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3G mobile coverage gets to top of Mount Fansipan

  VinaPhone customers can now access 2G and 3G mobile network services on the Fansipan mountain in the northern Lao Cai province.

Sapa among world’s top 9 new tourist attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – A highly acclaimed British website providing tourist information and guides, Rough Guides has listed Sapa- a mountainous district of Lao Cai Province among top 9 new tourist attractions around the world.

Mark Edward Harris: Vietnam – fascinating country

VietNamNet Bridge – Mark Edward Harris is a well known fine art photographer with editorial work appearing in publications such as Life, GEO, Conde Nast Traveler, Islands, Harpers Bazaar, the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, Vogue.

Three highland attractions during New Year holidays

 Sapa, Da Lat and Mai Chau are considered most attractive destinations for tourists during New Year holidays thanks to their natural beauty, fresh air and peaceful environment.

Buckwheat flowers turn out a tourist draw for Lao Cai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Buckwheat, a plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds, which are used as a kind of food, creates striking sights when it is in blossom,

Rare flora species recognised as Vietnam Heritage Trees

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Lien National Park in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai received certificates of Vietnam Heritage Trees for two rare flora species in the park at a ceremony on November 5.

Few tourists return after first visits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Few international tourists have repeated their Vietnam visits, an indication that the country is not attractive to visitors.

Enjoying Sapa budget-minded diner’s way

 VietNamNet Bridge – There are high-quality touring services available when one visits Sapa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, there are many high-priced things in the mist-enveloped town for ones

Young tourists explore Sapa

 VietNamNet Bridge – Feasting her eyes on the terraced rice fields in Viet Nam's popular tourist spot Sapa, Nathalie Cauvi couldn't stop shouting: "Wow, wow! It's such an amazing and beautiful landscape!"

New caravan tours to Sa Pa launched

 Binh Minh Tourism Company has launched new caravan tours to the popular resort town of Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai following the inauguration of the Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway.

A simple Sa Pa through the lens of travellers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Covered by clouds all year round, Sapa is a magical town with hidden beauty as well as major tourist attraction.

Festival of Art to benefit Sa Pa artists

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 50 artworks depicting the beauty of nature and rich ethnic culture in the picturesque hill town of Sa Pa will be on display at the Festival of Art starting on Sunday.

Int’l Mountain marathon set to get underway in Sapa

 Nearly 500 runners from 40 countries are expected to compete in the 70-km ultra international Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 taking place in the northern Vietnam mountains in Hoang Lien National Park from Sept. 18-22.

Biodiversity conservation centre established in national park

 VietNamNet Bridge – A rescue and conservation centre was opened in Hoang Lien National Park in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on August 28.

The seas of clouds in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Here are the five places where tourists can admire the stunning cloud-covered scenery.

Seven beautiful places in Vietnam in the eyes of foreigners

 VietNamNet Bridge - Besides Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi, among the destinations that international tourists are advised by Skyscanner, a prestigious travel site, not to miss in Vietnam is Ben Tre – the kingdom of coconuts.

The most beautiful terraces in the world

Vietnam's Sa Pa terraces are among the most incredible terrace fields in the world, selected by touropia.com.

Sa Pa tourists experience a dose of local life

 Tourists to Sa Pa town in the northern province of Lao Cai are increasingly experiencing the traditional customs of locals, including making the unique herbal bath remedy of the Red Dao ethnic minority people in Ta Phin commune.

Fanciful Sa Pa in white clouds

 VietNamNet Bridge - Sa Pa is transforming itself in the spring sunshine with white clouds.

Ten “cool” destinations in the summer

 VietNamNet Bridge - Situated on the mountain ranges and romantic plateaus, these are the ideal places for tourists to enjoy the balmy weather during the hot summer in Vietnam.