Sapa is home to many well-known spots with unique and attractive features. Let’s find out the top 13 attractions in Sapa with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Fansipan Mountain

Fansipan Mountain is one of the attractions in Sapa where you can admire a panoramic view of this town. It is the highest mountain in the Indochina area, at 3.143 meters above sea level. To reach Fansipan Mountain Peak, you can climb or use a cable car.

Climbing to the top of the mountain

If you are an adventurous lover and have good health, you can choose to climb to the peak of the mountain, which takes you about three days. Although the route is extremely hard to climb, you can appreciate the stunning landscape of Sapa while trekking.

Fansipan Mountain view

Using cable car to reach the peak

Using a cable car just takes you 15 minutes to get to the peak of the mountain. While staying in the cable car, you can admire a panoramic view of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, Muong Hoa Valley, etc. The cable car’s fee is as below.

• Adult and children from 1,4 meters: VND 750,000
• Children from 1 meter to 1,4 meters: VND 550,000
• Children under 1 meter: Free

Fansipan cable car station

Getting off the cable car, you can climb 600 stone steps or use a mountain train with the price of VND 70,000 per person to reach the top. If you choose to climb, you can catch up with many pagodas with unique architecture, such as Bao An Thien Tu, Thanh Van Dac Lo, Dai Hong Chung, etc. 

Sunworld Fansipan Legend

Bao An Thien Tu

Muong Hoa Valley

Muong Hoa Valley is also among the alluring attractions in Sapa you should not miss. The valley is located in Hau Thao Commune, about 10 kilometers from Sapa to the Southwest. Let’s see how attractive the valley is!

Muong Hoa Valley

Charming rive terrace field

Muong Hoa Valley is one of the ideal attractions to admire the rice terrace field in Sapa. Coming here, you can see rice terrace fields curving along the hillsides. Whether in the pouring water season or harvesting season, you can still appreciate the stunning landscape. 

Ancient rock field

Lying along the Muong Hoa Valley, the ancient rock field area also appeals to tourists. There are many stones in different shapes and sizes with strange symbols carved. These symbols indicate the story, culture, and inscriptions of ancient local people, which astonishes and makes everyone curious.

Besides terraced rice fields and ancient rock fields, Muong Hoa Valley also has a stream stretching 15 kilometers along the valley, through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Hau Thao, and Ban Ho Commune.

Sapa Ancient rock field

O Quy Ho Pass

If you are an adventurous lover, O Quy Ho Pass will be one of the attractions in Sapa you should refer to. The pass is about 17 kilometers from Sapa town’s center, connecting Lao Cai and Lai Chau Province. It is one of the longest, most dangerous, and majestic mountain passes in the Northern mountainous region of Vietnam. Departing from Sapa town’s center, you will pass through the Silver Waterfall, Hoang Lien Son National Park’s gate, Tram Ton ranger station, and reach O Quy Ho Pass. 

O Quy Ho Pass

O Quy Ho Pass is also known as Cloud Pass, as it is located at a height of nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, covered by clouds all year round. O Quy Ho Heaven Gate (Cong Troi O Quy Ho) and O Quy Ho Glass Bridge (Cau Kinh O Quy Ho) are two famous stopovers to adore the clouds and majestic scenery. 

O Quy Ho Heaven Gate

Sapa Stone Church

Located right in the town center, Sapa Stone Church is also one of the worth-visiting attractions in Sapa. The church was built in 1935 by the French, and it is the only intact imprint of the French in Sapa. Although Sapa Stone Church has been restored, its ancient Roman Gothic-style architecture remains untouched. This architecture is shown in the pyramid-shaped roof, bell tower, arch, etc. Inside the church is a chapel with 32 stained-glass windows with images of Saints and crosses. 

Sapa Stone Church

Sapa Stone Church

If you come here on Saturday, you can witness the unique cultural activities of the ethnic minorities that are called the “Love Market.”  This market is always crowded with the trumpet sound of village boys and the enchanting dances of the highland village girls in vibrant skirts and dresses. Besides, you can also find unique souvenirs to bring home here.

