Tourists pose for photo in Lao Than, a famous mountain in Lao Cai (Photo: VNA)Lao Cai (VNA) – Bac Ha district in the northernmountainous province of Lao Cai experienced a 200 percent surge year on year innumber of tourists in the first five months of the year, according to Ta CongHuy, Chairman of the local People’s Committee.
Bac Ha is a “paradise” of various types of flowers due toits temperate climate which is similar to the resort town of Sa Pa. Everyspring, white plum, apricot and pear flowers bloom across the land. Tam Hoaplum is a well-known specialty of the district.
Local ethnic groups have preserved their unique culturethrough generations, with hearty dishes, exciting sport games such as horseraces, and colourful markets.
The locality is carrying out plans on tourism developmentthrough building cultural villages associated with community tourism, launchingnew tours and strengthening cooperation with neighbouring Si Ma Cai and Xin Mandistricts of Ha Giang province.
Recently, the local People’s Committee has recognised threetourist attractions, namely Bac Ha Market, Hoang A Tuong Palace and a communitytourism complex in Trung Do hamlet, Bao Nhai commune.
The number of tourists to Bac Ha is expected to continuerising as the plum season has begun and the popular local horse racing festivalwill take place from June 3-4, said Ta Cong Huy.-VNA
