Sapa Attractions

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SAPA ATTRACTIONSSapa places to visit and travel tipsby Threeland Travel


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Cat Cat Village

Nestled in a beautiful

valley about 3 km from

Sapa Town, Cat Cat- the

old village of ethnicgroups- attracts tourists

from all over the world

for its distinctive

customs and practiceswhich have been lost in

almost ethnic villages.

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Cat Cat Village gives tourists a chance to have a

glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people, as

well as take part in traditional activities such as

weaving fabric. The village is within easy walking

distance from any hotel in downtown Sapa.


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Trekking through

mountains to Cat Cat

will offer tourists the

wonderful picture ofrice paddies, water fall,

or even water buffaloes

grazing leisurely.


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Ta Phin Village

Located about 17km in

the west of Sapa, Ta

Phin is a village of Red

Daos people possessinga rich culture that has

not been damaged by

the modern life.

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Since 1998, Ta Phin has

officially become the

brocade village,

where tourists can findthe distinctively hand-

made brocades made

by ethnic people.


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Some stunning local festivals such as dancing

festival, greeting for the new house, oath-takingceremony will help you understand more about the

simple but happy and amiable life of ethnic people.


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Y Linh Ho Village

Located about 7 kmsouthwest of Sapatown, on the west sideof Muong Hoa River. Y

Linh Ho is a smallcommune composed bya dozen of smallhamlets scattering on

the very toughmountain terrain withhigh and steepmountains.

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You can opt for many hiking tours to get to the

commune from the main road.


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Lao Chai Village

About 8 9 Km southeast of Sapa town on the westbank of Muong Hoa River, Lao Chai is a commune

composed by three large villages with over 100

families of the Black Hmong ethnic.

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Ta Van Village

Next to Lao Chai on thesame side of MuongHoa River is Ta Vanvillage where the Zayand Hmong ethnic

people live together.This is one of the bestplaces to see the

different traditionalways of living as well ascultural assimilation.

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At this moment Ta Van

can be reach by car,

Jeep, mini van. However

a trail up and downhillfrom Y Ling Ho through

Lao Chai to Ta Van

offers superb and

romantic rout to hikers.


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Can Cau Market

Can Cau market opens

on Saturday morning

from 6 a.m. to midday.

Market


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Visitors are generally Hmong groups from highlandvillages. The local Hmong are the famous variegated

or Flower Hmong due to the intricate and colorful

nature of their costumes. Travel is often made byhorseback as a way of carrying the heavy loads toand from market.


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Coc Ly Market

Coc Ly market opens on Tuesday morning from 7a.m. to lunch time.

Market


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Several groups of Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung and Phu Lagroups can be found in this secluded mountain

market. Return back by boat down the river Chay andmarvel at the untouched natural beauty of theregion.


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Bac Ha Market

Located about 76 kmfrom the train station,Bac Ha is a remotedistrict of Lao Cai

province. Bac Ha marketwhich takes place everySunday is famous forthe originality and

authenticity that thetraders still preserve.

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Here you will be able tofind, buffaloes, horses,blacksmiths, saddlers,traditional medicinedoctors, clothing andlocal artifacts.

Frequented by Hmong,Dao, Tay, Nung and PhuLa. Be sure to arrive by9am as the market

finished aroundlunchtime.


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If you want a relaxing place to get away from the

tourist crowd in Sapa, or simply fond of taking

unique photos, Bac Ha can be your option.


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Sapa Market

Sapa market, opens

only on Sunday, is

located right at the

heart of Sapa town, justa short walk to Sapa

stone church that is

built by the French in

the early 20th century.

Market


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The market consists of both indoors and outdoors

space. While stalls along the stone stairs outside sell

flowers, fresh produce, groceries and food; little

workshops on the second floor offer ethnic fabrics.


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Dropping by the right

hand side stalls, tourists

will find trinkets (ethnic

silver jewelry), medicalherbs and local

products that are good

for health like forest

honey, notosingeng andganoderma.


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For the ones who are enchanted by colorful costumeof HMong, Dao people in Sapa, and looking for

authentic ethnic fabric, the second floor of Sapa

market is a must-visit.


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Muong Hoa River & Valley

Starting as a small

stream of water from

the foot of Silver

Waterfall about 14 Kmnorthwest of Sapa

town, weaving its way

along mountains feet

southeast between thetwo mountain ranges.

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About 8 km southeast of Sapa town, the twomountain ranges open wider to form the Muong Hoa

Valley which get wider and wider as it goes furthersouth about 30 km. The Muong Hoa valley is famousfor breathtaking scenery and is the largest farmlandfor rice growing in Sapa district.


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Silver Waterfall & Tram Ton Heaven

gate

Following the main road

4C 14km further north

is the famous Silver

Waterfall and 4 kmmore is the highest

mountain pass of

Vietnam which is called

by locals Heaven Gate.

Scenery


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The road ride offers great view of the magnificent

Fansipan on the other side of the valley with

immense lush forest.


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Tram Ton pass is also an ideal point for enjoyingbreathtaking scenery of the west side of Fansipan

which is very different from the east side due to the

different climate.


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