January 13, 2020 | 22:07 (GMT+7)
Plum blossoms in the eyes of international friends
PANO - Visitors from 42 countries choose Moc Chau to join a marathon tournament because they love the beauty of plum blossom across the valleys.
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On January 11, nearly 3,100 athletes from 42 countries participated in the Vietnam Trail Marathon 2020 in Moc Chau district (VTM 2020). The four courses of the 21km, 42km, and 70km long are covered with plum blossoms. |
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Niko and Juliet (right), two Dutch tourists who run in the 10km category, starting from Phieng Canh hamlet - one of the plum blossom gardens near Na Ka valley. "We are looking forward to seeing the plum blossoms," Niko said. |
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"The scenery was fantastic," Petteri - another athlete said. |
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Stan Riner, another foreign athlete, signaled his satisfaction when he ran across the valley. This destination is a little known place because of its difficult terrain, but it becomes an attractive challenge for marathon runners. |
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Bird’s eye view of plum blossoms |
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A section of all 21, 42, and 70 km marathon tracks |
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An athlete stops to take photos of plum blossoms in Na Ka valley. |
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Plum blossom is typical of Moc Chau plateau in spring. |
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Athletes run on a trail through the Na Ka valley. |
Translated by Chung Anh