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Terraced fields in Sa Pa during wet season
Every year, in May, visitors flock to the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai to witness the stunning beauty of the terraced rice fields around Sa Pa town during the wet season.
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Leading US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has included Sa Pa town in the northwestern province of Lao Cai on a list of the 50 most beautiful small towns in the world.
Sa Pa aims to become world-class tourist area
After 120 years of development since the French marked the first step on Mt Fansipan in 1903, today the resort town of Sa Pa in Lao Cai province has become a national tourist area, continually in the top 10 most popular destinations in the country and top 28 most attractive destinations in the world.
Unique Northwestern cultural space in Sa Pa
There are always a multitude of reasons to visit Sa Pa town in the northern province of Lao Cai. Besides its cool, subtropical climate and picturesque natural scenery, the cultural identity of local ethnic minorities also attracts visitors.
Efforts underway to boost Sa Pa’s allure among int’l tourists
There is no greater place than Sa Pa to escape from the scorching summer heat, and the hill town has long been a popular destination among local and foreign tourists thanks to its natural landscapes and climate as well as different events held all year around.
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Quang Ninh boosts tourism with numerous events
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Da Nang hosts Asia Golf Tourism Convention 2025
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India explores trade, tourism cooperation opportunities in Kien Giang
Director of the Kien Giang Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre Quang Xuan Lua spotlighted the province’s strengths in tourism, trade, and export-driven industries. She urged the Global Trade and Technology Council of India to faciliate the imports of Kien Giang products, particularly those of its strengths.
Russian demand for travel to Vietnam surges
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Vietnam’s scenic landscapes attract Hollywood filmmakers
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Positioning unique tourism products to enhance attractiveness of Vietnamese cities
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Sa Pa Passport: The latest travel sensation inspiring wanderlust
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"Do quyen” flowers paint Indochina’s roof in spectacular hues
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Hue kicks off Visit Vietnam Year 2025
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Kien Giang province sees 66.5% surge in int’l tourist arrivals
Phu Quoc remained the top attraction, drawing more than 2 million visitors, including 474,468 international tourists, marking a 66.5% year-on-year rise.
Vietnam Int’l Travel Mart 2025 to take place next month in Hanoi
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Dynamic tourism campaigns designed to attract holidaymakers to Vietnam
To capitalise on early-year success, various destinations are rolling out engaging programmes to attract visitors.
Dak Lak protects animal welfare with elephant-friendly tourism model
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