Sapa - a foggy town in the middle of the Northwest mountains and forests always captivates visitors with its majestic beauty, cool climate and peaceful village life. From winding terraced fields, legendary Fansipan peak to unique indigenous cultural features, Sapa promises to bring an emotional journey of discovery. The Sa Pa travel guide below will help you fully prepare for a memorable trip.

Overview of Sapa

Sapa is the most famous destination in the Northwest region of Vietnam, in Lao Cai province. Located at an average altitude of about 1,500 - 1,650m above sea level, Sapa possesses a cool climate all year round, majestic mountain landscapes and the unique cultural identities of many ethnic minorities.

Sapa City

Sapa town is located on the slopes of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, about 320 km from the center of Hanoi. to the Northwest. On the tourist map of Vietnam, Sapa is likened to a "city in the mist", where majestic nature and pristine village life intersect.

Outstanding destinations in Sapa

O Quy Ho Pass

As one of the "Four great passes" in the Northwest, O Quy Ho Pass impresses with its length of nearly 50km, curving hovering among the clouds at Hoang Lien Son. Standing from the top of the pass, visitors can see the entire deep valley and the sea of floating clouds, an experience not to be missed in the Sapa travel guide.

O Quy Ho Pass

Sun World Fansipan Legend

Located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain - the "roof of Indochina" 3,143m high, Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area offers a journey to conquer the mountain peak with a modern cable car system. This place also impresses with its spiritual architectural complex, majestic mountain landscape and climate that changes with altitude.

Sun World Fansipan Legend

Moana Sapa

Moana Sapa is a famous check-in complex with unique miniatures such as the statue of Moana girl, golden hand, infinity lake, death swing... The open space between mountains and forests creates virtual living frames with a bold European feel in the heart of Sapa.

Moana Sapa

Sapa Ancient Stone Church

Sapa Ancient Stone Church is located right near the town center square, a familiar stop for tourists when coming to Sapa. The project has a quiet, ancient beauty with typical French Gothic architecture, creating a sacred and solemn space amidst the mist that covers the whole year round. The church is also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, one of the oldest and most typical architectural marks of the highland town.

Sapa ancient stone church

Through many historical upheavals, Sapa ancient stone church is still preserved and preserved. Carefully restored, keeping the original architecture almost intact. Not only is it a place for local people's religious activities, this place has also become a typical cultural and tourist symbol, attracting tourists with its ancient beauty, historical value and traces of time imprinted on each gray stone slab.

Ham Rong Mountain

Ham Rong Mountain is one of the most prominent and accessible attractions when traveling to Sa Pa. Located at an altitude of more than 1,800m above sea level, this place is likened to the point of harmony between the Northwest clouds and majestic mountains and forests.

Ham Rong Mountain

From the top of the mountain, visitors can admire the panoramic view of Sapa town, Muong Hoa valley and villages loom in the mist. Not only ideal for light trekking and picnic activities, the road to Ham Rong Mountain also impresses with colorful flower gardens in all four seasons, very suitable for stopping to take photos and enjoy the typical beauty of the highlands.

Ta Phin Ancient Monastery

Ta Phin ancient monastery is hidden among the quiet mountains and forests of Ta Phin village, with a quiet and captivating beauty. suck. The building was built during the French colonial period, bearing the mark of ancient European architecture with arches, corridors and stone walls tinged with time.

Ta Phin ancient monastery

Even though it has been abandoned for many years, the monastery still retains its ghostly features Charming, mysterious, creating the feeling of being lost in an ancient movie. The layer of moss covering the walls and ruins becomes a unique backdrop, attracting tourists who love to explore and take nostalgic photos.

Other attractions

Besides the famous sightseeing destinations mentioned above, Sapa also has many other attractive places such as:

• Cat Cat Village

• Lao Chai – Ta Van Village

• Silver Waterfall

• Seo My Ty Lake

• Love Waterfall

• O Long Tea Hill

• Sapa is an ideal destination all year round, each season has its own unique beauty.

