Top 10 places not to be missed when traveling to Sapa

Ta Phin version Not only famous for its unspoiled natural scenery, terraced fields, etc. ethnicity.

Ta Phin version Located about 17km from Sapa town center in the opposite direction to Highway 4D, from Lao Cai city up about 4-5km, there is a fork turning into a small asphalt road, going a little further you will see a toll station. , each person has a ticket of 20.000 VND, then turn left to go back to Ta Phin.

Not only a place with majestic natural beauty, Ta Phin version It is also famous for its medicinal bath service to make skin firm and healthy, the price of a medicinal bath is about 80-100 VND / time or you can buy precious brocade fabrics as gifts for family and friends.

Besides, in Ta Phin There are also many photo spots such as Ta Phin Monastery in Sapa and Ta Phin Cave – where there is a limestone mountain range and is a branch of the Hoang Lien Son range. With a height of about 5m, a width of 3m opens a path through the ground and there are many beautiful stalactites under the cave. There is a suspension bridge over Muong Hoa stream that brings attractive beauty along with azalea flowers as a highlight to attract young people to come here.

In Ta Phin village, there are also special dishes with bold traditional flavors of the people here such as braised pork belly, fried chicken with lemongrass, pork soup cooked with bamboo shoots and crocodiles, etc. Ta Phin Sapa villageVisitors will understand more about the customs, practices and daily life of people such as wedding ceremonies, Bai Tram dance rituals, catching daddies, buying bells, singing love songs, etc.

Location: Ta Phin village, Ta Phin commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai town

Fansipan As the highest mountain not only in Vietnam but also in the three Indochina countries, the feeling of standing on top of the roof of Indochina is a great experience that everyone should try at least once in their life. Fansipan aka Fansipan is the highest mountain of the Indochina peninsula (3.143 m), located in the center of Hoang Lien Son range. It is 9 km from Sapa town to the southwest. To conquer the top of Fansipan before it took you 5 to 6 days, now that time period is shortened to only about 2 to 3 days. To be able to join this journey, you need to be in good health, prepare all the essential items and the indispensable element is the people of the road.

Conquer the top Fansipan become a burning desire for all those who love adventure and adventure. On the way to conquering Fansipan peak, visitors also have the opportunity to discover the amazing nature of Hoang Lien mountain range. At the height of 2.400m, you feel like the wind and clouds mingle with the forest trees, spreading your hands as if you can get clouds. From the height of 2.800m, the clouds suddenly disappear, the sky is clear and blue. Only the wind blows causing the vegetation to stick itself to the rock. Continue climbing you will see a giant stone block supported by small stones like a table. Fansipan Peak! People call it “Hua Si pan” which means big rock. You have completed the amazing adventure.

Today, to conquer Fansipan peak, visitors have two options: One is to join the climbing tour, which is usually for young people to show their desire and bravery to challenge themselves, or tourists. love adventure. To participate, visitors usually take 2 days and 1 night, and with the help of local people, they must be well prepared in terms of health and bravery. The second option is with the introduction of the Fansipan cable car system – Sun World Fansipan Legend opened and opened in February 2 has turned many people’s dreams into reality, conquering the “Roof of Indochina”. never been so easy. This type can be for all ages from the elderly to children, it takes less than an hour for visitors to conquer Fansipan peak thanks to the cable car system certified with 2016 Guinness records.

Address: Fansipan Peak, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

Currently, Sa Pa is one of the favorite destinations attracting many tourists. Visitors come to Sapa to have the opportunity to admire the majestic natural scenery in the Northwest mountains. In there, Fairy Cave Dubbed the first scenic spot in Sapa. With charming natural scenery, Fairy Cave It is likened to a miniature Ha Long by the gentle Chay River weaving between two steep walls.

Come to Fairy Cave, you will feel like you are lost in a wonderful maze created by nature. The stalactites of various shapes combined with the dim light in the cave have created a mysterious look for this place. To discover it all Fairy CaveTourists sometimes have to climb onto the rocky shore or cling to the roots of trees. Although dangerous, but the result after that visitors will be bathed in the light of a deserted island – a small island with a lot of green plants inside the cave.

Continuing upstream about 500m, you will admire the stalactites like ancient towers of different sizes created by the tiny streams of water above. Visitors coming here can not only enjoy the scenery, bathe in Tien stream, but also immerse themselves in the morning light on the flower island. In this magical setting, everyone wishes to be blessed with beauty, health and wealth.

If you have the opportunity to travel to Sapa, do not miss the opportunity to come Fairy Cave – a unique tourist destination. This place will bring you interesting experiences in your journey to discover the beloved Northwest land.

