Ancient rock field in Sapa
Ancient rock field in Sapa is a unique spot situated in
Muong Hoa valley where the tourists can explore its
interesting history and take photo. In 1925, Russian
French archaeologist of the French School of the Far
East discovered this ancient rock field which was
considered as a testament to the appearance of
prehistoric people.
Fansipan Mountain is located in the northwestern
Vietnam of Lao Cai and Lai Chau. This is the meeting
place for many mountaineers, with a length of 280km from
Phong Tho to Hoa Binh, a width of the mountain’s foot of
around 75km, and a narrow 45km. There is a lot of
strangeness on this roof, but the most strange and most
mysterious thing is the Fansipan top.
Ancient Sapa rock field stretches over Muong Hoa valley, about 8 km from the center of Sapa town and has an area of about 8 km2 with nearly 200 stone blocks. Sapa ancient rock is a valuable heritage of the Northwest. Over nearly 100 years since being discovered, the ancient rock has increasingly attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors to admire.
On the stones in the ancient rock field also owns unique and fancy images such as terraces, human figures, stilt houses, roads or written letters are clearly carved. But sometimes it has unclear images. Each pattern carved on the stone makes visitors and researchers curious, horned by the mystery.
Besides, according to historical and ethnographic documents, these carvings seem to be part of the prehistoric records of the old period, and each stone is a life story, activities of the ancients.
Over the years, the ancient Sapa rock field is still a magical mystery that no one has been able to decode correctly and completely. But the rock will always be a challenge waiting for researchers to find an answer. So, when traveling to Sapa, you should go to the ancient rock field Muong Hoa valley to learn, discover and admire that precious heritage!
Ancient Sapa rock field stretches over Muong Hoa valley, about 8 km from the center of Sapa town and has an area of about 8 km2 with nearly 200 stone blocks. Sapa ancient rock is a valuable heritage of the Northwest. Over nearly 100 years since being discovered, the ancient rock has increasingly attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors to admire.
On the stones in the ancient rock field also owns unique and fancy images such as terraces, human figures, stilt houses, roads or written letters are clearly carved. But sometimes it has unclear images. Each pattern carved on the stone makes visitors and researchers curious, horned by the mystery.
Besides, according to historical and ethnographic documents, these carvings seem to be part of the prehistoric records of the old period, and each stone is a life story, activities of the ancients.
Over the years, the ancient Sapa rock field is still a magical mystery that no one has been able to decode correctly and completely. But the rock will always be a challenge waiting for researchers to find an answer. So, when traveling to Sapa, you should go to the ancient rock field Muong Hoa valley to learn, discover and admire that precious heritage!
See also
The town(01/08/2008)
Travelling to Sapa(01/08/2008)
The surprises of scenic Sapa(01/08/2008)
Sapa climate(01/04/2008)
The Tay's history and social life(01/04/2008)
The Dao's history and social life in Sapa(12/29/2007)
The Hmong's history and social life in Sapa(12/19/2007)
Sapa history(12/19/2007)