Ham Rong Mountain

• Entrance fee: VND 70,000

Ham Rong Mountain belongs to the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, three kilometers from Sapa’s town center. Walking towards the Sapa Stone Church, you will see the road to Ham Rong Mountain right behind the church. Thanks to the impressive view from the mountain peak, this place is indeed one of the must-visit attractions in Sapa.

View from Ham Rong Mountain

The Ham Rong mountain ecotourism area has three main areas below. 

Ham Rong Flower Garden

Ham Rong flower garden is where you can find different kinds of colorful flowers, such as gerbera, rain lily, dahlia, daisy, hydrangea, etc. Before reaching the flower garden in the center of Ham Rong Mountain, you will pass through the orchid flower and peach blossom flower. Sapa’s climate is highly suitable for these flowers to grow. 

Thach Lam Stone area

Thach Lam stone area has many huge cliffs with little winding roads surrounded by green trees. Coming here, you will find that you are in a maze with vertical rocks. 

Ham Rong Mountain peak

Ham Rong Mountain Peak is one of the ideal places to admire a panoramic view of Sapa. There is nothing more attractive than enjoying the fresh atmosphere and appreciating Muong Hoa Valley, Cat Cat Village, and Ta Van Village from the height of 1800 meters. 

Let’s climb to Ham Rong Mountain peak and immerse yourself in the picturesque nature!

Cat Cat Village

• Address: San Sa Ho Commune, Sapa Town
• Entrance fee: VND 70,000 (adult) & VND 30,000 (children)

Cat Cat Village

Is Cat Cat Village one of the amazing attractions in Sapa? Yes, definitely. Cat Cat Village has many exciting things, from small paths, and simple wooden houses to colorful handicraft stalls. Let’s find some enjoyable experiences here!

Exploring local people’s lives and custom

Coming to Cat Cat Village, you will see Hmong people cultivating, raising livestock, and preserving traditional handicrafts such as weaving, growing cotton, linen, indigo dyeing, and silver making. Rice farming and handicraft making are passed on from generation to generation. 

Taking photos on the paved road leading to the village

After stepping through the gate leading to Cat Cat, you will catch up with a narrow stone-paved road. This road is an ideal place to take beautiful photos. You can find stalls selling different kinds of colorful handicrafts on both sides.

Cat Cat Village

Boating on the stream

When you reach the center of Cat Cat Village, you will find a flowing stream, a giant watermill, a bamboo bridge, etc. With a small boat made of bamboo tubes connected, you can enjoy flowing on the stream and admiring the scenery. 

Ta Phin Village

Ta Phin Village is one of the untouched attractions in Sapa with unspoiled natural scenery. The village also attracts tourists with these fantastic features below.

Ta Phin Cave

Ta Phin Cave is about 5 meters high and 3 meters wide. The deeper you go inside the cave, the narrower the cave is. Although it is pretty hard to go, you will not feel disappointed with giant stalactites in different shapes inside the cave.

Ta Phin Monastery

Ta Phin Monastery was built of solid laterite in 1942. Until now, it has become an attractive point in Ta Phin village. 

Ta Phin Monastery

Ethnic minority people’s identity

Ta Phin Village is the residence of the Hmong and Red Dao people. Coming here, you will have a chance to admire and experience unique house architecture, customs, and festivals of local people. 

Brocade weaving 

Walking along Ta Phin Village, you can see Hmong and Red Dao women sitting by the loom and weaving brocade. These brocade products show the shade of the mountains associated with local people’s daily life.

Besides these characteristics, Ta Phin Village also impresses tourists with the rice terrace fields, the Red Dao people’s herbal bathing remedies, and special dishes. Let’s come here and experience these exciting things!

Rice terraced fields in Ta Phin Village

Lao Chai and Ta Van Village

• Entrance fee: VND 75,000 (adult) & VND 50,000 (children)

Like Ta Phin Village, Lao Chai and Ta Van Village are also peaceful and untouched attractions in Sapa. Surrounded by Hoang Lien Son and Ham Rong Mountain, Lao Chai, and Ta Van village are highly crowded, vibrant, and attractive with Mong, Dao, Tay, and Giay people. Coming here, you will be amazed by the beauty of the rice terrace field. Especially from April to September, the fields will turn yellow when the harvesting season starts, creating charming scenery. 

