Famtrip surveys destinations, tourist routes in Quynh Nhai district
The provincial Centre for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion on December 26 organised a famtrip delegation comprising representatives from 90 travel agencies under the UNESCO Hanoi Travel Club and several tourism agencies from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, and Thua Thien-Hue provinces to survey destinations, and connect tours and tourism routes in Quynh Nhai district.
The famtrip delegation tours Linh Son Thuy Tu Temple and Nang Han Temple.Travel agencies and businesses visit Trai Tim (Heart) Island.
The delegation surveyed and evaluated the quality of tourist areas and destinations, such as Linh Son Thuy Tu Temple and Nang Han Temple, Uy Phong Bay, Binh Yen Bay, Trai Tim (Heart) Island, and cage fish farming area in the Da River reservoir; tasted coffee on a boat; and contemplated the Da River at night.
The delegation experiences cultural and art activities during the Son La hydroelectric reservoir tour.The delegation enjoys food at Uy Phong Bay.
Through the famtrip, travel companies gained an insight into the potential for tourism development, the quality of tourism services, especially food, entertainment, and shopping, thereby contributing to building a programme to connect tours and tourism routes, and forming new products to attract more visitors to Quynh Nhai.
The delegation visits Uy Phong Bay.The delegation poses for a photo at Uy Phong Bay, Quynh Nhai district.
Located more than 15 km from the centre of Muong Coi commune, Suoi Chieu Lake at this time of year features emerald green water nestled among surrounding mountains. Its pristine, tranquil, and captivating beauty is drawing an increasing number of visitors seeking unique experiences.
The People’s Committee of Ta Xua commune held a gathering on July 9 to celebrate the 65th traditional day of the Vietnamese tourism sector (July 9, 1960 – 2025).
The provincial Military Command on July 9 launched a peak emulation campaign themed “Raise high the red flag of August – Emulate to achieve the Three Bests.”
Sơn La is a land rich in cultural traditions, home to 12 ethnic groups, with the Thai making up more than half of the province’s population. The Thai people possess a unique and vibrant cultural heritage that is being preserved and spread, thus inspiring younger generations to embrace and love their culture.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised two traditional festivals and one craft from ethnic minority communities in Son La province as national intangible cultural heritage.
The provincial Department of Public Security’s Group 3 opened a football and pickleball tournament on July 7 to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the People’s Police force (July 20, 1962 – 2025) and the 80th anniversary of the People’s Public Security force (August 19, 1945 – 2025).
With the growth of the tourism sector, the accommodation system across the province has continuously expanded in scale and diversified in type to suit the characteristics and potential of each locality. The quality has steadily improved, leaving positive impressions and attracting more visitors.
Nestled in a small valley surrounded by majestic pine forests, Hua Tat hamlet in Van Ho commune boasts beautiful natural landscapes and the distinctive cultural identity of the Mong ethnic people. In recent years, the locals have tapped into their natural and cultural advantages to develop community-based tourism while preserving their traditional culture.
HDBank Son La and VNPT Son La, in coordination with the Administrative Management Police Division under the provincial Department of Public Security, on July 3 held a ceremony to hand over the Medipay kiosk system to the Phu Yen regional General Hospital.
The “All people unite to build a cultural life” movement in Muong Lan commune, Son La province has been increasingly deepened, with many practical activities that drive local socio-economic development.
The first vegetable and fruit carton packaging line in Vietnam applying Tetra Recart technology was officially inaugurated in Son La province on July 2 by Vietnam’s leading supplier of processed food, Dong Giao Foodstuff Export JSC (Doveco), and Sweden's Tetra Pak Group.
Police officers from Muong Chien and Chieng Mai communes, along with grassroots security forces, on July 1-2 assisted local households in relocating from areas at risk of landslides.
To strengthen agricultural cooperation with neighbouring Lao provinces, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Son La province has promoted exchanges and experience-sharing in agricultural production, supporting Lao farmers in building effective farming and livestock models.
Joining other localities across the country, Son La province held a ceremony on June 30 morning to announce the ressolutions of the National Assembly and its Standing Committee regarding the termination of district-level administrative units and the reorganisation of commune-level administrative units.
Two female Taekwondo artists from Son La province pocketed gold medals at 2025 CJ Vietnam Open, which took place on June 27-28, at the Go Vap district Sports Hall in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Son La Department of Health held its inaugural pickleball tournament on June 28–29, in response to the national campaign “All People Exercise Following the Great Example of Uncle Ho” and to celebrate the successful 22nd Party Congress of the department for the 2025–2030 term.
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