A new multifunctional bus terminal was inaugurated on September 19 in the resort town of Sa Pa, covering over 4,000 square metres with the capacity to accommodate nearly 300 buses.
The new Sa Pa bus station (Photo: Vietnamnet)
The station comprises six storeys and one basement and was built
at a total cost of VND200 billion (US$8.6 million), by Ha Son Tourism Transport
Company.
The Sa Pa bus station is equipped with a smart operation system and the data is
connected with the Vietnam
General Directorate for Roads. Buses travelling in and out of the station are
managed by magnetic cards and monitoring cameras.
It also features modern amenities, such as waiting lounges for VIP passengers,
restaurants and entertainment services for children, which are expected to
offer an excellent experience to visitors to the town.
Vice Chairman, Nguyen Thanh Duong, of Lao Cai province, where the station is
located, said he expects domestic transport companies to open international
routes with the Sa Pa bus station as a key hub.
Each year Sa Pa welcomes around 2.5 million domestic and
foreign tourists.
The waiting lounge for VIP passengers
with free food and drinks. (Photo: Vietnamnet)
A kids’ playroom inside the bus station (Photo:
Vietnamnet)
Source: NDO
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Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
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A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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