In recent years, Nghia Lo ward has gradually affirmed its position as an attractive tourist destination in the Northwest region. With the advantage of being located in the heart of the vast Muong Lo plain, along with the distinctive cultural identity of the Thai and Khmu ethnic groups, the locality has been focusing on many solutions to improve the quality of tourism products, meeting the increasingly diverse needs of tourists.
On the morning of May 1, at the small park area of Mu Cang Chai commune, the People's Committee of the commune organized the opening ceremony of the first "Footsteps of the Water-Pouring Season" terraced rice field climbing competition in 2026.
On the evening of April 29th, the Sa Pa Summer Festival 2026 officially opened at the center of the Sa Pa National Tourist Area (Lao Cai). The event took place in an atmosphere celebrating major national holidays and was also a highlight in the series of activities to stimulate and promote tourism in Lao Cai province.
In the first quarter of 2026, Lao Cai's tourism sector recorded impressive growth. This result stemmed from the extended Tet holiday, favorable weather conditions, and numerous tourism, cultural, and spiritual activities taking place throughout the province.
In the vibrant atmosphere of the 4th day of the Lunar New Year (February 20th), at the central stadium of Bac Ha commune, the People's Committee of Bac Ha commune enthusiastically organized the weekly horse racing competition, kicking off a series of cultural and tourism activities for the spring of 2026.
From the moment of the Lunar New Year's Eve of the Year of the Horse 2026, the atmosphere at spiritual tourism destinations in Lao Cai province has become bustling. Crowds of people flocked to temples and pagodas, carrying wishes for a peaceful and lucky new year. In just the first two days of the Lunar New Year, tens of thousands of tourists from within and outside the province visited and worshipped, demonstrating the strong appeal of spiritual tourism in the area.
Amidst the swirling sea of clouds of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, at an altitude of over three thousand meters above sea level, the red flag with a yellow star proudly flies. On the summit of Fansipan – the roof of Indochina – a sacred moment begins on the first day of the new year.
Coc Ly Market – a traditional market of the Mong ethnic people in Bao Nhai commune (formerly Coc Ly commune) – is usually held every Tuesday. However, to meet the Tet holiday shopping needs of the local people, today – the 27th day of the 12th lunar month – the market is holding an additional special session. With the traditional Tet holiday approaching, the market is even more crowded and bustling.
In the spring days, when the weather in the highlands is still cool, Suoi Giang (Van Chan commune) bursts into the vibrant yellow of mustard flowers. The mustard flower season in Suoi Giang arrives gently, like the mist on the mountaintops. Amidst the fresh air of the mountains and forests, the slopes of yellow flowers stretch along the hillsides, winding through small paths, embracing the villages… creating a unique and gentle atmosphere of the highlands.
Y Ty commune in Lao Cai province is located at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters above sea level, boasting majestic and beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural identity.
