Muong Hoa Valley
About 10km from Sa Pa, the beautiful and quiet Muong Hoa valley is likened to the "muse" of the Northwest. This is also one of the places that owns the largest and most beautiful terraced fields in the Northwest.
Rice in Muong Hoa is only transplanted once a year. When the rice downstream of Chiem rice has peeked out, the people here have just transplanted. That was when in April and May it rained and the water returned, the Mong and Thai people brought water into the narrow fields with only 3-4 ploughing roads. The sun rises, the sun shines on the fields, and the water surface is swept up, sparkling like the eyes of a smiling person. When the sky mirror shimmered again. It is called the Sapa water season, one of the two most beautiful seasons of the year in the Northwest.
Muong Hoa is beautiful, quiet and gentle but attracts many hearts. There are those who shoot to the point of burning the camera but cannot record all this humble beauty. There are those who spend countless hours walking along the tiny trails that weave through the countryside without getting bored. There are those who like to wander around Muong Hoa, watching people who are living, smiling gently like heaven and earth. To be immersed in the trumpet dance, sit by the stream and enjoy fragrant grilled fish, discover unique festivals, games and very unique culture of local Sapa residents.
Now, it's your turn. Come and feel Muong Hoa according to the voice of the heart telling you!
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Photo: VnExpress, Mia
Sapa Cloud Bridge
Located in Ta Van village, about 10km from Sapa town. The small cloud bridge that is world-famous for its photo was taken by American tourist Skip Nall in 2006. He named it "The Bridge to the Green Forest".
It is called May Bridge, partly because the bridge is braided with strong rattan fibers, under the skillful hands of the H'Mong ethnic people. The simple bridge deck is made of wooden planks fastened with rattan wire. Each board is about 20 centimeters apart.
From Sapa town, you can walk or rent a car to Lao Chai – Ta Van village, while enjoying the beauty of Muong Hoa valley along the way. Ta Van Cloud Bridge is only a few hundred meters from Hau Thao – Ta Van ancient rock, is one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to Sa Pa.
In the past, the May Bridge served people traveling from Ta Van to Sa Pa town. On days when the fog covers the mountains and forests, walking in the middle of the May Bridge feels like walking between 9 heavens, light and light.
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O Quy Ho Gate of Heaven
Located at an altitude of 2035m above sea level, O Quy Ho Gate of Heaven (or Sapa Gate of Heaven) is the highest peak of the road in the Northwest.
For those who are passionate about the majestic beauty of Sapa, O Quy Ho Sky Gate is a must-visit destination when traveling to Sapa. This is an extremely spectacular viewpoint. Under the line of sight are the mountains and forests, people become small in front of the majestic nature. A place where you can only stretch out your hand to think about the sun, where the clouds fly under your feet, the clouds are at eye level, heaven and earth seem to erase the boundary. Perhaps that's why the name of this place is the Gate of Heaven.
Not only does it feel like you are enjoying a fairyland, at the gate of O Quy Ho, you can also sit and enjoy tea, enjoy Northwest cuisine or check in at many impressive "virtual life" spots such as the stone gate of heaven, the lonely tree...
If you want to enjoy the red sunset that burns the horizon, the most suitable time is around 5 pm. Don't forget to bring extra warm clothes to avoid the cold wind and the cold of the high mountains go down very quickly when the sun goes out.
Spot Information:
Ticket price: 80,000 VND (with a drink)
Photo: Internet
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Sa Pa Night Market
Sa Pa Night Market is like a brocade painting reflecting the unique cultural colors of the life of ethnic minorities here. Coming to the night market, you will be sucked into the stalls of clothes, bags, towels... colorful, sophisticated handicrafts, sweet night dishes and vegetables of the four seasons with bold Northwest colors.
The market operates from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., located right in the center of town. Sessions are held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The most interesting way to explore the night market is to take a walk, so you can swoop into any stall you like. Remember to dress warmly because it will be very cold at night in Sa Pa, bring a few items to buy things to take home. Don't forget to prepare yourself a soul with a thirst for discovery and a hungry stomach to enjoy barbecue dishes, grilled blue rice, grilled chestnuts...
Admission: free
Photo: Mia
Ham Rong Sapa Mountain
Ham Rong Mountain is only about 3km from the center of Sa Pa town, located right behind the stone church. In addition to being a large "fairy garden" with green flowers and trees, this place is also attractive because of its "prime location" for hunting clouds. The name Ham Rong comes from the top of the mountain with a shape similar to the dragon's head facing the blue sky, the dragon's tail squeezes up to the gate of O Quy Ho sky.
Exploring Ham Rong, visitors start from the gate to the back of the Stone Church, play in the colorful Ham Rong flower garden, get lost in the pristine Thach Lam rock garden, then stop at the top of Ham Rong, where the view looks down to the whole town below to bathe under the clouds or clear sun.
