Things to know about Sapa before travelling there

Posted by vietnammmontravel on August 22nd, 2017

Since it was discovered by the French about 100 years ago, Sapa is well-known for its rugged scenery and the rich cultural diversity of various ethnic minorities. Located at 1,650 m above sea level, Sapa provides an incredible view over hill tribes, terrace rice fields in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain - the "Tonkinese Alps" which has the Fansipan mount, the highest peak in Indochina region.

Sapa is also considered one of two "European mountainous towns" in Vietnam (the other one is DA Lat). The French architecture, gardens and the cool weather make it totally different to other Asian towns. So when you decide to pick one of the Vietnam Package tours to explore Sapa, you can be sure to experience something which you never had in the past. There are a number of travel agents and companies that offer Sapa trekking tours to the travelers but to keep it safe and secure you must always do some research and know some basc things about the destination before traveling to it.

What needs to know when travelling to Sapa:

• The best time to travel Sapa is from September to April in the following year when the weather is dry and cool. From February to April, Sapa is blooming with flowers, making this region very colorful.
• Stay at a Sapa hotel located around the church or on Muong Hoa, Cau May, Cat Cat or Fansipan streets. They are areas for the best boutique Sapa hotels with great views and many restaurants, shops nearby.
• Find a small and friendly hotel and accommodation in Sapa is the right choice. Actually there is no big or famous hotel chain here. Mountain hiking, Homestay at hill tribes, Fansipan mount climbing are must-do activities. Every hotel in Sapa offers such activities.
• Sapa is not a perfect place for local markets; extend a couple of days to Bac Ha (100km from Sapa or 70km from train station) to experience the authentic colorful local markets which are much better.
• 9-hour train journey is the best and safest way to Sapa from Hanoi. Travelling by car may be dangerous in rainy season but if you can hire the local driver, you can experience the road trip at its best.

Vietnam is unfortunately one of the most underrated countries when it comes to travel destinations. But if you’re planning for vacations there you can have some of the best Halong Sapa tours and packages being offered by travel agents. These tours are designed to let travelers explore the best of the attractions without hassle. Sapa has some adventurous treks if you’re planning on an adventure along with some seaside experiences. So decide beforehand and you can experience Sapa tour at its best. Just keep the above listed things in mind and you can simply make the best of your Sapa tour.