Life & Style

Lào Cai upgrades infrastructure, tourism facilities to enhance Sa Pa’s global appeal

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Between 2016 and 2026, Sa Pa recorded remarkable growth. Visitor arrivals surged from nearly 1 million in 2016 to more than 4.3 million in 2025, while tourism revenue climbed to VNĐ19 trillion (US$720 million), 11 times higher than a decade...

Travel

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.

Travel

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.

Travel

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.

Travel

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.

Travel

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.

News

Security fears snag Fansipan cable car

Friday, Jan 30, 2015

The world''s longest three-rope cable-car system, extending from Lao Cai Province''s Sapa Town to Fansipan peak, is expected to open in April.

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Sa Pa photo wins heritage contest

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014

Tuyet Sa Pa (Sapa in Winter) by Pham Bang won the first prize in the single photo category for the subject of nature in the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2014.

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Young tourists explore Sapa

Thursday, Aug 28, 2014

Feasting her eyes on the terraced rice fields in Viet Nam''s popular tourist spot Sapa, Nathalie Cauvi couldn''t stop shouting: "Wow, wow! It''s such an amazing and beautiful landscape!"

News

Lao Cai markets will remain traditional after upgrade: official

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013

Authorities in the northern province of Lao Cai plan to expand and upgrade traditional markets in Bac Ha District to facilitate more trade by ethnic minority communities and attract more tourists.

Sports

Sa Pa mountain marathon offers challenge, stunning scenery

Thursday, Aug 01, 2013

The international Viet Nam Mountain Marathon will be organised on October 5 in the northern province of Lao Cai''s Sa Pa town.