  • March - May: Sapa enters spring with cool, dry weather, very convenient for sightseeing and trekking. The mountains and forests are dressed in the colors of peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and pear blossoms, creating a fresh, clear scene. This is also the ideal time to explore the village and experience the traditional festivals of the local people.

  • September - November: The most beautiful time of the year to travel to Sapa, when the weather is pleasantly cold and the terraced fields turn shiny golden in the ripe rice season. The natural scenery becomes captivating, very suitable for photography, trekking and enjoying the peaceful, romantic Northwest space.

  

  Ideal time to travel to Sapa

  Information for moving to Sapa

  There is currently no airport in Sapa, tourists from Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang fly to Noi Bai airport (Hanoi), then continue to travel to Sapa by means of transport such as passenger cars, trains, motorbikes...

  Travel by train

  Train route Hanoi Station - Lao Cai Station takes about 3-8 hours (SE fast train or tourist train SP), then from Lao Cai station to Sa Pa is only about 35 km. Ticket price:

  • Hard seats: about 180,000 - 250,000 VND/turn

  • Sleeper compartment 6: about 350,000 - 450,000 VND/turn

  • Bed compartment 4 (high quality tourist trains such as Sapaly, King Express): 600,000 - 850,000 VND/turn

  Some train companies traveling from Hanoi - Sapa:

  • Vietnam railway trains – 1900 636 212.

  • Pumpkin Train – 0906 809 095.

  

  Taking a cruise to Sapa

  Traveling by bus

  Sleeper and limousine buses from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to Hanoi are quite popular, with flexible ticket prices depending on bus class.

  • Limousine (inner-city pick-up and drop-off): The Hanoi - Sapa route operates continuously throughout the day, departing from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at both ends, with a frequency of 1 trip every hour. Limousine buses have pick-up and drop-off services within the city, bringing convenience and comfort to passengers. Ticket price is about 200,000 VND/way.

  • Viet Phuong Bus (VIP sleeper): Viet Phuong bus serves the Hanoi - Sapa route with high-class sleeper beds, departing from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Hanoi and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Lao Cai. The bus runs regularly throughout the day, suitable for tourists who want to travel during the day or in the evening. The ticket price is stable at 200,000 VND/trip.

  • Sao Viet Bus (VIP sleeper): This is one of the most famous bus companies on the Hanoi - Lao Cai route thanks to running continuously almost all day, from 6am to 11pm in Hanoi and from 7am to 11:30pm in Lao Cai. There is 1 flight every 1 hour, very flexible for visitors' itinerary. The VIP sleeper bus is clean, comfortable, ticket price is 250,000 VND/trip.

  • Hai Phuong bus station: Hai Phuong operates the Hanoi - Lao Cai route with departures from My Dinh bus station at 9:00 - 16:00, and the opposite direction from Yen Bai bus station at 7:15 - 6:15 p.m. Quality sleeper bus, attentive service, ticket price 250,000 VND/trip, suitable for passengers traveling between the two provinces.

  

  Ride the Sapa tourist bus

  Move around in Sapa

  Movement in Sapa is quite convenient with many options to suit each need.

  • Renting a motorbike is the most popular form, suitable for freely exploring the town and neighboring villages, the rental price ranges from 100,000 - 150,000 VND/day, can be easily rented right at the hotel or homestay.

  • Taxi is suitable for large groups or families, helping to move comfortably and save costs when going to many destinations. With prices ranging from 200,000 - 500,000 VND/day

  • Native motorbike taxis are a quick choice, the drivers are familiar with mountain passes and village paths, helping to save time finding directions, the price is usually around 100,000 - 150,000 VND for a journey of 4-5 attractions.

