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Exploring spectacular sight of Sapa during spring

Situated in the northwest of Vietnam, the mountainous northern province of Lao Cai is home to Sa Pa, a culturally-rich town that boasts stunning natural landscapes when spring arrives.

Frost continues covering Mount Fansipan

Mount Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai has been enveloped by frost today.

Beautiful scenery as cherry blossoms bloom in Sapa

The cherry blossoms trees planted on the green tea hills in Sapa have become a beautiful tourist attraction.

 

Hordes of tourists head to the peak of Fansipan

Located in the northern province of Lao Cai, Fansipan saw thousands of visitors flocking to the top of the nation’s tallest mountain over the weekend to enjoy the sight of ice and frost.

Frost blankets Mount Fansipan

Mount Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai has been covered by frost, creating a picturesque scene for Sapa.

Ethnic artisan reveals how community makes their own clothes

If you want to learn about embroidery and textiles from ethnic people living in Sa Pa, pop down to Fashion Revolution Vietnam for a discussion with an ethnic artisan tonight.

Extreme cold records in Bac Ha and Sapa as cold spell covers the North

The reported cold spell has covered the whole of the North, causing temperatures to plunge with several places having recorded extreme cold on the morning of November 19.

Music in wedding ritual of Red Dao in Lao Cai province

For the Red Dao, a ceremonial music band is an important part of happy events such as wedding ceremonies. The cheerful sound of clarinets and drums expresses the joy of the bride, bridegroom, and their guests.

Nguyen Tien Hung wins Vietnam's biggest mountain race in Sa Pa

Vietnamese runner Nguyen Tien Hung won Vietnam's biggest mountain race - Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VNM) 2019 - the seventh of its kind, in Sa Pa town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on September 22.

Exploring stunning Cat Cat village in Sapa

Cat Cat village in Sapa, Lao Cai province is widely considered to be the most ‘beautiful village in the north-western region’ of Vietnam, regularly attracting a large number of tourists who come to view its pristine and tranquil beauty.

Ethnic dancing festival held on the peak of Fansipan excites crowds

An ethnic dancing festival is currently underway on the peak of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, in the mountainous northern province of Lao Cai, attracting a large number of local visitors and tourists.

Lao Cai ethnics join in promoting tourism

In recent years, local ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous provinces have joined in developing community tourism, which has helped them improve their living conditions.

Hydropower plants will seriously damage the Red River, scientists say

National Assembly deputies have expressed their concern about Lao Cai provincial authorities desire to build two hydropower plants on the Red River.

Vietnam terraced fields in the pouring-water season

In May and June, when terraced fields in the northwest region of Vietnam enter pouring-water season, ethnic groups begin transplanting rice seedlings, the most important time period for the crop.

What does Sa Pa need – water or hydropower?

The serious water shortage in Sa Pa is attributed to the excessive number of hydropower plants.

Top destinations near Hanoi to enjoy a holiday

Here are some of the best destinations located near to the capital city of Hanoi for visitors to enjoy a day of relaxation for the upcoming National Reunification Day, on April 30, and May Day.

Fansipan flower valley enchants visitors

Visitors to Fansipan in the misty town of Sapa in the northern province of Lao Cai this season have a chance to witness a valley of stunning flowers.

 

Con sui brings heat in the chill of Sa Pa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Pho (noodle soup) might be Vietnam’s most famous dish, but there are plenty of siblings of the world-famous delicacy worth slurping down.

Lao Cai seeks to build airport for Sa Pa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lao Cai’s People’s Committee has sent a proposal to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asking for an airport to be built to serve Sa Pa Town.

VN northwest culture imprints in the masterpiece Hotel de la Coupole, MGallery by Sofitel

In the newest masterpiece in Sa Pa, together with the Sun Group, Bill Bensley tells a very impressive story about the culture and life of ethnic minority people in the foggy town of Sa Pa.