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Published: April 22nd 2017
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Located in the north-west of Vietnam, at an altitude of 1600 meters, 38 kilometres from Lao Cai city centre and 376 kilometres from Hanoi, Sapa is known as not only a famous resort of Sapa district, Lao Cai but also owns a host of miracles of nature. The stunning terraced rice fields, luxuriant forests and unique local cultures are all the features that create a majestic, charming and poetic landscape scenery of this Northwestern region.
Sapa Topas Eco Lodge in Sapa Things to do With each tourist destination of Sapa, visitors will be involved in different activities. For example, in Ta Phin village, visitors can have a bath with the herbal medicine - a service offered by the Red Yao, experience the feeling of adventure in O Quy Ho pass and see the ripening rice in
Muong Hoa. Besides, if taking a trip to
Ta van village, visitors will get a chance to do trekking, discover the local cuisine and learn more about the regional culture through market meetings and Sapa love market. On way to Ta Van, along two sides has a fertile terraced field which adorns by the green of corn and rice. When visitors come to Ta Van village, they will not be amazed at the simple beauty of the houses in the village. Previously, Ta Van based on the customs and characteristic of the Giay in Lao Cai. They live together at the bottom, mountains, the valleys, along streams. They rarely live in the mountain or the top. Because living in a same local, according to historical process, the Giay is influenced by the culture of the Tay, Thai, Nung about language, home, dress and some cultural activities…
Sapa View Hotel in Sapa In additions, visitors can visit other colourful and interesting markets in Sapa such as
Bac Ha ( opening every Sunday), Coc Ly ( opening every Saturday), Can Cau ( opening every Tuesday),....They are a weekly spot for individuals from local tribes as well as people from various ethnic groups, including Phu La, Black Dao, Tay and Flower H’mong. Here, visitors can expect to see many items up for sale, including pigs, buffalo, cows, chickens, ducks and dogs. However, as a warning to vegetarians and the faint of heart, while many of these animals are sold live, in one section of the market they are sold as cuts of meat, which can create a graphic display. While these items are not convenient for tourists to purchase, many vendors sell things that will make unique and interesting souvenirs. For example, many locals sell beautiful hand-embroidered skirts, colourful fabric and small wooden dolls.
Sunny Mountain Hotel in Sapa Sapa town is now chock-full of Vietnamese tourists on summer breaks. At the weekends they descend upon the restaurants and cafes in large groups. In the evenings the open-air amphitheatre is swarming with children firing flashing rocket toys into the sky while teenagers stand in circles, kicking Caus (shuttle-cock-like objects) back and forth. Adults sit on the stone steps to watch local H’mong people perform traditional dances and songs on the stage.
In conclusion, it can be said that Sapa depending on nature’s changes looks like a magic land. That is a constant source of poetic inspiration, transforms the whole region. In order to have safe and interesting Sapa tours, the best time to travel to Sapa Vietnam is in summer.
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