  

  Go Sapa tourist motorbike

  For convenience in traveling to tourist attractions in Sapa, visitors should consider renting a motorbike or car. Motorbike rental prices in Sapa range from 100,000 - 200,000 VND/day. Reputable rental units that you can refer to are:

  • Mr.Coi (19 Dong Loi Street, Sa Pa Town, Lao Cai) - 0985 133 559

  • Motorbike Rental Cheap Mr Tien (Muong Hoa, Sapa) - 0969 999 583

  • Bike point Mr. Cuong (634 Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa) - 0973 161 969

  • Hoc Ly (Thanh Cong/22 Hanging Garden Alley, Sa Pa Town, Sa Pa, Lao Cai) - 0915 190 874

  • Car Rental for Self-Drive & Driver in Sapa (33 Pham Ngoc Thach, Sapa) - 0336 223 455

  • …

  Everyone should contact directly to each rental unit to get an accurate quote at the time of rental!

  Accommodation information in Sapa

  Sapa offers many accommodation options to suit all travel styles. You can wake up in the middle of a quiet village, listen to the sound of flowing streams and the slow pace of life in the highlands, or enjoy a private vacation space at resorts nestled among the mountains and forests. For those who want to fully experience the local culture, the villages of Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van are ideal stops, where rustic homestays nestled among terraced fields create a feeling of closeness and peace.

  Luxury accommodation (4-5 stars)

  Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel

  • Address: Cau May 1 residential group, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Reference room price: 1,100,000 - 2,200,000 VND/night

  

  Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel

  Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel is located peacefully in the heart of town, featuring unique architecture inspired by the terraced fields of Muong Hoa valley. The room system is designed surrounded by glass, opening up a spacious view of the mountains, forests and sea of ​​clouds typical of Sapa. A cozy space combined with luxurious interiors brings a sophisticated resort experience, suitable for those who seek complete relaxation in the Northwest highlands.

  Hotel De La Coupole

  • Address: 01 Hoang Lien Street, Sapa, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: From 3,300,000 VND/night

  

  Hotel De La Coupole

  Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery is a luxurious resort symbol in the center of Sapa town, featuring classic French architecture delicately blended with Northwest cultural inspiration. Each space, from the reception lobby to the rooms, is meticulously designed with luxurious colors and patterns, giving the feeling of entering an ancient castle in the middle of misty mountains and forests. A system of high-class amenities, a domed indoor swimming pool and a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the town make this an ideal choice for a luxury vacation in Sapa.

  KK Sapa Hotel

  • Address: 25 Violet, Sapa, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 1,300,000 - 2,300,000 VND/night

  

  KK Sapa Hotel

  KK Sapa Hotel is a modern 5-star hotel with beautiful views of Ham Rong mountain and Muong Hoa valley. The space is designed in a minimalist, sophisticated style, bringing a feeling of luxury but still intimacy. The hotel possesses full high-end amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, spa, gym and restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, combined with a team of professional and dedicated staff, providing a comfortable and complete vacation experience in Sapa.

  In addition, people can refer to other quality 4 - 5 star hotels in Sapa such as:

  • Lotus Aroma Sapa Hotel - Group 5, ward, Sapa, Lao Cai - Price from 1,150,000 VND/night

  • My Gallery Boutique Hotel & Spa - 069B Muong Hoa, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 850,000 VND/night

  • DeLaSol Sapa Hotel - Central Boutique Hotel - 16 Muong Hoa Street, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - 880,000 VND/night

  • Muong Thanh Sapa Hotel - 044 Ngu Chi Son, Ward, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - price from 750,000 VND/night

  Resort (Resort, Villa)

  Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa

  • Address: Doi Quan 6, Group 10, TT. Sapa, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 1,900,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night

  

  Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa

  Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa is peacefully located on one of the The highest hills of Sapa, opening up a spacious view of the majestic mountains and forests. The resort impresses with its luxurious architecture, spacious space and modern style mixed with classic features, bringing a royal feeling amidst Northwest nature. From here, visitors can easily move to Muong Hoa valley and famous attractions, very suitable for a completely relaxing vacation.

