The event, among the activities held within the “Through the legacy of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields” culture week, features a 40-kilometre race to conquer Tay Con Linh mountain range and Po Lung bunker.

The Tay Con Linh Challenge Off-Road features a 40-kilometre race to conquer Tay Con Linh mountain range and Po Lung bunker.

In the framework of the culture week was a paragliding event themed “Flying over the golden terraced fields”, which attracted 35 participants from four domestic and foreign groups.

Partakers at the event had a chance to enjoy the gorgeous terraced fields and ripening rice of Hoang Su Phi district.

The activities aimed to popularise the beauty of Hoang Su Phi terraced field complex, which was recognised as a national heritage in 2011, and uphold traditional cultural values of the local ethnic groups.

Festival to offer paragliders views of northern terrace fields

Mu Cang Chai, a rural district in Yen Bai Province with iconic rice terraces, will host a paragliding festival from September 20-22. 

Global yacht race clipper named “Ha Long Bay – Vietnam”

A participating clipper of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2019-2020 was named “Ha Long Bay – Vietnam” at  a ceremony held in London’s St Katherine Docks on August 29.

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Assorted activities to advertise charm of Mu Cang Chai terrace fields

A hive of activities praising the charm of Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields in Yen Bai province will be held in the downtown of Mu Cang Chai district throughout this September to celebrate the National Day (September 2).

Source: VNA