It is undeniable that Sapa is one of the famous tourist destinations in North Vietnam. The most special thing is that the cost of the trip to Sapa is very cheap, so anyone can go.
Sapa is the place with cool climate all year round. It is an attractive resort for those who love the mountains and want to experience the wild nature of the North West.
Coming here, you can freely buy souvenirs, enjoy food, services at a very cheap cost and you will be very satisfied.
Here are the top 5 famous trekking routes in sapa that you should visit.
Route 1: Ham Rong Mountain
Having the shape of a dragon’s head which is faintly outlined in the fine veil of early morning, the Ham Rong mountain is a beautiful combination of artificial and natural landscape. It is an attractive tourist area in the center of Sapa town.
Ham Rong Mountain is a small mountain 1800 meters high which belongs to the majestic Hoang Lien Son range. Located about 3 kilometers from Lao Cai Town and in the center of Sapa Town, it only takes visitors a few minutes to walk from their hotel, past the Sapa Church, and reach the base of the mountain.
It is an ideal destination for those who want to conquer a peak and contemplate the wild and beautiful nature of a mountainous region with the clouds gently flowing above. The path to Ham Rong Mountain consists of many stone steps and a winding path higher up will help see small streams flowing lazily through bushy foliage
Entrance ticket price:
- Adults: 70,000 VND/ticket
- Children (less than 1.2 m): 20,000 VND/ticket
- Children under 1 m: free
- Opening hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Route 2: Ascent to Mount Fansipan
The fact is that Fansipan is the name of the highest mountain in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. It is a majestic mountain peaking at 3,143 m. Fansipan is surrounded by extremely rich flora and fauna with many valuable timber trees and rare forest animals.
It is located 9 km southwest of Sapa town, visitors only take a few minutes by motorbike or car to reach the base of the mountain. In fact, Fansipan Peak is also nicknamed “the roof of Indochina”.
In the past, if you wanted to set foot on Fansipan Mountain, you had to climb the mountain for 2 days. It’s a long and arduous journey that not everyone can do. Now when the cable car to the top of Fansipan is put into operation, it is much easier and safer to go to Fansipan to enjoy the view.
According to many people’s experience, in just 15 minutes sitting in the cabin, visitors will satisfy the dream of standing on the top of Fansipan to admire the panoramic view of the majestic Northwest Mountains.
Route 3: Trekking to Y Linh Ho village
The village of Y Linh Ho is known by many tourists for its wild and poetic beauty. This village is covered by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, in addition to the mountain, the village also has streams, terraced fields, corn fields, etc. From Sapa Town to Y Linh Ho Village, tourists should follow the direction of Lao Chai Village and cross Lao Chai Village about 3km at the foot of the track.
Tourists visiting Sapa Village tourist destination – Y Linh Ho will be amazed by the peaceful beauty of this place. The atmosphere in the village is very calm, not noisy and lively like other tourist attractions in Sapa town.
In addition, when coming to Y Linh Ho village, tourism is also an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the daily life of the HMong – Dao people who live inside the village.
Route 4: Trekking to Ta Van village
Like many ethnic villages in Sapa, Ta Van village has beautiful rice fields and a natural ecosystem. Offering spectacular scenery and a cultural experience, Ta Van Village is a neighborhood village not to be missed on your trip to Sapa.
This village is located in Ta Van commune, located about 11 km from Sapa town. Because it is far from the center of Sapa town, the road to this village is extremely difficult, so visitors need transportation.
A few years ago, to visit Ta Van village, visitors did not have to spend money on tickets. The entrance to the village is also not strictly controlled.
But now most tourist attractions in Sapa collect tickets, so Ta Van Village is no exception. Choose the best time to visit Sapa Rice Terraces, you will get the best nature trekking route ever!
Route 5: Trekking to Su Pan Village
Also located along the Muong Hoa valley like Lao Chai and Ta Van but Su Pan is described as a “mountainous commune”.
It is located on a small hill east of the main road 17 km from Sapa town. Su Pan consists of 4 small villages of Black Hmong and Red Dao people.
It is a poor commune in the Sapa district because there is little cultivated land and the terrain is mostly rocky. If you come from the main road, you can see the small, rudimentary houses on the rocky ground where the locals grow corn – their main food.
