Sapa is a very famous place for tourism services in the North of Vietnam. There are tremendous articles talking about its beauty and the reasons why it attracts tourists to visit. However, in this article, let’s look at another aspect of a trip to Sapa in a new and trending model of tourism that is so popular among the youth nowadays: trekking. Certainly, an interesting Sapa trekking tour will impress tourists and backpackers with lots of memorable experiences during the trip.
Go by train
Even though you go alone by yourself, you will never have to cope with any trouble on the way to Sapa tours. Because it is quite a long journey, it is much better to book a seat in a night train to save your time. To foreign and especially Western tourists, it would be a nice experience to try going by train in an Asian country. However, you should keep an eye on your luggage when you sleep on the train in case you carry along some expensive stuff.
Walk around Sapa town
Let’s start your hiking tour in Sapa from the town center. To be a peaceful and beautiful town, Sapa somehow looks like Hanoi because there are also some ancient buildings to be built here from the French colonial period. It just takes you only several hours to walk around this pretty town.
Explore the culture life of the local ethnic minorities
Sapa is the residence of some ethnic minorities, in which H’mong occupies the majority. When you get here, the local ethnic women will lead you through mountains during your Sapa trekking tour and introduce their handmade brocade fabric and clothes. You can easily talk with them in English because they have been used to communicating with foreign tourists. This is really a good chance to explore the culture and experience the outdoor activities in Vietnam through the life of the local residents.
Climb on Hoang Lien Son mountain range
If you look for a mountain climbing tour, you should not ignore the Hoang Lien Son mountain range in Sapa. You will directly witness the majestic sceneries of the mountain. Take out your camera and start to capture the wonderful moments on your way to conquer the mountain top of the range, the Fansipan Mountain in Sapa.
Watch spectacular natural sights
If you are a nature lover, you would surely be overwhelmed by the beauty of the Hoang Lien Son range. If you like taking photos, you should not skip this place in your tour. Not only the mountains but the natural sights of Sapa are also the outstanding features to impress you in a Fansipan hiking. Tourists will quickly fall in love with the charming and poetic sceneries in here.
Buy souvenirs for highlands’ children
Children here have to work to make ends meet from very young ages. Normally, kids from seven to nine will go after tourists and invite them to buy their goods such as jewelry, souvenirs in very cheap prices. When you go for a Sapa trekking tour, you will see a lot of mountainous children selling things like this. They also have to walk a long road to get to their school. When they have layoffs, they sell things to visitors. You had better buy some handmade chains or wristlets instead of giving them sweets, by which at least they have a full meal in the day.
See herds of cattle
Have you ever seen white buffaloes? If not yet, you should definitely come here. It is a peaceful feeling to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch herds of cattle on hill slopes to eat grass and move slowly in a memorable adventure in Vietnam.
Experience the local culture when home-staying in Sapa
Homestay in local residents’ house must be the best way to explore the unique lifestyle of Northwest people. Houses here will provide some simple and plain rooms for guests with a mattress, a mosquito net, and a clean toilet. Maybe not everything is comfortable in such a Sapa homestay tour, but it surely is a good chance for tourists to meet local people, have a meal, drink and enjoy regional specialties together with them. The hosts in Sapa are almost very friendly and hospitable so that you can have a good time there.
Witness the glamorous twilight
Nothing can compare to the beauty of twilight in Sapa to be watched from a high mountain peak. You can also see the pretty town under the fanciful blanket of fog.
Sapa has 160 days with clouds and fogs per day on average. Therefore, the cloudy days may limit your vision. Rains and fogs can also hinder your journey. If you don’t want your Sapa hiking tour to be interrupted, you should be well informed about the upcoming weather before going on.
One more tip for a comfortable and interesting trekking to Sapa, you should carry a pair of sneakers or hiking shoes so as to easily climb up the slippery mountain slope. Are you ready for an unforgettable Sapa trekking tour? Pick up your bags and start to book a ticket on a train to this beautiful town right now and enjoy the charming attraction of nature during your journey.
