This is a list recently announced by the online travel platform Agoda. Ranked 6th, Sa Pa (Lao Cai) stands out with its picturesque terraced rice fields, authentic local villages, majestic natural landscapes, and unique culture.
According to Agoda, searches for Sa Pa have increased by 21%, demonstrating the growing appeal of this mountainous destination in northern Vietnam.
Many attractive cultural activities are available in Sa Pa during the National Day holiday on September 2nd. Photo: Sa Pa Department of Culture.
Sa Pa is vibrant all year round with scenery that changes with the seasons: in spring, plum and peach blossoms bloom profusely; in summer, the lush green of young rice seedlings is interspersed with the silvery light of the morning mist; in autumn, the terraced rice fields turn golden; and in winter, it is shrouded in mist and sometimes even covered in snow – a rare sight in the tropics.
The vibrant highland markets also contribute to the allure of Sa Pa. The harmonious blend of majestic nature and unique culture makes Sa Pa one of the most outstanding mountain destinations in Asia.
The Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area in Sa Pa attracts many domestic and international tourists. Photo: Tuan Nguyen
The leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lao Cai province commented: "Sa Pa being honored among the top mountain destinations in Asia not only affirms Sa Pa's attractiveness on the international tourism map, but also provides an opportunity for the locality to continue promoting its image and improving the quality of services."
Ms. Giang Thi Hoa, a homestay owner in Cat Cat village, shared: “With more tourists coming, we have more income, and our children have better opportunities for education. The villagers are also more conscious of preserving their cultural identity and the environment so that Sa Pa becomes even more beautiful in the eyes of international friends.”
Sa Pa is known as the "city in the mist" because it is foggy almost all year round. Photo: Tuan Nguyen
Besides Sa Pa, Agoda's list also includes Cameron Highlands (Malaysia), Khao Yai (Thailand), Puncak (Indonesia), Fujikawaguchiko (Japan), Kenting (Taiwan, China), Munnar (India), and Pyeongchang-gun (South Korea).
This list was compiled by Agoda based on accommodation search data from February 15th to August 15th in destinations with populations under 50,000 across eight leading Asian travel markets.
Source: https://laodong.vn/du-lich/tin-tuc/ly-do-sa-pa-vao-top-diem-den-mien-nui-hut-khach-nhat-chau-a-1570489.html
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