Address: Bao Nhai commune, Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province

Going out of Sa Pa town to the North about 18 km, visitors will see a zigzag road winding between the mountains and forests. This road is called Tram Ton, located between the majestic Hoang Lien Son range and Sky Gate This is the top of the mountain pass. Only when standing on Sky Gate Only you can feel the full majesty of nature.

Standing in the middle of Sapa’s heaven gate, you can zoom in on the vast valley below with green fields, the road going up and down Phong Tho (Lai Chau) – Sapa (Lao Cai), in the distance is Silver Waterfall. – one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in Lao Cai, always sought by young people to discover. About 200m high, Silver Waterfall is rushing day and night as if contributing to the sound of the mountains and forests. Or simply stand to look at the endless and spacious space ahead.

Also in sky Gate This is the only way to feel the arrogance of Fansipan peak with the back of the sky. Below are the deep abysses, with the primeval forest containing many unexplored mysteries. This is also the place where in the past there was a remote meteorological station, with few passersby, which was taken by writer Nguyen Thanh Long as a prototype in his famous short story “Silently Sa Pa”.

Up to heaven’s gate, you will know that Sapa is not only famous for its beautiful scenery, because the terraced fields have been voted by Travel and Leisure magazine of America as one of the seven most beautiful terraced fields in Asia and the world, but because of it. still boldly wild, subtly peaceful and quiet of the Northwest highlands. These beauties are also unintentionally created by the synthesis of the identity of the ethnic groups: H’Mong, Red Dao, Tay, Giay, Xa Pho… The adornment of the already strange Northwest painting is now even more strange.

Address: Sapa Heaven Gate – O Quy Ho Pass Peak, San Sa Ho Commune, Sapa District, Lao Cai Province

Sapa Church Located on a prime location with the back of Ham Rong mountain shielding, in front is a large and flat land, which can develop many cultural works for social activities. Impressive of French architecture. Sapa Ancient Church is the first highlight of the town.

The church was built in the early 20th century. Before laying the first foundation bricks for this work, the French architects carefully selected the terrain for construction. Now Sapa stone church is still intact.

Located in the center of Sa Pa town, standing on all four sides can observe the relic, along with two other architectural works also built by the French, Chu Cau Villa (now known as Chu Cau Hotel). Hoang Lien) and the old district party committee (now the headquarters of Lao Cai Tourist Information Center) form a symmetrical triangle with separate French-style architecture.

Choosing the direction of the church has important spiritual significance for Catholics: The head of the relic faces to the East, which is the direction of the rising sun, the direction to receive the light of God. At the end of the church (Bell Tower area) is the West, the birthplace of Christ.

Address: Sa Pa town, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai

Sapa cloud paradise – the pride of the Northwest mountains is no stranger to domestic and foreign tourists. In the midst of that majestic wild mountain natural scenery, there is a small and beautiful rustic village that anyone who comes to Sapa must definitely visit. That is cat Cat village It is full of charm with simple wooden houses, small murmuring streams, colorful brocade panels and simple small ethnic people.

cat Cat village belongs to San Sa Ho commune, Sapa district, from the center of Sapa town to the gate of the village is just over 2km. You can choose to walk, can combine mountain views and admire the entire village from above.

Cat Cat village tourist area There are many interesting and fascinating things for you to discover. From small roads, tiny houses, craft villages, waterfalls and streams, Gem valley in Cat Cat village,.. Reward yourself with moments of comfortable rest after the chaos of work. Take a trip to Sapa to immerse yourself in the mountain nature. Don’t forget to drop by too Cat Cat village in Sapa to discover the traditional culture of the Mong people.

Address: San Sa Ho commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province

When it comes to beautiful and romantic Sapa tourist destinations, it is impossible not to mention them Muong Hoa valley and ancient stone beach. Located about 10 km southeast of Sapa town, Muong Hoa valley Sapa Located in Hau Thao commune, the land is hidden among the terraced fields with the same message, where the Muong Hoa stream flows all year round, where the clouds and the sky are shady hugging each small pass. Muong Hoa Sapa So dreamy, so rustic, so ecstatic. With a fresh and cool climate, layers of lush green forests, this beautiful valley of Sapa has left a mark in the hearts of many tourists who visit this place.

