The first time Ma A Pho, a Mong resident of Lao Cai
Province''s Sa Pa Township travelled to Ha Noi in 2005, he left feeling
ashamed and upset due to the barrage of "curious looks" he received.
As many as 10,000 visitors are expected to travel to
the highlands of Sa Pa on the coming National Day holidays this
weekend, said Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism director
Tran Huu Son.