Sapa contains the immense natural beauty and the extraordinarily modest way of life of the mountain people.
Some details about Sapa – The dreamy foggy town
Sapa is a highland district located in the province of Lao Cai In the northwest of Vietnam. The seamless blending of the area’s natural beauty and the basic, rural culture of the local ethnic groups makes Sapa the most noteworthy feature. What causes Sapa town to “transform” into an incredibly enchanting fairyland is the hilly environment, which is covered in the lush green of the mountains and woods, along with the sounds of wild birds in the drifting clouds.
When you visit Sapa, you may experience unique emotions in addition to the beauty of a simple, tranquil area with numerous miracles. The Mong, Dao, and Tay are among the ethnic tribes whose primary habitat is this. The cultural and spiritual life of Sapa is made richer by this diversity.
Climate in Sapa
The weather in Sapa is very special, one day has all four seasons: in the morning the air will be warm like spring days, and at noon there will be light sunshine with a cool climate like the days entering the season. In the summer, in the afternoon, clouds and dew begin to fall, bringing with it the chilly feeling of autumn, and then when night falls, the coldness of winter rushes back.
With an average altitude of 1500 to 1800m, Sapa’s climate is more or less similar to a temperate country, with average temperatures ranging from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius.
Interesting activities for the journey to explore Sapa
Bac Waterfall – Violin in the middle of Sapa mountain forests
Bac Waterfall is located about 15km from Sapa town towards Lai Chau province and Dien Bien province. Bac Waterfall is located in San Sa Ho commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province.
Coming to Bac Waterfall, you will have the opportunity to see beautiful natural landscapes, even better is the moment of immersing yourself in poetic paths such as pine forests, fields… and even other areas. The fatigue of traveling long distances will certainly be greatly alleviated in a beautiful scenery like this.
Sapa Love Market – Explore Sapa in its unique culture
The love market is held every Saturday night and the following Sunday in the heart of the city.
Young people congregate en masse every Saturday night in the Sapa Stone Church’s front yard for the Love Market. They donned their ethnic garb and participated in the Love Market with brilliant smiles in a crowded area.
At the Love Market, you can take part in a variety of entertaining events like trumpet playing, tug of war, or sample Northwest specialties. Remember to purchase souvenirs in particular; they are exquisite. Perhaps it will be a unique object that prompts thoughts of romantic Sapa, a location that brings back wonderful memories for you every time you pass by them.
Cat Cat village – Ancient village of the Northwest region
You will have the chance to view the intricate, well-crafted goods infused with Mong culture by visiting Cat Cat village. It has also been passed down through many generations, making it one of the occupations that has a significant cultural impact on the town.
Additionally, you will take part in the Gau Tao festival in the first few days of the year in order to pray for blessings and a good life. This event, which is the largest held by the Mong people in Sapa, fully embodies their very spiritual and reverent way of life.
Bac Ha Fair – A place to preserve culture
Right on the main road leading to the market, you can see many food stalls close together. There is no need for a luxurious space or beautifully decorated dishes, but the stalls here are always crowded with people coming in and out. One thing that makes everyone excited is that the food prices here are super cheap, each dish only ranges from 5,000 to 30,000 VND, from snacks to fruit. In particular, when exploring the cuisine of Bac Ha market, do not forget the famous traditional dishes here, which are Thang Co – a dish made from animal organs such as Cow, buffalo, pigs, and so on, but the most popular is still horses. And remember to add a little corn wine to sip and absorb the better taste.
