Yen Bai (VNA), Sept. 26 -- The Khau Pha Paragliding Festival kicked off in Mu Cang Chai district, the northern province of Yen Bai on September 25, attracting 100 local and international pilots.

Jointly organised by the People's Committee of Mu Cang Chai district and the Vietnam Sports and Tourism JSC, the event is part of the activities to receive the UNESCO recognition for the art of Xoe dance of Thai ethnic minority people as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; and the on-going Muong Lo culture and tourism festival.

Khau Pha paragliding point in Khau Pha Pass, Mu Cang Chai district, stands over 1,200 metres above the sea level. It is one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam and the world as well for paragliding. Enj...