Has been one of the destinations for the leisure of French during the colonial time in Vietnam, Sapa, which is known as “the town in the mist”, nestles in sublime Hoang Lien Son mountain range with all the best of a mountainous tourist attraction: awe-inspiring natural beauty, mild weather and unique local culture. Having a new appearance with diverse service from eco to luxury service, Sapa nowadays welcomes a diverse range of visitors come here to explore this exotic land.
Being a mountainous town as well as Vietnam’s highest leisure tourist attraction above sea level, Sapa is renowned for magnificent scenery with spreading mountain ranges as well as rice terraces, which are created by human since a long time ago, lie on superb mountains until the horizon. Stunning mountainous beauty which is harmoniously combined between natural and man-made is indeed enchanting to anyone visiting Sapa.
Nestled in Hoang Lien Son Moutain Range, one of the greatest ranges in Vietnam, Sapa attracts tourists with adventurous trekking routes, which bring bird’s eye view with an awe-inspiring scenery like no other. You will be surely overwhelmed by completely peaceful and unspoilt remote areas. Leaving the busy daily life behind and taking the opportunity to explore incredible Sapa will bring you unforgettable memories.
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Sapa is home to different ethnic minority groups, the majority among them is H’mong, which is occupied over half of the total residence. Living separately from modern civilization, people here have thrived under unique conditions. Indigenous customs associated with terrace agriculture have been maintained from generation to generation for a long time, which make Sapa become an ideal destination for culturally adventurous travellers.
Staying around 1600 meters above water level, Sapa has seasonal changing weather with a temperate climate, which could be varied from 5 to 8 Celcius degree lower than lowland cities. You can even feel the weather of four seasons within a day: misty and humid as Spring in the early morning, sunny and cloudless as Summer in almost daytime, freshly cool as Autumn in the twilight and pretty cold as Winter in the evening. Pleasant weather has led Sapa to be an appealing hideaway escaping the heat of the North Vietnam's summer.
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Sapa is always a great ideal destination for trekking lovers by plenty of trails up and down hill to Muong Hoa valley. Join our 4-day tour to Sapa hill tribe villages, you will have a great chance to admire the pristine nature and stunning landscapes in this mountainous region. It is also the time...
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This 5-day authentic tour in Sapa gives you a chance to trek through pretty terrace rice fields, green bamboo forests of Hoang Lien Son National Park or a series of hill tribe villages. Stop by each village, you will have time to get deeper knowlegde about the diverse culture of enthic minority...
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Sapa Quick Facts
Location: Sapa is a district of Lao Cai Province with the centre is Sapa Town. Sapa is around 600 km far from Hanoi to the NorthWestern, near the border with China.
Situating Indochina Summit - Mount Fansipan with the height of 3143m above sea level.
Population: approximately 62,670 (mentioning Sapa District, including Sapa Town)
Area: around 681 km2 square kilometers
Average Temperature: varies from 19 to 27 Celcius Degree in the Summer while just around from 7 to 14 Celcius Degree in the Winter.
Highlights: Stunning natural beauty, pleasant weather, trekking/ hiking routes, local ethnic minority culture.
The recommended periods to visit Sapa are from March through to June and from September through to November. From March to June is a great time for you to indulge the beauty of Sapa at the beginning of crop with reflections of water filled terraces for cultivation and rice seedling fulfilled paddies afterwards while September until mid-November is time to catch golden moments of endlessly beautiful yellow rice terraces in the harvest season.
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Mountainous areas of northern Vietnam are among the best places all over the country for trekking, and Sapa is not out of this bucket list. Taking a trekking route in Sapa is the possibility to help you get out of the tourist trails, lead you to explore remote places, which are completely off the beaten track. Natural dramatic scenery in Sapa must be one of the most spectacular views that you've ever witnessed in your life. In case you prefer a less challenging journey, a short hiking route within a day or to nearby villages, along popular main roads is also a great option. As Sapa offers a wide range of trekking and hiking routes from easy to hard level, you can choose the route which is the most suitable for you, depending on your trekking skills and ability.
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Local culture is a unique charm that Sapa attracts tourists beside the amazing landscape. The distinct living condition has helped local ethnic communities here create their own traditions and customs which are different from the others. You can easily experience Sapa’s lifestyle through local markets, the fair for all trade among locals and only take place on specific dates in a month. To get to closer to their daily life, don’t hesitate to try visiting tribal villages through your trekking route, tasting local food, staying overnight with locals in rustic stilt houses and directly seeing how local costumes and traditional handicrafts are made. Their very unique way of life harmoniously associated with nature in Sapa is always tempting for you to come and explore.
