Sapa Things to do
Sapa is home to a wide variety of ethnic minority
groups whose costume is colorful and unique. The H’mong and Red
Dao are two among the most crowded ones in Sapa. Visiting Sapa without
joining in a market session may be a great pity. At weekends, local hill tribes
often gather together in many market sessions to buy and sell goods as well as
to socialize. Some of them, especially the youth, can speak English at basic
level since the number of foreign tourists heading to Sapa has increased
recently. In such markets, you can buy colorful clothing or handicraft sold by
the hill tribe women of children.
Besides the markets, local villages are interesting
destinations to visit. May visitors are excited with trekking expeditions to
local villages which is provided by any hotels and trael agencies in town. They
can also trek by themselves to villages nearby Sapa town center such as Cat
Cat (3 km from town center) or Ta Phin (10 km from
town center). Overnight stays in some villages such as Sin Chai are
also popular options.
For more stunning scenery, a cycling trip to Tram
Ton Pass, which is some 15 kilometers away from Sapa, is a great
option. At the 1900m high, the highest point, tourists will have a breathtaking
view over Sapa and the amazing valleys.
Another thing to do in Sapa is climbing up Fansipan,
the highest mountain peak in Vietnam (3143m). In order to join in this tour,
you have to prepare necessary things, especially good health.
