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Sapa is an attractive town set in the hills of Lao Cai province in Vietnam. Located at over 1,000 metres above sea level, Sapa enjoys a cool climate, stunning views and a vibrant population with diverse ethnic roots.
From the Sapa Travel Guide
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Rooms were quite nice and large, and service was very good- staff very friendly and helpful. Location was quiet. Rooms smelt a bit damp on arrival, but I suspect this is common in most hotels in Sapa, as the whole town is perpetually shrouded in mist. I found the beds to be quite hard, even by vietnamese standards. ... more
Brilliant location, with balconies looking over the beautiful valley right at Mount Fan Si pan; a beautiful building with big comfortable rooms (and the blankets are more than warm enough on a cold night); delicious breakfasts (the best vegetable pho in vietnam) served with a view across to the mountains; and, best of all, superfriendly, energetic, ... more
The room had an excellent view!! As for the rest, it's not a five star place, but it's charming. The owner is helpful and friendly. Had a great stay there. ... more
Sapa - Vietnam
Sapa - Vietnam Location: Sapa is 38km from Lao Cai Town, Lao Cai Province. Characteristics: Sapa ...
Stuck in Sapa
Hey All, Just planning a trip for next year, i've figured out most of the trip so far! I'm just wondering what would be the best way to get to Hong Kong from Sapa? Would it be a bus to Kunming and then a flight across? Or the overnight train back to Hanoi and then fly out of Hanoi? Any recommendations ...
Sapa - Vietnam
Has anyone been to Sapa in the past year? What company did you go with, If any? Is it possible to go it alone? Get train and book accom seperate? How much did it cost? Im happy to go and get imersed in the culture but i think my friend wants more than this. What is there to do there? Treks? Hot ...
Not quite the experience we were looking for ...
... Sapa IS beautiful. Nobody can deny this. And the people are lovely. But if anything could go wrong ...
Posted in SE Asia by clareabell
In the hills
this morning to Sapa, which is not far from the Chinese border at about 1600 metres up. Formerly a French hill ...
Posted in Asia 2008-09 by Wardsan
Sapa
trip to Sapa started with a night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. I got onto the train, which is far ...
Posted in Debbie does... by debbieg87