Besides, you will also have a chance to explore local people’s daily life and long-standing and unique cultural features. Let’s try staying in a simple wooden homestay, chatting with local people on the fire stove!

Sin Chai Village

• Entrance fee: VND 40,000 (adult) & VND 20,000 (children)

Sin Chai Village belongs to San Ta Ho Commune, 5 kilometers from Sapa town’s center. Although the village is located on hilly terrain, the road leading to Sin Chai is not too difficult. You can choose to hire a motorbike and drive to the village or trek to the village while admiring the scenery on two sides of the road. 

Coming to Sin Chai Village, you can immerse yourself in the natural scenery full of vitality and majesty. Besides, you will learn better about the Hmong culture and daily life. Local people here live mainly on farming and breeding.

Let’s visit Sin Chai Village and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere! 

 Y Linh Ho Village

Y Linh Ho Village

Y Linh Ho Village, 7 kilometers to the Southwest of Sapa, is also among the appealing attractions in Sapa you should refer to. Visiting Y Linh Ho Village, you can join these activities below.

Trekking 

Y Linh Ho Village is one of the favorable trekking routes in Sapa. Trekking through the village, you will have a chance to admire the untouched and magnificent scenery. Besides stunning rice terraced fields and immense cornfields, Y Linh Ho also has majestic Hoang Lien Son Mountain and Muong Hoa Stream surrounded. 

Learning about multi-ethnic culture 

The village is the living residence of many ethnic minorities along the mountainside. Among them, Mong and Dao people make up the majority. Visiting Y Linh Ho Village, you will learn about how ethnic minorities do farming, their daily lives, and customs.

Learning weaving 

Besides farming, local people in Y Linh Ho also do brocade weaving. Coming here, you will have a chance to learn how to weave and buy many products to bring home, such as embroidered cushions, brocade towels, etc. 

Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac)

• Address: San Ta Ho Commune, Sapa Town
• Entrance fee: VND 20,000

Silver Waterfall tourist area is located under O Quy Ho Pass’s foot, about 12 kilometers from Sapa Town’s center. Along the way to the Silver Waterfall, you will catch up with pine forests, rubber trees spreading out on the hillside, and a lush field of roses. 

Silver Waterfall

At an altitude of more than 200 m, the Silver Waterfall in Sapa is upstream of the Muong Hoa stream. You can see the white foam splashing and pouring water into the winding stream all year round, creating dazzling scenery. After passing the winding roads, you can immerse yourself in the fresh atmosphere of the mountain and listen to the sound of nature. 

 Love Waterfall (Thac Tinh Yeu)

• Address: Tram Ton - Nui Xe, San Ta Ho Village, Sapa Town
• Entrance fee: VND 75,000 

Love Waterfall is among the most beautiful attractions in Sapa that you should not miss. If you would like to immerse yourself in the magnificent natural scenery of the mountains, trees, and waterfalls, this spot will be an ideal attraction. 

Love Waterfall

Although the forest road leading to the waterfall is quite craggy, the landscape will not disappoint you. Vong Canh Pavilion and Suoi Vang Stream are two spots you can drop in along the way. Climbing to Vong Canh Pavilion, you can admire an overall view of O Quy Ho Pass. 

Coming to the Love Waterfall, you can also try canyoning besides admiring the scenery. The canyoning tour includes the waterfall, cliff jumping, natural water skiing, etc. For more information about the canyoning tour, you can contact us through the Email address: info@handspan.com. Otherwise, you can refer to the article: Sapa appears as an amazing destination for canyoning tours in Vietnam.  

Hoang Lien National Park

Hoang Lien National Park is one of the largest biosphere reserves in Vietnam’s Northwest region. If you are an adventurous nature lover, Hoang Lien National Park will be an ideal choice.

Hoang Lien National Park

Coming here, you will have a chance to explore diverse flora and fauna, including some precious trees and animals. Besides the rich ecology system, Hoang Lien National Park also stores and preserves many traditional cultural beauties of the ethnic communities. They include the music and dance activities of the Mong, Dao, and Giay with musical instruments, such as Khen, flute, trumpet, etc., and ethnic minorities’ housing architecture. 

In conclusion, you have just known some fantastic attractions in Sapa that appeal to many tourists. Hope that you will have an unforgettable trip to Sapa with these pieces of information.