Binh Lieu mountainous district of Quang Ninh province is likened to ‘Sapa’ in northern Lao Cai province with similar climate, landscapes and culture of ethnic minority groups.


Terraced fields, ranges of hills and mountains, waterfalls and small hamlets make Binh Lieu look a gorgeous village.





A path leading to the peak of Ba Lanh






Bumper crop






Yellow season






More than 90% of local people are ethnic minority. Binh Lieu is home to special cultural festivities like Soong Co and San Co folksong singing festival and Luc Na festival.







Ancient houses in Binh Lieu






Dao Thanh Y ethnic minority woman







Flowers in blossom embellishing the village








Smoke rises from the village in late afternoon





Hoanh Mo Border Gate


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