Sapa

Sapa is a scenic spot in northwestern Vietnam, 350km from Hanoi by road and 38km from Lao Cai Town. That area of Lao Cai Province is well-populated. It is 1,600 meters above sea level and stands in a valley with cool weather. Not far from the west of Sapa is the 3,143-meter-high Fansipan Mountain, called “the roof of Indochina"

Misty Sapa mountain

Sapa is a scenic spot in northwestern Vietnam , 350km from Hanoi by road and 38km from Lao Cai Town . That area of Lao Cai Province is well-populated. It is 1,600 meters above sea level and stands in a valley with cool weather. Not far from the west of Sapa is the 3,143-meter-high Fansipan Mountain , called “the roof of Indochina ". This mountain is attractive to tourists with a passion for adventure, discoveries and conquests. In the neighborhood of Sapa, there are many historical relics and beauty spots. The Sapa ancient rock expanse is a scattering of rocks in terraced fields. These rocks are inscribed with drawings, such as pictures and floral designs.

When these images were created remains a mystery. Bac (Silver) Cascade, 12km from Sapa, pours water from hundreds of meters above. May (Cloud) Bridge is a suspension bridge on Muong Hoa River, in a valley 17km from Sapa, Ta Phin Cave, in a limestone range 12km from Sapa, is another haunt for many travelers. Today, visitors can see Western-style ancient and modem villas juxtaposed in a poetical cherry forest and with green pomu (Fokienia hodginsii) trees.

Sapa is most beautiful in spring. Apricot, plum and cherry flowers are splendidly beautiful. Markets are crowded and merry, and

Sapa scenery

 are especially attractive to visitors. Minority groups come here to exchange and trade goods and products. Market sessions are also a chance for locals to promenade and young men and women in colorful costumes to meet, date or seek sweethearts. Visitors to Sapa will find it a beautiful spot any time of the year.

Weather:

The best time to witness the scenic beauty of Sapa is in April and May. The highest temperature in summer is 20-21 degrees Celsius. In winter, there is usually cloud and fog, and it is very cold, after that period is the rainy season. In April and May, Sapa is blooming with flowers and green pastures. The clouds that settle in the valley in early morning quickly disappear into thin air.

How to get there:

To reach Sapa, you can go by car or you can take a train to Lao Cai and then take a bus to Sapa from there.

(Source: Nhungtrangvang online)