Cool in summer and invigorating in winter, Mau Son Mountain, where the sky seems to be within hand's reach is a perfect getaway after a long day.

The winding path to the summit Mau Son

Mau Son is located in Loc Binh District, about 30 kilometres from Lang Son City and some around 800 to over 1,500 metres over sea level, providing stunning nature scenery.

Lying near the border between Vietnam and China is Phia Po, the highest mountain in a cluster of 80 peaks that offer marvellous views of the north east region.

The winding path through the white clouds will lead to the peak of Mau Son, where the ruins of a French military base and villas can still be found weathering under the bright sky.

To reach the site's original inhabitants villages, members of the Dao ethnic minority, you have to go through another menacing path between steep mountains. But along the snake-like road are the beautiful rice terraces or the small waterfalls.

Ruins and old villas

Mau Son' resort

Path to Dao minority's villages

Chicken has many claws

The rice terraces 

Source: Dtinews