Sapa, located in the heart of the Tonkin Alps, live with its head in the clouds. A large number of ethnic minorities concentrate there. In addition to Hmong people, there are Red Dzao, Thai, Tay, Giay, Hoa and Xa Pho.
You should be aware that Sapa doesn’t represent a great interest in itself, it’s a transition place. The nearby villages of the different ethnic groups are what makes it a must-see for all those who wish to visit North Vietnam.
The austerity of H’mong costumes contrasts with a rich ornament of Dzao’s ones in weekly market on Saturday. There, you will witness not only the bartering of goods but also the expression of feelings. Sapa’s market is not only a place to stock up but first of all an opportunity to meet with relatives and friends living in remote areas.
Sapa and its surroundings will meet adventurous and social expectations, you won’t regret staying in one of ethnic villages. Sharing with local people, discovering their cultures and traditions in a dramatic scenery will make you reflect on life and change you forever!

Sapa, ancient French hill station

-    Wide choice of hikes
-    The cultural wealth of seven ethnic minorities
-    The colorful market on Saturday morning
-    Mount Fansipan, the highest summit of Indochina
-    Hoang Lien Son National Park and its fauna and flora
-    Homestays and warm welcomes

Did you know ?

-   The average temperature never exceeds 20°C
-   There is only one rice crop per year in Sapa: the rice is grown in June and harvested in mid-September
-   360 km from Ha Noi can be gone in a 6-hour drive or a 9-hour train. 
-   Sapa surroundings offer many colorful markets: Coc Ly (Tuesday); Cao Son (Wednesday); Sin Cheng (Thursday); Can Cau (Saturday) et Bac Ha (Sunday)
-    A must-see for adventurous travelers in upper Tonkin

The essentials

-    Mount Ham Rong and its orchid garden
-    Sapa’s colorful market
-    The village of Cat Cat
-    Hiking in Muong Hoa valley
-    Lost in the wilderness ethnic villages : Lao Chai, Tan Van, Giang Ta Chai, Seo My Ti, …
-    Homestays

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