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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.
Flash flood in Lao Cai kills 16, around 40 missing

Flash flood in Lao Cai kills 16, around 40 missing

Severe rainfall leaves 3 dead in Vietnam

Severe rainfall leaves 3 dead in Vietnam

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
Ice, frost cover Fansipan as cold spell hits northern Vietnam

Ice, frost cover Fansipan as cold spell hits northern Vietnam

Thick layers of frost began to cover Fansipan in Lao Cai Province's Sa Pa on Saturday morning as temperatures dropped to sub-zero.
April 2, 2022 | 02:45 am PT
Work begins on $306-mln Sa Pa airport

Work begins on $306-mln Sa Pa airport

Construction of an airport near Sa Pa town in the northern mountain province of Lao Cai began Thursday, the local people's committee announced.
March 3, 2022 | 07:26 pm PT
Tallest viaduct in Vietnam nears completion

Tallest viaduct in Vietnam nears completion

With its highest pier rising 83 meters, Mong Sen viaduct is taking shape to link Sa Pa Town with Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway.
November 5, 2021 | 05:44 pm PT
Dao chef's journey to lead Fansipan restaurant

Dao chef's journey to lead Fansipan restaurant

Struggling with poverty and doing different jobs to support his family, Chao Lao Su, 29, never dreamt of becoming a chef at the Fansipan cable car station restaurant.
June 13, 2021 | 12:30 am PT
Lao Cai among five stunning natural wonders in Southeast Asia: Forbes

Lao Cai among five stunning natural wonders in Southeast Asia: Forbes

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, home to resort town Sa Pa and Vietnam’s tallest mountain Fansipan, is one of five must-visit natural wonders in Southeast Asia, according to Forbes.
May 31, 2021 | 05:51 pm PT
Journey back in time during northern mountainous watering season

Journey back in time during northern mountainous watering season

Hanoi-based photographer Vu Ha Nam has visited Bat Xat, a mountainous district in northern Lao Cai Province, five times since 2013 to capture local life during watering season.
May 13, 2021 | 05:00 am PT
H’mong sausage pizza served hot out of oven in Sa Pa

H’mong sausage pizza served hot out of oven in Sa Pa

In Sa Pa, visitors can see how a H’mong-style pizza is made as chefs knead dough, bake it in a blazing oven and add local sausages.
May 12, 2021 | 03:38 am PT
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