Phu Tho, Jan. 3 -- Amid drifting clouds and layered mountain ranges in Vietnam's northwestern highlands, Van Son commune, known as the "roof of the Muong land" in Phu Tho province, emerges as a place where pristine nature and ancient culture converge.

With its fresh climate, unspoiled landscapes, and well-preserved Muong ethnic heritage, Van Son is fast becoming a new promising tourist destination in Phu Tho.

The only road leading to Van Son curves like a silk ribbon along mountainsides nearly 1,000 metres above sea level, opening onto mist-filled valleys and tranquil hamlets. The scenery unfolds vividly with stilt houses nestled against forested slopes, golden groves of ancient mandarins, birdsong echoing from primeval forests, and a v...