Fansipan · Phan Xi Păng
Vietnam's highest peak (3,143 m). Reach the summit by cable car from Sa Pa or on a guided 1–2 day trek.
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Mountain town near Fansipan. Reached by direct bus/limousine from Hanoi, or train to Lao Cai plus a short bus.
Updates & notices: Sapa
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Things to do in Sapa
Sa Pa Stone Church · Nhà thờ đá Sa Pa
French-era stone church on the town square, built in the 1890s–1900s; the natural meeting point in town.
Photo: Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cat Cat village · Bản Cát Cát
H'Mong village a short walk downhill from town, with a waterfall, weaving and an entry fee.
Photo: Liftold (thảo luận), CC BY-SA 3.0
Muong Hoa valley · Thung lũng Mường Hoa
Rice-terrace valley below Sa Pa with Lao Chải and Tả Van villages; the classic day trek.
Photo: Orrmaster, CC BY 3.0
Ham Rong mountain · Núi Hàm Rồng
Hill right above the town centre with gardens, paths and viewpoints over Sa Pa.
Hoang Lien National Park · Vườn quốc gia Hoàng Liên
National park covering the Hoàng Liên Sơn range around Fansipan; most treks start near Trạm Tôn.
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Photo: Viethavvh at vi.wikipedia, Public domain
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Local food to try in Sapa
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Thang co · Thắng cố
Hearty H'Mong stew of horse meat and offal with spices, traditionally cooked at highland markets.
Photo: Alpha, CC BY-SA 2.0
Com lam (bamboo rice) · Cơm lam
Sticky rice cooked inside bamboo tubes over a fire, sold at grill stalls around town.
Photo: Wagaung at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Men men · Mèn mén
Steamed ground-maize dish, a traditional staple of the H'Mong.
Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
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