Hanoi - Sapa Tour 3 days 2 nights: Explore ethnic villages

SaPa always attracts tourists with the wild beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests, terraced fields, fresh air and idyllic peace of ethnic villages. During the 3 days 2 nights Hanoi - Sapa Tour: Exploring ethnic villages, you will be immersed in daily life, learn about the customs and independent cultures of the ethnic groups there. 

Introducing SaPa

Sa Pa is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam, attracting domestic and foreign tourists because of its majestic and poetic natural landscape and the diverse culture of ethnic minorities. Sa Pa is a highland town in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. Located at an average altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, Sa Pa is known as the "city in the mist" because of its cool climate all year round and clouds floating around the mountain peaks. Located in the northwest of Vietnam, about 38 km from Lao Cai city and about 376 km from Hanoi. Sa Pa is located in the center of the Hoang Lien Son range, where Fansipan peak - the highest mountain in Vietnam is located. The terrain is diverse, including high mountains, forests, grasslands, etc. The Hoang Lien Son range running across Sa Pa creates majestic and magnificent natural landscapes.

Famous places

Cat Cat village

This place is only about a 15-minute walk from Sapa town center. Cat Cat village is a long-standing village of the H'Mong ethnic people. In the village, many traditional handicrafts from the past are still preserved such as growing cotton, flax, weaving, etc. Currently, Cat Cat village has been repaired and built into a tourist area, attracting tourists every year. attracts a large number of tourists to SaPa. Tourists come here not only to enjoy the beautiful scenery but also to relax in the fresh air of the mountains and forests.
Cat Cat village is a H'Mong ethnic minority village located about 2km from Sapa town. Cat Cat village is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Sapa, attracting thousands of tourists each year. Cat Cat village is located in Muong Hoa valley, surrounded by rolling mountains. The village has an area of ​​about 40 hectares, with about 200 households living. Cat Cat village is rich in the culture of the H'Mong ethnic people. Simple stilt houses, winding trails, terraced fields,... All create an extremely poetic and lyrical scene.

Lao Chai village

Lao Chai village is a village of the Black H'Mong people located about 7-12km from Sa Pa town, with an area of ​​about 29.35km2, with a population of about 1,500 people, in the Muong Hoa valley. Lao Chai village and Ta Van village are located close to each other, creating a beautiful natural scenery with terraced fields stretching as far as the eye can see, simple stilt houses of ethnic minorities and majestic mountains of Vietnam. Hoang Lien Son range.

The climate here is cool all year round, with an average temperature of 15-20 degrees Celsius. Summers are cool and pleasant, while winters are cold and snowy. This place is famous for its majestic and poetic natural landscapes. The terraced fields in Lao Chai village are recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. The terraced fields stretch as far as the eye can see, winding along the mountainside, creating a beautiful natural picture. In addition to terraced fields, there are also simple stilt houses of ethnic minorities. The stilt houses are made of wood, with palm leaf roofs, located in the middle of rice fields, creating a simple, peaceful scene. This is also home to many wild animals. Visitors can participate in trekking and climbing activities to explore the wild nature of Lao Chai village.

Ta Van village

Ta Van village is a village of Mong, Red Dao and Giay ethnic minorities located about 12km from Sapa town. Ta Van village is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Sapa, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Ta Van village is located in Muong Hoa valley, surrounded by rolling mountains. The village has an area of ​​about 130 hectares, with about 600 households living. Ta Van village has bold cultural features of the Mong, Red Dao and Giay ethnic people. Simple stilt houses, winding trails, terraced fields,... All create an extremely poetic and lyrical scene. During the ripe rice season, tourists coming here will admire the ripe golden terraced fields covering the entire area. Ta Van is the most beautiful tourist destination in Sapa during the ripe rice season. On the way to the village, there are 2 stops where people can observe the panoramic view of Ta Van village. The scenery here is amazingly beautiful, no picture can fully describe that beauty, on one side is a massive cliff, on the other side is a valley of terraced fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Ham Rong mountain

Ham Rong Mountain is a famous tourist destination in Sapa town, Lao Cai province. This place is known as "the rose among the Northwest mountains and forests" because of its poetic and lyrical beauty. Ham Rong Mountain is located right in the center of Sapa town, about 3km from Sapa ancient church. With a height of about 1,800m above sea level, shaped like a dragon stretching out to the sea. Visitors will have to walk from the foot of the mountain to the top. Along the way you will see many beautiful flowers on both sides of the road and especially the pink color of cherry blossoms. When reaching the top of the mountain, visitors can admire the panoramic view of Sapa town below, the majestic mountain scenery and breathtaking clouds.

What to eat when traveling to SaPa

Sapa salmon

Sapa is like Europe of Northwest Vietnam with a typical temperate climate. That's why salmon specialties are born here that can't have such a flavor anywhere else. Salmon meat in Sapa is famous for its firm meat, low fat, beautiful color and very high nutritional value. Salmon here has many different ways to prepare, from making hot pot, salad, to salmon grilled directly on a charcoal stove. Salmon will definitely be an indispensable delicious dish on the menu and a must-try every time tourists travel to Sapa. Sapa salmon is not only a delicious dish, but also a dish imbued with the cultural identity of the Northwest mountains. This dish demonstrates the ingenuity and talent of the people here in preparing dishes from typical ingredients of the high mountains. Sapa salmon is also a dish with strong economic value in the Northwest mountains. This dish has contributed to promoting the development of tourism in Sapa.

Lam rice

When talking about Sapa, we cannot help but mention bamboo-tube rice, a specialty that has become a symbol of the culinary culture of this land. Lam rice is one of the popular dishes in highland localities. The special thing here is that the rice will be cooked before being put into a bamboo tube and then grilled until hot. This dish is often enjoyed with black sesame salt, or with other grilled foods. Tourists who come here to enjoy lam rice not only enjoy the simple, rustic flavor of a delicious dish, but also feel proud to experience the culinary culture of the people here.

Hopefully this article will provide you with more information about the locations of the Hanoi - Sapa Tour 3 days 2 nights: Explore ethnic villages. Come to this famous place and feel its many interesting and wonderful things today!