Y Ty, one of the poorest communes in Lao Cai Province's Bat Xat District, has become an attractive tourism destination in recent years due to its natural beauty. Rustic charm: The fascinating earthen houses of Y Ty are unique architectural wonders Nestled against 2,700m Nhi Cu San mountain, the commune rarely sees the sun and…

Ham Rong Mountain, which belongs to the majestic Hoang Lien Son Range in Sapa District, Lao Cai Province and is about 30 kilometers from Lao Cai Town, looks like a jaw of a dragon opening wide to the sky. It is an intoxicating scenery when the whole landscape is blanketed in the mist.   Standing…

The Fansipan, often dubbed the Roof of Indochina since it at 3,143m is the highest mountain in Indochina, is becoming a favorite destination among professional mountain climbers. Challenges, of course, are numerous, with some life-threatening, especially so for amateur mountaineers. But the rewards, as it is told, are magnificent. So we set out to look…

Feasting her eyes on the terraced rice fields in Viet Nam's popular tourist spot Sa Pa, Nathalie Cauvi couldn't stop shouting: "Wow, wow! It's such an amazing and beautiful landscape!"   The scenery, people, food and everything else they witnessed provided the French traveller and her three companions with a novel and enjoyable experience during…

A tribal village of H’mong ethnic people, Cat Cat is located at the foot of Fansipang Mountain, about two kilometers from Sapa Town. It is nestled at the bottom of the Muong Hoa Valley and near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of H’Mong ethnic people who maintain unique customs and practices from…

Ham Rong Mountain, situated in the center of Sapa town, is a impressive tourist attraction. According to Legend, once upon a time there were a couple of dragons so mad in love that while a biblical flood was rising but they didn't know. When they awoke, it was too late for them to escape from the…

Cat Cat Village is about 1 km from Sapa town. It's located at the bottom of the Muong Hoa Valley and near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages. To visit village, you walk through Sapa Market…