More than 10km from the center of Muong Khuong district (Lao Cai) to the north towards Simacai, Pha Long pass is a famous pass in the Northwest. The name Pha Long pass originates from the top of the pass running through the Pha Long market, a small commune in the territory of Muong Khuong – Lao Cai. The whole Pha Long pass is about 20km long. The road is craggy with craggy rocks, running against the Chay river with a length of nearly 20km. Today, although it has been repaired and paved to make traveling more convenient than a few years ago, anyone passing by must still be very careful because the road is narrow and the slopes are getting higher and higher. Passing the winding pass is to Pha Long. Pha Long means “Flower Dragon” in the local language, this is a border highland commune of Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province, where the Mong people have lived for generations. Pha Long brings its own feeling thanks to the ancient and peaceful from the old houses of the Mong people. The unique feature in the architecture of the ancient houses of the Mong people in Pha Long is that they are built according to a pattern with three compartments and two doors (including one main door, one side door and at least two windows). Many old houses in Pha Long today were built more than half a century ago. Pha Long is also famous for the Gau Tao festival (Grauk taox in Mong). This is a “specialty” of spiritual culture from thousands of generations of the Mong people here. Usually held on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Gau Tao Pha Long Festival is held on a large field, convenient to travel, with mountains and trees for young men and women to enjoy ethnic games such as throwing bows, swinging, swinging. tug, push stick… Invite readers to watch the video: Unique yearbook photos. Source: News VTV24.

Fried fish is one of the special fish used to advance to the king. Fried fish live in fast-flowing waters in the upper reaches of the Red and Chay rivers on the borderland of Lao Cai province. Photo: Vietnamese people Fried fish is sold at the highest price (from 300,000 to 600,000 VND/kg) among river fish species in the market in Lao Cai city. However, the big ones from 5kg or more are not easy to buy. Photo: Vietnamese people There are large and strong sheep, some weighing up to a few dozen pounds, there is even a story that in the past, someone hunted giant fried fish weighing nearly a hundred kilograms. Photo: Vietnamese people The golden fried fish like turmeric looks very attractive, the meat is delicious and supple, so it is loved by many people. Fish can be used to make rolls, cook soup, braise bananas…or make hot pot. Photo: Vietnamese people Catfish in Nam Long village (Hang Chu commune, Bac Yen, Son La) is a rare species of fish, catfish-like body, as big as a knife handle. They live in creeks, rock holes at the source of clear, clean springs. As long as the water turns cloudy, this fish cannot live, so people here often call it super clean fish. Photo: Vietnamese people. This type of fish is famous for its delicious meat, enjoyed once and wanted twice, so they are hunted by many diners. Photo: Vietnamese people Sand chameleon is considered a specialty in the mountainous region of Quang Ngai, priced from 150,000-170,000 VND/kg. However, due to the small amount of fish caught, even with money, it is not easy to buy this specialty fish. Photo: Baoquangngai The size of an adult sandfish is just over half the size and the length of an adult little finger. Photo: Vietnamese people Catfish is very delicious, fragrant and chewy. Many people also bring sandstones as gifts. Photo: Vietnamese people Video: Fish at the fried statue. Source: VTV24