Welcoming more than 4 million domestic and international visitors in the first 4 months of 2025 shows that Lao Cai continues to affirm its strong attraction on the tourism map.
The hydrangea garden in Nam Tho village, Thai Giang Pho commune, Bac Ha district is in full bloom, attracting many tourists to visit and take photos during this year's holiday.
On the occasion of the April 30 and May 1 holidays this year, coming to the beautiful land of Y Ty (Bat Xat), visitors not only felt the cool weather and majestic nature, but also admired the myriad of wild flowers blooming throughout the villages that created a beautiful picture.
Besides the bustling city center or town, peaceful villages with fresh nature and various unique ethnic cultures such as Ta Van, Lao Chai, Ta Phin (Sa Pa) or Y Ty (Bat Xat) are also ideal choices for tourists.
The fish catching experience has become an interesting activity, attracting a large number of locals and tourists every time the Folk Culture Festival of Nghia Do commune (Bao Yen) takes place.
In the morning of April 29, at Nghia Do cultural market yard (Bao Yen district), the Folk Culture Festival of schools in Nghia Do commune cluster took place with the theme "Fragrance and colors of the homeland - Celebrating the reunification day".
As a part of the 2025 Summer Festival series, the Street Festival with the theme "Sa Pa - Convergence of Colors" taking place from April 25 to 27 brought an extremely bustling, joyful and vibrant atmosphere to the streets of Sa Pa town.
Tourism has been identified as a key economic sector with many opportunities for strong growth in the future of Lao Cai province. In fact, in recent years, this "smokeless industry" has been taking steps in the right direction, sustainably. It serves tourists from everywhere the impression of a Lao Cai that is not only beautiful because of its majestic scenery and nature, but also its rich national cultural traditions, images of a heroic historical land and majestic nature with diverse cultural colors, etc.
Located in the northeastern highlands of Lao Cai province, Bac Ha district is known as the “White Plateau” with a mild climate all year round, majestic natural scenery and unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities. In recent years, Bac Ha has gradually affirmed its position as one of the special destinations of Lao Cai tourism, progressively attracting domestic and international tourists.
Lao Cai is developing tourism into a spearhead and breakthrough economic sector, gradually becoming a key economic sector and a driving force for socio-economic development. In particular, priority is given to developing the Sa Pa National Tourist Area to international standards.