  Lady Hill Sapa Resort

  • Address: Nguyen Chi Thanh, Group 4, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 1,900,000- 2,900,000 VND/night

  

  Lady Hill Sapa Resort

  Lady Hill Sapa Resort is nestled on a high hillside, separate from the bustling life of the town center, providing a space of absolute quiet and relaxation. The resort is designed in harmony with nature, featuring rustic wooden houses, large green gardens and open views of cloud-covered valleys and rolling mountains. This is an ideal stop for tourists who want to find peace and enjoy slow moments in the mountains and forests of Sapa.

  Other famous resorts you can refer to:

  • Sapa Jade Hill Resort and Spa - High-class resort, Ng. Cau May, Group 3, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 2,200,000 VND/night

  • Sapa Highland Resort & Spa - 07 Thac Bac, Street, Sapa, Lao Cai - Price from 1,200,000 VND/night

  • Chapa Ecolodge - Group 1 Cau May Ward, Y Linh Ho, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 1,200,000 VND/night

  Experience (2-3 star hotel, Homestay, Co hotel…)

  Hotel Sapa Green & Spa Sapa

  • Address: 02 Hoang Lien, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 650,000 VND/night

  

  Hotel Sapa Green & Spa Sapa

  Hotel Sapa Green & Spa Sapa is a 3-star hotel Located right in the center of town, convenient for sightseeing and exploring famous destinations such as Sapa night market. The hotel space is designed in a modern style, using warm wood tones combined with European architectural influences, creating a luxurious and comfortable feeling. With a system of comfortable rooms and relaxing spa services, this is a suitable choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay when traveling to Sapa.

  Sapa Panorama Hotel

  • Address: No. 10 Hoang Dieu,  Sapa, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 600,000 VND/night

  

  Sapa Panorama Hotel

  Sapa Panorama Hotel is a 3-star hotel near the center, impressing with its modern design style and expansive view of the foggy Sapa town. The convenient location helps visitors easily travel to famous attractions such as Muong Hoa valley, while discovering culinary specialties with bold flavors of the Northwest mountains and forests. This is a suitable choice for an economical trip but still ensures a comfortable and convenient experience.

  Anh Duc Homestay

  • Address: Road to Seo, My Ty, Sapa, Lao Cai

  •  Reference price: 240,000 VND/night

  

  Anh Duc Homestay

  Anh Duc Homestay is located right in the heart of Sapa town, convenient for tourists to travel to famous attractions such as Ta Van village or the local market. The room space is designed to be simple and cozy, bringing a feeling of peace and closeness like returning to a familiar home. Homestay has many types of rooms suitable for single travelers, couples or large groups, making it an ideal choice for those who love comfort and experiencing local life in Sapa.

  Check out more cheap hotels and homestays in Sapa where you can choose to stay:

  • Le Boxdeaux Sapa Hotel (18 street Fansipan, Sapa Town, Lao Cai) - price from 550,000 VND/night

  • Sapa Diamond Hotel (28 Muong Hoa, Sa Pa Town, Sa Pa, Lao Cai) - Price from 750,000 VND/night

  • Gem Sapa Hotel (08 Le Quy Don, Sa Pa Town, Sa Pa, Lao Cai) - Price from 500,000 VND/night

  Local festival cuisine and culture

  High-class restaurant

  Hoa Dong Restaurant Money

  • Address: 29 Ng. Cau May, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:30

  

  Hoa Dong Tien Restaurant

  Hoa Dong Tien Restaurant Sapa is located near the town center, convenient for diners to visit Visit on your journey to explore Sapa. The restaurant space impresses with its design inspired by the ancient houses of the Mong people, bringing a cozy, close but still very unique feeling. The menu is diverse, harmoniously combining familiar dishes and Northwest mountain specialties, helping diners both enjoy the taste of home-cooked rice and experience the quintessence of local cuisine.

