Long Coc tea hills in Vietnam reach Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 finals

The Long Coc tea hills in Phu Tho province, Vietnam, have been selected as a finalist in the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition. The photograph, titled “Misty Sunrise Over the Long Coc Tea Hills” by photographer Mahmudul Hasan, was chosen as one of the top 30 images from over 5,500 global entries.

The image captures the unique landscape of the region, where hundreds of rounded, bowl-shaped hills emerge through early morning mist, creating a visual effect often compared to the islands of Ha Long Bay. The Long Coc tea area spans over 1,200 hectares, with much of it currently under harvest.

Organized by the Royal Meteorological Society, the annual international competition aims to celebrate the beauty and power of weather phenomena while raising awareness about the impacts of climate change. Other finalists include images of rainbows in Finland, midnight sun in Norway, and lenticular clouds in the United States.