Frost covers Heaven's Gate – Sapa
Friday, 04/01/2013 16:18 (GMT+7)
From December 30, 2012, O Quy Ho Hill mountain pass in the northern mountain town of Sapa, about 2,000 meters above sea level, has been entirely covered by frost after a strong cold spell hit the region.
This has been the first frost coating this winter in Sapa. Local temperature was below 1 degree Celsius with heavy frost and drizzle, hampering traffic. Tourists are flocking to Sapa to watch frost coating and snow falling if they are lucky enough.
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Although many people worried that the frost will last only one or two days,
the weather in this area shows no sign of warming yet |
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The cold weather phenomenon in Sapa attracted tourists from
across country to capture this moment |
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The bitter cold has left blankets of frost on the mountaintops in Sapa
and throughout Lao Cai. The frost has decorated leaves, twigs, grass and flowers
with interesting and strange shapes |
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The cold spell is forecast to last a few days |