Northern mountainous Lao Cai city, in the province of the same name, has begun construction of the Pho Moi tourism market, the first such market in Vietnam. It aims to contribute to preserving and promoting the traditional market model and creating more shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment options for tourists.
The market is on an area of more than 11,500 sq m with total investment of nearly VND400 billion ($17.6 million). Upon completion, expected in the fourth quarter of 2019, it will have 557 stalls from 31 sectors.