Fansipan peak is one of the destinations that many people aim for. Many young people also think that conquering the Roof of Indochina is one of the goals that needs to be accomplished before the age of 25. With an altitude of 3,143 m, Phan Si Pang peak is the highest mountain peak in Indochina, located in the center of Hoang Lien Son range.
Phan Si Pang peak is only 9 km southwest of Sapa town, but if you walk or climb the mountain, it will take you 6 to 7 days to conquer this peak. On the way to the top of the mountain, visitors will discover the amazing flora and fauna and nature of the Hoang Lien range.
Silver Waterfall – Peak of Deo
Silver Waterfall is also a destination not to be missed when traveling to Sapa. About 12km from Sa Pa town, you will witness with your own eyes the waterfall flowing from a height of over 200m into the stream in the O Quy Ho valley, and hear with your own ears the majestic sound of the forest. Going another 3 km from Thac Bac, visitors will come to the place Dinh Deo. This place has a beautiful view of Phan Si Pang, deep below is the unique road to Binh Lu.
The best time to visit Silver Waterfall is summer and fall because in spring there is very little water here, you will not be able to feel the majesty of this waterfall.
Ham Rong Mountain
When traveling to Sapa, it is impossible not to visit Ham Rong Mountain. This mountain is located right next to Sapa town, only 3 km away, you can rent a car, park it nearby and walk there. From the top of Ham Rong mountain, you can see the panorama of Sapa, Muong Hoa valley, Sa Pa, Ta Phin… A beautiful scene of houses and roads hidden in the smog.
The view from Ham Rong mountain
It can be said that Ham Rong is one of the most worth visiting places in Sapa. Under the hands of human talent, this place has become a real-life fairyland with clouds hanging all over the road and brilliant flowers and fruits.
Tickets to visit Ham Rong Mountain are 70,000 VND for adults and 20,000 VND for children.
Love Falls
Love Waterfall is also a destination not to be missed when coming to this Northwest mountain region. This is the starting place if you decide to conquer Phan Si Pang peak.
Although Love Waterfall is not as majestic as Silver Waterfall, it is only about 100 m high. This place is associated with the romantic love story of the 7th fairy, so it is called Love Waterfall. In addition, this place is also rumored that lovers who come here will love each other more, so couples when traveling to Sapa do not forget to visit this waterfall with the hope that their love will grow more and more. flower.
Entrance ticket 30,000 VND.
Cat Cat village
About 2km from Sapa town center, Cat Cat village is an old village of the Mong people. Coming here, you will be immersed in the cultural space of the ancient Mong people with many traditional crafts such as growing cotton, flax, weaving… Cat Cat village is near Sapa town so it attracts a lot of tourists. Currently this place has been built into Cat Cat tourist area.
Ta Phin village
If Ban Cat Cat is an old village of the Mong people, Ban Ta Phin has the long-standing cultural space of the Red Dao people. Ta Phin village is in Sapa district, about 17km east of Sapa town center. Here is famous for brocade craft, so you can buy beautiful and artistic brocade gifts
In addition, coming to Ta Phin village, you can visit Ta Phin cave nearby. In the cave, there are many stalactites creating interesting shapes such as dancing fairies, sitting fairies, distant fields, sparkling forests…
Besides Cat Cat and Ta Phin villages, you can also visit many other villages such as Ta Van village – of the Mong, Giay, Tay, Red Dao people… Y Linh Ho village, Lao Chai village – Black H’mong people (about 7km southwest of Sapa town, next to Muong Hoa stream); Ho village of the Tay people; Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong people (8-9 km southeast of Sapa town, on the west bank of Muong Hoa river); Ho village of Xa Pho people…
Sapa ancient church
One of the famous destinations of Sapa is Sapa ancient church. Sapa Ancient Church, also known as Sapa Stone Church, built in 1895, is considered the most complete ancient architectural mark of the French left. The church has been embellished and preserved, becoming an indispensable image when mentioning the foggy town of Sa Pa.
Coc San
Coc San is only about 7km from Lao Cai city, there is a system of waterfalls and caves of different sizes. The road to Coc San is quite dark and winding, while Coc San is still natural, wild and has not had much human impact.
Almost under each waterfall, behind the water pouring down from above, there is a cave. Coc San’s landscape is harmonious and spacious. Every time people come here, they feel the magical mystery emanating from the waterfalls, rocks and caves.
Muong Hoa Valley – Sapa ancient stone field
From Sa Pa town, cross a pass along the mountain range about 8km high (with a toll station of 80,000 VND/person), you will reach Muong Hoa valley. In this Valley there is an ancient stone field with many different shapes. Hundreds of sandstone rocks are engraved with strange drawings and characters from long ago, but until now no one has found their origin and meaning. This place has been classified as a national monument and is a unique heritage of the ancient Vietnamese people. In Muong Hoa valley, there is also a beautiful small stream stretching about 15 km, through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Hau Thao communes and ending in Ban Ho.
Terraced fields
During the rice season in Sapa, there are also many tourists visiting. You will be able to see with your own eyes the long, golden terraced fields, as beautiful as a picture. The best time to visit terraced fields is usually from mid-September to mid-October, depending on when the rice ripens each year. However, if you want to see green rice or mature rice, you can come in spring or summer. Each season of terraced fields in Sapa has its own beauty.
Heaven’s Gate
Heaven’s Gate is also one of the places not to be missed when visiting Sapa. About 18 km from Sapa town, you will have to go through the pass called Tram Ton, zigzag and winding halfway up the mountain, Heaven Gate is the top of this pass.
At Heaven’s Gate, you seem to be standing between the boundaries of reality – virtuality, heaven – earth. From here you can see the vast valley below, terraced fields, roads and in the distance, the Waterfall. Silver.
Hang Tien
Hang Tien is considered a miniature Ha Long. This place belongs to the legendary Chay River, associated with the legend of Ba Co temple in Bao Nhai commune. Many tourists come here to sightsee, bathe in the Fairy stream, immerse themselves in the morning light on the flower island, and pray to be blessed with beauty, health and wealth.
Vong Canh Tower
Vong Canh Tower is known as the place with the most beautiful scenery in Sapa. Located on a separate hill between Sapa town and Cat Cat village, in the background is Sapa town, at the foot is Cat Cat village and in front is the majestic Hoang Lien Son range (Fansipan peak)… Coming here you can You can drink a cup of coffee, have lunch or simply take photos.
Sapa Love Market
A familiar name associated with Sapa. Brings the unique culture of this land. Love market is one of the interesting places to visit, a spiritual beauty of the Dao people. Coming here on Saturday night, visitors will see images of boys and girls wearing traditional costumes preparing for an evening of finding a partner.
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