Get ready to experience the greatest adventure in real life ever on our “Visit colorful Muong Hum Market on a Sapa day tour!" a journey that exposes one through breathtaking landscapes to a deep dive into colorful cultures and traditions of Northern Vietnam. Our journey starts early, right from the bustling capital of Hanoi. We’ll wind our way through Northwest scenic routes and turn on the road at each one/view more beautiful. First comes the friendly town of Sapa, with its famous rice terraces and colorful hill tribes. Following this will be the highlight of our tour the Muong Hum Market on a Day in Sapa. A well-suited tour to expose you to a rich tapestry of ethnic cultures, charming villages, and scenic exploration is a sure way to ensure an authentic and immersive experience to hold memories forever.
Muong Hum Market
Muong Hum Market stands far beyond being just a market; it’s a place of immense culture. Lying in a very serene valley, the market has acted as the center for generations of trade and social activities among the ethnic groups living here.
The market is almost like a living showcase of the mosaic of cultures that reside in this land. Every Sunday, it becomes an intersection where Hmong, Dao, Ha Nhi, and many other ethnic minorities come together to sell their products. Cultural convergence makes Muong Hum Market an extremely special and historic place to visit. You will see thousands-year-old traditions and firsthand the way these communities continue sharing their cultural identity.
Prepare to be dazzled, as the scene at Muong Hum Market on a Sapa Day is breathtaking. It’s color galore out there, as vendors and buyers dress up traditionally. Traditional costumes of ethnic minorities make every nook and corner of the market colorful, painting it like a rainbow.
From early in the morning, this market is abuzz with locals and visitors who are energetically engaged in lively price haggling, laughter, and storytelling. Enticing local street food wafts through the air, as sons of vendors invite passersby to sample their wares with much hospitality. With the vibrant sounds of the bartering and cheerful chattering of market-goers, it works an overload on the senses—the best possible way to get an authentic slice of local life.
What truly makes the Muong Hum Market on a Sapa Day so special is that it is diverse. It is not just a market; it is a festival of cultures. You meet different ethnic groups with their different traditions, clothes, and goods on offer.
06:00 – 07:00: Transfer to pick you up from your Hotel in Hanoi on time. A drive through the picturesque landscapes of the North-West to Sapa. Begin your remarkable experience at the Muong Hum Market as part of a Sapa Day tour!
07:00 – 12:00: Journey along the Hanoi – Lao Cai Expressway; the view of the gorgeous line and curves with lush green mountains, terraced rice fields, and picturesque villages keeps your camera near your hand with every new and stunning vista you may capture.
12:00 – 13:00: We’ll break for lunch at an excellent local restaurant in Lao Cai for a very sumptuous lunch. Savor many local dishes that make you taste the cuisine of Northern Vietnam.
13:00 – 14:00: Afternoon, driving further up toward Sapa. Let’s sit back and take a big breath of relief as we ascend the mountains.
14:00 – 15:00: Arrive at comfortable Sapa, and check into the hotel room. Free time for taking showers and short breaks then we will set off in the late afternoon.
15:30 – 18:00: In the afternoon, we will visit Cat Cat Village—a traditional village of the Hmong people in the most beautiful valley—discovering their peaceful life by visiting their daily activities and beautiful handicrafts. We keep on moving to Tien Sa Waterfall, with these brilliant unspoiled surrounding settings, providing a beautiful picture scene and a relaxed feeling from the cascading waters.
18:30 – 20:00: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a variety of special dishes – some of the best in the Sapa area. In terms of the food, expect amazing dishes ranging from BBQ chicken wings to spring rolls.
20:00 – 22:00: After having a sumptuous dinner, enjoy your free time to discover Sapa Night Market. Roaming around this shopping paradise, you can taste numerous local street foods. Don’t forget to come to the ancient stone church, a beautiful architectural leftover of French colonialism. Overnight in Sapa town.
05:00 – 06:00: Leave Sapa Autumn daybreak up early, drive to Muong Hum Market on a Sapa Day – it’s most colorful. An early morning drive through the mountains as the Sun rises is just magical.
06:00 – 08:00: Enjoy the drive through twisty roads and scenic journeys. The soft morning light enhances the fine points of the beautiful scenes to create one unforgettable drive.
