Things to do in Sapa

Q: What are the top things to do in Sapa?

The top things to do in Sapa are: Sapa Cat Cat Village Muong Hoa Valley (Thung Lung Muong Hoa) Ta Phin Village Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac)

Q: What are the top activities in Sapa?

Top activities in Sapa include: Sapa Trekking / Hiking through Sapa Valley with native Hmong Terraced Rice Fields and Mountain Views hike – 4D3N Motorbike One Day Tour - Green tea hill and Hot spring Sapa Most Beautiful Day Tour (Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van) 2 days trekking to Hill tribe village from Sapa

Q: What are the top things to do near Sapa?

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Sapa

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Surrounded by dramatic gorges and stepped rice terraces, the landscapes around Sapa (Sa Pa) are some of northern Vietnam’s most striking. Visit Sapa to hike scenic trails past tumbling waterfalls, shop colorful traditional markets, and learn about Vietnam’s cultural heritage of Hmong, Dao, Tay, Giay, and Yi minority groups.More

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Cat Cat Village

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The closest village to Sapa, Cat Cat Village is a popular trekking destination to experience the distinctive culture and traditions of the Black Hmong tribe. Located in Vietnam’s Muong Hoa Valley, at the base of Fansipan Mountain, Cat Cat Village is also known for its stunning scenery of terraced fields, rolling hills, and waterfalls.More

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Muong Hoa Valley (Thung Lung Muong Hoa)

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When travelers hymn the beauty of Sapa, the hiking hub in northern Vietnam, they’re really praising the Muong Hoa Valley (Thung Lũng Mường Hoa. Carved by the Hoa stream, decked with a patchwork of rice terraces, and studded with fascinating minority villages, its green highland landscapes are some of Vietnam’s most dazzling.More

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Ta Phin Village

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Replete with verdant rice terraces and lush beauty, the isolated hilltop village of Ta Phin has been drawing visitors from nearby Sapa for decades. Removed from modern life, travelers will get to mix with the Red Dao, Black Hmong, and Kinh ethnic groups, witness daily life, peruse local goods like rice wine and embroidery, and contemplate the riches of a slower life.More

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Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac)

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Silver Waterfall—known locally as Thac Bac—is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful waterfalls and is located just 9 miles (15 kilometers) from the resort town of Sapa. Thac Bac falls some 650 feet (200 meters) off the side of the Hoang Lien Mountains, steps from the country’s epic Tram Ton Pass. If you can, experience this spot via motorbike, letting the misty air and panoramic views awaken your senses.More

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Tram Ton Pass (Deo Tram Ton)

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Just north of the resort town of Sapa, Tram Ton Pass (Deo Tram Ton) is Vietnam’s longest and highest mountain pass—and it’s a beauty. Snaking for 75 miles (120 kilometers) through the Hoang Lien Son Mountains, it peaks at roughly 6,200 feet (2,000 meters), where a lookout offers its travelers an aerial taste of the absolute wonders of northwestern Vietnam.More

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Sin Chai Village

Surrounded by soaring rice terraces, Sin Chai Village offers almost everything travelers to Sapa are seeking. Water buffalo roam in reflecting rice paddies; women in vibrant headdresses and silver jewelry weave textiles; and homestays let you experience traditional Hmong lifestyles as you eat and sleep in authentic wooden homes.More

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Sun World Fansipan Legend

Savor sweeping views as you’re whisked to the peak of Vietnam’s highest mountain, then explore a variety of attractions at Sun World Fansipan Legend. Located on the slopes of Mt. Fansipan in Sapa, this tourism and entertainment complex is a scenic place to spend the day.More

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Can Cau Market (Cho Can Cau)

Can Cau Market is a smaller, less-commercial alternative to the nearby Bac Ha Market. Located 6 miles (9 kilometers) from the Chinese border, you’ll find Hmong, Chinese, and other ethnic groups selling their wares, bartering and buying, and simply enjoying the market buzz. Expect color in the form of vibrant traditional costumes and scads of fresh produce.More

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Coc Ly Market (Cho Coc Ly)

A vibrant Tuesday market in the riverside village of Coc Ly, Coc Ly Market (Cho Coc Ly) draws Tay, Nung, Dzao, and Flower Hmong minorities from the nearby hills—many clad in a blaze of brightly colored traditional fabrics. Wares on offer run from authentic foods, textiles, and clothing to plastic knickknacks from Chinese factories across the border.More

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