{"id":4047,"date":"2019-12-09T11:13:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T14:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=4047"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:42:58","slug":"sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Sapa and its rice fields, Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Today we travel to northern Vietnam to discover one of those dreamlike places: Sapa and its rice paddy landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent three intense days in Sapa on a trip I took a while back through Southeast Asia, and ever since then, I've been reminded of those valleys with their endless rice fields. It's a place you can't miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I'll share some practical information about visiting Sapa, such as what to do and how to get there. I hope it helps you plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt.webp\" alt=\"Sapa - Vietnam\" class=\"wp-image-38506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt-1067x800.webp 1067w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vietnam13-opt-600x450.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sapa &#8211; Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f632c99355b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f632c99355b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Como_llegar_a_Sapa_desde_Vietnam\" >How to get to Sapa from Vietnam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Excursion_desde_Hanoi\" >Tour from Hanoi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Como_llegar_a_Sapa_desde_Laos\" >How to get to Sapa from Laos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Primeras_horas_en_la_ciudad\" >First hours in the city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Mapa_de_las_atracciones_principales_de_Sapa\" >Map of Sapa's main attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Que_ver_y_hacer_en_Sapa\" >What to see and do in Sapa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Recorrer_la_ciudad\" >Tour the city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Visitar_el_Lago_de_Sapa\" >Visit Sapa Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Subir_la_Ham_Rong_Mountain\" >Climb Ham Rong Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Trekking_hacia_la_Villa_Cat_Cat\" >Trekking to Cat Cat Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Segundo_dia_en_Sapa_alquiler_de_moto_y_recorrer_los_alrededores\" >Day 2 in Sapa: Rent a motorbike and explore the surrounding area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Visitando_la_cueva_de_Ta_Phin_Ta_Phin_Cave\" >Visiting Ta Phin Cave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Una_experiencia_dificil_de_olvidar\" >An experience difficult to forget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Paso_de_montana_Tram_Ton\" >Tram Ton Mountain Pass<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Como_visitar_el_teleferico_al_Monte_Fansipan_desde_Sapa\" >How to visit the cable car to Mount Fansipan from Sapa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Tercer_dia_en_Sapa_Trekking_por_la_montana_Sa_Seng\" >Third day in Sapa: Trekking on Sa Seng Mountain.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Como_ir_a_Hanoi_desde_Sapa\" >How to get to Hanoi from Sapa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#En_Sleeping_Bus\" >On Sleeping Bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#En_tren\" >By train<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Cual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_visitar_Sapa\" >What is the best time to visit Sapa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Reflexiones_sobre_mi_estadia_en_Sapa\" >Reflections on my stay in Sapa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_Sapa\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Sapa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFCuantos_dias_necesito_para_visitar_Sapa\" >How many days do I need to visit Sapa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_ir_a_Sapa\" >What is the best time to visit Sapa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFVale_la_pena_hacer_trekking\" >Is trekking worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFEs_necesario_contratar_guia\" >Is it necessary to hire a guide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFDonde_conviene_alojarse\" >Where is the best place to stay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFComo_se_llega_a_Sapa\" >How do you get to Sapa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFEs_caro_visitar_Sapa\" >Is it expensive to visit Sapa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFQue_tan_dificil_es_el_trekking\" >How difficult is trekking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_visitar_sin_hacer_trekking\" >Is it possible to visit without trekking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/sapa-y-sus-paisajes-de-arrozales-vietnam\/#%C2%BFHay_mucha_gente\" >Are there many people?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Sapa_desde_Vietnam\"><\/span>How to get to Sapa from Vietnam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get there from various cities in northern Vietnam, such as Hanoi, Lao Cai, and Dien Bien Phu. All of them have buses that drop you off at the city of rice paddies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"744\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/mapa03.jpg\" alt=\"Mapa de como llegar a Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4096\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of how to get to Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From Hanoi you can take a bus directly to Sapa (after a few hours) or you can also take a train to Lao Cai City, and then from there take a bus to Sapa.