Top Things to do in Sapa
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Sapa, Lao Cai Province
The northwest market town of Sapa is colorful and charming, providing the perfect oasis in the midst of a strenuous mountain trek or rice-paddy tour. The Gothic stone church at the center of town is a bull’s-eye in the center of shops and stalls, serving as a reminder of the town’s French missionary influence. Dine on Vietnamese or European-inspired cuisine downtown, and don’t miss the Saturday night "love market," one of the most potent—and strictest—single’s nights imaginable.
Restaurants in Sapa
1. Glass Bridge
2. Fansipan Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,298 reviews
Fansipan is one of the most beautiful attractions in Sapa, It is the peak of Indochina with the elevation of 3143m
Reviewed By chelyny
Simply amazing. Don’t miss out. Weather in town will not determine weather at the top. It was cloudy the day I went and opened up to blue skies at the summit. Also went solo. Very easy to do. Take taxi or walk to sun plaza Buy train + cable car tickets Take train Take cable car Climb the stairs or take more trains I suggest climbing as you can see all the different views and see and enter temples along the way. There’s a cafe with stunning views at the top to enjoy drinks, rest, use restroom, WiFi.
3. Ta Phin Village
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4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By C500DIgaryh - Morpeth, United Kingdom
I have just returned home from Sa Pa where I went to stay for a few days with my Vietnamese friends who live in the village they always make me feel like one of the family when I visit them every year. I would recommend staying a few day just to see how they live day to day. Everybody is very friendly. Well worth having a herbal bath. My friends do home stay's but don't force things on you, it is a relaxing environment. If anyone needs any information just contact me.
4. Love Waterfall
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4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By 677rudyn - Ostend, Belgium
Nearby silver waterfall, ideally to combine and really worth a visit. Nice tropical garden and waterfall.
5. Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village
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4.5 based on 201 reviews
Sapa Landscapes is an international destination and the spirit is in between landscapes and local culture. The team is composed by youngsters of several families from the villages around. The difference is that it is possible for the visitors to communicate directly with the villagers, travel with ethnic people who will become local guides, because they are extremely knowledgeable about local cultures, history and the environment, learn English and French from tourists. However the spirit remains the same; we favorise the cultural exchanges by sharing all the natural moments of a day, meals, discovery activities, cooking, drinks, sometimes ceremonies, and even some everyday work like handcart. If there is a request, we can hire local artists for some simple representations, but most of the time, we interact with the local culture more than “watch it”.
Reviewed By freddieledgr - Andover, United Kingdom
Great visit, the rice fields were beautiful and it was excellent to see the contrast of lifestyles throughout the village.
6. O Quy Ho Mountain Pass
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Xcrat - Singapore, Singapore
Except the Balinese alike gate, this place is great place for sunset. Going to that place by a motorbike, it was chilling and windy especially otw back. Beware of the traffic police in the evening, this route is their area to make bribe money and they insulted ladies by asking number n words. It was such a bad exp in Vietnam and it ruined our holidays a bit.
7. The Stone Church
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4.0 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Raymondale - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It is located in the center of Sapa,so it is the landmark of Sapa.that time i visited,there was a service inside the church.but i didnt attend it.i just took some photos of it from outside.at night the church can change to many colours,like blue or green,very beautiful.around the church,there are always kids selling souvenirs to you.
8. Quang Truong Square
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4.0 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By Raymondale - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It is situated in the center of sapa,just in front of the catholic church.It’s quite a busy spot attracting people who are hanging out at the corners of the square and the streets around the Church.there is a love market held in saturday here.but that time i visited,it was very cold,and misty,hard to see anything,only see some vendors sitting around and selling food or clothes,also kids of minority people selling some little things to you.anyway this place still worth a visit if you want to know daily life in Sapa..
9. Ta Van Village
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By sonyakochharapicella - New Delhi, India
This village is a great way to experience the local life, the farm birds, lots of adorable dogs, great handicrafts and so go! I recommend a trek with a local guide to see what this village has to offer. There are some beautiful waterfalls, amazing herbal bath spas and the list goes on.
10. Ho Chi Minh Friendship Monument
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3.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By 70beas
This particular monument is in the city center opposite the Stone Church. There's a spot of natural with seating, wide open space, along with landscape gardens. The inscription is in Vietnamese, therefore the significance was lost to us.
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