Bac Ha
Bắc Hà is a town in north-western Vietnam, on the border with the town of Hekou in Yunnan, China. The main reason to visit this town is its colorful Sunday market. Many travellers place Bắc Hà on their itinerary when they visit Sa Pa.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: rural district of Vietnam with 49,000 residents
- Description: rural district of Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Also known as: “Bắc Hà”, “Bắc Hà district”, and “Huyen Bac Ha”
Bac Ha
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