Lai Chau holds first marathon on Pavi ancient stone road
(VOVWORLD) - 88 professional athletes from Vietnam and Japan took part in a marathon on Pavi ancient stone road which ended on Sunday in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau.
 The Pavi ancient stone road marathon attracts 88 athletes from Vietnam and Japan. (Photo: VNA) |
The 100km Pavi ancient stone road was built by the French in 1920 and it took seven years to complete. Now the road is only 17km long, connecting Bat Xat district in Lao Cai province and Phong Tho district in Lai Chau province.
This is the first time Phong Tho district has organised the marathon on the Pavi ancient stone road.
Through the tournament, the organizers hope to fully tap the local tourism potential, especially promoting the image of beautiful nature and hospitable people of Lai Chau to domestic and international tourists.