At the event (Source: VNA) Lao Cai (VNA) – The annual Sa Pa Summer Tourism Festival 2018, the third of its kind, kicked off at Sa Pa resort town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on April 28. The festival features diverse and interesting activities from April 1 to June 30, including a photo exhibition, a flower festival, Ham Rong mountain climbing competition, cultural festival of Mong Cat Cat village retracing wedding of Dao ethnic people, new harvest welcome ceremony of Xa Pho ethnic group, and others. The event “A Day as Farmer” in Ta Phin commune will enable tourists to experience farming in mountain areas and pick herbal leaves with Dao ethnic people. As part of the event, the cultural and tourism festival of Tam Duong district, the northern province of Lai Chau will be held for the first time to introduce its culture, tourist areas, cuisine, music performances and folk games to businesses and visitors in Sa Pa. The same day, a ceremony to … [Read more...] about Sa Pa Summer Tourism Festival begins
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Artichokes help Sa Pa farmers prosper
Viet Nam News LÀO CAI — Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean region and can be found throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, but they are less frequently encountered in Asian countries. They were first brought to Việt Nam by the French at the turn of the 20th century. The preferred regions to grow them were those with a more temperate climate, such as Sa Pa, Đà Lạt and Tam Đảo. Artichokes grown in the Sa Pa District of Lào Cai Province contain a high concentration of cynarin (artichoke concentrate) which can reduce cholesterol production by the liver and expel cholesterol from the liver and gallbladder. This process then stimulates liver bile production and distribution, which in turn helps in the breakdown of fat. During the 1990’s artichokes were so common in Sa Pa that local people would regularly collect the leaves, flowers or roots for personal use. The over exploitation of artichokes without proper … [Read more...] about Artichokes help Sa Pa farmers prosper
Mountain train from Sa Pa to Fansipan station opens
The 2km rail route starts from MGallery Hotel in Sa Pa Town and ends at the cable station to Fansipan Peak, promising a spectacular journey for tourists. The two-carriage train can travel at a maximum speed of 10m per second and serve up to 2,000 guests per hour. It will shorten tourists’ travel time from 20 minutes by car over risky mountainous roads to four minutes by train through valleys, viaducts and tunnels offering beautiful views of surrounding villages as well as nature. The two carriages were designed and produced by Swiss company Garaventa. Each carriage is 20m in length and 3m wide, weighs 25 tonnes and can carry 200 passengers at once. The carriage has classic European interiors with antique lights, ceiling fans and huge glass windows. At the Muong Hoa Cable Station, tourists will continue to take the cable route over Hoang Lien Son range to reach Fansipan Peak, the top of Indochina, at a height of 3,143m. The new rail route and the world’s most modern … [Read more...] about Mountain train from Sa Pa to Fansipan station opens
Sa Pa Town, Fansipan station to be linked by train
The Mường Hoa rail route, which starts from MGallery Hotel in Sa Pa Town and ends at the cable station to Fansipan Peak. — Photo reatimes.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A two-carriage train linking Sa Pa Town and the existing cable station to Fansipan Peak will be opened on March 31. The train ride promises a spectacular journey for tourists. The Mường Hoa rail route, which starts from MGallery Hotel in Sa Pa Town and ends at the cable station to Fansipan Peak, is 2km long, one of the longest mountain rail routes in the country. The train will travel at a maximum speed of 10m per second and can serve up to 2,000 guests per hour. The rail route will shorten tourists’ travel time from 20 minutes by car over risky mountainous roads to four minutes by train through valleys, viaducts and tunnels offering beautiful views of surrounding villages as well as nature. The two carriages have been designed and produced by Swiss company Garaventa. … [Read more...] about Sa Pa Town, Fansipan station to be linked by train
Silk Path Hotels Resorts opens French chateau inspired resort in Sa Pa
The 5-star Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa has officially opened its doors to welcome tourists to Sa Pa – the famous tourist magnet in the northern province of Lao Cai. Breathtaking: Nestled on its own picturesque hill, Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa offers panaromic views of the marvelous Hoang Lien Son mountain range. - Photo courtesy of Silk Path Located on the hill slope with a breathtaking view of the marvelous Hoang Lien Son mountain range, the charming resort’s design was inspired by the splendour of a French chateau, reflecting the classy architecture style which has been blended perfectly with vivid decorative ethnic patterns. Delicious: All-day dining Samu restaurant. - Photo courtesy of Silk Path Spread over two hectares, the property features 152 rooms divided into 10 categories, including Classic Room, Junior Suites, Executive Suite, Ambassador Suite, President Suite, Duplex Room and Bungalows. The accommodation at the resort is … [Read more...] about Silk Path Hotels Resorts opens French chateau inspired resort in Sa Pa