ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
Khau Pha paragliding festival kicks off in Yen Bai
18 May 2017 | 08:07:00 AM
The Khau Pha Paragliding Festival kicked off in Mu Cang Chai District in the northwestern province of Yen Bai on May 13.
More than 100 paragliders are participating in the event as part of the Yen Bai Tourism Year in response to the Visit Viet Nam Year 2017 held in Lao Cai and northwestern provinces.
Khau Pha is one of the longest mountain passes in Viet Nam, with a height of more than 1,200 meters above the sea level, providing a breathtaking view of stunning natural scenery.
It is rated as one of the four most beautiful paragliding sites in Viet Nam and among the top five most beautiful flying spots in the world.
Jointly organized by the People’s Committee of Mu Cang Chai District and Ha Noi Vietwings parachute club, the festival is taking place between May 13-14 and May 20-21.
(VNA)
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