Скачать или смотреть [2022] VIETNAM DIARIES : SAPA TRAVEL GUIDE | STAY | FOOD | FANSIPAN | LAO CAI

About SAPA:
Sapa is a small town, 350 km north of Hanoi, near the Chinese border. Sapa is known for having spectacular views of a valley with rice fields that can be seen on clear days, with mountains towering on all sides from above. The view of this epic landscape is often tempered by dense fog that rolls over the tops, but even when it is cloudy, the local hill tribes fill the city with color.


HOW TO GET TO SAPA?
Sapa does not have an airport, but there are direct buses from Hanoi and there is a train station not too far from Sapa town.

-Buses to Sapa
The bus from Hanoi to Sapa is the cheapest option. The advantage of a bus connection is that it goes directly to the city of Sapa, without stopping anywhere and the bus also runs at night, just like the trains. The bus trip from Hanoi takes around 5 to 6 hours.
Bus Booking link - https://govntravel.com/transfers/hano...
Contact Number for whatsapp: +841656079262

You can take a cab as well from Hanoi to Sapa.
Taxi booking link - https://govntravel.com/transfers/hano...

-Trains to Sapa
Many people who travel to Sapa choose the train because it is safe, comfortable, convenient and time-saving. The disadvantage is that the train only takes you to Lao Cai station and from there you have to take a bus, minibus or taxi to Sapa.


HOW MANY DAYS TO STAY?
It is best to stay from 2 to 4 days in Sapa. A minimum of three days is the best if you want to visit some sights, make a trekking and visit a local minority market.

Where to Stay in SAPA?
You can choose your hotel near SAPA city center. It's the best location to stay as you can walk around the center park, FansiPan Cable car station, local market, near by coffee cafes, lake and garden. We stayed at Chau Long Sapa. Its has a the most amazing view of mountain from balcony, a nice swimming pool and at walking distance from city center. We would difinatly recomend you to consider this options.
Hotel Link - https://rb.gy/7mugkf


THINGS TO DO IN SAPA
Take the cable car to the higest mountain in Vietnam, Fansipan.
Explore Sapa Town
Make a trekking through the green rice terraces of the Lào Cai Village.
Learn more about the culture and traditions of the local hill tribes at Cat Cat village.
Explore the area by motorbike and drive to the Silver Waterfall.
Visit a local colorful market.
Booking for FansiPan - https://www.klook.com/en-IN/activity/...
Booking for cat cat village - https://www.klook.com/en-IN/activity/... (Around $22)


Food Options in SAPA
There are some good vegan restaurents in SAPA. You can use 'Happy cow' app for reference. We went to this amazing place named 'Vegan for Love'. They have some very good vegan options in the menu. Do try their Noodle soup. Also, in vietnam they have culture of Coffee cafe, so you should consider spending your evening in one of those. And in SAPA specifically you will get these small water chestnut cake known as Banh Hat de. Those are a must try iin SAPA. You will not get those in Vietnam anywhere else.
Happy Cow app - Android : https://rb.gy/7xrvmk , iOS : https://rb.gy/bmerbv


BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November. During these times the weather is very comfortable. It is dry, clear with a lot of sunshine. The view of the terraces of Sapa is at its best.
September and October. The cool and dry weather with the stable temperature makes it the perfect for trekking and photos.
In the summer although it is quite warm, but it is not as hot as in other regions of Vietnam.
If you spend some time in this city between April and May, you have the chance to see the beautiful landscapes of many colourful flowers and green fields.
In winter, from December to February, the weather in Sapa becomes very cold, especially at night.
In return however, you get the chance to watch the sunrise over the valley in the morning. Snow has also fallen in Sapa in recent years.