Sapa – The tourist “paradise" of Northern Vietnam, a place blessed by nature with majestic and poetic beauty. This place is not only famous for its rolling mountains and golden terraced fields but is also an ideal destination for those who love to explore nature. Below are 15 places that you cannot miss when coming to this destination!
Fansipan Peak
Fansipan – known as the “roof of Indochina" is always of the top tourist activities that are hard to miss when coming to Sapa. It is known that the ideal time to conquer Fansipan Peak is from September to April of the following year. This is the time frame when the weather and climate in Fansipan are most stable, with little rain and cool.
Cat Cat village
To learn about the village culture of Sapa’s oldest Black H’Mong people, you should visit Cat Cat Village during your trip. This place is only about 3km from the center of Sapa Stone Church, the asphalt road is easy to navigate, you can walk to admire the scenery, and take pictures of Cat Cat Waterfall or majestic terraced fields.
Visitors will learn about the life of the Black H’Mong people and the unique cultural beauty of the mountainous people. Try renting traditional costumes of the Sapa people once to experience the “feminine beauty" of the village!
Lao Chai – Ta Van
Going about 10km away from Sapa town center to Ta Van commune, you will reach Ta Van Village. On the way, you will pass through Lao Chai – a place with breathtakingly beautiful natural scenery of mountains and forests, and also the famous Sapa ancient stone beach. Visitors have the opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the people and sample local delicacies.
When you reach Ta Van, you will feel that this place is completely separate from the bustle of the town. The fields stretch endlessly with no beginning or end, and rustic cottages weave along small roads, creating an irresistible attraction to “feet" that like to move.
The Terraced Fields
Ma Tra Village and Ta Phin Village are located about 12km east of the town. On the way, you can enjoy panoramic views of majestic and pristine nature. Coming to Ma Tra Village, visitors will be warmly welcomed by the H’Mong people and visit terraced fields.
Not far away is Ta Phin Village, home to the Red Dao ethnic group. Coming to Ta Phin, don’t forget to visit Ta Phin’s stalactite cave with interesting shapes.
Ta Phin Ancient Monastery
Ta Phin Ancient Monastery is quite an interesting place when visiting Ta Phin Village. This monastery was built during the French period with unique architecture. Although it has been abandoned for a long time, it still carries a mysterious and magical beauty, attracting many tourists to its pristine mountain and hill space. This will definitely be a unique, nostalgic photo backdrop for your self-sufficient trip to Sapa.
Sin Chai Village
Sin Chai Village is located in San Sa Ho commune, about 4km from Sapa town and next to Cat Cat Village. If you are afraid that Cat Cat Village is always crowded with tourists, you should go to the more deserted and rustic place of Sin Chai with terraced fields hundreds of years old. Immersing yourself in the majestic mountain and forest scenery and immersing yourself in the fresh cloudy space are wonderful experiences that can only be found in mountain towns.
Love Waterfall
Another magical tourist destination! Love Waterfall is located 14km southwest of Sapa town, with a height of 100m always flowing day and night. From a distance, the waterfall looks like a soft silk strip, standing out among the green vegetation. To reach Love Waterfall, tourists need to walk through the cool green bamboo forest. Especially in March, the road will be more brilliant with the red color of azalea flowers.
The Heaven’s Gate
Not only Ha Giang has a “heaven gate", in Sapa there is also a tourist destination called Sapa Heaven Gate, famous for being an extremely cool “check-in" place. At an altitude of 2228m, Sapa Heaven Gate (or O Quy Ho) is the best place to see the Northwest mountains.
Looking at the winding curve of O Quy Ho Pass around the mountainside with two beautiful waterfalls, Silver Waterfall and Love Waterfall, you feel like you are lost in a fairyland. “Only by going to Heaven’s Gate can you fully understand the beauty of this place" – is a saying that many tourists spread when talking about this place.
Ham Rong Mountain
Ham Rong Mountain is an ideal tourist destination located right next to the central town of Sapa. The name is based on the shape of a “super huge" cliff rising high into the blue sky, shaped like a dragon’s head. People compare Ham Rong to a “little Sapa" because it always changes its color according to each season of the year. However, if you have the opportunity to travel to Sapa on your own in the spring, this is the most beautiful season when the trees sprout and spread their fragrance throughout the mountains and forests!
Muong Hoa Valley
The word “valley” sounds far away; however, when looking at the map of Sapa, Muong Hoa Valley is only about 8km southeast of Sapa town. Following the mountain pass, passing the toll station (about 75,000 VND/person), you will reach Muong Hoa Valley. Opening before visitors’ eyes is a Muong Hoa filled with the bright yellow color of ripe rice, carrying the typical fragrance of the countryside. Currently, Sapa has a mountain train service across Muong Hoa Valley to help you fully enjoy the scenery here.
Sapa Stone Church
Sapa Stone Church is located in a prime location with its back against Ham Rong Mountain, in front of a large area of land where colorful festivals are often held. The church’s architecture is in Roman Gothic style with construction materials of carved stone combined with lime, sand, and molasses. The details of the dome, roof, and steeple have their own unique features and have never had to be restored.
Sapa Square
Opposite the stone church is Sapa Square – always bustling, helping tourists visit and learn about the wholesale life of ethnic people. Occasionally, there are also colorful traditional activities of ethnic people such as Khen dancing and community cultural performances. Traveling to Sapa, don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively local culture!
Sapa Lake
Located right in the center of Sapa town, Sapa Lake is a place where tourists stop to visit and admire the scenery. Renovated from the cool water flowing from Hoang Lien Son mountain, the lake is as quiet as a large mirror in the heart of a bustling, very poetic town. This will be the perfect stop on your self-sufficient trip to Sapa.
Sapa Love Market
You must have heard many times about Sapa Love Market – a special cultural feature in Lao Cai, held only every Saturday night. This is an opportunity for young men and women in the village to meet, exchange, and learn about choosing their life partner through love songs. In addition, you can also enjoy hundreds of delicious dishes here and shop for brocade items from the Mong and Dao people.
Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge
Located at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, the Rong May glass bottom bridge is a real challenge even for the bravest travelers. In return, you can admire the charming natural scenery of the famous Hoang Lien Son Range, enjoy the cool atmosphere to relieve all stress and worries.
Go To Sapa from Hanoi
Sapa is not a very large place but gathers many places to visit, activities, and travel experiences. To go to Sapa from Hanoi, visitors can choose to travel by train, coach, or taxi.
The road to Sapa is long and quite complicated. To ensure the most convenient, safe, and economical experience, you should choose to take a coach or Limousine bus from Hanoi to Sapa. The price of these services is quite reasonable.
Once you arrive, you should rent a motorbike to move flexibly and proactively change your tour schedule. Price Rent a motorbike in Sapa from only 110,000 VND/day, including helmets and other protective equipment.
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To offer travelers three days of Sapa easy trekking to explore the most iconic attractiveness of Sapa such as rice terraces, lush-green valleys, imposing mountains rows of mountains, the cultural diversity of ethnic minority groups such as Hmong, Dzay, Tay, Red Dzao people. We take part in athletic activities as easy trekking to visit the rustic hill tribe villages via the stunning rice terraces, to meet at the friendly communication with local ethnic people, enjoy the delicious local foods. Then, to take Cable Car to admire the imposing scenery from Fansipan Mountain peak.
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