Hoang Lien Son is the most towering mountain range with its Fanxipang peak being 3,143 metres high above the sea level. Lai Cai province is divided into low-lying and high-lying areas. The imposing mountains are mainly in the northern districts of Sa Pa, Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, Bac ha and Si Ma Cai and the lower mountains in the southern and south-western districts of Bao Yen, Nam Thang, and Van Ban. Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in Ta Giang Phinh village, Sa Pa district is 3,090 metres high. It is the second highest mountain in Vietnam and the most beautiful one in the north-western region. Hoang Lien Son range includes famous mountains such as Pu Luong (2,985 metres), Lung Cung (2,918 metres) and Sa Phinh (2,871 metres). To the east, Tay Con Linh range runs from Ha Giang to Bac Ha-Si Ca Mai with high peaks like Ta Cu Ty (1,856 metres), Quan Than San (1,800 metres) and Lau Thi Ngai (1,638 metres). Cao Son mountain in Muong Khuong and Con Voi mountain in Bao Yen along the Hong and Chay rivers … [Read more...] about Famous mountain range in Lao Cai
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A bustling flea market in Lao Cai
Around the Country A bustling flea market in Lao Cai Hai Duong Thursday, Jan 4, 2018,23:19 (GMT+7) A bustling flea market in Lao Cai Hai Duong The Ban Phiet flea market is open every Monday and sells only clothes for H’Mong ethnic women - PHOTO: HAI DUONG While admiring the beautiful landscapes of famous tourist destinations such as Sapa, Fansipan Mountain and Y Ty terraced rice fields in the northern province of Lao Cai, tourists should not miss a chance to explore the unique cultural features of flea markets of ethnic minority groups in Tay Bac, the mountainous region in the northwest of Vietnam. Among many such convergence venues for ethnic minority people, a bustling flea market in Ban Phiet Ward, Bao Thang District in the northern province is a worthwhile destination for visitors. The market is only open on Mondays on National Highway 4D; however, it draws special attention of local people and tourists from far … [Read more...] about A bustling flea market in Lao Cai
CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport project
CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport projectThe Saigon Times Daily HCMC – In response to a proposal by the Lao Cai provincial government for building the VND5.8-trillion Sapa Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the locality to thoroughly study the necessity and efficiency of the project, reported the local media. According to CAAV deputy head Vo Huy Cuong, the local authorities should carefully weigh the impact of other means of transport, along with the province’s economic development orientation and tourism prior to preparing a plan for building the airport. Cuong stressed that building an airport is a legitimate aspiration for any locality; however, its feasibility must be mulled seriously, regardless of whether the project is backed by private or state funding. Cuong cited the examples of South Korea and Taiwan, noting that the two have fewer airports than Vietnam but their operations still lack efficiency. This is compensated by … [Read more...] about CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport project
Lao Cai proposes airport in Sapa resort town
According to the plan, Sapa Airport will be used for both commercial and military purposes; therefore, it should be built as soon as possible. The airport will be located in Cam Con commune, Bao Yen district, on an area of 371ha. The construction of Sapa Airport will be divided into two phases. In the first phase, expected to begin before 2020, the airport targets a capacity of 560,000 passengers and 600 tons of cargo per year. Visitors to the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist site in Sapa. Photo: baolaocai.vn Aircraft, including A320, A321 and equivalent, will be able to land in two locations. Total investment for the first phase is estimated at about VND 4.7 trillion (including site clearance cost of the whole project). In the second phase, the airfield will receive 1.5 million passengers and 2,880 tons of cargo per year by 2030. Aircraft would be able to land in five locations. Total investment is set at about VND 1 trillion. The provincial People’s … [Read more...] about Lao Cai proposes airport in Sapa resort town
Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week to be held in June
The Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week will take place from June 1 to 9, promising to feature various activities. The programme has been co-organised by the Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee, the departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Agriculture and Rural Development, Information and Communication, as well as the tourism association of Lao Cai province. Accordingly, a series of activities, including the Bac Ha (Lao Cai) – Xin Man (Ha Giang) Cycling Tournament from June 1 to 3, which will attract nearly 100 racers; a Street Festival on June 2 at Bac Ha town; and a Plum festival from June 3 to 6, with 20 booths displaying agricultural products, such as Tam hoa plums, Nam Xit rice, Tuyet San organic tea, safe vegetables, honey, and mushrooms of Bac Ha, Si Ma Cai, Muong Khuong, Bao Yen (Lao Cai) and Xin Man (Ha Giang) As part of the programme, a number of cultural and tourism events will be held at Hoang A Tuong Palace from June 3 to 9. The closing ceremony of the Lao Cai … [Read more...] about Lao Cai Cultural Tourism Week to be held in June