500 meters above sea level. This is one of the tourist attractions in Kon Tum quite famous for its wild and beautiful scenery.

Tourists love Mang Den due of its pleasant year-round climate, which only ranges from 16 to 22 degrees Celsius. As a result, you may travel to this lovely country at any time of year. Yet, the best season to go cloud hunting is every year from March through June.

Mang Den opens its doors to tourists at this time, just as the northern cloud hunting season is about to come to a close, thanks to the sea of drifting clouds. Also, this is the best time to travel to Kon Tum since the weather is dry and rain is at a minimum, making outdoor touring easy. 

How to get to Mang Den?

Mang Den is a settlement that can be reached by traveling around 50 kilometers from Kon Tum City. If leaving from the city center, you can take a bus with a trip time of more than an hour, such as the Quynh Tu or Hung Thinh buses. The cost of a cab is around 500,000 VND each trip.

In addition, visitors to Kon Tum who enjoy exploring can choose to go by motorbike, which is also quite handy and offers a variety of novel experiences. Nonetheless, when travelling, you should be aware of the speed limits and pass parts. In order to avoid unpleasant events, many roads are rather terrible, with lots of potholes and curves.

The fastest mode of transportation for North American visitors to Kon Tum is still air travel. Unfortunately, as Kon Tum lacks an airport, you must fly to Pleiku and then take a bus to Mang Den. The distance of roughly 100 kilometers and travel time of about two hours separate the Pleiku airport from Mang Den.

You may spend some time touring Kon Tum city and then go to Mang Den the next day while recovering and enhancing the vacation experience. This is according to the experience of travelling to Mang Den.

On the route to a visit during the Mang Den cloud hunting season, you can readily observe the sea of fluffy clouds. These are several stunning locations in Mang Den to look for clouds.

Where should you go for cloud hunting? 

1. Our Lady of Mang Den Hill

Long established as a renowned rattan hunting location in Mang Den is Our Lady of Mang Den Hill, also known as Our Lady of Mang Den Pilgrimage Center. From the town center, it just takes about 10 minutes for guests to go to Mang Den, where they may totally stroll or ride a bicycle to enjoy the beauty.

On top of the hill, it is constantly chilly and misty. The floating sea of clouds of Mang Den will be visible to tourists from March to June, adding even more fantasy and mystery to this place. It makes an indelible effect on you since the view is both grand and lyrical as it unfolds before your eyes. 

Going to Our Lady Hill, not only to hunt clouds, you can also admire the image of Our Lady of Fatima with rosaries spread on both hands, over the years, the statue is still intact.

2. Vo Nguyen Giap Street

If you and your family get the chance to visit Mang Den, Vo Nguyen Giap road, which is in the heart of the city, will be the best location to look for clouds. You may get here in the dreamy and fluffy sea of clouds in about 5–15 minutes, depending on the mode of transportation.

Early in the morning is the best time to look for clouds on Vo Nguyen Giap Street. At that moment, the area was tranquil, the sun just dawned, beaming bright rays on the whole Mang Den, clouds seemed both romantic and dreamy. The mountains that overlap each other below, the towering, green trees, and the breathtaking natural scene that is difficult to put into words.

3. Ngoc Le Peak

The idea of spending the night camping atop Ngoc Le peak while in Mang Den is one that cannot be more alluring for individuals who enjoy hiking and environment exploration. At a height of 1,720m, this mountain road challenge provides thrilling sensations, as well as a chance to exercise and become fully immersed in the Central Highlands' natural beauty.

People appear to be so little against the backdrop of the Ngoc Le mountain's sea of clouds. The horizon appears to be unreachable as layers of clouds drift in all directions. The area in front of it is white, with a 20-hectare-wide green prairie on one side and a forest of pine trees below that occasionally appears and disappears with the sound of woodland birds singing. The area is devoid of smoke and dust, leaving only tranquility and freshness.

4. Viring Village

The Xo Dang people's little village of Viring is tucked away in a mountain range. Visitors should not skip this location in Mang Den when looking for clouds. The journey here is not too tough and is just around 17 kilometers from the town center. It will help you appreciate the natural beauty this region has been endowed with.

From above, the town of Viring seems serene and lovely. Under the swaying white clouds, there are colorful, little, rustic roofs. In the distance lies the lovely upper Kon Tum hydropower lake (Dak Tang lake).

The above are the top spots to hunt clouds in Mang Den when you travel to Central Highlands for you and your loved ones on your next trip. Follow Threeland Travel to update more new destinations with useful travel experiences.