On the morning of May 24, the Open Mountain Bike Race took place in Ban Lau commune, Lao Cai province, in a vibrant atmosphere, attracting a large number of locals and tourists to watch and cheer. The tournament brought together 174 athletes from 17 amateur and professional teams nationwide, creating exciting competitions.
Dong Cuong commune (Lao Cai province) is becoming an attractive destination in Northwest Vietnam, harmoniously combining spiritual tourism and eco-tourism experiences. Not only famous for Dong Cuong Temple – a typical center of Mother Goddess worship in the Northwest region – it also boasts many pristine natural landscapes, majestic waterfalls, and a rich community culture, attracting a large number of tourists in the summer of 2026.
On the morning of May 17th, the "Sa Pa Water - pouring Season 2026" race took place in Ta Van commune, Lao Cai province, attracting approximately 1,200 participants. The event coincided with the beginning of the rainy season, when the terraced rice fields in the Muong Hoa valley are covered in water, creating a characteristic landscape of the Northwest highlands.
The rainy season in Ta Van, Mu Cang Chai, and Tu Le communes is becoming an attractive destination, drawing large numbers of tourists to admire the beauty of the terraced rice fields and experience the working life of the highland people. The proactive approach to tourism development by the local authorities is contributing to the growth of the tourism industry in Lao Cai province.
Nestled at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and located approximately 2 kilometers from Sa Pa Ward, Cat Cat Village has long been home to the Hmong ethnic community. With its tranquil beauty, rustic charm, and rich cultural heritage, the village has become one of the most popular destinations for visitors traveling to Lao Cai Province.
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.
