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Bac Ha market is located approximately 76km away from the centre of Lao Cai province. Tourists can travel by car to the market which is held every Sunday.
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The first market session of 2023 takes place on January 1 which coincides with New Year celebrations.
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A couple from Hanoi spends their New Year holiday exploring Bac Ha market for the first time.
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Nhung, a resident of Hanoi, shares that she’s fascinated with images of ethnic children donning colourful costumes.
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Ethnic H’Mong couples go shopping at the market from early in the morning to purchase decorative items for their houses in 2023.
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Lam Thi Yen, a trader in Bac Ha market, says the number of visitors on January 1 is double that of normal days as both locals and tourists seek items for a good year ahead.
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Traditional dishes are available, including pho and thang co, a type of horse meat, which attracts plenty of visitors.
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A H’Mong girl sells Khen, a traditional musical instrument of the ethnic minority people.
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A stall ran by a Nung couple selling knives draws attention from visitors.
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Many women take with them their child to the market. 
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Many people say that Bac Ha market is really worth visiting as it is authentic, original, and charming.
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