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Well-known as a healthy treatment which is signature therapy by Red Dao People in Sapa, a traditional herbal bath can be the most outstanding experience with Sapa locals ever. Depending on using purpose, the number of ingredients in Red Dao herbal water can vary from 10 to even 100. Average time to take a herbal bath is around 20 - 30 minutes with the warmth of water must be around 35 Celsius Degree. Not only as a popular refreshing remedy helping the entire body recover from fatigue, but Red Dao’s herbal water also has many other positive effects on blood circulation, bone suffering and skin detox. Soaking in herbal water and immerse yourself in relaxation will be good therapy for your health after a busy day exploring Sapa.
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There are numerous places which are ideal for having a bird’s eye view overlooking Sapa’s breathtaking scenery. You can easily set off some of them in your trip, which are not forcing you have a trekking route such as: Tram Ton Pass – Heaven’s Gate (a superb place to see panoramic view of great valley below and O Quy Ho Pass – one of four greatest passes in NorthWestern Vietnam), Ham Rong Mount (ideal location to enjoy the imposing panorama of Sapa town and a part of SunWorld Fansipan Legend leading to Fansipan Peak) or just a cafeteria along Fansipan, Violet and Muong Hoa Road, which has balcony or outside terrace to witness the great view of Sapa’s beauty, etc.
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Being Indochina Summit with the height of 3143m above sea level, Mount Fansipan is a truly tough challenge for anyone who dreams of standing on top of Indochina once in a lifetime. Instead of climbing from two to four days before, the cable car journey operated by SunWorld Fansipan Legend has shortened the time conquering Fansipan within around 15 minutes. The cable car ride is not too long, but it is enough for you to admire the beautiful natural landscape which is thousands of meters away underneath. After arriving at the cable station on the top, it will take about 20 – 30 minutes to climb 600 more stairs to reach Fansipan peak, the roof of Indochina. Standing on the Peak, which is over 3000 metres above the sea level – an unimaginable altitude, and widen your eyes to surrounding mountains peaks among a sea of the clouds is indeed a priceless moment of your whole lifetime. You’d better spend half of a day to explore SunWorld Fansipan Legend which is a huge complex of spiritual, recreation, cuisine and sightseeing in Sapa.
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Dried meat (Thit Gac Bep) literally means the meat, which can be buffalo, pork or beef, is hung in the kitchen until it is well-dried. It is a unique speciality of the Black Thai people of Sapa in particular and people in NorthWestern Vietnam in general. They marinate the meat with many kinds of seasoning and spice then dry it by the smoke in the kitchen for a period of time. It is the smoke from the kitchen that gives the dried meat a distinct smell like no other. The meat is dark brown on the outside, but inside the meat is full of stunning bright pink-red. The first bite may be a little tough, but you will savour the mix of sweet, smoky, salty and spicy afterwards, which makes dried meat have unique flavour from others.
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Possessing temperate weather all year round, Sapa is a favourable place for salmon and sturgeon to exist and grow. Hence salmon or sturgeon sour hotpot is a familiar dish to anyone visiting Sapa. The highlight of the hotpot is its broth. It's a combination of several vegetable types, spice and fish head. The ingredients are relatively similar to a common sour but fresh flavour of the caught fish will bring an elegant and delicate flavour to the broth. Sour hotpot is usually served with fresh local vegetables besides fresh sliced-fish to make it a perfect meal. Enjoying a sour hotpot mixed with a bit spicy from fresh chilli with pretty coldness in the Sapa’s evening will surely pamper your hungry stomach.
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This special dish was originally created by a chef in a local restaurant in SaPa: Hai Lam Restaurant. The chicken fed by local people in Sapa which has a special flavour and sweetness will be marinated with signature green pepper sauce, then wrapped in silver paper and grilled until the meat is medium-cooked. The heat and all flavours will remain inside the silver paper, which helps the chicken smells really aromatic when opening. No word can describe the stunning taste of this dish unless you have the first bite with it.
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Tao Meo is a name of popular and local wine of H’mong people. As the name refers, this wine is made from fruits of Tao Meo tree - a kind of tree grows naturally on Hoang Lien Son Mountains. Tao Meo fruit will be soaked into local glutinous-rice wine for at least 6 months to have a pleasant flavour. This kind of fruit has a special sour and acrid taste, which helps the wine possess a unique savour. It serves up an amazing natural wine flavour for those who are seeking something unique in this mountainous town.
Just away few minutes walking from the town centre, Sapa Dragon Hotel is an ideal stay for you due to its utmostly attentive customer care and hospitality from the staff here. With an outstanding mountain view, well-maintained facilities as well as great location and service, every moment with Sapa Dragon will be enjoyable and worthy to you!
