Why tourists love to trek in Sapa?

Sapa is a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam that a lot of foreign visitors know about it. And trekking is a very interesting activity in Sapa. You will experience new things in a whole new land. You will be immersed in nature, watching the mountains follow each other to the horizon. Let’s find out the reasons why almost tourists love to trek in Sapa.

Traveling By Train

Although going alone, you do not have difficulty on the way to Sa Pa. Since the trip is quite long, catching a night train from Hanoi to Sapa will save you a lot of time and money. If this is the first time you take a train in Asia, it will really be a beautiful experience. However, you should pay attention to your luggage when sleeping on the train.

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Rambling Around Sapa Town

Start your journey from the town center. As a peaceful and beautiful place, Sa Pa is somewhat like Hanoi because there are also ancient buildings built during the French colonial period. You will only take a few hours to stroll around this small town.

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Discover The Cultural Life Of Ethnic Minorities

Sa Pa is home of a few ethnic minorities, of which the Hmong is the majority. When you come here, ethnic women will accompany you around the mountains and introduce brocade items that they make themselves. You can easily communicate with them in English. This is a good opportunity to explore the culture and life of the local people.

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Hoang Lien Son Group of Mountains

If you want a climbing tour, definitely cannot ignore Hoang Lien Son. You will see firsthand the majestic views of the mountains. Beautiful views appear after every step. You also have the opportunity to conquer Fansipan peak - "roof of Indochina". What is more interesting than the feeling of standing on the top of Fansipan, holding the national flag waving in the wind. Trekking in Sapa, you may need some essential items. Visit this blog to know more: Essential travel items for a perfect journey

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Spectacular Nature

If you are a nature lover, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of Hoang Lien Son range. If you like taking photos, you should not miss this place on your trip.

In addition, the natural landscape of Sa Pa is also the highlight. You will not be able to take your eyes off the majestic beauty but also charming and romantic. To prepare well for your trip, you can a look at Sapa destionations you must visit

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Explore The Local Culture While Staying At People's Homes

Staying at homestay is the best way to understand the life of Northwestern Vietnamese people. The houses here will provide quite simple accommodation with a mattress, mosquito nets and clean restrooms for guests.

Maybe everything is not completely comfortable, but this is definitely a good opportunity to meet indigenous people, eat rice, drink corn wine and enjoy regional specialties. You will have a great time here.

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End The Day With A Wonderful Sunset

There is nothing more interesting than watching the sunset from the top of the mountain. You will also see Sa Pa town hidden under the fanciful and fascinating mist.

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A Few Notes Before You Trek in Sapa:

Each year Sapa has an average of 160 days of weather mainly cloudy and foggy. Therefore, cloudy sky can obscure your vision. Rain and fog will also cause difficulties for the trip. If you don't want your journey to be interrupted, you should learn more about the weather before you leave. For more information, you can read at: Trekking Sapa Tips

If you want to save costs, you should book train tickets in advance at Hanoi station. After arriving at Lao Cai station, there are many buses or buses for you to easily move to town.

If you don't want to get stuck on trekking roads that are difficult or slippery, don't forget to bring shoes or boots only for backpackers.