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Situated at the foot of an arc-shaped limestone mountain overlooking the plains of Sài Sơn Commune, the pagoda stands among picturesque villages in a mesmerising mountainous landscape akin to a realm of enchantment.

Việt Nam welcomed 1.11 million international tourists in October, making the fourth consecutive month that the country has served more than 1 million foreign visitor, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST).

Thụy Khuê boasts a collection of nearly a dozen village gates, standing as testaments to the generations that have passed.

The ancient communal house of So Village holds the highest rank and occupies a significant position within the ancient architectural heritage of the north.

The number of visitors to the northern province of Lao Cai in the first nine months of this year reached a record of more than six million, up 71 per cent over the same period last year, thanks to measures to stimulate tourism demand, together with improved service quality.