In recent years, seasonal flower tourism has flourished in Vietnam’s northern mountainous provinces. Beyond being a fleeting trend, flower-sightseeing is evolving into a signature tourism product, opening up numerous development opportunities for various localities.
Ta Xua cloud haven in the northern province of Son La, with its largely untouched landscapes and minimal commercial development, is the only destination from Vietnam to be featured on the list of 26 must-visit global destinations for 2026 released by India’s New Delhi Television.
Son La showcases a wide range of products, including OCOP items and seasonal fresh fruits, alongside a cultural space themed around Son La’s Mong ethnic culture, with all displays reflecting the theme and highlighted by signature spring flowers such as wild peach, mustard and pear blossoms.
These days, the Moc Chau National Tourism Area in the northern mountainous province of Son La is entering the ripe persimmon season, with orchards across the plateau laden with fruit and attracting large numbers of visitors.
These days, across hillsides, along village edges and winding mountain passes in Son La province, plum blossoms are in full bloom, draping the forests of the Northwest in a pure white hue. The pristine, delicate beauty of the flowers draws visitors eager to experience the season and capture unforgettable moments.
NA Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh urged Son La province to continue providing strong leadership and direction in organising election-related activities, strictly implementing all steps, procedures, and timelines before, during, and after the election day in accordance with the law.
Identifying mandarins as one of the crops helping ethnic minority communities escape poverty, instead of expanding cultivation area, authorities in Chieng Coi ward, Son La province are promoting stronger application of science and technology, organic and VietGAP-oriented farming, while linking production with mandarin brand building and the development of experiential tourism. This approach opens up a sustainable pathway for the specialty crop of Chieng Coi ward in particular and Son La province in general.
The Deputy PM had a working session with representatives of the Standing Committee of the provincial Party Committee on November 18 to review business and production, public investment, import-export, infrastructure and social housing development, national target programmes, and the operation of the two-tier local governance model.
Since 2021, scientists have recorded hundreds of small quakes across the region historically part of Kon Tum, especially around Kon Plong district, which is now part of Quang Ngai province.
At the first-ever Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi, among more than 3,000 booths from across Vietnam, those representing the northwestern provinces brought a distinctive breath of mountain life right in the heart of the capital.
New Secretary of the Lang Son provincial Party Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh pledged to quickly grasp the local situation and together with the provincial Party Committee and people of Lang Son, uphold the province’s revolutionary traditions and unity to fulfill the goals set by the 18th provincial Party Congress, contributing to the successful implementation of the 14th National Party Congress’s Resolution.
Hoang Van Nghiem will cease his current post as Secretary of the Lang Son Party Committee and related positions, and assume the new roles as member of the Party Committee of Son La province, member of the Son La Party Committee's Standing Board, and Secretary of this committee.
Delegates to the 16th congress of the Party Organisation of Son La provine for the 2025–2030 tenure, which wrapped up on September 29, engaged in open and candid discussions, contributed opinions to, and expressed strong consensus on the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Of the total, 5 billion VND is for affected residents in Dien Bien and 3 billion VND for those in Son La to overcome the aftermath, stabilise their lives, and restore production.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested concerted efforts to overcome consequences of floods and landslides, and urged organisations to quickly assist local people in Dien Bien, Son La and Nghe An provinces.
With a capacity of 6,000 cartons per hour, the new line offers cost-effective production, reduces waste, and meets growing demand for safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly food products.
Every year, at the end of May and the beginning of June, when the first rains of the season appear, the Mong ethnic people in the highland district of Bac Yen (northwestern province of Son La) enter the planting season. Seen from above, the terraced fields stretching across the mountain slopes look like silk ribbons, creating a charming landscape painting. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
The Moc Chau Plateau in Son La Province has long been known for its sprawling meadows, vibrant flower seasons, and especially its vast, lush tea hills. More than just a hub for high-quality agricultural products, the tea hills have become a popular tourist destination, enchanting visitors with their peaceful landscapes and unique local experiences.
The Indian Film Festival not only honours the artistic value of cinema but also contributes to strengthening the friendship and enhancing cultural exchange between the people of Son La in particular and Vietnam in general and India.