Hanoi (VNA), Oct. 21 -- With its diverse terrain and favourable climate, Vietnam has the opportunity to organise sport events to attract more tourists to the country, experts have said.

Do Cam Tho, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Finance under the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), said at a recent seminar in Hanoi that the eastern and northwestern regions hold a lot of potential for sports tourism, especially adventure sports.

Adventure sports have already been held on northern mountain provinces such as Fansipan in Lao Cai province, Pu Ta Leng , Pu Si Lung and Bach Moc Luong in Lai Chau province and Ta Xua-Tram Tau in Son La province, which measure from 2,865 m to 3,143 m, the official added.

Tho sug...