VOV.VN - Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, northern Vietnam has been named among the world’s 53 most beautiful small towns in a list compiled by Condé Nast Traveler.

Vietnam’s Northwest mountains have come into the spotlight on French national television, with a feature broadcast on France 2 showcasing Sa Pa as a compelling destination defined by emerald mountain ranges, centuries-old terraced rice fields, and the rich cultural life of ethnic minority communities.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 23-year-old contestant from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Vietnam Tourism 2026 at a grand finale held in the northern mountain resort of Sa Pa of January 10.

VOV.VN - Temperature on the peak of Fansipan fell to -3°C early on January 7, with thick frost coating walkways, structures and vegetation during the first cold spell of 2026.

VOV.VN - Frost appeared the area around the flagpole and many trees on Mount Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak, in Sa Pa ward, northern Lao Cai province, early on December 25, as temperatures dropped to 1-3°C.

VOV.VN - Go World Travel, an international magazine specializing in the itineraries of travel writers has published a list of Top 15 things to do in Vietnam, from the misty mountains of Sa Pa to the golden beaches of Phu Quoc island, offering a wide variety of travel experiences.

Blessed with a cool climate, misty charm, and occasional snowfall, Sa Pa in northern Lao Cai province has turned its Winter Festival into a signature tourism brand, making the mountain town a magnet for visitors during the year-end festive season and a major contributor to local tourism growth.

VOV.VN - World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named eight must-do treks in Vietnam, spanning the mountainous north and routes across the country, offering travelers a chance to escape crowds and experience local hospitality.

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

The 12th Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM), set for September 20, will see nearly 2,000 runners from 47 countries ready to tackle the grueling 50km and 100km ultra-marathons, both part of the prestigious World Trail Majors circuit, organisers announced.