The young Lai Chau city of the northern province of Lai Chau carries the image of a dynamic and modern urban area amid the imposing northwestern mountains.

As a limestone highland at a height of nearly 1,000 metres above sea level, the administrative, economic and political centre of Lai Chau province is the second highest in Vietnam.

The beautiful natural scenery, friendly local residents and pure and cool atmosphere has made it an attractive tourism site for domestic and foreign visitors.

The young city has a modern style.

The city is surrounding by imposing mountains.

Tourists can enjoy the cool highland weather...

... and peaceful and quiet scenes.

The city’s square is well invested.

( Compiled by VNF (Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn) )