Inspired by beautiful rice terraces, Sapa Village Hotel has unique structures with 7 levels simulating as terrace fields, each one is named after a village of Sapa. Most spacious and modernized rooms offer the panoramic stunning view to Sapa Town and Legendary Fansipan Mount. Excellent service and staff is also a highlight of your stay in Sapa Village Hotel.
Chau Long II Sapa Hotel - New Wing from Chau Long Sapa Hotel Collection is located pretty close to the centre of Sapa town, with around 10 minutes walking to Sapa market and Sapa Stone Church. The Hotel also offers to guests magnificent views of Hoang Lien Son mountains range and Valleys. Chau Long II is incredibly ideal stay for you with excellent service and its value as well.
Possessing prime location in Sapa Town Centre, where locates various restaurants, shops, cafeterias, it is very accessible to reach major attractions from Sapa Legend Hotel. Offering modern amenities, hospitable staff as well as various choices of accommodation for big group or families which can suit to every guest’s requirement, Sapa Legend Hotel will bring to you a superior experience in Sapa Town.
Located about 15 minutes walking from the centre of town, Aira Boutique Sapa is a great option helping you escape from the hustling and busy town. Accommodating clean and well-decorated rooms, comfy bed and a great view to the Valley, wonderful service, friendly and helpful staff, Aira Boutique is truly a top-notch recommendation for your stay in Sapa.
Being a member of Victoria Resorts & Spas – a renowned chain of hotel & resort in Vietnam, Victoria Sapa is a beautiful resort with excellent service and super-attentive staff. Stylish and spacious accommodation inspired by local culture with lovely views from the rooms is totally impressive. Great location is also one of the reasons that you should choose Victoria Sapa for your stay here.
Being an exceptional blend of local culture and French Indochina architecture, Silk Path Grand fulfils all guests' expectation by its lovely rooms with stunning views, impressively wonderful restaurant and food, well-equipped facilities as well as great staff and service. A good choice among luxurious selections for your stay in Sapa!
Right in the heart of Sapa Town, Hotel de La Coupole Sapa Mgallery is a brand-new luxurious hotel which managed by Accor – one of the leading groups in worldwide hospitality. Officially opened from December 2018, Hotel de La Coupole Sapa has promisingly become one of Sapa’s outstanding accommodations in high-class segmentation.
Separately out of centre town, surrounded among mighty mountains and terraced fields, Topas Ecolodge is a true retreat for your stay in Sapa. This lodge also has a one-of-a-kind infinity outdoor pool which overlooking the magnificent scenery of Hoang Lien Ranges and peaceful tribal villages in endless valleys. An ideal place to escape the busy life and completely immerse yourself in Sapa’s tranquillity!
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Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Trekking along rice terraces, tribal villages and mountainous terrains
Explore the indigenous culture
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Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
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Explore the indigenous culture
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Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Explore the indigenous culture
Herbal Bath – Authentic Therapy in Sapa
Herbal Bath – Authentic Therapy in Sapa
Herbal Bath – Authentic Therapy in Sapa
Herbal Bath – Authentic Therapy in Sapa
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Visit numerous places for amazing sights
Take a cable car ride to Indochina Summit
Take a cable car ride to Indochina Summit
Take a cable car ride to Indochina Summit
Take a cable car ride to Indochina Summit
Take a cable car ride to Indochina Summit
Take a cable car ride to Indochina Summit
Dried meat (Thit Gac Bep)
Dried meat (Thit Gac Bep)
Dried meat (Thit Gac Bep)
Dried meat (Thit Gac Bep)
Sturgeon/ Salmon sour hotpot
Sturgeon/ Salmon sour hotpot
Sturgeon/ Salmon sour hotpot
Sturgeon/ Salmon sour hotpot
Grilled chicken with green pepper
Grilled chicken with green pepper
Grilled chicken with green pepper
Grilled chicken with green pepper
Local Tao Meo wine
Local Tao Meo wine
Local Tao Meo wine
Local Tao Meo wine
Breathtaking landscape
Breathtaking landscape
Breathtaking landscape
Breathtaking landscape
Breathtaking landscape
Breathtaking landscape
Breathtaking landscape
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Appealing adventurous trekking routes
Distinctive local culture
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Distinctive local culture
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Distinctive local culture
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Distinctive local culture
Distinctive local culture
Distinctive local culture
Distinctive local culture
Distinctive local culture
Distinctive local culture
Distinctive local culture
Amazingly temperate weather
Amazingly temperate weather
Amazingly temperate weather
Amazingly temperate weather
Amazingly temperate weather
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