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"660407\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"sapa_bus_hanoi\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/hanoi-l205\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursion_desde_Hanoi\"><\/span>Tour from Hanoi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2-day tours departing from Hanoi that include transfers, trekking, accommodation in a homestay with locals, and meals. Ideal for forgetting all the logistics and experiencing this paradise in a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"469577\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"sapa_tour_desde_hanoi\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/hanoi-l205\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Sapa_desde_Laos\"><\/span>How to get to Sapa from Laos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was in northern Laos when I went to Sapa, so I had to make a long journey to get to my destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">First I had to take a 6-hour bus from the border town of <strong>Muang Khua<\/strong> in Laos to the city of <strong>Dien Bien Phu<\/strong> in Vietnam. In between, I had to cross the border, where they checked my visa, which I had to have obtained in advance to avoid any surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As soon as I arrive at the <strong>Dien Bien Phu<\/strong> terminal, I start looking for buses to Sapa. I found three sleeping buses available that day: one at 6:30 a.m., another at 5:30 p.m., and the last one (the one I took) at 6:30 p.m. The price was around 260,000 dong, and the trip would take approximately 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog19.jpg\" alt=\"Lo poco que vi de Dien Bien Phu\" class=\"wp-image-4087\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">The little I saw of <strong>Dien Bien Phu<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Something I discovered on this first day, and one that would be a constant throughout Vietnam, is that buses like to be packed. For those of us with tickets, it's no problem because we have our assigned seats, but then there are the locals who get on without seats and sit anywhere, all crammed together and squeezed into the aisle. In most countries, this practice would be prohibited for safety reasons, but here it's common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They filled it so full that three Vietnamese guys ended up lying in the aisle leaning on my legs, all uncomfortable but smiling. I lent them my backpack to use as a pillow, but it didn't make the trip comfortable, neither for them nor for me, who was practically on top of them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog12.jpg\" alt=\"Viaje del terror desde Dien Bien Phu a Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4081\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Journey of terror from Dien Bien Phu to Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primeras_horas_en_la_ciudad\"><\/span>First hours in the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I got off the terror bus at 6 a.m., the cold hit my face without even realizing it. It was still dark and foggy, and I honestly had no idea where I was or where to go. This was a time when smartphones weren't as smart as they are today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, some people from the surrounding hostels were at the bus stop looking for guests, so without hesitation I said yes to one of them and accompanied him to his accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The place was called <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4perame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Sapa Serenity Homestay<\/a> and was only a few blocks from the bus stop. The hostel is run by its owner, who is very friendly and welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hostel-sapa.webp\" alt=\"Central Sapa Serenity Homestay\" class=\"wp-image-42388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hostel-sapa.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/hostel-sapa-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Central Sapa Serenity Homestay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_de_las_atracciones_principales_de_Sapa\"><\/span>Map of Sapa's main attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map of Sapa&#039;s main attractions\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=13A47IVvZQRnN7pEwktt69Apv-wBrdc4&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_y_hacer_en_Sapa\"><\/span>What to see and do in Sapa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few hours of rest, the landscape changed completely. During the day, with more warmth and no morning fog, it was the perfect time to explore the city. This is what I did on the first day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-vietnam\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/blog08-2.jpg\" alt=\"En el barco navegando en Halong Bay\" class=\"wp-image-3406 size-medium\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-vietnam\/\">You may be interested in reading the 2-week Vietnam travel itinerary.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recorrer_la_ciudad\"><\/span>Tour the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The first thing that caught my attention in Sapa was its <strong>picturesque atmosphere<\/strong>. Its houses and buildings, with <strong>balconies and colorful French-style facades<\/strong>, make exploring the city a real pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam02.jpg\" alt=\"Edificaciones coloniales en la ciudad de Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-3124\" style=\"width:781px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colonial buildings in Sapa town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although it's a small city, it's clearly growing rapidly. Several construction projects are underway near the center. Surely, in a few years, small Sapa will give way to a more populated city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitar_el_Lago_de_Sapa\"><\/span>Visit Sapa Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog14.jpg\" alt=\"Lago de Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4077\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sapa Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In the heart of the city, the <strong>beautiful Sapa Lake<\/strong> comes alive with its <strong>vibrant flowers and plants<\/strong>. From any angle, the <strong>colonial buildings<\/strong> complement the view of the lake, with the <strong>majestic mountains in the background<\/strong>. A stroll here is a true visual delight.