Muong Hoa valley is also a place of ownership Sapa ancient rock famous. This strange stone carving area is interspersed between trees and terraced fields of ethnic minorities. Stretching over 4 km long, 2 km wide, the rocky beach used to be the focus of research for many scientists in Vietnam, Russia, France, Australia… This complex of ancient Sapa rocks has very beautiful and fine carved stone slabs. craft, mainly concentrated in Ban Pho. Especially the humanoid forms in many positions: humanoid figure with arms outstretched, round head radiating aura, humanoid figure holding hands, humanoid upside down, couple figure with connected genitals each other as the expression of the belief in the worship of the real gas on the drawings of Dong Son bronze drums…

Muong Hoa Sapa owns a system of rich and beautiful terraced fields. It is the beauty that is reflected in the sky and the earth in the rainy season, the green color of each young seedling, the rice field in the spring. It is also the brilliant golden beauty of the rice flowers in the harvest season, the sound of birds singing in the whole sky, the wild flowers racing to bloom. The beauty of Muong Hoa valley is so wild, overflowing and pure

Muong Hoa valley always – the name is mentioned a lot when traveling to Sapa. The magical beauty of this place conquers even the most fastidious tourists. So, if you have the opportunity to come to the foggy town, do not forget to visit this beautiful land!

Address: Muong Hoa Valley, Hau Thao Commune, H. Sa Pa, T. Lao Cai

From Sa Pa town, go west about 12km on the way to Lai Chau, we will meet Silver waterfall rushing down from a height of over 200m into the stream below the O Quy Ho valley, creating an impressive mountain sound. However, in the spring, visitors should consider before visiting Silver waterfall because there was very little water at that time. Going another 3 km from Silver Waterfall, visitors come to the place of Peak Pass. This place has a beautiful view to Phan Si Pang, deep down is a unique road going to Binh Lu.

Perhaps any traveler who loves adventure and discovery, every time they come to Sapa, come to visit Silver waterfall and O Quy Ho pass, one of the famous landscapes of San Sa Ho commune – Sapa district, located on National Highway 14D and about 12 km west of Sapa town center… If you are dangerous, you should probably choose a motorbike to visit. An indispensable item when visiting this road is: Camera because on this road you will meet a lot of majestic scenery of the Northwest mountains….

When it’s near Silver waterfall You have heard the sound of rushing water, pouring from a height of about 50m. Here you will feel the majesty of nature and cool water. Standing at the foot of the waterfall, you will see a majestic waterfall, the water rumbling down, the foam is white like flowers, so the people call it Silver waterfall…

Address: San Sa Ho commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province

Ham Rong mountain is a beautiful mountain, belonging to the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range, located about 3km from the center of Sapa town. This mountain is also considered one of the most famous mountains in Sapa. The name Ham Rong placed to depict the shape of the mountain. In addition, this name also refers to an extremely mysterious legend that has been handed down for many generations about this mountain.

Because it is located at an altitude of 2000m above sea level, Ham Rong mountain All year round the weather is always mild and pleasant. In general, you can go to travel Ham Rong mountain at any time of the year, be it winter or summer. In each different season, this mountain has different beauty for us to explore. However, according to travel experience Ham Rong mountain If many people share it, you should not come here between July and August every year. This is the time when it often rains heavily and the road is very slippery.

Address: Ham Rong, Sa Pa town, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai

Referring to the beautiful tourist destinations of Sapa, it is impossible not to mention Coc San cave, which will bring visitors the pure beauty of the Northwest mountains.

Coc San Cave Located in Coc San commune, Bat Xat district, about 7km southwest of Lao Cai city, from Highway 4D, going through a zigzag red dirt road, with a length of more than 1km, tourists have come to the famous tourist attraction. Win Sa Pa, Coc San cave. Although, this place is quite primitive and primitive, but the scenery is very close, on both sides of the road are smooth green rice fields, swaying in the wind, lovely small villages of indigenous people or small villages. the sudden symphony of the mountains and forests, enough to make visitors nostalgic. Sa Pa scenic spot – Coc San cave is a system of waterfalls and caves, large and small, is a cluster of attractive tourist attractions in the land of Sa Pa.

Standing at the destination of Sapa – Coc San caveVisitors seem to have a feeling that the soul is more relaxed, comfortable, and peaceful than ever, taking the massage far away towards Coc San commune in the ripe rice season, the fields are filled with a golden color. , the aroma of rice wafts in the wind, and further afield is the Cao Son mountain range glimmering in the mist, making Sa Pa landscape as beautiful as a charming painting in the eyes of visitors.

Coc San Cave – This attraction is not only for tourists who are passionate about discovering and loving beauty, but today, it also attracts a lot of tourists who love art, photographers come to save beautiful photos with a beautiful image. unmatched in the beauty of wild nature, without human impact.

Address: Coc San, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai (7km from Sapa town)