The ongoing Mu Cang Chai Paragliding Festival will include the showcase of several professional Vietnamese and foreign paragliding pilots from September 23-26. (Photo courtesy of Mebayluon Paragliding) Yen Bai (VNS/VNA) - Dozens of professional Vietnamese and foreign paragliding pilots will gather to showcase their spectacular and innovative paragliding skills in Mu Cang Chai, home of one of the 10 most beautiful terraced rice fields in the world. paragliders the opportunity to exchange experiences, and aims to develop further the recreational and adventure sport in Vietnam. Mu Cang Chai is worth visiting all year round, however, the region greets increasing number of tourists in ‘peak seasons’ – the rainy season in May and June, and the ripening rice season in September and October. VNA … [Read more...] about Paragliders enjoy spectacular flights over Mu Cang Chai terraced fields
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Paragliders to compete in first national cross country competition
The Vietnam XC Open-Putaleng 2022 will be organised from November 16-20 in Lai Chau province. (Photo tienphong.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnam XC Open-Putaleng 2022, the first national cross country paragliding competition, is taking place in Lai Chau province on November 16-20. About 100 pilots, including national standouts such as Kim Tran, Vu Tuan Dung, Bach Le, Hai Yen, Nguyen Vu, Nguyen Dai Nghia, Vo Quoc Thang and Nguyen Cong Anh, will take part in the tournament at Tam Duong district's 3,049-metre Pu Ta Leng Mount, 20km from Lai Chau city. International pilots from 15 countries and territories such the US, Sweden, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand will also join the event. The destination has become a popular area for paragliding for years. It has been the only place to host international large-scale competitions in Vietnam that are recognised by the World Air Sports Federation (FAI). From these … [Read more...] about Paragliders to compete in first national cross country competition
Paragliding over million-year-old dormant volcano in Central Highlands
During an annual flower festival from Nov. 11-17, authorities in Gia Lai have introduced paragliding trips around Chu Dang Ya volcano in Chu Pan District. Athletes from four paragliding clubs in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Nha Trang brought to Chu Dang Ya 45 parachutes, including doubles and singles. Visitors camp overnight at a tea hill, around two kilometers from the volcano. Le Phuoc Binh, 44, vice president of Son Tra Paragliding Club in Da Nang, said that before flying, visitors need to sign a commitment to disclaim liability as well as provide relevant documents like a health certificate and ID. Paragliding costs VND1.2 million ($48.19) per person, including travel insurance and shuttle bus service from the foot of Chu Dang Ya Mountain to the launch site. Around 50 tourists have so far registered for the experience. … [Read more...] about Paragliding over million-year-old dormant volcano in Central Highlands
Paragliders compete in first national cross country competition
Nearly 100 pilots are taking part in the tournament at Tam Duong district's 3,049-metre Pu Ta Leng Mount, 20km from Lai Chau city. International pilots from 15 countries and territories also joined the event, which will run until November 20. The destination has become a popular area for paragliding for years. It has been the only place to host international large-scale competitions in Vietnam that are recognised by the World Air Sports Federation. From these tournaments, six Vietnam ese paragliders won their slots to compete at the Paragliding World Cup in Gochang, the Republic of Korea, last month./. VNA … [Read more...] about Paragliders compete in first national cross country competition