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam01.jpg\" alt=\"Vista en una esquina del lago de Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-3123\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vista en una esquina del lago de Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subir_la_Ham_Rong_Mountain\"><\/span>Climb Ham Rong Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It's a large park in the city, home to the radio antenna. Admission is a few blocks from the lake and cost 70,000 dong a while back. Highly recommended to visit and climb to the upper viewing points.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog16.jpg\" alt=\"Vistas de la ciudad de Sapa desde Ham Rong Mountain\" class=\"wp-image-4080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views of Sapa town from Ham Rong Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Inside, you'll see beautifully maintained gardens, striking rock formations, and children's playgrounds. As you climb, you'll have beautiful views of Sapa Town and the gardens we passed at the beginning of the climb.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog17.jpg\" alt=\" Vistas de los jardines de Ham Rong Mountain\" class=\"wp-image-4078\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Views of the Ham Rong Mountain gardens <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trekking_hacia_la_Villa_Cat_Cat\"><\/span>Trekking to Cat Cat Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Walking towards the south of the city, we come across a veritable <strong>army of women from the local ethnic groups<\/strong>: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hmong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hmong<\/a>, Dao and Tay, from various villages. They are attentive to any tourist who passes by, ready to offer everything from <strong>bracelets and food to excursions<\/strong> lasting one or more days.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"726894\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"sapa_trekking_1_dia\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/sa-pa-l1049\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<p>These women start out very nice at first, but when you say no to them over and over again, multiplied by the number of times you run into them, it goes from being nice to a bit dense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Anyway, once we cross that swarm of voracious women, the best of Sapa begins... which are its incredible rice paddy landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog25.jpg\" alt=\"Paisajes de arrozales en Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4095\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rice field landscapes in Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leaving the city, the buildings give way to a vast valley made up of dozens of rice paddies scattered across the mountains. It's truly a dreamlike place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At over 1,500 meters above sea level, you can see clouds moving in and out of the valley, adding another layer to these wonderful views.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam03.jpg\" alt=\"Mas paisajes de arrozales en Sapa \" class=\"wp-image-3125\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More views of the rice field landscapes in Sapa <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>panoramic views<\/strong> extend in all directions, making it impossible to get bored. If the weather cooperates, you'll be able to see <strong>kilometers of terraced rice fields<\/strong> covering the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam07.jpg\" alt=\"Incre\u00edbles vistas de los valles en Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-3129\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Incredible views of the valleys in Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Still gazing at the horizon, I descend the road toward <strong>Cat Cat, one of the most famous villages in the area<\/strong>. To enter, tourists usually pay an entrance fee of 40,000 dong (a figure from some time ago). Here, as before, <strong>local ethnic women<\/strong> will approach to offer their services as guides or the chance to spend the night in their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog20.jpg\" alt=\"Vistas desde Cat Cat. Arriba a la derecha esta la ciudad.\" class=\"wp-image-4082\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views from Cat Cat. Top right is the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although I've heard from other travelers that it was a lovely experience, the persistence sometimes makes me a little hesitant. If I remember correctly, they offered <strong>two days of trekking with one night and meals included<\/strong> in their homes for a price that ranged between $20\/$25 per day.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" \r\n                                   data-gyg-tour-id=\"737160\"\r\n                 data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"sapa_trekking_2_dias\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/sa-pa-l1049\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, you can walk freely wherever you want. Perhaps with them, you'll have the opportunity to discover less-frequented places, but it's not essential. They tend to follow you for a good stretch to see if they tire you out, but if you persevere... you'll succeed. I want to emphasize that the town was very beautiful. It's worth getting lost there and wandering around for a few times.