Fansipan
The roof of Indochina, by cable car.
Sapa
Terraced valleys, mountain villages, cool air.
About Sapa
High in the mountains of the far north, Sapa is a land of terraced rice valleys and hill-tribe villages. The air is cool, and the views change with every season.
Travellers come to walk between villages, stay with local families and ride the cable car up Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina.
What travellers come for
Highlights of Sapa
Muong Hoa terraces
The terraced valley below Sapa town.
Hill-tribe villages
Walks between villages with a local guide.
Local markets
Colourful weekly markets in the mountains.
Sapa town
The stone church and the lake.
The valley
Wide views at every turn of the road.
When to go
Sapa month by month
Recommended months
March, April, September, October, November
Average temperature and monthly rainfall. A thick outline marks the months we recommend.
Partners in Sapa
What we're looking for here
Run one of these in Sapa? We'd like to hear from you.
Introduce your business- Lodges with family rooms and valley views
- Trekking guides and homestay experiences
- Comfortable transfers and night-train arrangements
Northern Vietnam
