Top places in northern region for Lunar New Year celebrations

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Located in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, Sa Pa town has cool weather and comforting destinations, including Ham Rong Mountain, Cat Cat Village, and Fansipan Mountain.

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Sa Pa has been named among the top 50 most beautiful small towns in the world by international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The resort town is renowned for its mountain vistas, green rice terraces, as well as its proximity to waterfalls and hiking trails.

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Moc Chau district in the northern mountainous province of Son La has become a popular tourist destination in recent times thanks to its breathtaking natural landscapes, refreshing climate, and vibrant cultural heritage on offer to guests.

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Tourists can also explore a series of popular destinations across Moc Chau district, including Na Ka Plum Valley and Bach Long glass bridge, which is the longest of its kind in the world.

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The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang welcomes adventurers with its awe-inspiring landscapes and rich cultural tapestry. The locality offers challenging mountain trails, lush greenery, and colourful ethnic villages for visitors to enjoy.

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Ma Pi Leng Pass, Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, and Dong Van Market are among the not-to-be-missed tourist attractions which can be found in Ha Giang.

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Last year, the New York Times listed Ha Giang among 52 destinations to visit in 2023. The famous American media outlet suggested that visitors take time to explore the diverse cultures of ethnic minorities in the area, such as the H’Mong and Tay, as well as taking a boat ride on the emerald Nho Que River through the canyon at Ma Pi Leng Pass.

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As the nation’s cosmopolitan capital, Hanoi, is home to exciting sites such as buzzing night markets, food streets, and Buddhist temples, where a fusion of historic and modern landmarks come together to create a vibrant atmosphere.

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In 2024, Hanoi alongside Ho Chi Minh City and Hue city are named among the top 100 best food cities in the world by international food website TasteAtlas.

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Located roughly 90 kilometres away from Hanoi, the northern province of Ninh Binh is an excellent choice for tourists looking to explore the majestic natural wonders of the country.

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Ninh Binh is home to many popular tourist attractions, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trang An Landscape Complex, the stunning Tam Coc that is often called "Ha Long Bay on land", the breathtaking Bai Dinh Pagoda, and many more.

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Located in the northern border province of Cao Bang, Ban Gioc waterfall is the largest in Southeast Asia and is among the 21 most beautiful in the world, with the site drawing an increasing number of tourists.