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Sapa Ancient Stone Is Rock Field For Sapa Gallery Tours

Sapa Gallery Tours invites you to join its tour to the mystical beauty of Sapa, where thousands of years of history and cultural variety are unveiled in a background of breathtaking landscapes. While Sapa is known for its impressive rice fields and mist-shrouded peaks, it also hides the peculiar treasure known as the Sapa Ancient Stone Field. Tucked away within Muong Hoa Valley, this mysterious site features ancient carvings that fascinate both scholars and travelers, making it an essential stop on any Sapa Tours itinerary. Come with us on a journey to explore this highly captivating destination that has beautifully woven together the threads of history, nature, and mystery.

Cultural and Archaeological Significance of the Rock Field on Sapa Gallery Tours

Sapa Ancient Stone For Sapa Gallery Tours

Sapa Ancient Stone Field

Sapa Ancient Stone Field: A National Cultural-Historical Monument

Sapa Ta Van Ancient Stone Field is not only beautiful but also considered a National Cultural-Historical Monument because of its immense value to Vietnamese heritage. It was classified in 1994 and represents more than just a good-looking landscape: the heritage of history and culture in reality. The gallery tour forms part of our Sapa Gallery Tours that help guests get a better view of the cultural fabric of the region along with the way of life followed by ancient communities.

Cultural Significance for the H’mong, Dao, and Giáy Communities

This site has been significant for centuries to the local Hmong, Dao, and Giay communities who consider these stones sacred and part of their cultural identity. The intricate engravings on the stones-thought to symbolize their ancient beliefs, events, and maybe spiritual rites offer a very treasured look backward. Every Sapa Tours experience through this site provides an extremely rare opportunity to learn about daily life, spirituality, and customs among these communities.

Insights from Scholarly Research and International Collaboration

Adding to the historical value, the Sapa Ancient Stone Field has been the focal point of studies spearheaded by experts from the Hanoi University of Culture in collaboration with the French EFEO (École Française d’Extrême-Orient). The mystery and probable meanings of the carvings have thus been brought to the fore as probably being centuries-old maps or depictions of local rituals. These insights add to the Sapa Gallery Tours, turning what might have been a mere visit into a voyage of discovery wherein every stone has its thing to say and contributes to the legacy of Vietnam’s cultural identity.

A Symbol of Pride and Mystery in Sapa Gallery Tours

Come with us on a journey of discovery, and sense the pulse of history Sapa Ancient Stone Field continues to be a mystery and source of pride among Vietnamese people as it bridges the past to the present via Sapa Tours.

Unveiling Sapa’s Hidden Mysteries: The Ultimate Sapa Gallery Tours

Sapa Gallery Tours at the Sapa Ancient Stone Field

Sapa’s Hidden

Unveiling Sapa’s Hidden Mysteries

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Hydro-Power Waterfall

06:30 – 07:00: Kick off your journey with Sapa Gallery Tours as our guide and driver will pick you up from the busy Old Quarter in Hanoi, heading north along Nội Bài – Lào Cai Expressway, the longest expressway in Vietnam. On the routes, the scenic landscapes of mountainous areas and the lush green hills will daunt your heart to introduce northern Vietnam in all its beauty.

12:30: Arrival at Sapa, followed by lunch at a hotel. This will also afford an opportunity for participants to take some rest.
14:00:  We will begin our trekking day trip up to Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong, situated at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. This village is renowned for its hydro-power waterfall and also for having been constructed by the French in 1925. With a real trek, you will visit traditional stilt houses, see the local handicraft-making, and witness a bit of the daily life and customs of the residents, which are the H’mong people. Thanks to Sapa Gallery Tours, all these authentic experiences come together and give your Sapa Tours another dimension.

19:00: Dinner at the hotel. Free evening to explore Sapa Town. You will see the ancient stone church, a testament to the town’s European roots when turmoil beset Indochina. If you are here on a Saturday, you will also have the option to join the Red Dao people’s love market, an unforgettable cultural event.

Day 2: Sapa – Ta Van Village – Sapa Ancient Stone Field

07:00:  Breakfast at the hotel; then you will begin your day by trekking to Ta Van Village. Moreover, you will visit the mysterious Sapa Ancient Stone Field.
08:00: Drive through the stunning Muong Hoa Valley. Rice terraces representing endless fingers stretch up the mountainsides, seemingly to the sky. We stop for a photo at Ta Van Bridge with this incredible backdrop.

Upon arrival in Ta Van Village, you will be able to meet the Giay, Mong, and Dao people, and get acclimatized with their traditional ways of living. During rice harvest season, this valley becomes a sea of golden fields with the sweet fragrance of ripened rice wafting through the atmosphere. Local culture the Sapa Gallery Tours allows for an intimate look at the special customs and practices that mold life in these mountains.

Continuing further in our journey, Sapa Ancient Stone Field is a mysterious area containing over 200 big stones engraved with different kinds of intricate carvings, maps of ancient times, and mysterious signs that have misled historians for almost a century. Discovered by the archaeologist V. Goloubew in 1925, this site remains one of Vietnam’s mysteries and draws travelers who love to explore ancient secrets. This visit is completed with Sapa Tours as an addition to the mystery and history.

11:00: Back to the hotel for rest and lunch.

Afternoon: You are free to walk around Sapa, visit the stone church, and find souvenirs in the Sapa Market. Alternatively, you may want to experience the herbal bath of the Red Dao people, which is highly recommended by Sapa Gallery Tours.

