Sapa Travel – 5 best places to visit in mist-covered city of Vietnam

If London “The Smoke” is the heart of England, Sapa is the heart of northern tourism in Vietnam. The mist covers the hills and villages all year, reminding visitors to Sapa of London’s misty landscape. Let’s go on a beautiful and especially charming Sapa Travel adventure with Threeland Travel! 

Sapa is a province in Lao Cai province in the Northwest Highlands. Sapa’s climate is cool all year round due to its elevation of more than 2,000 meters above sea level, and mist covers the hills and mountain peaks. When you go out on the street in the early mornings of winter, you can reach out and touch the mist. The sensation of each thin mist passing through your hand is very interesting.

1. Fansipan Peak – The roof of Indochina

Fansipan Peak, known as the “roof of Indochina,” is the first extremely appealing destination for tourists who are passionate about conquering dangerous challenges. Fansipan, which is located in the Hoang Lien Son range and has an elevation of 3,143 meters, is the highest mountain in Vietnam and the roof of Indochina (the highest in three countries: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia). 

From here, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of cloud-covered peaks spanning all the way to the horizon. The highest point is popular for selfies, but you may stroll the entire platform for panoramic views. Mt. Fansipan’s cloud patterns vary every few seconds, offering new shapes and vistas as the earth meets the sky.

Although Fansipan is only 9 kilometers from Sapa, it takes 2-3 days to conquer it and fully enjoy the glorious feeling of victory. Despite the difficulty, Fansipan continues to entice both professional and amateur climbers.

However, owing to the Sunworld Fansipan Legend cable car system, tourists may now simply take a cable car and enjoy a 15-20 minute ride to the top of Fansipan.

It rains for many months in Fansipan, but this craggy mountain area is full of brilliant and fragrant flowers all year. There is a diverse flora and fauna, and some rare and valuable animals are listed on Cuc Phuong National Park has a flora and fauna population that is extremely rich and diverse, with 2,234 species of higher plants and mosses, including 433 medicinal plants and 229 edible plants, many of which are listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book (similar with IUCN Red List of Threatened Species).

2. Tram Ton Pass Sapa – One of the most beautiful mountain pass of Northwest

You can enjoy see Fansipan mountain from Tram Ton pass (Photo: biletomsk.ru)

You have to pass through Tram Ton Pass to reach Fansipan Peak. Tram Ton Pass, about 18 kilometers from Sapa, is a winding road around the mountainside. Locals frequently refer to Cong Troi (which means “Sky Gate” or “Heaven Gate”). Coming to Tram Ton Pass, you can fully experience Sapa’s beauty not only through the famous golden terraced fields, which are covered in the mist all year, but also through the wild, peaceful, and fresh beauty of the high mountains’s atmosphere. 

Tram Ton provides an excellent view of the dangerous O Quy Ho Pass. Through vivid sentences, this pass was also included in a well-known work of Vietnamese literature.

Sapa Travel Tram Ton Pass will be entirely shrouded by fog and chilly temperatures during the winter. As a result, if you want to experience the frigid ambiance of Tram Ton Pass, you should dress warmly and wear a scarf.

Tourists will be completely overwhelmed since the alpine landscape is covered in white snow, creating the most stunning view imaginable. In the winter, though, the pass is frequently congested. As a result, you should exercise caution when viewing the scenery and moving on your Sapa Travel.

3. Sapa Ancient Stone Field

Sapa’s ancient stone field is a scenic spot that both domestic and foreign tourists visit whenever they visit Sapa. A French-Russian scientist discovered the rock in 1925. The stone field spans more than 8 km2 and contains over 200 stones of various shapes and sizes. The ancient stone field is said to be a historical relic of the ancient Vietnamese people, with decorative patterns, human figures, trees, flowers, stairs, the sun, or daily household items drawn on stone slabs.

Many researchers believe that the ancient rock is a book that records daily life activities or a map of the Mongols, but there are also theories that it is a book that records battle tactics. But the hypothesis remains a hypothesis, and the ancient rock field is still lying there, challenging time and remaining a mystery for scientists. 

4. Sapa Stone Church – An Ancient Symbol of Sapa Misty Town

The Sapa Stone Church is a must-see on the Sapa Travel Guide. There is a large space in front of it, located in the center of Sapa town, where ethnic people gather every morning to trade in daily necessities. Every Saturday, with the sound of the trumpet, the graceful dances of mountainous village girls and boys in the love market can be heard here. 

Impressive Roman Gothic style stone church characterized by its roof, bell tower, and arch, built in the mid-twentieth century, is an architectural work designed by a talented French architect. He puts a lot of effort into it, carefully choosing each material to form. Despite the harsh effects of time, the Sapa stone church still stands firm in defiance of the destruction of nature and is the pride of the people of Sapa. 

5. Muong Hoa Valley – Sapa Travel Famous Destination

Muong Hoa Valley is the most frequently mentioned name when discussing Sapa travel. This is a lovely valley with beautiful and romantic scenery, as well as many highland ethnic people. Muong Hoa is also home to an ancient stone beach, making it an appealing Sapa destination for tourists who enjoy traveling. 

Muong Hoa valley, located approximately 8 kilometers southeast of Sapa town, is regarded as one of Vietnam’s most beautiful and expansive valleys. The Muong Hoa stream winds gracefully through the valley’s foothills. These streams carry a lot of water through the terraced fields during the rice season. The ripe golden rice color reflects on the stream, creating a poetic landscape that attracts many visitors.

Sapa also has a plethora of other fascinating and magical things to discover. Above are all the most complete and detailed Sapa travel destinations that we have summarized. Hope all of these top attractive Sapa places will help you have a trip to Sapa with lots of fun and great experiences. 

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