Phong Van peak, Hon En cloud viewpoint
Phong Vân Đỉnh (đỉnh Hòn Én, săn mây)
A peak over 600 m high; on cloudy-season mornings a sea of clouds covers the Vinh Phuong rice fields, Dac Loc lake, the Cai river and even the high-rises along the bay.
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- Tomorrow
- ☀️ set off 04:35
- 💨 gusts 44 km/h
Best time
Be there before 5:00; the sun appears around 5:20 and the clouds thin out around 6:00. The sea of clouds usually starts in late September.
Know before you go
- Very steep road (review 7/2026): only go if you are a confident rider, never when the road is wet.
- You will ride in the dark: bring a light and go in a group.
Getting there
- Entrance
- About 5 km up by motorbike or on foot; the last 2+ km are very steep, a manual-gear bike is best.
- Address
- Hon En mountain, Dac Loc, Bac Nha Trang ward (more than 15 km west of the centre)
- Show the driver
- Phong Vân Đỉnh (đỉnh Hòn Én, săn mây)
- Busy / quiet
- Busy with cloud-watchers on season mornings.
- Time needed
- about 90 min
Tips
- Set your phone to time-lapse to catch the clouds rolling over the peaks.
- Not every morning has a sea of clouds: check the rain and cloud forecast first.
Plan it with other spots
Add this place to your plan and pick your dates: times are set by sunrise, tide and rain.
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