Sapa in Northwest Vietnam is home to Traditional & Colorful Hilltribes in a Cool Mountain Setting
The beauty and natural grace of Northern
Vietnam certainly grasps the attention of
even the most discerning traveler. The landscape here will just catch your
breath away, quite literally. One destination that continues to astonish
visitors is Sapa in Northwestern Vietnam. Located some 1600 meters above sea
level, it is one of the region's major towns and where many ethnic minorities
such as the Hmong, Dao and Tay live. There's your double dose of nature and
culture all in one lovely town.
Temperatures are what you'd expect. Summers are pretty mild when compared to
tropical Southeast Asia, but can still be hot, with temperatures topping 30
degrees Celcius on occasion and winters can be freezing at some spots, with
snowfall included. A rare occurrence in the region indeed!
The dominating features of Sapa are the mountains and hills. This not only makes
for a scenic environment, but also for a much cooler atmosphere when compared
with the rest of the country. The land is also used to its max, and you have to
thank the hilltribes for that. We all know of their traditional lifestyles. This
includes their farming techniques.
Speaking of hilltribes, you can not miss going to the market. More than just
buying wares and goods, the place is a convergence of cultures, sights, sounds
and colors. The rainbow-colored smocks of the Hmong, the bright red headdress of
the Dao and the blue clothes of the Tay and many other tribes all converge to
the town's markets every day, providing a great photo opportunity and a chance
to experience a truly colorful and lively market place.
A walk to the ethnic town of Cat Cat is highly recommended. You'll get to see
the farmers and hilltribes in action during your journey, as well as the farm
and wild animals that call the area home. Cat Cat is also a unique town in that
the practice of wife pulling is common place. What is this? A single man asks
his friends if they know of a single woman and if they can lure her to his house
for three days. During that time, if the woman is interested, a wedding wil be
arranged. However, she is free to leave whenever she likes if she's not
interested. Only here in Cat Cat.
Vietnam's northern mountain ranges are breathtakingly beautiful, rich in
cultural diversity and great fun to explore. Bask in it with our Sapa Essential.
For more on varied Vietnam, check out our tours here.
Sapa Budget Tours
- Sapa Day Tours - Sapa Day Excursions - Day Trips Sapa Vietnam
- Sapa Walk and Bac ha Market
- Sapa Hard Trekking Two
- Sapa Hard Trekking One
- Sapa Medium Trek Two
- Sapa Medium Trek
Sapa Trekking and Adventures
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (4 days - 3 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Standard tour (4 days - 3 nights)
Sapa Cycling Options
- Sapa - Binh Lu - Lai Chau(with biking)
- Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Ban Ho
- Sapa Biking Tour - Ban Ho Village
- Sapa Biking Tour - Binh Lu - Lai Chau
- SaPa - Bac Ha Market with biking
- Pedalling The Remote Sapa\'s Northwest
Sapa Luxury Holidays
Traditional Minority Discovery Packages
- Green Sapa bus (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Eco Sapa Limousine Van (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Private car Hanoi Sapa
- Hanoi Sapa Private Cabin bus
- Coc Ly market with boat trip
- Cao Son market -boat trip on Chay river- Sapa Tours
Sapa Classic Trips
Northern Mountain Discovery Packages
Topas Ecolodge Sapa tours
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package-2D/3N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 4D/5N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package 2D/3N
Top hotels in Sapa
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