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Sa Pa's vanishing pink: the last cherry blossoms above O Quy Ho

Sa Pa's vanishing pink: the last cherry blossoms above O Quy Ho

O Quy Ho tea hills in northern Vietnam dazzle one last time with cherry blossoms as cloud seas and green slopes give way to a new urban vision.
Peak Fansipan blanketed in ice on Christmas Day

Peak Fansipan blanketed in ice on Christmas Day

6 cafes for best views of Sa Pa's rice terraces

6 cafes for best views of Sa Pa's rice terraces

Floods catch Vietnam highlands residents off guard

Floods catch Vietnam highlands residents off guard

Hoang Ly, 34, from Viet Hong commune in Lao Cai province, was forced to rush with her two young children to the second floor as floodwaters quickly rose. She helplessly watched as her grocery store was swept away in the flood.
September 30, 2025 | 06:00 am PT
Ethnic woman's homestay, village go national in Vietnam after reality TV spotlight

Ethnic woman's homestay, village go national in Vietnam after reality TV spotlight

After running a farm-based homestay for six years, ethnic Tay woman Thong became a surprise social media sensation, drawing attention to her remote village in northern Vietnam.
August 2, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Vietnamese village named among Asia's most beautiful by SCMP

Vietnamese village named among Asia's most beautiful by SCMP

The South China Morning Post (SCMP), a Hong Kong-based publication, has listed Ta Van in Vietnam’s northern highlands among the six most beautiful villages in Asia, praising its rugged charm and tranquil lifestyle.
July 24, 2025 | 04:29 pm PT
British photographer's portrait of Vietnamese great grandmother wins top National Geographic prize

British photographer's portrait of Vietnamese great grandmother wins top National Geographic prize

A striking portrait of a Vietnamese woman sitting beside her great-granddaughter in a dimly lit room as she works on embroidery in Lao Cai Province, home to Sa Pa, has won the National Geographic Traveller (U.K.) Photography Competition 2025.
May 31, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Explore northern Vietnam: A journey through history, culture, and stunning landscapes

Explore northern Vietnam: A journey through history, culture, and stunning landscapes

Northern Vietnam is a region rich in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, from Hanoi's bustling streets to the golden terraced fields of Mu Cang Chai, offering something for every traveler.
December 14, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Flash flood in Lao Cai kills 16, around 40 missing

Flash flood in Lao Cai kills 16, around 40 missing

A flash flood engulfed a village in Bao Yen District in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai early Tuesday morning, claiming 16 lives and leaving about 40 people unaccounted for.
September 10, 2024 | 06:47 am PT
Severe rainfall leaves 3 dead in Vietnam

Severe rainfall leaves 3 dead in Vietnam

Heavy rains from Friday have led to three fatalities, one injury, and one person remaining missing across Vietnam.
July 21, 2024 | 04:42 am PT
5 places off the beaten track in Vietnam

5 places off the beaten track in Vietnam

It's summertime with many facing the dilemma of overcrowded destinations across the country. Tourism hotspots such as Hoi An, Vung Tau and Ninh Binh will soon become inundated with visitors hoping to enjoy their holidays.
June 15, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Suoi Thau buckwheat season’s autumn beauty

Suoi Thau buckwheat season’s autumn beauty

As autumn sets in, the Suoi Thau Steppe is adorned with the delicate bloom of pink buckwheat flowers, creating a poetic spectacle.
October 19, 2023 | 10:51 pm PT
6 spots to observe early ripening rice season in Sa Pa

6 spots to observe early ripening rice season in Sa Pa

As the upcoming four-day holiday approaches, visitors have a unique opportunity to see the terraced fields in Sa Pa turn golden.
August 26, 2023 | 02:00 am PT
Government wants heliports built near Sa Pa

Government wants heliports built near Sa Pa

A government plan for the development of Lao Cai Province envisages building heliports in several areas for both tourism and rescue purposes.
April 2, 2023 | 06:58 pm PT
The beauty of harvest season near Sa Pa

The beauty of harvest season near Sa Pa

During this time in Bat Xat District, Lao Cai Province, harvest season emerges with warm peacefulness and breathtaking scenery.
September 9, 2022 | 11:32 pm PT
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