Facebook CEO enjoys riding buffalo in Sapa

December 27, 2011 - 02:06 PM

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg visited some Tay ethnic villages in Thanh Phu and Ban Ho communes, Sapa district, Lao Cai province on December 26.

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg visited some Tay ethnic villages in Thanh Phu and Ban Ho communes, Sapa district, Lao Cai province on December 26.

He and his girlfriend enjoyed crossing the wooden bridge over a spring, riding buffaloes and tasting traditional dishes offered by ethnic people.

The Facebook CEO will leave Sapa for Hanoi by helicopter on December 27 to continue his journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: VOV

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