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Travellers seek authenticity as Lào Cai’s homestays fill up for Tết holiday

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

The tranquil villages of Lào Cai Province - nestled among pristine mountains and threaded with centuries-old ethnic traditions - became a magnet for travellers during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday.

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Tết 2026: Travellers opt for affordable recharge, closer-to-home experiences

Friday, Feb 20, 2026

More households in Việt Nam are moving beyond the classic Tết formula of family gatherings, home-cooked feasts, and hosting visitors. Increasingly, they are choosing shared travel as a way to unwind, recharge, and deepen familial ties.

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Lào Cai works to preserve traditional crafts of the Pa Di people

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

In the highlands of Lào Cai, where mist drifts across mountain slopes and traditions are stitched into daily life, the Pa Di people are fighting to keep their cultural identity alive.

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Sa Pa’s iconic tea hills to give way to eco-urban area

Friday, Dec 12, 2025

The project is currently in the process of completing documentation and reviewing the procedures related to land allocation.

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Phú Thọ works to turn Miền Đồi terraced fields into highlight on Việt Nam’s tourism map

Monday, Nov 24, 2025

Widely regarded as one of the most picturesque landscapes in Phú Thọ and the wider northwestern region, the terraced fields cascade across gently sloping hillsides.

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Sa Pa gears up to attract visitors during year-end festive season

Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

With its Winter Festival brand firmly established, Sa Pa is emerging as a leading destination for the year-end festive season, offering a vibrant line-up of cultural, artistic, and tourism activities.

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Sapa joins list of Asia’s most popular rural destinations

Friday, Sep 05, 2025

Sapa, a renowned travel destination nestled in Lào Cai Province of Việt Nam, has secured sixth position in an Asia-wide ranking of rural locations curated by the digital travel platform Agoda, further solidifying its allure for global travelers.

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Sa Pa aims to become model for green and smart tourism

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

Established after the mergence of six central wards of Sa Pa township, Sa Pa ward lies at the heart of the national tourism area.

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Việt Nam-China border cultural exchange held in Lào Cai

Friday, Jan 17, 2025

A vibrant cultural exchange took place in the northern border province of Lào Cai on January 16, celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year and highlighting the solidarity and friendship between Việt Nam and China.

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Sa Pa attracts tourists during Christmas, New Year 2025 celebrations

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024

Sa Pa, a renowned resort town in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai, has prepared a range of unique events aimed at welcoming approximately 200,000 visitors eager to explore its stunning natural beauty and distinctive cultural experiences.

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NW unite for regional tourism

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

Promoting tourism in the north-western region should not harm the cultural identity of ethnic people and natural resources, factors that make the region attractive to tourists, culture minister has said.

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Y Ty named one of best-kept secrets in Asian travel

Friday, Nov 27, 2015

Tourism website www.thrillist.com has named Y Ty mountainous commune in Bat Xat District of northern Lao Cai Province as one of the best-kept secrets in Asian travel.

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Lao Cai visitor numbers jump 42%

Friday, Oct 16, 2015

The number of visitors to the northern province of Lao Cai in the first nine months of this year jumped by over 42 per cent to 1.6 million.

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Female directors break down barriers

Tuesday, Oct 06, 2015

Many people think the role of directing theatre plays is only suited to men. But the few women in HCM City involved in directing have overcome challenges and proven their ability, not only to theatre-goers, but also to their male counterparts.

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VN, South Korea partner up

Thursday, Oct 01, 2015

In the span of just over 20 years, both the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Viet Nam have emerged as important partners in all aspects – political, economic, socio-cultural – of bilateral relations.