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While Sa Pa is a well known tourism destination, its sister Si Ma Cai is a hidden beauty that still retains its serenity and originality. Si Ma Cai district sits in the northwest province of Lao Cai. It is about 95km from Lao Cai city, at the elevation of 1,600 metres above sea level. From Lao Cai city, one can take the bus to Si Ma Cai town. The curving road stretching from the city centre to Si Ma Cai is 95km. At some points it is quite steep. Arriving at Si Ma Cai, visitors can indulge in the pure nature, the mountains and thick forest as well as the fresh atmosphere. They can enjoy the beauty of the pink buckwheat flowers, mingle in the local market space and enjoy the local specialties.   The area is surrounded by grand limestone mountain ranges. It is no longer a remote locality as there is a concrete road connecting the district with the neighbouring ones. Visiting a local market is a great way to explore the culture of Si Ma Cai. (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about Spring in remote Si Ma Cai mesmerises

-- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Lan Huong, deputy director general of the Vietnam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has given a counter opinion on a study published on Tuesday by the journal Nature Communications which forecasts major coastal areas in the world including Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region could be submerged over the next 30 years, affirming it is insufficient in terms of scientific basis and is only based on extreme assumptions. … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News – November 2