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Eating Raw Salmon in Sapa
Article HOT07738
In Sapa, they farm salmon. The fish farm is near Silver Waterfall, about 7 kilometers from Sapa town center (click the coordinate above the photo to see the map). Therefore...
View this storySapa Travel Information
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Sapa is located in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. When the French were in the region, they used this place as a resort because of its cool climate...
View this storyTai People (Thai) in Sapa
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I didn’t know before that there are people in Sapa who speak and understand Thai. Previously, when I went to Dien Bien Phu, I met Black Thai people who...
View this storySapa-Lào Cai Market
Article HOT07741
Another colorful aspect of Sapa is the fresh market. Actually, this market is open every day but the busiest and most vibrant day is Saturday (Bac Ha market on Sunday). This market has many hill tribe people...
View this storyBac Ha Market
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Bac Ha Market is 36 kilometers from Lào Cai city. There are daily buses running back and forth several times a day. Bac Ha Market is a market where local hill tribes in the area...
View this storyTrain from Yen Bai to Sapa
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I traveled to Sapa by train from Ben Bai city, Yen Bai province, which is a neighboring city...
View this storySapa Terraced Rice Fields
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The highlight of Sapa is the terraced rice fields. No matter where you look, they are everywhere. In Sapa, they use traditional farming methods. If you ride a motorbike around, you will see buffaloes plowing the fields...
View this storySilver Waterfall, Vietnam
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I recommend visiting one of Sapa’s famous waterfalls, Silver Waterfall. You need to rent a motorbike and ride about 7 kilometers from town. This is also where I ate salmon...
View this storyStir-fried Sturgeon with Chili
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Sturgeon in Sapa is farmed locally. I read that they buy sturgeon fingerlings from Russia at about...
View this storyLào Cai
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Lào Cai province is in northern Vietnam. Sapa is also in this province, about 36 kilometers from Lào Cai city. Lào Cai has a bus station. For those coming from Hanoi...
View this storyCat Cat Village
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There are many hill tribe people in Sapa. I saw many Hmong people as well. The famous tourist village is Cat Cat Village, pronounced 'Gat Gat'. Here...
View this storyCat Cat Village 2013 Sapa
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Cat Cat Village is an old tourist spot in Sapa. It is a Hmong hill tribe village with beautiful views. Along the way, there are souvenir shops...
View this storyTraveling from Dien Bien Phu to Sapa
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Traveling to Sapa via Dien Bien Phu is a good option for those with more time because you can stop and visit various towns along the way. For traveling...
View this storySapa Travel 2015
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In 2015, Sapa held its annual tourism event in May. The weather was good with little fog. There were many tourists and accommodations were almost fully booked...
View this storySapa Town 2013
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My third visit to Sapa was part of a trip to explore all provinces of Vietnam. I traveled from Chiang Khong, Udomchai, Dien Bien Phu...
View this storyVisiting the Thai Valley in Sapa
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Visiting the Thai Valley in Sapa, I hired a car to visit the Thai valley and went to see the elderly Tai mother who looked older and didn’t recognize me anymore. I...
View this storySapa Hotpot
Article HOT07754
A popular Vietnamese dish in northern Vietnam, from Hanoi northwards, is 'Lao' which means hotpot. It is similar to sukiyaki but does not emphasize dipping sauces. The broth is seasoned...
View this storyRecommended Hotels in Sapa
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On my three visits to Sapa, I stayed twice at Son Ha Hotel. The first time I bought a tour from Hanoi to Sapa, and the next two times I traveled independently...
View this storyCheap Food Zone in Sapa
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The backpacker food zone in Sapa is an affordable food area located near the morning market. Click the GPS coordinate above the photo to see the location...
View this storyThai Hotel in Sapa
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When I visited Sapa, I met Mr. Supachai, a Thai who lives here and runs a hotel. He usually plays volleyball with Vietnamese people at the sports field or church every week...
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