Explore Sapa’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture with Origin Vietnam’s guide to the top 10 things to do. From trekking through terraced rice fields to discovering ethnic minority villages, Sapa offers unforgettable experiences for every traveler.
1. Trekking and photo shoot at Cat Cat village
Visit Cat Cat village is our top choice for Top 10 Things to Do in Sapa. From the centre of Sapa town, follow the road towards Fanxipan mountain about 4km, visitors will come to Cat Cat village. This is the place where the H’Mong ethnic group lives.
Possessing a beautiful location right at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain. Cat Cat village is a beautiful village with a simple and beautiful natural landscape of terraced fields and small stilt houses in the mountains and forests of the West North.
2. Sa Pa Stone Church – The central of Hmong religion
It is located in the heart of Sapa town, built-in 1895. It is a Roman Gotic architecture with arches, spires, bell towers, … This is the last remaining work from the French colonial period but still intact.
Coming to Sapa ancient stone church, you will have the opportunity to take pictures with unique art paintings like you are lost in a certain European neighborhood. The scenery in front of the church or where the vast Sapa square is just away from the church several steps are also beautiful photo spots you should not miss.
3. The longest pass in Vietnam – O Quy Ho Pass
Dubbed one of the four great passes of the Northwest. O Quy Ho is the destination that many travellers want to conquer. The beauty of O Quy Ho pass is always virtual: the Lao Cai side is foggy, the side of Lai Chau is sunny. In winter, there is ice and snow, summer is often covered with clouds, making it attractive to domestic and foreign tourists.
4. Trek & Homestay at Ta Van Village
Follow Highway 4D going to the Southeast, about 8 km from Sapa town to Ta Van village. Here, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Giay’s style and lifestyle.
The road to Ta Van village is small, narrow and earthy. The two sides of the road are fertile terraced fields adorned with green corn and young rice.
5. Silver Waterfall
Silver Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam. It’s located about 12km west of Sapa town is a beautiful photo spot in Sapa. With a height of over 100m, falling from the top of the mountain to the white water was like a silver silk ribbon. Coming to Silver Waterfall, you will admire the majestic beauty of the mountains
6. Trekking route Muong Hoa Valley – Ancient Rocks Sapa
Muong Hoa valley is located about 8km southeast of Sapa town. And this is also a famous tourist destination in Sapa. You can freely take lovely pictures to capture beautiful moments, the beauties of nature here.
Coming to Muong Hoa valley, you can admire the beautiful natural scenery of the valley with ancient rock formations mixed with greenery, flowers and terraced fields.
7. Ham Rong Mountain where you can enjoy the panorama of Sapa Town
Located in the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, Ham Rong Mountain is located right next to the beautiful town of Sapa. Ham Rong Mountain becomes an indispensable tourist destination when travelling to Sapa. Here you also hear many mysterious legends about this place.
8. Rose Valley
Sapa not only has beautiful scenery but also makes visitors immersed in a dreamlike world full of poetry. Especially when visiting the beautiful rose valley in hamlet 1, Muong Hoa street, Sapa town. With a total area of about 22 hectares, the valley is made up of two mountains Ham Rong and Fanxipan.
9. Sunworld Fansipan Legend
With the height of 3,143m, Fansipan is the “roof” of Indochina. From here on sunny days you can see a vast and vast mountainous area below. If you come here on a foggy day, you will find yourself lost in a magical “kingdom in the clouds”.
Currently, to reach the top of Fansipan. You do not need to climb the mountain strenuously, just take a cable car ride to go from the foot of the mountain to the top. Fansipan cable car line itself is also one of the Vietnamese record buildings built for the first time in the Northwest mountainous region.
10. Ta Phin Village
Ta Phin village is the village of Red Dao ethnic people and H’Mong. The road to Ta Phin village goes along a winding mountainside beside green terraced fields. Ta Phin is a Sapa tourist destination famous for its exquisite handmade brocade products and special remedies used by the Red Dao as bath medicine (La Dao).
Above are the Sapa check-in locations selected and loved by most of the people. If you intend to travel to Sapa, you can refer to the information in the above places. Hope you will have a wonderful vacation and memories with family and friends.
