Lao Chai is a popular destination for families from Lai Chau and other parts of the country. (Photo: VNA)
Lao Chai is a popular destination for families from Lai Chau and other parts of the country. (Photo: VNA)
From Lao Chai village, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of terraced rice fields and the majestic surrounding landscape. (Photo: VNA)
From Lao Chai village, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of terraced rice fields and the majestic surrounding landscape. (Photo: VNA)
Homestays in Lao Chai offer clean, comfortable rooms for visitors. (Photo: VNA)
Homestays in Lao Chai offer clean, comfortable rooms for visitors. (Photo: VNA)
With its unspoilt natural scenery and well-preserved cultural identity, Lao Chai is emerging as a model destination for community-based tourism in Lai Chau. (Photo: VNA)
With its unspoilt natural scenery and well-preserved cultural identity, Lao Chai is emerging as a model destination for community-based tourism in Lai Chau. (Photo: VNA)
Despite the changes brought by modern life, local residents in Lao Chai continue to preserve their traditional houses. (Photo: VNA)
Despite the changes brought by modern life, local residents in Lao Chai continue to preserve their traditional houses. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional blacksmithing is still preserved and passed down through generations in Lao Chai, helping safeguard the community’s cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA)
Traditional blacksmithing is still preserved and passed down through generations in Lao Chai, helping safeguard the community’s cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA)
Residents of Lao Chai continue to preserve their traditional culture, including wearing traditional attire in daily life. (Photo: VNA)
Residents of Lao Chai continue to preserve their traditional culture, including wearing traditional attire in daily life. (Photo: VNA)
In recent years, Lao Chai has become an increasingly attractive destination for visitors. (Photo: VNA)
In recent years, Lao Chai has become an increasingly attractive destination for visitors. (Photo: VNA)
Simple traditional houses built from natural, locally sourced materials create a peaceful and rustic village setting. (Photo: VNA)
Simple traditional houses built from natural, locally sourced materials create a peaceful and rustic village setting. (Photo: VNA)
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Lao Chai emerges as community-based tourism hub in Lai Chau

Located about 1,200 metres above sea level and around 18 km from the centre of Lai Chau province, Lao Chai village in Khun Ha commune is emerging as a standout community-based tourism destination in Vietnam’s northwestern region.