Trek Fansipan Sapa

Nestled among the Hoang Son Lien Mountains, Sapa is an excellent gateway to the H’mong and Dao villages that dot the landscape of Vietnam

The first thing travelers should know about Sapa is that it is one of highlands in Vietnam – 1,600m above sea level. That means a leisurely stroll to the nearest tribe village is more like an hour-long trek up and down some steep slopes. It is not a destination that travelers should tackle without some mental and physical preparation.

Having said that, Sapa is a sight to behold. The Hoang Son Lien range of mountains, which dominates it and includes Fansipan – Vietnam’s highest peak at 3,143m – is the eastern extremity of the Himalayas.

If you visit Vietnam’s northwestern region – alongside the wonderful scenery you can’t fail to miss the warm, natural smiles. Dan Tri newspaper visited Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Ha Giang, Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to bring you pictures of these young children from ethnic minority groups.

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Sapa Vietnam, the district of Lao Cai Province, is a quiet and modest area nestled in high mountains and drifting clouds, surrounded by magnificent natural beauty.

Sapa valley, Vietnam

From April 15 to 20 the ‘In the Clouds’ festival will brighten up this region with colorful national costumes of the ethnic groups living in Sapa, including Mong, Dao, Tay and Xa Pho, Giay.

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