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Unique dog market in Bac Ha plateau excites crowds

Tuesday, 17:57, 05/07/2022

VOV.VN - A dog market situated in Bac Ha plateau in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai which runs every Sunday has reopened after a long period of closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the event attracting many local residents and tourists.

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The market is widely considered to be the largest of its kind in the northern mountainous area.
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Many visitors typically travel hundreds of kilometres to the market to seek Bac Ha dogs, one of four rare breeds in Vietnam.
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The majority of dogs in the northern mountainous area are renowned for being both loyal and intelligent.
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Hundreds of dogs of all sizes and colours are put up for sale at the market.
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Each dog costs between VND300,000 and VND800,000, with some even worth up to several millions of VND.
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The dog market has become a favourite destination for many tourists over recent times.
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