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Khau Pha paragliding festival kicks off in Yen Bai

The Khau Pha Paragliding Festival kicked off in Mu Cang Chai district in the northwestern province of Yen Bai on May 13.
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Yen Bai (VNA) –The Khau Pha ParaglidingFestival kicked off in Mu Cang Chai district in the northwestern province ofYen Bai on May 13.

More than 100 paragliders are participating inthe event as part of the Yen Bai Tourism Year in response to the 2017 NationalTourism Year held in Lao Cai and northwestern provinces.

Khau Pha is one of the longest mountain passesin Vietnam, with a height of more than 1,200 meters above the sea level,providing a breathtaking view of stunning natural scenery. It is ratedas one of the four most beautiful paragliding sites in Vietnam and among thetop five most beautiful flying spots in the world.

Jointlyorganized by the People’s Committee of Mu Cang Chai district and HanoiVietwings parachute club, the festival is taking place between May 13-14 andMay 20-21.-VNA

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