Top 10 things to do when visiting Sapa
Sapa is an attractive tourist destination in the
northern mountainous region of
Vietnam. Coming to Sapa,
you have the opportunity to
conquer Fansipan mountain,
admire the magnificent beauty of terraced fields,
participate in ethnic markets... There are many
interesting experiences waiting for you in this foggy
town. If you are about to travel to Sapa and still do
not know what to do, please consider the this article.
1 - Conquer Fansipan peak
Previously, conquering Fansipan was the dream of many young people. Since the cable car route was inaugurated, everything has become easier and it only takes a few dozen minutes to sit on the cable car cabin and you will be on the top of the highest mountain in the three Indochina countries. For those of you who like to climb mountains, like to conquer challenges and beat yourself, you can still climb.
Previously, if you climbed Tram Ton way, it took 2 days and 1 night to complete, but now you can climb during the day, in the evening reach the top and then return to Sapa by cable car which is very convenient.
2 - See the most amazing terraced fields in the world
Sapa's terraced fields have been honored as one of the most beautiful terraced fields in the world. The Creator not only endowed this land with the ideal landscape and climate, but also gave the people here skillful hands to weave masterpieces - that is, the stairs leading to the sky.
In September, the green fields will be replaced by golden colors and this is an extremely attractive time to come to Sapa. You will not be surprised with the terraced fields spread out before your eyes.
3 - Climb Ham Rong mountain, watching Sapa town from above
An interesting experience that anyone who comes to Sapa should try is to see the town from a different perspective from the 1,800m-high hut on Ham Rong peak. From this height, you will feel that the roads, hotels or tourist areas are suddenly small under your feet.
On the way to the top of Ham Rong mountain, you will encounter beautiful scenes like nowhere else like getting lost in the royal gardens and then up to the Cloud yard, Heaven's gate, feeling like being lost in a fairyland and then spoiled. Hunting clouds, taking pictures to checkin. Besides, you can also see colorful flower gardens and weave through small rocky ravines in Thach Lam rock garden.
4 - Enjoy sunrise and sunset in Sapa
Watching the sunrise and sunset in Sapa is an experience you should have in your life. The chilly early morning breezes in this misty town will make you shiver slightly. Holding a warm cup of coffee with a plate of omelette next to it and looking out the window at a hotel with a beautiful view, you will encounter a gentle Sapa in the morning dew.
At dusk, when the sun gradually disappears behind the Hoang Lien Son range, Sapa is dyed with a purple color, something romantic and sad.
5 - Walking to explore the highland ethnic villages
Walking in Sapa will bring you unforgettable experiences. It is also one of the longest walking tourist attractions in the world. Coming here, sometimes you have to walk dozens of kilometers from morning to afternoon, passing through towns or villages to observe and learn more about the life and culture of the indigenous people here.
Cat Cat village, Lao Chai village, Ta Van village, Ta Phin village or Sapa old town ... are all attractive tourist attractions on foot, but perhaps the longest and most interesting walking route is walking from Cat Cat village to Lao Chai, then go to Ta Van to sleep at homestay.
6 - Immerse yourself in upland markets
If you come to Sapa on weekends, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the community culture space of ethnic minorities in the Northwest highlands. You will be able to witness the bustling trade and exchange of goods, thereby helping you feel the rhythm of life here, tours to Sapa and Halong.
Currently, Can Cau Market and Bac Ha market are held on Saturdays and Sundays, which are very famous markets. In addition, you can also go to other markets such as Cao Son market, Muong Hum market or Coc Ly market...
7 - Homestay overnight
Coming to Sapa, sleeping in a homestay in the house of an ethnic minority, eating typical rustic dishes and waking up in a village far from the town center are wonderful experiences that you will remember forever when coming to this land.
Homestay service in Sapa is now also very developed, so you can be assured of housing and food hygiene. The most ideal homestay accommodation is still in Ta Van. Staying here, you will never forget the feeling of comfort when you wake up in a bungalow located in the middle of ripe rice fields.
8 - Admire the majestic landscape at the top of O Quy Ho pass
Along the way to Lai Chau, passing Silver waterfall and Love waterfall, you will visit the top of O Quy Ho pass - one of the four great passes of the northern mountains and the longest pass in Vietnam with a length of nearly 70km. O Quy Ho peak is also the most ideal place to watch the sunset in Sapa.
17:30 is the most suitable time for you to watch the sunset, combined with visiting Silver waterfall - Love waterfall and O Quy Ho pass peak in one afternoon, it will be an experience not to be missed when you travel to Sapa.
9 - Enjoy Sapa specialties
It would be a pity if you come to Sapa without enjoying attractive dishes such as Thang Co, salmon hot pot, kitchen buffalo meat...along with the fragrant barbecue restaurants at night in the town center.
The chilly weather in Sapa will be very suitable for enjoying hot pot or grilled food with friends and relatives and then sipping a cup of corn wine.
10 - Herbal bathing with medicinal leaves of the Red Dzao people
One more experience that you must definitely try when coming to Sapa is taking a bath with medicinal leaves of the Red Dao people in Ta Phin village, which will help you dispel fatigue. The Red Dao women, after giving birth for a few days after giving birth, often bathe with this herb so that they can soon go to the fields and fields, and babies bathed in this medicinal leaf are also very healthy and have few diseases.
With only 80,000 VND/person, you will experience this service. Soak in a wooden tub until the tobacco infuses you, making you feel intoxicated, lifting... then the drug will be absorbed, effective, and will make you unable to forget this land.
