The gemstone market is open every Sunday and has become a popular destination for gemstone lovers from and around Hanoi, as well as foreign visitors. The market opened late 2015, spanning an area of 400 square metres. Traders purchase gemstones at the market. They were discovered in Luc Yen, Yen Bai province. A trader uses a torch to test the quality of a gemstone.

Source: VietNamNet News July 24, 2017 05:03 UTC