  Hai Lam Restaurant

  • Address: 69 Xuan Vien, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Opening hours: 08:00 - 22:30

  

  Hai Restaurant Lam

  Hai Lam Restaurant offers a cozy space amid the typical cold weather of Sapa, creating a pleasant feeling right from the moment you enter. The design uses warm colors to stand out in the heart of the town, combining a compact space, just close enough to dispel the cold in the highlands. The menu here focuses on Sapa specialties, prepared richly and harmoniously with the flavors of the Northwest mountains and forests, along with a friendly and enthusiastic service style, leaving a good impression in the hearts of diners.

  Other high-end restaurants:

  • A Phu Restaurant - 15 Fansipan, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • A Quynh Thang Co Restaurant - 15 Đ. Thach Son, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • May shop - 057 Xuan Vien, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • O Quy Ho Sapa Restaurant - 1 Đ. Thach Son, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • …

  Local cuisine

  Thang Co is a long-standing traditional dish of the H'Mong people, with a history of nearly 200 years, originating from the Yunnan region (China). The soup is cooked in a large pan from beef, buffalo, horse organs, stewed bones and many typical spices. Thang Co has a dark color, greasy taste mixed with a very unique bitterness, especially suitable for enjoying in the cold weather of Sa Pa.

  • Thang Co A Quynh - 15 Đ. Thach Son, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Thang Co A Nguyen 2 - 591 Dien Bien Phu Street, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • A Lu Thang Co Restaurant - 037 Le Van Tam, TT. Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  

  Thang co - Sapa specialties

  A famous specialty of the Black Thai people, Sapa kitchen buffalo meat impresses with its passionate scent of kitchen smoke. Fresh buffalo meat is marinated with spices and then smoked with wood until the outside is dry and dark reddish brown. When enjoyed, the meat is mildly chewy, sweet, salty and smells of mountain spices - the more you chew, the more it absorbs.

  

  Kitchen buffalo meat

  Raised freely in the mountains, armpit pigs have a small weight but firm meat firm, low fat. The most delicious way to prepare it is to grill it over charcoal until the skin is golden and crispy and the meat is fragrant and sweet. Sitting around the fire, enjoying underarm pork and apple wine is a typical highland lifestyle.

  • Anh Dung Restaurant - 12 Xuan Vien, Lao Cai

  • Dong Tien Sapa Restaurant - 29 Cau May Lane, Sa Pa

  

   armpit pig

  Sapa stream fish is small but has firm meat, naturally sweet and not fishy. Fish is often grilled whole over charcoal or deep fried, eaten hot in the chilly mountain air. Enjoying grilled stream fish with a little San Lung wine is a rustic but unforgettable experience.

  • Suoi Muong Hoa Restaurant - Ta Van, Sa Pa

  

  Sapa stream fish

  Experience Culture and festivals

  Coming to Sa Pa, the journey of discovery not only stops at the majestic mountain scenery or picturesque terraced fields, but also opens up the world of unique culture and festivals of indigenous peoples. Each festival here is associated with agricultural life, beliefs and wishes for a new year with good rain and wind, a peaceful village, and a bountiful harvest.

  Roong Pooc Festival of the Giay people

  Roong Pooc Festival is held on the Dragon day of the first lunar month in Ta Van village, and is an important harvest festival of the Giay people. Through offering rituals, hanging colored paper with dragon images and organizing the Field Festival, people convey their wishes for good weather, lush crops and a peaceful life. A bustling festival atmosphere, rich in the cultural identity of wet rice agriculture in the Northwest highlands.

  

  Roong Pooc Festival of Giay people

  Field Festival (Long Tong) Sa Pa

  The Tay people's field festival usually takes place in early spring, most commonly on the 8th day of the Lunar New Year in Ban Ho commune. This is the ceremony to open the new season, with a procession of water and land and the sound of drums and gongs echoing through the mountains and forests. The festival is exciting with folk games and cultural performances, bringing a vivid picture of the spiritual life of the Northwest people.

