For so many people who love
travelling, the mountainous and remote regions are always something interesting
that urge them non-stop, and so, in their thought always popping up unique
ideas and interesting plans for amazing adventure there. Chances are that they
love natural beauty or simpler is only that they want to be close to nature
where they will have a good chance to get back energy that the busy daily life
took away them but after all, these are just our guess. Because in fact, nature
is more interesting that we thought. It's very beautiful and unique. It's
diverse and interesting, and sometimes it's extremely poetic and mysterious to
make us curious about it non-stop. And that's why so many people often choose
the way is to come back to nature after the hard-working days to be relaxed,
rest and enjoy life.
Right now, i’m wondering, whether
you have known some of such places in Vietnam for your upcoming discovering
nature plan. Whatever, as long as if you do like nature and you are eager to
explore and conquer it. Sapa must be the first place you should think about if
Vietnam is your next trip. And in order to help you to know where to visit
there. Let's see some of its outstanding places mentioned below to know which
place will suit your own hobbies most.
1.Muong Hoa Valley – Sapa
The northwest mountainous area is
always famous for its extraordinary and poetic beauty, which changes with every
season of the year. For travel lovers, Muong Hoa Valley is one of the most
famous destinations for breathtaking scenery and is the largest farmland for
rice growing in Sapa. About 14 km from Sapa Town, Muong Hoa Valley is
especially delightful. It is beautiful during in both the new rice and harvest
seasons thanks to the unique terraced fields.
2.Ta Phin Village – Sapa
Though Sapa has long been
familiar with tourists, Ta Phin Village is still a new name to almost
everybody. About 17km in the west of Sapa, Ta Phin is a village of Red Dao’s
people possessing a rich culture that has not been damaged by the modern life.
3. Cat Cat Village – Sapa
Cat Cat Village is located on the
Muong Hoa Valley, this is the village of the H’Mong hill tribe. About 2 km from Sapa Town and takes you about 45
minutes to walk there. The village is on the slope of the hill and easy
walking, rice field and corn are grown here. Visiting Cat Cat village, we can
have a chance to visit a big waterfall on the stream and the old Hydro Electric
Power Station built by the French here. That is the image of young women
sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade decorated with designs of
flowers and birds.
Located far from Sapa less than
10 kilometers, Ta Van is a village of Lao Cai province is lying peacefully in
the valley of Muong Hoa. Residents here are mainly the H’Mong ethnic, Giay, and
Red Dao… with approximately 1000 people. The road leads to Ta Van village that
is small and narrow. Along two sides has a fertile terraced field which adorns
by the green of corn and rice. When visitors come to Ta Van village, they will
not be amazed at the simple beauty of the houses in the village.
4. Lao Chai Village – Sapa
Lao Chai village is 6 km far from
the centre town, you will see Lao Chai village where the black H’mong people
are living, it is also the beginning of a valley which is called Muong Hoa
valley. From a high point of the main road 8 Km from Sapa town, great view of
the whole village open wide to offer the marvelous panorama of the village,
backed by high mountains and facing the river. Here you will enjoy the fresh
air, see terrace fields, stream, visit and discover some of the H’mong’s
families, three large villages with over 100 families of the Black H’mong
ethnic, and people here are quite hospitable.
5.Fansipan Mountain – Sapa
Located at the altitude of 3,143m
above sea level, Fansipan or of is often called
“the Roof of Indochina” will be approved as one of the very few
eco-tourist spots of Vietnam, with about 2, 024 floral varieties and 327 faunal
species. The topography of Fansipan is varied. Muong Hoa Valley, at the lowest
altitude (950-1, 000m), is created by a narrow strip of land at the base on the
east side of the mountain.
6. Tram Ton Pass – Sapa
The Pass is often called Heavens
Gate, as its picturesque landscapes and magnificence resemble a gate to the
Heaven.
The road between Sapa and Lai
Chau crosses the Tram Ton Pass on the northern side of Fansipan, 15km from
Sapa. At 1900m this is Vietnam’s highest mountain pass, and acts as a dividing
line between two weather fronts. The lookout points here have fantastic views.
Most people also stop at 100m-high Silver Waterfall, 12km from Sapa.
7. Ham Rong Mountain – Sapa
As going to Sapa, so many
travelers often climb up Ham Rong mountain to enjoy a cool atmosphere and
charming landscapes such as cloud ground and stone garden, gardens, garden of
medicinal plants, especially the garden of various orchids and specific houses
on stilts of ethnic minorities.
A great deal of rocks in shape of
dragon claws and fin appear to our eyes and we will think of being lost in a
wonderland. Standing on the peak, you will enjoy particularly interesting
landscapes around as much as you wish and throw your view farer to make the
most of poetic beauty of Sapa town looming in clouds.
8. Bac Ha Market – Sapa
Being a minority ethnic people
market and located in 80 km from Sapa, Bac Ha is famous for its Sunday market
which is a trading centre and meeting place for couples, friends, and
relatives.
On every Sunday, Bac Ha hosts the
biggest fair near the mountainous highlands and the Chinese border. It is the
largest and most colourful market in the area and attracts throngs of villagers
from the surrounded hill tribes. Some walk several hours for the weekly
opportunity to trade and barter food, animals, clothes and household goods. Bac
Ha Market is not only the place for buying and selling, but also a place for
cultural and sentiment exchanging of locals here.
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The Best Places to Visit in Sapa
Reviewed by Vietnam Sapa Tours
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August 15, 2019
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