Trong Pao Sang peak in La Pan Tan commune bore the brunt of the snowfall in Mu Cang Chai.

Local people say the snow and ice haven’t cleared since January 31.

This is the second time this year that snow and ice have hit the mountainous district.

Heavy ice crystals encase trees and grass in a white hoarfrost.

Many branches have broken due to the thick layers snow and ice weighing them down.


Local people are curious about the thick hoarfrost building up on vegetation.


Local people find it difficult to feed their cattle as their pastures are frozen.

Local authorities encourage the people to keep their cattle at home to avoid the dangers of freezing weather.



Other high mountain peaks in Mu Cang Chai are frozen over due to the wintry weather.