Sapa Attractions
45km in the northwest of Lao Cai city, passing over the complex of Muong Vi caves and grottoes and Xeo village, you will see a range of imposing mountains surrounded by clouds. That hill crossing road will lead you to Muong Hum mountain city. Although a modern life has brought new gusts of wind to […]
Y Linh Ho is a small commune composed by a dozen of small hamlets scattering on the very tough mountain terrain with high and steep mountains. There are some hundred inhabitants from the Black H’mong only living in this commune. Location : Y Linh Ho village Locates about 7 km southwest of Sapa town, on […]
Lao Chai is a village of black H’Mong ethnic group. Lao Chai is a commune composed by three large villages with over 100 families of the Black H’mong ethnic, and people here are quite hospitable. Location :About 7-8 Km southeast of Sapa town on the west bank of Muong Hoa River. Lao Chai is a […]
Ta Van commune in Muong Hoa valley is located in the south and 8 km away from Sapa town ship. Ta Van means “a big turning road” like a basket brim, or tripod-leg line. Vast terrace fields with unique position of a big turning road become a landscape and a destination of Ta Van. Seo […]
“Lợn cắp nách” – a Sapa speciality
Sapa is famous for so-called “carried-under-arm” pigs – a meal of freely-fed local pigs which will be catched, then carried under arms to bring to the market mall for sales whenever Sapa people need money. Self feeding on steep slopes and struggling with the Sapa cold weather throughout the whole year has made this type […]
Seven color steamed glutious rice of Nung Din people
Annually, after the fifteenth day of lunar month, Giay people in Sapa operate their special festival. In this festival, people cook the seven color steamed glutinous rice to present to their ancestors, their argircutal deities to wish a comfortable life, an abuntdant harvest. Legend has it that when Han court of Chinene invaded Muong Khuong, […]
Ban Ho Village, Vietnamese Australian Tran Han expressed his excitement when he walked out of the Lavie Stream in the scenic village Ban Ho, more than 26 kilometers away from the famous resort town of Sapa. Han said swimming in the Lavie was one of many unforgettable memories of his trip to Northern Vietnam earlier […]
Pha Long Market (Saturday only)
Located: It belongs to Pha Long commue, Muong Khuong District. Pha Long mean big market. This is centre exchange culture and goods of people in commues Pha Long, Din Chin, Ta Ngai Cho, Ta Gia Khau of Muong Khuong District. It is opened on Saturday. On the very early Saturday, from every paths, roads, mountain […]
Thac Bac (Silver Waterfall) Sapa
Thac Bac lies beside National Highway No 4D, about 12km from Sa Pa Town’s centre. Silver Waterfall is formed by sources of water from the Lo Sui Tong mountain peak. From the distance, the waterfall looks like a white dragon looking down from the sky. You can reach the Silver Waterfall by motor bike or by car in half an hour…
Ta Phin Village is located in Ta Phin Commune, Sa Pa District, about 12km northeast of Sa Pa Town. The village is surrounded by mountains and owns spectacular rice terraces. The best time to visit Ta Phin is in late afternoon when tourists can enjoy amazing view of sunset over the village and the whole surrounding areas.
Can Cau Market (Saturday only)
Can Cau Market is a small, but very colourful market, set in the mountains near the Chinese border. The Flower Hmong minority is the most common here, and their colourful dresses makes is a beautiful sight. Almost every Saturday around 8 different minorities are represented at the market.
Muong Hum Market (Sunday only)
Leaving Sa Pa early Sunday morning we drive by Russian jeep to Muong Hum market. The drive takes approx. 3 hours. We visit this very interesting local market frequented by Tu Di, Dao Tuyen, H’Nhi, Flower Hmong and Giay minorities. We enjoy in a small local restaurant and after lunch we visit H’Nhi village. We walk around the village and it is possible to visit a local house.