  

  Field down festival (Long Tong) Sa Pa

  The Nao Song Festival of the Mong people

  The Nao Song Festival takes place on the Dragon day of the first lunar month in Mong villages such as Seo My Ty, Den Thang - Ta Van. This is an opportunity for the whole village to gather and worship Thu Ty - the protector of the land and the village. After the ceremony, people eat and drink together, discuss production and connect the community, demonstrating the strong solidarity of the Mong people in Sa Pa.

  

  Nao Song Festival of the Mong people

  Village sweeping festival of the Xa people Pho

  The village sweeping festival is organized by the Xa Pho people on the Horse and Goat days of the second lunar month in Nam Sai commune. According to folk beliefs, this is the time when evil spirits easily invade the village, so the village sweeping ceremony means to ward off bad things and pray for peace for the community. Rituals such as pouring wine offerings, dancing with wooden swords and holding ceremonies in front of each house create a unique, sacred space.

  

  Village sweeping festival of Xa Pho people

  Flower festival and opening of Heaven's Gate Fansipan

  The flower festival and the opening of the Fansipan Heaven Gate take place during the Lunar New Year at Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area. The festival recreates the unique Northwest cultural space with the sound of Mong flute, highland markets and New Year's peace rituals. Amidst the sea of floating clouds, tourists admire and enjoy the bustling spring colors on the "roof of Indochina".

  

  Flower festival and opening of Fansipan Heaven Gate

  Sa Pa winter festival

  Sa Pa Winter Festival is usually held from around November to early January every year, when the weather turns cold and sometimes snow falls. The festival attracts visitors with exciting activities such as street festivals, off-road racing tournaments, Christmas culinary week and New Year's Eve gala. This is an opportunity for Sa Pa to show off its romantic, modern beauty while still retaining the characteristics of a highland mountain town.

  

  Sa Pa Winter Festival

  Amusement and experience area

  Sapa Swing Complex

  • Address: No. 87 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Sapa town, Lao Cai

  • Reference ticket price: 80,000 VND/person

  

  Complex Swing Sapa complex

  The Swing Sapa complex impresses with its dreamy beauty amidst a sea of floating clouds, opening up a vast view towards the majestic Hoang Lien range. The space here is likened to a "miniature Da Lat" in the heart of Sa Pa, bringing together a series of outstanding check-in miniatures such as the infinity lake, the giant hand, the stairway to heaven and poetic cafes hidden among the mountains and forests.

  Swing Sapa is both an ideal cloud hunting spot and brings a sense of relaxation thanks to the cool climate all year round, helping visitors fully enjoy the natural beauty and preserve memorable moments in life. journey to explore the mountain town.

  Sun World Fansipan Legend

  • Address: 89B Nguyen Chi Thanh, Fansipan Ward, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  

  Sun World Fansipan Legend

  Sun World Fansipan Legend is a large-scale entertainment and tourism area in Sa Pa, known as "paradise on the roof of Indochina". Located amidst majestic mountain scenery, this complex impresses with the world-record Fansipan cable car system, taking visitors to conquer the 3,143 m Fansipan peak in a gentle and emotional way.

  In addition to the experience of conquering nature, Sun World Fansipan Legend is also an intersection of culture and spirituality. Visitors can admire the sacred Spiritual Cultural Complex with the Great Amitabha Buddha Statue and Bich Van Zen Temple, check-in at the National Flagpole on a windy peak, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of festivals and shows imbued with highland identities taking place all year round.

