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SAPA ATTRACTIONSSapa places to visit and travel tipsby Threeland Travel
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Cat Cat Village
Nestled in a beautiful
valley about 3 km from
Sapa Town, Cat Cat- the
old village of ethnicgroups- attracts tourists
from all over the world
for its distinctive
customs and practiceswhich have been lost in
almost ethnic villages.
Village
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Cat Cat Village gives tourists a chance to have a
glimpse into the daily life of local ethnic people, as
well as take part in traditional activities such as
weaving fabric. The village is within easy walking
distance from any hotel in downtown Sapa.
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Trekking through
mountains to Cat Cat
will offer tourists the
wonderful picture ofrice paddies, water fall,
or even water buffaloes
grazing leisurely.
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Ta Phin Village
Located about 17km in
the west of Sapa, Ta
Phin is a village of Red
Daos people possessinga rich culture that has
not been damaged by
the modern life.
Village
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Since 1998, Ta Phin has
officially become the
brocade village,
where tourists can findthe distinctively hand-
made brocades made
by ethnic people.
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Some stunning local festivals such as dancing
festival, greeting for the new house, oath-takingceremony will help you understand more about the
simple but happy and amiable life of ethnic people.
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Y Linh Ho Village
Located about 7 kmsouthwest of Sapatown, on the west sideof Muong Hoa River. Y
Linh Ho is a smallcommune composed bya dozen of smallhamlets scattering on
the very toughmountain terrain withhigh and steepmountains.
Village
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You can opt for many hiking tours to get to the
commune from the main road.
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Lao Chai Village
About 8 9 Km southeast of Sapa town on the westbank of Muong Hoa River, Lao Chai is a commune
composed by three large villages with over 100
families of the Black Hmong ethnic.
Village
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Ta Van Village
Next to Lao Chai on thesame side of MuongHoa River is Ta Vanvillage where the Zayand Hmong ethnic
people live together.This is one of the bestplaces to see the
different traditionalways of living as well ascultural assimilation.
Village
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At this moment Ta Van
can be reach by car,
Jeep, mini van. However
a trail up and downhillfrom Y Ling Ho through
Lao Chai to Ta Van
offers superb and
romantic rout to hikers.
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Can Cau Market
Can Cau market opens
on Saturday morning
from 6 a.m. to midday.
Market
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Visitors are generally Hmong groups from highlandvillages. The local Hmong are the famous variegated
or Flower Hmong due to the intricate and colorful
nature of their costumes. Travel is often made byhorseback as a way of carrying the heavy loads toand from market.
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Coc Ly Market
Coc Ly market opens on Tuesday morning from 7a.m. to lunch time.
Market
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Several groups of Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung and Phu Lagroups can be found in this secluded mountain
market. Return back by boat down the river Chay andmarvel at the untouched natural beauty of theregion.
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Bac Ha Market
Located about 76 kmfrom the train station,Bac Ha is a remotedistrict of Lao Cai
province. Bac Ha marketwhich takes place everySunday is famous forthe originality and
authenticity that thetraders still preserve.
Market
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Here you will be able tofind, buffaloes, horses,blacksmiths, saddlers,traditional medicinedoctors, clothing andlocal artifacts.
Frequented by Hmong,Dao, Tay, Nung and PhuLa. Be sure to arrive by9am as the market
finished aroundlunchtime.
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If you want a relaxing place to get away from the
tourist crowd in Sapa, or simply fond of taking
unique photos, Bac Ha can be your option.
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Sapa Market
Sapa market, opens
only on Sunday, is
located right at the
heart of Sapa town, justa short walk to Sapa
stone church that is
built by the French in
the early 20th century.
Market
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The market consists of both indoors and outdoors
space. While stalls along the stone stairs outside sell
flowers, fresh produce, groceries and food; little
workshops on the second floor offer ethnic fabrics.
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Dropping by the right
hand side stalls, tourists
will find trinkets (ethnic
silver jewelry), medicalherbs and local
products that are good
for health like forest
honey, notosingeng andganoderma.
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For the ones who are enchanted by colorful costumeof HMong, Dao people in Sapa, and looking for
authentic ethnic fabric, the second floor of Sapa
market is a must-visit.
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Muong Hoa River & Valley
Starting as a small
stream of water from
the foot of Silver
Waterfall about 14 Kmnorthwest of Sapa
town, weaving its way
along mountains feet
southeast between thetwo mountain ranges.
Scenery
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About 8 km southeast of Sapa town, the twomountain ranges open wider to form the Muong Hoa
Valley which get wider and wider as it goes furthersouth about 30 km. The Muong Hoa valley is famousfor breathtaking scenery and is the largest farmlandfor rice growing in Sapa district.
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Silver Waterfall & Tram Ton Heaven
gate
Following the main road
4C 14km further north
is the famous Silver
Waterfall and 4 kmmore is the highest
mountain pass of
Vietnam which is called
by locals Heaven Gate.
Scenery
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The road ride offers great view of the magnificent
Fansipan on the other side of the valley with
immense lush forest.
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Tram Ton pass is also an ideal point for enjoyingbreathtaking scenery of the west side of Fansipan
which is very different from the east side due to the
different climate.
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