In Thai language, "Cu Vai" means a strip of clouds stretched across the sky.

Viewed from above, the village sits atop a flat mountaintop with a straight road dividing rows of traditional wooden stilt houses. The scenery resembles a rugged mountain airstrip, drawing comparisons to Lukla Airport – known as the world's most dangerous airport.

Previously, Cu Vai was situated on a hillside roughly 2 kilometers from its current location. However, due to landslide risks, local authorities relocated residents to this safer plateau.

In 2017, the village was electrified through the "Carrying electricity to the village" initiative, led by beauty queen Do My Linh, bringing light to the community for the first time.

Le Xuan Nam, 29, an avid traveler, visited Cu Vai in late May during an exploratory trip through Tram Tau. He spent a day in the village to admire the scenery and learn about the lives of the local Hmong people.

"I had heard of this 'village in the clouds' for a long time and always wanted to see it with my own eyes," he shared.

Nam was fortunate with the timing - following rainfall, dense white clouds drifted in, surrounding the village amid layers of towering mountains and sweeping rice terraces.

He was enchanted by the untouched, poetic beauty of the area. Wandering through the village, he admired the simple wooden houses and chatted with friendly locals and curious children.

"The children here are so sweet and innocent. You can bring some small treats to share with them," Nam suggested.

At the time of his visit, there was one homestay and two small convenience shops in the village. It wasn't the tourist season, so the area was peaceful and serene.

"If you stay overnight, you can walk through the hills and terraces, breathe in the fresh air, and join villagers in their daily work to better understand their customs and traditions," Nam added.

Each season brings a unique charm to Cu Vai. From December to January, it's the best time for cloud hunting, and the village may even see frost. In spring, peach and plum blossoms bloom across the hillsides, painting the landscape in romantic hues. From September to November, the terraced fields turn golden with ripening rice.

"The road up to the village is quite steep but now paved with concrete. Four- and seven-seat cars can reach it easily," Nam noted, though he advised against visiting during the rainy season due to slippery roads.

He left deeply impressed by Cu Vai’s peacefulness and the warmth of its people.