19:00: Dinner at the hotel; in the evening, free time, relax, and enjoy the mouth-watering grilled treats that Sapa has to offer-skewers, grilled corn, and sweet potatoes, which the cool mountain air makes especially savory.

Day 3: Sapa – Ham Rong Mountain – Sapa’s Heaven Gate – Hanoi

07:00: Start with breakfast while enjoying the cool and breezy morning Sapa air.

08:00: Commence our trek up Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa town. In Sapa Gallery Tours, we guarantee to take guests through every single attraction in Ham Rong from the Radio Tower to orchards of pear and wild apple trees, and famous orchid gardens. At an altitude of 2,800 meters at the San May peak, also known as Sapa’s “Heaven Gate," you can feel your excitement at standing among the clouds—a photo opportunity you will never want to miss.

11:00: Return to the hotel and check out; leave your luggage with the concierge.

11:30: Farewell lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon: Free time shopping some local specialties in Sapa: wild apple wine; cardamom, and handmade products before our departure.

13:30 or 16:00: Relax on the journey back to Hanoi. We will make a short stop en route for you to stretch your legs and collect local specialties.

19:00 or 22:00:  Arrive back in Hanoi and say goodbye with lifetime memories. Thanks for joining Sapa Gallery Tours, looking forward to welcoming you for more unforgettable  Sapa Tours!

Top Tips for Visiting Sapa Ancient Stone with Sapa Gallery Tours

Sapa Ancient Stone Is Rock Field For Sapa Gallery Tours

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Best Times to Visit with Sapa Gallery Tours

If you want to make the most of it, the best idea would be to time the most captivating seasons around Sapa. Usually, this takes place from September to Early October; the rice harvest season is in gold, and the view is amazingly stunning around Sapa Ancient Stone Field. On the other hand, winter snowfall between December and February houses a magic landscape dusted with snow, adding mystery to the stones. Whichever season you travel in, Sapa Tours will make sure you are there at just the right time to capture unforgettable moments.

Weather-Ready Tips with Sapa Gallery Tours: Dress Comfortably

Because of this, Sapa’s weather can be highly unpredictable; it is always better to wear something in layers. In colder months, don’t forget a warm and waterproof jacket with comfortable shoes due to the uneven terrain. For summer, lightweight clothes are excellent, but one must never forget a rain jacket. A strong pair of trekking boots will be able to be confronted with the Rocky Field much more easily. To ensure that every guest is prepared for Sapa’s specific climate, detailed packing lists are provided by Sapa Gallery Tours.

Respect Local Etiquette with Sapa Gallery Tours: Preservation Tips

The Sapa Ancient Stone Field is one of the most important historical sites; we must keep it complete, shall we? Respect local customs population by not touching or standing on the ancient stones. Please remember to take out any litter and not throw any in the field. It is a sacred place in the locals’ hearts, so making less noise will keep the field quiet significant feature of the Sapa Gallery Tours.

Conclusion

The Sapa Ancient Stone Field represents a compendium of history, mystery, and natural beauty and forms one of the key stops that no Sapa Gallery Tours will omit. This is also the only place in Southeast Asia where ancient Vietnamese culture can be viewed on stone engraving. As a history enthusiast, one should not miss having it included in his tour program. Impress Travel offers a Sapa Tours through some very informative guides who will take tourists around this unique heritage site with information on every nook and cranny. Immediately join Impress Travel on this wonderful journey to Sapa, with its most captivating landscapes and stories!

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What’s included in this trip

 
  • Full transportation by private car  as tour program indicated.
  • Round trip night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai to Hanoi
  • Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Trekking in Sapa
  • English- speaking guide
  • Entrance fees.
  • Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room).

What’s excluded in this trip

  • Personal insurance
  • Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

Hotels in Sapa

Homestay in Sapa

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

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.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

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!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

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.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

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.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

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

Day: 01

Hanoi night train to Sapa, Lao Cai province

  • We pick you up from Hotel and transfer you to Hanoi train station,
  • Getting on night train and departure for Lao Cai province

Inclusion: Night train tickets, Tour guide, Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai station

Day: 02

Lao Cai – Sapa, trek to Ta Van village (B, L, D)

  • After the night experience night train, we arrive at Lao Cai station in the early morning, and then we take 45 minutes for driving up to Sapa town.
  • After breakfast & a short morning break and have some last preparation for the trekking to villages.
  • We leave the hotel and start easy trekking through the hill-tribe villages, green valleys, rice terraces and have a picnic lunch en trekking track.
  • Keep trekking to Ta van village where is the home of the Giay People. We will be warmly welcomed by locals and check in the homestay and overnight with experienced nighttime here.

Inclusion: Breakfast; lunch; dinner, Homestay in Ta VanEntrance fee; Tour guidePrivate air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town

Day: 03

Easy trekking to villages & Return to Sapa (B, L)

  • 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 guidePrivate air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Su Phan village back to Sapa town, Hotel in Sapa

Day: 04

Sapa – Cat Cat Village- Lao Cai station (B, L)

  •  After lunch, take a 2km short easy trekking to Cat Cat Village, the home of Hmong Ethnic. Meeting & talking with locals to learn more about their daily life. The bus/van pick up and transfer back to the hotel.
  • Leave Sapa by Bus in the late afternoon (5.30 p.m.) to Lao Cai station for our night train back to Hanoi.

Inclusion:  Breakfast;  Entrance fee; Tour guidePrivate 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.

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