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Sapa, Vietnam

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When to visit

NOT BUSYJan9°4d rain
MODERATEFeb10°5d rain
BUSYMar12°8d rainBEST
VERY BUSYApr15°9d rainBEST
BUSYMay18°14d rainBEST
MODERATEJun20°17d rain
BUSYJul21°19d rain
BUSYAug21°19d rain
VERY BUSYSep20°17d rainBEST
VERY BUSYOct17°12d rainBEST
MODERATENov13°7d rainBEST
BUSYDec10°5d rain

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Sapa, Vietnam içindeki turistik yerler

Fansipan (Fansipan Peak / Núi Fansipan)

1. Fansipan (Fansipan Peak / Núi Fansipan)

Fansipan Peak / Núi Fansipan

4.6 (3,556)
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Highest peak in Indochina, dramatic mountain and valley views. Ride the cable car or trek to the summit for sunrise panoramas and great photo spots.

Sun World Fansipan Legend (Fansipan cable car station)

2. Sun World Fansipan Legend (Fansipan cable car station)

Fansipan cable car station

4.5 (17,611)
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Panoramic views from Vietnam's highest cable car, reaching Fansipan's summit. Glide in modern glass cabins over valleys, visit mountain temples, and catch sunrise photos.

Muong Hoa Valley (Mường Hoa Valley & Rice Terraces)

3. Muong Hoa Valley (Mường Hoa Valley & Rice Terraces)

Mường Hoa Valley & Rice Terraces

4.6 (654)
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Sculpted rice terraces and misty mountain views capture Sapa's rural beauty. Walk along riverside trails and ethnic villages for unforgettable photos.

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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!

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Cat Cat Village (Bản Cát Cát)

4. Cat Cat Village (Bản Cát Cát)

Bản Cát Cát

4.1 (9,562)
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Traditional Hmong culture and emerald terraced rice fields just outside Sapa. Wander narrow lanes, visit handicraft stalls, and watch a working watermill.

Ta Phin Village (Bản Tả Phìn)

5. Ta Phin Village (Bản Tả Phìn)

Bản Tả Phìn

4.3 (92)
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Live Hmong and Red Dao traditions among highland terraces. Wander stilt houses, watch indigo dyeing, and meet artisan families.

Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc)

6. Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc)

Thác Bạc

4.2 (2,282)
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Lush mountain cascade near Sapa, easy access from the pass. Enjoy roaring water, misty viewpoints and quick photo stops.

Love Waterfall (Thác Tình Yêu)

7. Love Waterfall (Thác Tình Yêu)

Thác Tình Yêu

4.5 (1,112)
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Romantic cascade framed by pine forests and Hoang Lien peaks. Walk cliffside paths and wooden platforms to watch water plunge into a misty pool and capture dramatic photos.

Ham Rong Mountain / Ham Rong Park (Vườn hoa, Cáp treo Ham Rong)

8. Ham Rong Mountain / Ham Rong Park (Vườn hoa, Cáp treo Ham Rong)

Vườn hoa, Cáp treo Ham Rong

4.3 (2,066)
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Panoramic mountain views and colorful flower terraces above Sapa lure visitors. Walk manicured gardens, climb rocky viewpoints and capture mist-filled valley photos.

Sapa Market (Chợ Sapa / Sapa Central Market)

9. Sapa Market (Chợ Sapa / Sapa Central Market)

Chợ Sapa / Sapa Central Market

3.9 (78)
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Bustling hill-tribe market where colorful handicrafts and lively bargaining bring Sapa's culture alive. Find fresh mountain produce, embroidered goods and candid portrait opportunities.

O Quy Ho Pass / Tram Ton Pass (Đèo Ô Quy Hồ / Cổng Trời)

10. O Quy Ho Pass / Tram Ton Pass (Đèo Ô Quy Hồ / Cổng Trời)

Đèo Ô Quy Hồ / Cổng Trời

4.7 (739)
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High mountain pass with dramatic hairpins and sweeping Hoang Lien Range views. Drive or hike along cloud-swept roads and pause at Cổng Trời for panoramic photos.

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Che (sweet soups)

Che (sweet soups)

Che in Sapa mixes beans, fruits, and sticky rice into colorful bowls, giving each spoonful a blend of textures and flavors that celebrates the highland seasons and ethnic diversity.

Banh gio

Banh gio

Banh gio is a pyramid-shaped rice dumpling wrapped in banana leaves, its steaming shape locks in a smoky, grassy aroma that locals prize as much as the savory pork and mung bean filling.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Thang co

Thang co

Thang co is a Hmong ceremonial stew made from horse meat, organs, and bones, simmered for hours to produce a rich, gamey broth served to honor guests and mark important festivals.

Com lam

Com lam

Com lam is sticky rice roasted inside bamboo tubes over charcoal, the bamboo infuses the rice with a subtle resinous aroma and turns a humble grain into a prized mountain snack.

Grilled pork

Grilled pork

Sapa-style grilled pork is marinated with local herbs, fish sauce, and honey then charred over coals, creating a caramelized crust and smoky sweetness that defines market-night street food.

Traditional Beverages

Green tea

Green tea

Green tea from Sapa grows at high altitude, producing thicker leaves and a bright, floral liquor with a clean, lingering sweetness prized by tea connoisseurs.

