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Monday, 17:58, 28/03/2022

Unique highland market of ethnic people in northern Vietnam

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VOV.VN - Situated in mountainous Lao Cai province, Bac Ha Market is held every Sunday morning and serves as a trading centre for ethnic minority people in Bac Ha district and other neighbouring areas throughout the northwestern region.
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Bac Ha is considered the largest and most colourful market in the country’s northwestern region.
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At weekends crowds made up of Mong, Tay, and Nung ethnic people walk to the market in order to purchase and exchange food, animals, clothes, and household utensils.
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The market, located approximately 70km far from Lao Cai city, opens every Sunday, allowing locals to gather, purchase and exchange items after a busy working week.
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The market is also a favourite destination for visitors to discover the ins and outs of locals’ indigenous culture.
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Spring is the perfect visiting time as white plum flowers blossom around nearby hills and mountains.
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Local brocade weaving products which are hand-made by local women are hugely popular among customers.
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Visitors have the chance to sample local traditional foods at the market.
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Hand-made spices attract plenty of visitors to the site.
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The market offers a wide range of products, including clothes, farm products, and household utensils.
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Herbal medicine is also available to purchase at the market.
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A mother carrying her son heads to the market.
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Tourists say a trip to the northern highland of Vietnam could not be perfect without a tour of Bac Ha Market.
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Photos: Laodong.vn
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