Snow hunting experience in Sapa

Watching snow is still an experience that many people want to try once in their lives, even if they have to endure the cold and numbing cold. According to the experience of our predecessors, in addition to preparing appropriate clothing to stay healthy, understanding weather information is extremely important. Let's take a look at the experiences of snow hunting in Sapa with BDAtrip through this article.

The right time to go snow hunting

The most ideal time to travel to Sapa to see snow is at the end of winter and early spring. And it doesn't snow everywhere in Sapa, it usually only appears in areas such as Fansipan peak, Silver waterfall, O Quy Ho pass, Y Ty,...

In the winter, Sapa has snowfall, creating an extremely romantic and beautiful scene. Snow often appears in Sapa from December to April of the following year. However, the most suitable time for snow hunting is late winter and early spring, when the temperature is lowest. During this time, snow often falls thickly and melts for a long time, creating an extremely majestic and magnificent scene. In addition, the weather in Sapa is also very cold, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, allowing you to experience the feeling of snow hunting to the fullest. If you want to hunt snow in Sapa, you should follow the weather forecast to know exactly when the snow will fall. You should also book a hotel room early to avoid running out of rooms when it snows.

What to prepare when going snow hunting

If you choose a motorbike as a means of transportation, you must bring a raincoat, glasses and specialized heat-retaining and waterproof shoes to protect your health. In addition, you should use specialized tires for slippery roads.

Medicines and foods that help fight colds and keep the body warm immediately are also things that you must bring with you when traveling to keep your body warm if there is snow. For example, cold medicine, lozenges or ginger tea.

Clothes and outfits that retain heat, are thick and warm to hunt in the snow without worrying about affecting your health. Of course, you should bring a backup life jacket with a waterproof layer so you don't have to worry about high humidity, causing moisture to seep into your clothes. Thermal stickers are also a way for you to keep your body warmer longer, and enjoy taking photos in the snow without having to worry about freezing cold.

Note to those who have a camera with them, during the process of taking photos the snow may wet the camera when it melts, so you can prepare a plastic bag and necessary tools for your camera. To ensure safety while watching the snow, everyone should go in groups and keep their batteries fully charged, so they can be contacted in case of an emergency.

Beautiful snow viewing locations in Sapa

At the time of snowfall, visitors can immerse themselves in the shimmering, magical and surprisingly beautiful scenery. Throughout the villages, towns, valleys, terraced fields and covering every road. For those who see snow for the first time, this is an unforgettable experience in their lives. According to the experience of predecessors, the best places to watch snow in Sapa are places that are high above sea level, and are also famous Sapa tourist destinations.

Fansipan Mountain

Fansipan peak is the highest mountain in Indochina, located at an altitude of 3,143m above sea level. This is an ideal place for snow hunting in Sapa. When snow falls, Fansipan peak seems to be wearing a pure white cloak, creating an extremely majestic and magnificent scene. Every year, every time it snows in Sapa, you will see the scene of ice and snow appearing and covering from dawn on Fansipan peak with quite thick density, the surrounding trees are covered with white snow and ice. Snow often falls thickly and melts for a long time, creating an extremely majestic and magnificent scene. In addition, the weather in Sapa is also very cold, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, allowing you to experience the feeling of snow hunting to the fullest.

Y Ty Pass - Bat Xat Commune

This is one of the extremely ideal snow hunting spots and is often chosen by many tourists. This place has quite heavy, abundant and continuous snowfall, forming white snow fields covering the entire area. White snowflakes gently fall on the roofs and trees, creating a beautiful and strange winter scene for tourists from all over. In winter, when the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, snow often falls at Y Ty Pass, creating an extremely majestic and poetic scene.

O Quy Ho Pass

As one of the four great passes of our country, this pass lies across the Hoang Lien Son range like a winding silk sheet. Winter comes, when the temperature drops to its lowest, visitors here will have the opportunity to admire snow falling on the pass. Standing from the top of the pass, you can capture the panoramic view of white snow covering beautiful Sapa below the houses, forest trees and vast white valleys.

Note

Sapa is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam, especially in winter, when it snows. This is an extremely interesting and memorable experience. However, to have a safe and complete snow hunting trip, you need to note the following:

• Prepare appropriate clothes and items: Because the weather in Sapa in winter is very cold, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, so you need to prepare appropriate clothes and items, such as thick coats, scarf, wool hat, gloves, socks, specialized snow shoes.
• Update the weather forecast before going: Snow often falls in Sapa on cold days, with temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius. Therefore, you need to update the weather forecast before going to prepare clothes and equipment. suitable use.
• Travel in groups: Traveling in groups will help you be safer when traveling on slippery roads and in cold weather conditions.
• Be careful when moving: The road is slippery so you need to be careful when moving. You should go slowly and avoid going into places with dangerous terrain.
• Avoid taking photos for too long: Cold temperatures can cause you to catch a cold. Therefore, you should avoid taking photos for too long in the cold.
• Drink plenty of water: Drinking plenty of water will help you avoid dehydration.

Coming to SaPa in winter, visitors will experience watching the snow. Hope you will have a memorable and exciting trip with these snow hunting experiences in Sapa.

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Sapa Heaven Gate

Rong May Glass Bridge 

Secret Garden Homestay Sapa