Transportation
To get to the "foggy city", you can choose to travel by 3 main types of transport:
Travel to Sapa by train. Photo: digiticket.vn
If you choose to take a train or bus, how to travel to Sapa? Don't worry, there are many places to rent motorbikes, bicycles, taxis or even cars from 7 seats for large groups. However, do not forget to bring your ID card/ID card or driver's license to facilitate the "deposit" for car rental!
Itinerary 3 days 2 nights travel to Sapa extremely interesting
✦ Day One: Stone Church – Ham Rong Mountain – Explore Muong Hoa Train – Trekking Cat Cat village
Starting a series of journeys to explore the misty city, the Stone Church is a place not to be missed when coming to Sapa. Designed in the style of ancient Romanesque architecture with moss-covered statues tinged with time, the ancient church is the first highlight to attract a large number of visitors. Located in the "virtual living complex" in Sapa Square area, you can check in at Sun Plaza, countless beautiful café views, Sapa love market and do not forget to enjoy cuisine around here.
Sapa Stone Church with ancient architecture. Photo: dulichvietnam.com.vn
Following the schedule, Ham Rong Mountain right next to Sapa town is the most ideal destination. Here, visitors will have to buy tickets to enter. For adults, it is 70,000 VND and 20,000 VND for children.
For the purpose of "climbing to see the scenery", you should wear sneakers if you do not want to "damn" your feet. In return, you will be immersed in the surrounding scenery such as Peach Garden, Vuong Lan, Cloud Yard, Heaven's Gate or Sapa Telecommunication Station. The journey to conquer Ham Rong mountain will take about 2 hours or longer. This range is also close to lunch, so after descending the mountain, you should find a light dining place to continue the journey in the afternoon.
Muong Hoa Valley with peaceful beauty. Photo: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Muong Hoa Valley is a place not to be missed in the 3-day-2-night travel itinerary to Sa Pa. About 10km from the town, here visitors will explore the ancient rock complex or immerse themselves in the field of strange fragrant flowers and grasses "colorful".
Bringing the typical beauty of the Northwest mountainous region, in San Sa commune, Sa Pa, Cat Cat village with beautiful and ancient houses, few places equal. Along the road to the village, visitors will see a series of shops renting colorful Hmong national costumes. The rental price is from 50,000 VND to 80,000 VND depending on the model. The ticket price for motorbike parking is 10,000 VND / unit, the ticket to the village is 50,000 VND / person.
Guests can rent colorful ethnic clothing. Photo: googleusercontent
At the end of the journey is the dreamy Cat Cat stream, you can walk barefoot on the bridge and wade the stream in the most peaceful way.
Sapa night market cuisine. Photo: Dulichhuatat
✦ Second day itinerary: See Silver Waterfall – Love Waterfall – Checkin Sky Gate – O Quy Ho Pass
About 12km from the center of Sapa town, visitors can move to Bac Waterfall by many different means. This place is known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam in San Sa Ho commune, Lao Cai. The entrance ticket price is 20,000 VND/person.
On the same road, Love Waterfall is about 15km from Sapa town, in Tram Ton – Nui Xia. Visitors will be immersed in the romantic and peaceful scenery that is difficult to match.
The journey to "Heaven's Gate" – a virtual living spot not to be missed in the 3-day-2-night itinerary of Sapa travel must be explored. The refreshing feeling when watching the mountain clouds from above is difficult for words to describe.
Heaven's Gate is about 18km north of Sapa town, which is known as "paradise in the clouds". Visitors will be amazed by the idyllic, wild beauty with undulating mountains and white clouds.
And at the end of the journey of the second day, we will come to the "King of Northwest Pass" – O Quy Ho Pass. The winding roads are poor and rugged but evoke the explorer's curiosity. This is considered the birthplace of the "thousand likes" photos that young people love when coming to Sapa.
The beautiful Heavenly Gate is a check-in point not to be missed. Photo: appletravel.vn
✦ Schedule Day Three: Trekking to explore Ta Van village – Lao Chai
Having gone to Sapa, it is impossible to ignore this interesting "off-road walking". Especially, for young people or those who like to experience and conquer challenges. The terrain here is quite easy to walk, not too hard like climbing, so you can follow your strength.
To go to Lao Chai – Ta Van village, you can move in the direction of Cau May and Muong Hoa streets. Continue along the direction of Y Linh Ho hill to Lao Chai.
If you choose the form of trekking, you will have to spend more than 3 hours for this trip. If you go in time for the green rice season or when the rice is harvested, this is definitely a memorable trip of youth.
Ta Van village – Lao Chai with beautiful terraced fields. Photo: HaiNguyen
Closing the 3 days 2 nights itinerary, Sapa travel is short but memorable. Wishing you a smooth journey, full of joy. Be very chill when coming to this land of clouds, sunshine and wind!