During autumn, the chilly and misty early morning weather of Huong Hoa District in Quang Tri Province makes for a refreshingly grand awakening. 

This photo series was taken by Nguyen Bon in the mountainous district in central Vietnam. The 27-year-old lensman has spent 2019-2020 capturing beautiful moments in his hometown.

Huong Hoa District is known for the Lao Bao international border gate located along National Highway 9 connecting with Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar.

The terrain in Huong Hoa is a mix of rivers and mountains. The weather reflects a typical tropical monsoon climate, with all-year-round heat and humidity, and an average temperature of 22 degrees Celcius.

The emerald Arabica coffee hills are about to hit harvest season.

An aerial shot of Khe Sanh Town in Huong Hoa, located 60 km from Dong Ha Town, capital of Quang Tri Province. In the distance stands the 25-meter-high Khe Sanh Tower.

Huc Commune in Huong Hoa District is surrounded by a mysterious mist. 

Bon said he really likes taking photos of natural landscapes in the mist so he usually wakes up around 3-4 a.m. to catch the sunrise.

A Bru ethnic girl takes her buffalo for a walk along the mountain flank. Huong Hoa is inhabited by both Pakoh and Bru communities.

The local soil consists of sand and red basalt, suitable for coffee and pepper cultivation.

Huong Hoa District is located on the Truong Son mountain range with its highest point measured at 1,617 m. Its lower terrain is located northeast and southwest of the range.

A wind farm with about 30 turbines jutting through the mist in Huong Linh Commune, 10 km from Khe Sanh Town. These stainless steel turbines were imported from the Netherlands, with a height of 82 m and a weight of 200 tons each. 

Sunrise as seen from the top of Cu Vo Mountain in Huong Linh Commune. This is a popular spot for photographers stalking the clouds.