Welcome to Sapa

Arriving to Sapa, adventurous travelers should not miss the chance to challenge Fan Si Pang – the Mount Everest of Vietnam topping out at 3,143 meters. Also, they could trek various villages through paddy fields. For the less adventurous, some other villages such as Lao Chai could be accessible via van, zip or bicycle. Yet, they could leaning on the balcony of the hotel, overlooking the scenic valleys surrounded by layer and layer of clouds and serving themselves a cup of beer at sunset and enjoying peace in minds and joys in hearts.

One of distinctive culture when visiting Sapa is attending in Love Market which is normally held on Saturday nights. Youth of both sex gathering, performing traditional love songs and dances then arranging for their next date. However, this valuable ritual, seem to loose its true nature.

As the result from commercialization over last decade, Sapa has rapidly affected and money is the new drug of choice. The ethnic minority children could earn their living since they are five years old by selling silver trinkets, embroidered pillow cases and other souvenir to tourists. It is also common to encounter the young girls playing hacky sack in the park or legging billiards in the bar.

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