  Suggested tours

  Experience tours in Sapa

  Northern Tour: Sapa - Lost in the Sky

  • Itinerary: HCMC - NOI BAI - SAPA MOUNTAIN TOWN - FANSIPAN - VILLA DE MONT

  • Transportation: Car

  • Reference tour price: 1,149,000 VND/person

  • Organizer: TravelViet

  Northern Tour: Tu Le - Son La - Moc Chau - Mai Chau - Colorful spots in the Northwest

  • Itinerary

    • Day 1: SB NOI BAI - TU LE THOM IN RICE SEASON

    • Day 2: KHAU PHA PASS - QUNH NHAI - SON LA

    • Day 3: SON LA - NATURAL HERITAGE DESTINATION MOC CHAU ISLAND

    • Day 4: AMAZING RESORT IN PRIMARY FOREST – AVANA RETREAT

    • Day 5: JEEP TOUR - SB NOI BAI

  • Method of transportation: Car

  • Reference tour price: 1,149,000 VND/person

  • Organization unit: TravelViet

  

  Sapa Tour

  Adventure tour in Sapa

  SaPa Tour - Premium Fansipan Cable Car 2D1N

  • Itinerary: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Ham Rong Mountain - Sapa Love Market - Fansipan Cable Car - Thach Lam Dragon Head - Indochina Orchid Garden

  • Transportation: Premium 9-seat Limousine

  • Reference tour price: 3,100,000 VND/person

  • Organization unit: Dreamtravel

  Sapa Tour to conquer Fansipan peak 2 days 1 night

  • Itinerary: Hanoi - Sa Pa - Cat Cat Village - Sapa Love Market - Fansipan Cable Car - Muong Hoa Valley

  • Transportation: 9-seat Limousine high-class

  • Reference tour price: 2,720,000 VND/person

  • Organizer: Dreamtravel

  Shopping and Souvenirs

  Arrive in Sapa, travel The exploration will not be complete if you miss the experience of shopping and choosing souvenirs bearing the hallmarks of the highlands. From bustling markets to traditional craft shops, each item contains the unique cultural breath and rustic features of the Northwest mountains and forests.

  • Stove buffalo meat: Sapa's famous specialty with firm meat, strong sweetness, mixed with the characteristic smell of kitchen smoke and forest spices, very suitable as a gift.

  • Stove pork: Similar to stove-top buffalo meat but softer, moderately fatty, easy to eat and suitable for many tastes.

  • Sapa apple wine: Has a mildly sour, spicy and sweet taste, often bought as gifts for the elderly or used at reunions.

  • Sapa wild shiitake mushrooms: Natural dried mushrooms, strong aroma, delicious for soup or stew, easy to preserve when traveling.

  • Wild honey: Sweet taste, gentle aroma, many people choose to buy to improve their health.

  • Wild chestnuts: Large seeds, fleshy, fatty, often hot-roasted and sold at Sapa night market, suitable for buying as snacks.

  • Dried cat apples: Used to soak wine or make tea, mildly sour, good for digestion.

  • Mac Khen spices, doi seeds: "Soul" of Northwest cuisine, very popular with cooking lovers. hunt for food.

  • Local candy

  Support information and other information

  During the process of exploring Sa Pa, if tourists have difficulty moving, staying, eating or need travel information support, do not hesitate to contact local authorities and support units.

  • Lao Cai Provincial Police: No. 506, Dien Bien Street, Yen Bai Ward, Lao Cai, with contact phone number 069.2506.112 and Email: [email protected].

  • Laos Provincial Department of Tourism Cai: This agency is headquartered at the Public Administration Service Center Building, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City. Visitors can contact via phone number (0214) 3800 201 or Email: [email protected]. The official website is sodulich.laocai.gov.vn.

  • Consumer Protection Agency (Lao Cai Department of Industry and Trade): The agency managing the field of consumer rights protection is headquartered at Block 7, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City. The hotline is 02143820173 and the contact email is [email protected].

  • In case of emergency, you can quickly contact the switchboards: 113 (Police), 114 (Fire), 115 (Emergency)...

  Hopefully, the above Sapa travel guide from TravelViet will help you have a complete, convenient journey and many memorable experiences amid the majestic Northwest mountains and forests. Don't forget to follow Lao Cai Travel Guide to update more useful travel information and attractive tours every day here!