Bac Ha Market: The Vivacious Spirit of Vietnam’s Northern People
Bac Ha is the largest outdoor market of ethnic communities in northern Vietnam. Visit this century-old market and delight in the gregarious charms and colorful traditions of Vietnam’s northern highlands. A few days in Bac Ha district is the perfect away-from-it-all location.
Silver Waterfall of Sapa: Cascading Dragon on the Way to Heaven Gate
Silver Waterfall is about 12 km northwest of Sapa. This most spectacular waterfall can be glimpsed from Sapa’s Ham Rong Mountain. Enjoy a day out along the Tram Ton Pass. Also stop by Love Waterfall, Heaven Gate viewpoint, and relish some of the best fresh salmon in Sapa.
Cat Cat Village: A Taste of Love and Life Outside of Sapa City
Cat Cat Village is a fun introduction to the rural culture and peoples around Sa Pa town. Take an easy hike down into the Muong Hoa Valley with numerous scenic stops along the way. Cat Cat is famous for its waterfall that once powered Sapa town, and its souvenir shopping.
Homestay in Sapa and Experience the Warmth of Highland Hospitality
Sapa is the place to chill away from it all, including the heat. Just laze around on scenery and fresh air, or work your stress out trekking, either is okay. Find a comfortable homestay with the best views of Sapa, or the rustic joys of an equally idyllic ethnic homestead.
Fansipan Mountain Guide — Where Heaven Meets Earth in the Clouds
Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest mountain peak at 3 147 meters. The Fansipan cable car will take you along a spectacular 6.2 km journey to a spiritual oasis of temples and pagodas. An experience not to be missed, Fansipan mountain is accessible from Sapa, Lao Cai, and Hanoi.
16 Things To Do in Sapa on The Rooftop of Vietnam
Sapa used to be a hidden backwater favored by backpackers and hikers. Trekking its gorgeous mountain valleys is still the best thing to do with homestays in local ethnic villages. You can browse handicraft markets, ride the Fansipan cableway, or just rent a bike for the day.