At sunset in Sapa, from the top of Ham Rong, I quietly looked down at the fog that was gradually falling on the town, the mountain town was lit up. The town lit up as if it wanted to burn in the mist.
In spring or summer, Ham Rong welcomes guests with brilliant flowers and green vegetation. From October to the end of the year, when the rice has begun to ripen, it is also the beginning of the cloud hunting season.
Spot Information:
Admission: 30,000 – 70,000 VND / child – adult
Opening Hours: 7.00 am – 6.00 pm
Photo: Internet
Rose Valley
Rose Valley is surrounded by the Ham Rong Range and the Hoang Lien Son Range is likened to the "Garden of Eden" on the ground in Sa Pa.
Rose Valley is about 2.5km from the center of Sapa town, stretching from the Muong Hoa climbing station area to the cable car area of Sun World Fansipan Legend. The valley has more than 150 types of unique roses, over 30,000 persimmons are painstakingly cultivated. From Sa Pa ancient roses, red climbing roses, Ecuadorian roses, Hue ancient roses, Son La ancient roses, Hai Phong ancient roses, female roses, painted cinnamon roses... to "million-dollar roses" imported from the UK, Japan, France such as Aoi rose, Juliet rose, Éclair, Spirit of Freedom, Black Baccarat rose....
The best time to visit the Rose Valley is early in the morning, when the morning mist is still lingering on the colorful rose petals, the passionate fragrance of flowers intertwines with the pure morning fragrance. From the town center, you can take a motorbike, car or travel by Muong Hoa mountain train to get here.
Spot Information:
Address: Hamlet 1, Muong Hoa Street, Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province.
Ticket price: 70,000 VND/turn
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Sapa Ancient Church
Beautiful as an ancient love letter, it is the Sapa Stone Church, where thousands of couples take wedding photos. Since 1895, the ancient European church with white stone walls has still stood there, peaceful in the afternoon.
Sa Pa Ancient Church is located in the center of the town, leaning against the Ham Rong Range, in front of which is a spacious courtyard for local community activities. The church stands out with Roman Gothic architecture through its domed doors, bell tower and stained glass windows, making visitors seem lost in a church space in distant France.
Touching the white wall, listening to the rhythm of my footsteps on the ancient stone brick floor, watching the light shine through the stained glass frames, it seems that time slows down forever.
Spot information
Admission: free
Opening Hours: 8.00 – 18.00
Photo: Mytour
Silver Waterfall
Fierce but gentle, noisy but sometimes quiet, Silver Waterfall hides in the middle of the old forest, then suddenly from a thousand miles high pours down to the white, creating ecstaticly beautiful natural 3D paintings. The gentle waterfall pampers playful guests with fresh and fresh water.
Silver Waterfall is located on the way from Sapa to O Quy Ho, extremely convenient for guests to stop to admire the scenery and rest. The best time of the year to go see the falls is from June to October. Silver Waterfall is always in the Top must-visit attractions when traveling to Sapa.
Admission to Silver Waterfall: 20,000 VND
Opening Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Photo: vietnamdiscovery
O Quy Ho Pass
As one of the longest and most dangerous passes in the Northwest, O Quy Ho in every backpacker's dream is like a "badgirl" who is both adventurous, lyrical and inviting.
That "muse" is at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, when it is sunny and windy, warm and clear, when it rains, cold and fog, and at a distance of 2 meters, it is impossible to see people's faces clearly. Riding a motorbike on the pass not only satisfies the craving for adventure with the narrow bends on the steep slopes of the office boy, but also makes his friend love to take pictures and burn one film roll after another, even "shooting until the engine burns" because of the endless beauty of the mountains and forests of the Northwest of Vietnam.
Photo: Anh Tu Flick
Fansipan Legend
If you are traveling with your family, children or only have 1-2 days to stay in Sa Pa, Sun World Fansipan legend is the right choice to both enjoy the scenery, have fun, eat conveniently and have beautiful photos to bring home.
Sun World Fansipan legend with the tram system and cable car to the top of Fansipan not only helps you "speed up" the process of reaching the highest peak in Indochina, it is also a trip through the land full of exotic flowers and grass for 4 seasons at the train station and along the way. Explore spiritual stops amidst the clouds, mountains and forests such as Arhat Path, Bich Van Zen Temple, Amitabha Buddha Statue, Thanh Van Dac Lo. And enjoy temperate cuisine.
Cable Car Ticket to Fansipan
- Weekdays (7.00 - 18.00): 550,000 – 750,000 VND/child - adult (+100,000 VND with buffet)
- Saturday morning (7.00 – 11.59) & public holidays: 650,000 – 850,000 VND / child - adult - Muong Hoa Climbing Train Ticket (one way): 100,000 VND
- Fansipan Climbing Boat Ticket (one way): 70,000 VND
Photo: Sun world Fansipan Legend
Photo: Sunworld Fansipan Legend
Photo: Sun World Fansipan Legend
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