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam05.jpg\" alt=\"Trekking por los alrededores de Cat Cat\" class=\"wp-image-3127\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trekking around Cat Cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When you finish touring Cat Cat and its surroundings, if it is already late, all that remains is to <strong>return to the city by retracing your steps<\/strong>. This part can be less enjoyable, as the climb is steady and sometimes steep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segundo_dia_en_Sapa_alquiler_de_moto_y_recorrer_los_alrededores\"><\/span>Day 2 in Sapa: Rent a motorbike and explore the surrounding area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Sapa area is ideal for exploring by motorcycle<\/strong>. There are attractions that are too far from the city to walk, but are perfectly accessible by motorbike. This makes it very tempting to <strong>take advantage of the excellent daily rental prices<\/strong>. I know I shouldn't say it, but the fact that they don't usually ask for a driver's license (I didn't have one) makes this a real opportunity to get lost on those <strong>mountain routes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam12.jpg\" alt=\"Otras vistas de los campos de arroz en Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-3134\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Other views of the rice fields in Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The second day I dedicated to getting to know the northern part of Sapa, heading towards <strong>Ta Phin Village<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>route is generally in decent condition<\/strong>, although it has cracks in some sections. It requires <strong>great caution<\/strong> as it is a mountain road, with <strong>constant curves that border the precipice<\/strong>. It's easy to get distracted by the <strong>incredible views<\/strong>, but one <strong>bad move<\/strong> could lead to a fatal outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although you'll likely be driving for miles in complete solitude, be alert, as you will occasionally see transport trucks in both directions. Therefore, I repeat: <strong>BE VERY CAREFUL<\/strong>, especially on curves.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/vietnam04.jpg\" alt=\"Sapa - Vietnam\" class=\"wp-image-3126\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sapa &#8211; Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The views on the way to Ta Phin Village are the best. Once again, the panoramic views are magical. It's nice to stop every now and then to admire the scenery at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog21.jpg\" alt=\"Otro punto de vista del valle con sus arrozales\" class=\"wp-image-4088\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another view of the valley with its rice fields<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To enter the village, you also have to pay an entrance fee of 20,000 dong (as it was a few years ago). It doesn't have the same flow of people as the other village, and it even seemed a bit more abandoned to me. Apparently, being farther from Sapa Town, many visitors don't make it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitando_la_cueva_de_Ta_Phin_Ta_Phin_Cave\"><\/span>Visiting Ta Phin Cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">But the most interesting part of this village is undoubtedly the <strong>Ta Phin Cave<\/strong>, a vast cavern to explore practically alone. At the entrance, some young people will offer to guide you with flashlights in exchange for a few coins, of course, but in my case, I preferred to see how far I could go on my own.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"441\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog18.jpg\" alt=\"Uno de los chicos que despu\u00e9s entrar\u00edan a la cueva\" class=\"wp-image-4083\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the boys who would later enter the cave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The path begins quietly, with a walkway and dim lights placed on the walls to illuminate us. But as we move deeper, there is no longer any concrete path and no artificial light.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Ta-Phin-Cave00.jpg\" alt=\"Interior de Ta Phin Cave - Foto sacada de Hanoi to Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4091\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Interior of Ta Phin Cave \u2013 Photo taken from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hanoitosapa.net\/2015\/07\/ta-phin-cave-beautiful-and-magic-cave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hanoi to Sapa (opens in a new tab)\">Hanoi to Sapa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To continue, you have to go through nooks and crannies, narrow hallways, duck your head, and all with no other light than the flashlight you carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference, to know we're on the right track, there are some sequential numbers painted with white chalk. They help, but after a while I didn't see them anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Una_experiencia_dificil_de_olvidar\"><\/span>An experience difficult to forget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the minutes passed, I went deeper. Soon, I was already thinking about how to get back, since I'd been around so many times that I was afraid I wouldn't remember the way back; everything there was like a labyrinth in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Ta-Phin-Cave01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4092\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Passages inside Ta Phin Cave \u2013 Photo taken from this <a href=\"http:\/\/k.sina.com.cn\/article_1996948607_p7707047f02700e2t1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"web (opens in a new tab)\">web<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I decided to stop when I reached a large room in the heart of the cavern. It was large, spacious, and unlike the entire narrow path I'd been traversing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using my little flashlight (I didn't know how much battery life it had left :D), I got a glimpse of how big it was. It was eerie to be there alone, in that large, pitch-black room, unsure of the way back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"296\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Ta-Phin-Cave02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4093\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Large hall inside the cave \u2013 Photo taken from this <a aria-label=\"web (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/discoversapa\/home\/dhiem-du-lich-khong-the-bo-qua\/hang-dong-ta-phin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">web<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">My whole body was sweating, and not from exhaustion, exactly. I said to myself to calm down... \"Okay, calm down, the kids outside know a tourist came in and never came out...