If you come to Sapa, discover this beautiful land by yourself based on our suggestions. Wish you have a happy trip and memorable experiences in the misty land.
1 - Conquer Fansipan peak
Previously, conquering Fansipan was the dream of many young people. Since the cable car route was inaugurated, everything has become easier and it only takes a few dozen minutes to sit on the cable car cabin and you will be on the top of the highest mountain in the three Indochina countries. For those of you who like to climb mountains, like to conquer challenges and beat yourself, you can still climb.
Previously, if you climbed Tram Ton way, it took 2 days and 1 night to complete, but now you can climb during the day, in the evening reach the top and then return to Sapa by cable car which is very convenient.
2 - See the most amazing terraced fields in the world
Sapa's terraced fields have been honored as one of the most beautiful terraced fields in the world. The Creator not only endowed this land with the ideal landscape and climate, but also gave the people here skillful hands to weave masterpieces - that is, the stairs leading to the sky.
In September, the green fields will be replaced by golden colors and this is an extremely attractive time to come to Sapa. You will not be surprised with the terraced fields spread out before your eyes.
3 - Climb Ham Rong mountain, watching Sapa town from above
An interesting experience that anyone who comes to Sapa should try is to see the town from a different perspective from the 1,800m-high hut on Ham Rong peak. From this height, you will feel that the roads, hotels or tourist areas are suddenly small under your feet.
On the way to the top of Ham Rong mountain, you will encounter beautiful scenes like nowhere else like getting lost in the royal gardens and then up to the Cloud yard, Heaven's gate, feeling like being lost in a fairyland and then spoiled. Hunting clouds, taking pictures to checkin. Besides, you can also see colorful flower gardens and weave through small rocky ravines in Thach Lam rock garden.
4 - Enjoy sunrise and sunset in Sapa
Watching the sunrise and sunset in Sapa is an experience you should have in your life. The chilly early morning breezes in this misty town will make you shiver slightly. Holding a warm cup of coffee with a plate of omelette next to it and looking out the window at a hotel with a beautiful view, you will encounter a gentle Sapa in the morning dew.
At dusk, when the sun gradually disappears behind the Hoang Lien Son range, Sapa is dyed with a purple color, something romantic and sad.
5 - Walking to explore the highland ethnic villages
Walking in Sapa will bring you unforgettable experiences. It is also one of the longest walking tourist attractions in the world. Coming here, sometimes you have to walk dozens of kilometers from morning to afternoon, passing through towns or villages to observe and learn more about the life and culture of the indigenous people here.
Cat Cat village, Lao Chai village, Ta Van village, Ta Phin village or Sapa old town ... are all attractive tourist attractions on foot, but perhaps the longest and most interesting walking route is walking from Cat Cat village to Lao Chai, then go to Ta Van to sleep at homestay.
6 - Immerse yourself in upland markets
If you come to Sapa on weekends, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the community culture space of ethnic minorities in the Northwest highlands. You will be able to witness the bustling trade and exchange of goods, thereby helping you feel the rhythm of life here, tours to Sapa and Halong.
Currently, Can Cau Market and Bac Ha market are held on Saturdays and Sundays, which are very famous markets. In addition, you can also go to other markets such as Cao Son market, Muong Hum market or Coc Ly market...
7 - Homestay overnight
Coming to Sapa, sleeping in a homestay in the house of an ethnic minority, eating typical rustic dishes and waking up in a village far from the town center are wonderful experiences that you will remember forever when coming to this land.
Homestay service in Sapa is now also very developed, so you can be assured of housing and food hygiene. The most ideal homestay accommodation is still in Ta Van. Staying here, you will never forget the feeling of comfort when you wake up in a bungalow located in the middle of ripe rice fields.
8 - Admire the majestic landscape at the top of O Quy Ho pass
Along the way to Lai Chau, passing Silver waterfall and Love waterfall, you will visit the top of O Quy Ho pass - one of the four great passes of the northern mountains and the longest pass in Vietnam with a length of nearly 70km. O Quy Ho peak is also the most ideal place to watch the sunset in Sapa.
17:30 is the most suitable time for you to watch the sunset, combined with visiting Silver waterfall - Love waterfall and O Quy Ho pass peak in one afternoon, it will be an experience not to be missed when you travel to Sapa.
9 - Enjoy Sapa specialties
It would be a pity if you come to Sapa without enjoying attractive dishes such as Thang Co, salmon hot pot, kitchen buffalo meat...along with the fragrant barbecue restaurants at night in the town center.
The chilly weather in Sapa will be very suitable for enjoying hot pot or grilled food with friends and relatives and then sipping a cup of corn wine.
10 - Herbal bathing with medicinal leaves of the Red Dzao people
One more experience that you must definitely try when coming to Sapa is taking a bath with medicinal leaves of the Red Dao people in Ta Phin village, which will help you dispel fatigue. The Red Dao women, after giving birth for a few days after giving birth, often bathe with this herb so that they can soon go to the fields and fields, and babies bathed in this medicinal leaf are also very healthy and have few diseases.
With only 80,000 VND/person, you will experience this service. Soak in a wooden tub until the tobacco infuses you, making you feel intoxicated, lifting... then the drug will be absorbed, effective, and will make you unable to forget this land.
If you come to Sapa, discover this beautiful land by yourself based on our suggestions. Wish you have a happy trip and memorable experiences in the misty land.
