[Photo] The beauty of Lao Cai

Guided by a development vision of being "green, harmonious, distinctive and happy", Lao Cai Province, more than a year after its establishment, has demonstrated strategic vision, political resolve and a powerful aspiration to advance in this borderland of the nation. Ethnic communities across the province are joining hands to build their homeland, preserve culture, develop tourism and embrace digital technology, bringing the image of a friendly, hospitable and memorable Lao Cai to international friends and travellers from far and wide.

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Against the majestic landscape of Khau Pha Pass in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam's red national flag stands out proudly against the sky. The image captures a striking harmony between the adventure sport of paragliding and the highlands' natural beauty, evoking a sense of freedom and openness. Paragliding not only attracts visitors but also helps promote Khau Pha as one of Vietnam's premier flying sites.

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A warm exchange between local residents and international visitors among the highland terraces of Mu Cang Chai. Conical hats bearing the national flag and radiant smiles transcend language barriers, connecting people through sincerity and hospitality. The image reflects cultural interaction, spreads ethnic identity and highlights the appeal of community-based tourism in Vietnam's northwestern highlands.

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Young Mong people in the highlands of Bac Ha are deeply concerned with preserving their culture in the face of the risk of erosion amid modern life. Many young people therefore take pride in promoting traditional cultural values, sustaining handicrafts and developing local products for wider domestic markets and exports overseas.

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Amid the brilliant golden rice valley of Lam Thuong Commune, a local resident leisurely leading a horse along a narrow dirt track is more than a scene of everyday work; it is a symbol of peace and prosperity. It is an ode to a simple, resilient way of life in which people live with nature to create a harmonious landscape and preserve traditional cultural beauty across generations.

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Inside a simple home in Khao Mang Commune, a Mong woman sits peacefully beside trays of golden corn, creating a scene of quiet everyday beauty. Chickens and cats gather under the same roof in search of food, evoking the close bond between people and domestic animals and reflecting the simple yet secure working life of highland communities, imbued with the rhythms of mountain life.

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Mu Cang Chai's terraced fields are not only a cultural heritage of the Mong people but also a natural wonder, celebrating the extraordinary harmony between the land, the sky and the labour of highland people. Their graceful curves, like ribbons across the mountains, do more than sustain livelihoods; they stand as testimony to the determination and resilience with which local communities have adapted to and mastered nature.

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Dao women finish shrimp traps under warm yellow lights in Yen Thanh Commune, continuing a traditional craft closely tied to the livelihoods of many local households. From carefully prepared bamboo strips, skilled hands weave durable traps for fishing, generating income while preserving the traditional culture of work in lakeside communities.

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Y Ty's sea of clouds is one of the most attractive destinations on Lao Cai's tourism map. Each year, large numbers of visitors come to hunt for clouds and conquer high peaks such as Lao Than and Ky Quan San. A trip to Y Ty also offers the chance to explore the ancient Pavi stone road and experience a highland market rich in the distinctive culture of the Ha Nhi ethnic group.

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The Tay people of Nghia Do teach younger generations to value and preserve traditional culture in everyday family and community life, while passing down the beauty of their customs and practices to their children and grandchildren as they continue building prosperous and happy lives.

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Source: Nguyen Thanh Mien (Lao Cai Online Newspaper, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 15:41 GMT+7)

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