\" haha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried to slowly retrace my steps, but honestly it was a damn maze and so dark I wasn't sure where I came from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was already getting half desperate and blaming myself for having gone in there alone, until I heard some noises and murmurs in the distance (luckily they weren't bats... hehe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I felt life return to my body when I saw lights approaching and heard children playing. \u201cLet\u2019s go!\u201d I said to myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried to talk to the boys, but they didn't understand me, so I just laughed with joy, and so did they (I'm sure because of my panicked face). They took pity on me and helped me find my way back. They accompanied me the entire way back. They had more flashlights and moved through the cave as if it were their backyard; they knew it by heart. Finally, I saw the light at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must have spent 2 hours wandering around inside the cave, but it seemed like an eternity to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dripping with sweat and breathing fresh air to recover, I thanked the boys in every way possible. I knew I'd never forget them, and to this day, they're always on my mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_de_montana_Tram_Ton\"><\/span>Tram Ton Mountain Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Now that I'd recovered from the shock and had a full stomach, it was time to move on. I said goodbye to all the children and continued on my way to Tram Ton Pass, 15 km from Sapa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On the way to the viewpoint, you can stop at the Thac Bac (Silver Waterfall), located along the route, 12 km from Sapa. You can admire them from a distance or pay an entrance fee to see them up close.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog11.jpg\" alt=\"Vista desde la ruta a la Cascada de plata o Thac Bac o Silver Waterfall\" class=\"wp-image-4084\" style=\"width:641px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">View from the route to the <strong>Silver Waterfall<\/strong> or <strong>Thac Bac<\/strong> or <strong>Silver Waterfall<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Tram Ton Pass<\/strong> is known for being the highest mountain pass in the country (1,900 meters) and the border between two provinces of Vietnam, Lao Cai and Lai Chau. The panoramic views from here are also fantastic, there are souvenir shops and you can even see the <strong>highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina at 3,142 meters, Fansipan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog13.jpg\" alt=\"Mirador en el paso Tram Ton\" class=\"wp-image-4085\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viewpoint at the Tram Ton Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It was a long, exciting, and exhausting day at the same time. It was getting too cold to keep wandering around, so I headed back to the city to finally eat and sleep. That's enough for today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_visitar_el_teleferico_al_Monte_Fansipan_desde_Sapa\"><\/span>How to visit the cable car to Mount Fansipan from Sapa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although I didn't do it, one of the most popular experiences in Sapa is riding the <a href=\"https:\/\/faheyjamestravel.com\/fansipan-cable-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fansipan Mountain Cable Car<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get there, you first need to go to the cable car station, located about 10\u201315 minutes from the center of Sapa. You can take a taxi or even the funicular that connects the town to the base of the cable car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cable car is one of the longest in the world, and during the ride you'll have spectacular views of mountains, valleys, and, weather permitting, the famous terraced rice paddies. In about 15\u201320 minutes you go from the valley floor to almost the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you're up there, you can walk up the stairs (there are quite a few, but it's perfectly manageable) or take another short funicular that drops you practically at the top. 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It's a beautiful, non-touristy route that passes through several rural villages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog24.jpg\" alt=\"Pueblos rurales de Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4094\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rural villages of Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maybe it was the bad day or the lack of familiarity with the route, but <strong>I barely saw anyone<\/strong> on this trail. Only once did I come across a group of foreigners, led by a local woman. It must be one of those hikes they sell so hard. At least seeing them reassured me that I was on the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog10.jpg\" alt=\"Vistas del trekking por el lado norte de Sapa\" class=\"wp-image-4086\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views from the trekking on the north side of Sapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The views aren't as scenic as those of the previous days. We won't find rice paddies on this side, but there are plenty of farmhouses, with their owners working or herding their animals. It's a good way to get off the beaten track of Sapa and enjoy a more peaceful, quieter experience, without all the hustle and bustle, like at Cat Cat Village.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog23.jpg\" alt=\"Trabajando en los arrozales\" class=\"wp-image-4089\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Working in the rice fields<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After about three to five hours of climbing and descending, I emerged onto a paved but desolate road in the middle of the mountain. I was 6 km north of the city, in the middle of the road, with no means of transportation back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are locals and tourists on motorcycles, coming and going. Luckily, as I was walking back, two Americans, a father and son, passed by on their motorcycles, going in the same direction. Very friendly, they gave me a ride and dropped me off at the door of my hotel in a matter of minutes. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_ir_a_Hanoi_desde_Sapa\"><\/span>How to get to Hanoi from Sapa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_Sleeping_Bus\"><\/span>On Sleeping Bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can take a sleeping bus to Hanoi. A few years ago, the ticket cost 300,000 dong with Camel Travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the trip from Dien Bien Phu to Sapa had seemed very uncomfortable, this one seemed even worse. It took us about 18 hours to reach the capital because the bus was stopped for about five hours at midnight on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I was told later, this is something buses do frequently, since at night, there is icy water on the road, forcing buses and trucks to stop as a precaution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make matters worse, the bathroom was broken, so for 18 hours we were all suffocating from the smell of everyone else's urine, in short, a real mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_tren\"><\/span>By train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also go to Hanoi by train. You must first take a bus to Lao Cai, and from there take the train to Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_visitar_Sapa\"><\/span>What is the best time to visit Sapa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The best time to travel to Sapa in Vietnam is from January to May and from September to December, where you will find pleasant to warm weather and moderate rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average maximum temperature in Sapa is 30\u00b0 Celsius in April and 20\u00b0 Celsius in January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_sobre_mi_estadia_en_Sapa\"><\/span>Reflections on my stay in Sapa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For trekking and mountain landscape lovers, Sapa is definitely a must-see. And even if you don't hike, it's still worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog15.jpg\" alt=\"Feliz en Sapa :D\" class=\"wp-image-4090\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Happy in Sapa \ud83d\ude00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The views of the valley, with its forests and rice paddies, are identical to those we see on computer screensavers. I don't think you'll ever see landscapes like that again in the rest of Vietnam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To visit Sapa and its surroundings, I recommend staying at least <strong>three full days<\/strong>. A two-day round trip would be very exhausting due to the long transfer times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don't want to walk far, you can rent a motorbike. And if you're not confident riding a motorbike, you can also hire a taxi or take a tour to see more distant spots. But don't miss out on Sapa, especially if you're in northern Vietnam. You won't regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_Sapa\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about Sapa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuantos_dias_necesito_para_visitar_Sapa\"><\/span>How many days do I need to visit Sapa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you should stay for at least 2 or 3 days. This allows you to do one or two treks through the rice paddies and enjoy the surroundings at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_ir_a_Sapa\"><\/span>What is the best time to visit Sapa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on what you're looking for. September to October is ideal because of the rice paddies, while from March to May the landscape is lush and green. Keep in mind that the weather is quite unpredictable and fog can roll in at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFVale_la_pena_hacer_trekking\"><\/span>Is trekking worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it's the main activity in Sapa. Trekking takes you through local villages, rice terraces, and incredible landscapes. There are options of varying difficulty, from easy walks to more challenging routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_necesario_contratar_guia\"><\/span>Is it necessary to hire a guide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It's not mandatory, but it is recommended in some cases. A local guide not only helps you find your way around, but also provides cultural context about the communities in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFDonde_conviene_alojarse\"><\/span>Where is the best place to stay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stay in the town of Sapa or in nearby villages like Ta Van. If you're looking for a more authentic and peaceful experience, staying in the villages is usually a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_se_llega_a_Sapa\"><\/span>How do you get to Sapa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common way is from Hanoi, either by overnight train to Lao Cai and then bus, or directly by bus. The journey takes between 5 and 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_caro_visitar_Sapa\"><\/span>Is it expensive to visit Sapa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not especially. Vietnam is generally inexpensive, although prices in Sapa can be a bit higher than in other rural areas due to tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_tan_dificil_es_el_trekking\"><\/span>How difficult is trekking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the route, but many paths can be slippery, especially if it's raining. Good footwear is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSe_puede_visitar_sin_hacer_trekking\"><\/span>Is it possible to visit without trekking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but you'd miss out on a lot of the experience. Even so, you can still enjoy viewpoints, cafes with a view, and explore the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFHay_mucha_gente\"><\/span>Are there many people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Sapa is quite touristy, especially during peak season. To avoid crowds, it's best to venture away from the center and explore less busy areas.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we travel to northern Vietnam to discover one of those dreamy places: Sapa and its rice paddy landscapes. 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