Rice wine

Rice wine

Local rice wine is fermented from glutinous rice and village yeast, sometimes aged with medicinal herbs, and it fuels toasts that cement friendships during celebrations.

Ruou can

Ruou can

Ruou can is a communal jar of rice wine enjoyed through long bamboo straws, its shared sipping ritual brings people together and turns every meal into a social ceremony.

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Day trips

Fansipan Peak (via cable car)

9 km 30-45 min by cable car and short drive

Highest peak in Indochina with panoramic mountain views.

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Cat Cat Village

3 km 15-30 min by foot or short drive

Traditional Hmong village, waterfalls, and local crafts.

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Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac)

12 km 30 min by car

Scenic waterfall near Tram Ton Pass with forest walks.

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Bac Ha Market

65 km 2.5-3h by car

Colorful weekly market showcasing hill-tribe goods.

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Muong Hoa Valley and Ta Van Village

10 km 30-45 min by car or trek

Terraced rice fields, riverside walks, and ethnic villages.

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Yorumlar (9)

M
Maximiliano F.

Cloudy mornings and sudden sun, rice terraces felt otherworldly. Food was humble but amazing, bring layers.

9
R
Romain C.

Ani bir sağanakta sırılsıklam oldum, yanlış ayakkabılarla geldim. Manzaralar buna değer ama yağmurluk ve sabır getirin.

Translated from English ·

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S
Silvia F.

Bring small cash, ATMs sometimes empty. Change some dong at Lao Cai station if you arrive late to avoid big fees.

5
B
Bo W.

Felt safe walking around, locals friendly but many touts around tourist spots, bargain politely or just walk away.

5
J
Julien R.

Take the overnight sleeper bus from Hanoi, saves a hotel night and drops you off early for full-day hikes.

2

Getting there

Train stations

Lao Cai Railway Station

Hanoi-Lao Cai line, overnight trains from Hanoi

Take the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, then a 1h shuttle bus or taxi to Sapa.

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Sapa, Vietnam için faydalı bilgiler

Popüler alışveriş yerleriSapa Market, Sapa Night Market, Cat Cat Village crafts
Popüler gece hayatı mekanlarıSapa Night Market, Bars on Fansipan Street
Popüler gündelik restoranlarGood Morning Sapa, Phan's House, Vietnamese Restaurant Sapa
Popüler şık restoranlarMoment Romantic Restaurant, Hill Station Signature Restaurant
Popüler kahvecilerLove Cafe, Le Gecko, Legend Coffee House
Musluk suyu içilebilirHayır
Dijital göçebe vizesiHayır
En iyi taksi uygulamasıGrab, Mai Linh, Local taxis
Taksi fiyatı / km$0.5
Turist / yıl1000000
Nüfus38000
Mobil internet hızı25 Mbps
İşsizlik oranı2.3 %
Yoksulluk oranı12 %
Kişi başı ortalama gelir / ay$350
Ortalama yaşam maliyeti / ay$450
Otel fiyatı / gece başlangıç$15
Bira fiyatı başlangıç$1
Kahve fiyatı başlangıç$0.8
Sokak yemeği fiyatı başlangıç$1
Restoran yemeği fiyatı başlangıç$3
Yerel para birimiVND
Güç prizi tipleriA, C
DinlerBuddhism, Folk religion, Christianity
Konuşulan dillerVietnamese, Hmong, Tay, English
Etnik gruplarKinh, Hmong, Tay, Dao
Siyasi yönelimAuthoritarian socialist leaning
Nüfus yoğunluğu120 /km²
Coğrafi alan685 km²
Olası doğal afetlerLandslides, Floods, Storms
Tehlikeli hayvanlarSnakes, Leeches, Stray dogs
Yürüyüş için popüler yerlerMuong Hoa Valley, Cat Cat Village, Ham Rong Mountain, Love Waterfall, Fansipan
Popüler toplu taşıma araçlarıBus, Minivan, Motorbike taxis
Popüler havayollarıVietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo Airways
Önerilen aşılarHepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Routine vaccines, Hepatitis B
Mimari türlerFrench colonial, Traditional ethnic stilt houses
Kişi başı yıllık ortalama bira tüketimi / litre35 l
Kişi başı yıllık ortalama şarap tüketimi / litre1 l
Bahşiş kültürüNot required, appreciated in tourism areas
Coworking / gün$5
Airbnb / ay$400
1+1 kira / ay$200
Spor salonu / ay$20
Günlük bütçe (sırt çantalı)$20
Günlük bütçe (orta segment)$50

Sapa, Vietnam için genel bakış

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Trafik güvenliğiKötü
Yabancılara dostlukİyi
İfade özgürlüğüÇok kötü
Toplu taşımaKötü
Sağlık hizmetleriKötü
Eğitim kalitesiOrtalama
Elektrik şebekesi güvenilirliğiOrtalama
Şiddet suçları güvenliğiİyi
Yürünebilirlikİyi
Gece hayatıKötü
Yemek kültürüOrtalama
LGBTQ+ dostuOrtalama
Startup sahasıÇok kötü
Gürültü seviyesiOrtalama
TemizlikOrtalama
Doğaya erişimÇok iyi
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