08:00 – 12:00: Explore Muong Hum Market
Get to the Muong Hum Market, a hype place every Sunday. Here is what you will find:
12:00 – 13:00: After exploring much in the morning, we shall have lunch at a restaurant over here. Enjoy our traditional preparations cooked from fresh, local ingredients and experience the true culinary richness of the area.
13:00 – 15:30: After lunch we leave for Y Ty, cross-culturally interesting with its beautiful, pink, vast landscape. As the view opened up some more, we admired the mountains, forests, and many more ethnic villages.
15:30 – 16:30: Arrive in Y Ty, check into your local homestay, and spend some leisure and free chill also feel the peaceful life of this place.
16:30 – 18:00: Visit the Lao Chai village, home to Yesterday’s Big Wedding among major Ha Nhi people with their traditional Trinh Tuong houses. Just walk the village, meet local people, and discover their daily life and an age-old tradition.
18:00 – 20:00: Have a good dinner with local specialties such as stream fish and buffalo meat. Enjoy the relaxing herbal bath—a tradition of the Ha Nhi to freshen up after a day of wandering. Overnight in Y Ty.
07:00 – 08:00: Have a substantial breakfast at the guesthouse to kick start your day on the right note before driving back to Hanoi.
08:00 – 11:00: Depart Y Ty and then start our ride to Lung Po Junction where the Red River views Vietnam from China. This amazing view suitable for some memorable photos and seeing how big is the river is here.
11:00 – 12:00: Enjoy views from Lung Po Junction, and take some pictures.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch at a local restaurant in Lao Cai, and try more regional dishes.
13:00 – 18:00: Drive back to Hanoi in the afternoon on the Lao Cai – Hanoi Expressway. Take time to relax, thinking back over the great experiences of the last couple of days.
18:00: Arrive in Hanoi in the evening, thus ending our unforgettable Muong Hum Market on the Sapa Day tour. We do hope that you have been enjoying this cultural immersion and scenic exploration as much as we do guiding it through.
Traditional Goods
One of the best parts of visiting Muong Hum Market on Sapa Day is the opportunity to bring home beautiful, special items that you will not find anywhere else. Here are some special souvenirs to which you can look forward:
Traditional handicrafts take you back in time the Muong Hum Market is a treasure trove of such crafts. The quality of the goods created by local craftsmen is just so amazing and represents the rich cultural inflection of the area. Take note of these:
The textiles of the Muong Hum Market are a visual treat! The striking colors and beautiful designs tell it all about the great skill and creativity that these weavers have. You will find:
Food lovers rejoice! The markets are a treat with a variety of local delicacies and spices that you can carry home to spice up your kitchen. Some must-buys include:
Unique dishes at the market
The market further avails a variety of herbal remedies and natural products that are integral to the local culture. For example, such items shall not only be useful to you but also turn out great when given as gifts to loved ones. Look for:
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Hanoi Head Office
Saigon Office
The bustle of the market
Reflecting on our journey from Hanoi’s busy streets to the beautiful Sapa landscapes via lively Muong Hum Market is a Sapa Day in hindsight; all these experiences a Day worth remembering. Now it is your turn. Join us right away and book at Impress Travel today for your tour, to be dropped right into the very heart of Vietnam. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Sapa to and to book Sapa Tours at the best prices.
Hotels in Sapa
Homestay in Sapa
We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.
Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
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Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
Inclusion: Night train tickets, Tour guide, Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai station
Inclusion: Breakfast; lunch; dinner, Homestay in Ta Van, Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town
After breakfast, we keep the easy trekking through the rice terrace track to Giang Ta Chai village where is home of Red Dao people, and then to Su Pan village where the vehicle is awaiting for transferring back to Sapa town.
The afternoon time is free at leisure and explore Sapa town by self
Hotel overnight in Sapa town
Inclusion: Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Su Phan village back to Sapa town, Hotel in Sapa
Inclusion: Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Cat Cat village back to Sapa town and transfer to Lao Cai station and Night train tickets to Hanoi.
Impress Travel – Sapa tours offers classic and easy tours, trekking tours (easy trek, medium trek & hard trek) to discover the remote ethnic minority villages & adventurous tours to conquer Fansipan’s highest mountain peak or motorbike to travel around and mountain biking, market day tours, homestay with an ethnic family. For the most trusted and most saving for North Vietnam Tour Packages to explore Sapa Vietnam. Email: Sapatours@impresstravel.com & call to Mr. Alex Impress Travel Manager at his cell phone (+84) 9123 79 189
