Ha Giang resort named Asia's leading romantic

Updated: 09:52, 12/10/2023

P'apiu Resort in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang was honored as Asia's leading romantic resort at an Asia awards ceremony last week.

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Built atop a mountain in Yen Dinh Commune in Bac Me District, the resort opened its doors to tourists in 2019 after seven years of construction with over 80,000 trees planted.

A villa of P'apiu Resort overlooks mountainous landscape in Ha Giang Province.

October is the most beautiful time to visit the resort as thousands of hibiscus mutabilis flowers bloom in vibrant color.

All its staff are local ethnic minority residents.

A lasting impression for visitors to the resort is a long road colorfully hand-painted by hundreds of resort staff and local people with typical brocade fabric designs.

Prices of a villa cost from VND9.8 million a night.

Sleeping outdoors on top of the mountain and watching the moon and stars with a telescope are among several enjoyable activities available at the resort.

The ceremony took place as part of the Asia International Economic Forum held in Singapore.

The Asia Award 2023 honors resorts, accommodation service brand and businesses in many fields based on service quality, human resource development strategy, and economic development associated with environmental protection and sustainable development.

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Source: VnExpress