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Can't sleep? Tossing and turning all night? Could be that adventurous spirit of yours! So what's stopping you? Get up, dig out your passport and book a trip to Nam Chi!
Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi, is located around 220 kilometres to the southeast of Nam Chi.
You don't need to be on the road all day to experience some nature. Just 45 kilometres out of Nam Chi, Sapa Lake is a terrific place to kick back and relax. Even more tranquil surrounds await at Thai Giang Pho Waterfall, 12 kilometres away.
Don't just watch sport on the big screen, feel it, experience it and live it at Tang Loong stadium! Located 20 kilometres away in Sapa, it's the ideal place to get your fix whether you're going for the home or away team.
If you have ample time, why not head to a few nearby places? Lao Cai and Sapa are 17 kilometres and 30 kilometres away, respectively.
Hekou, 35 kilometres to the west, is worth a day trip. Use it as a base when swinging by the Thuy Hoa Park, the Den Mau Temple and the China-Vietnam Border Crossing. If you'd like more convincing, other nearby attractions include Hekou Customs Site and Gushan Cave Ancient Site.
Your eyes shouldn't have all the fun while you're in Lao Cai. Give your taste buds a little loving too by indulging in some of the local food and drink. After all, you haven't truly experienced a destination until you've tasted its flavours.
A staple ingredient in the food here is mint. Another is pepper. They're worth giving a try if they're not already a part of your food repertoire.
Don't miss the opportunity to dig into a plate of gá»i cuốn (spring rolls) or bánh cuốn (rice noodle roll). These well-loved meals are highly recommended by the locals.
Holiday calories don't count, right? So it's a wonderful excuse to indulge your sweet tooth in some bánh cam (sweet rice sesame balls), a favourite dessert.
Ask any well-travelled globetrotter and they'll tell you that the easiest way to squeeze more from your time away is to memorise a handful of the local words and phrases. You may be glad you learnt 'Chúc sức khoẻ!', which translates as 'cheers/good health!'. Another one to keep in mind is 'Bạn tên gì?', which means 'what's your name?'.
There's bound to be a buzz in the air leading up to the 2nd of September. The locals will be preparing for Independence Day, a day of nation-wide celebrations.
Like all good things, your time here will eventually come to an end. When it's time to pack up your belongings and head off, say "Xem bạn sau" and spend your leftover holiday allowance on some keepsakes to take home.
Would you like to know where the nearest airport is? Well, it's called Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and you'll find it 210 kilometres southeast.
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You can learn about the history of Bac Ha with a trip to Bac Ha Temple. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.
Learn about the local history of Bac Ha when you spend time at Can Cau Market. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.
If Bac Ha General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bac Ha.
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