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Sapa - Trekking In Vietnam Wonders

The queen of the mountains of Vietnam, Sapa, overlooking a beautiful valley with high mountains towering over the city from all sides. The spectacular landscape around Sapa includes cascading rice terraces that stretch down the mountain like a mosaic. The mountains are often in the fog that rolls back and forth along the ridge, leaving guess what is on the lookout on a clear day. The valleys and villages around Sapa are home to a large number of hill tribe people who wander around the city purchases, sales and marketing.

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It is very easy to make day trips in the Valley of Sapa, without the help of a guide. However, to spend the night in the villages and hiking in the mountains recommended to connect to a guide for minorities. There are lots of beautiful places for hiking. Towns and countryside are part of Hoang Lien National Park Reserve.

The closest town is within walking distance of cat, three miles south. Like other areas inhabited incredible, it is steep and very well there. This is a great place to attend the daily activities of residents of minority and enjoy the magic of nature to buy local handicrafts.

Another popular excursion is a Ta Phin village, home to Red Dao and about 10 km from Sapa. There are also overnight visits to community-based proximity H'mong village of Sin Chai offered the opportunity to learn about textiles or music and dance. Other communities are popular to visit Ta Van Giay Village and Black H'mong village of Matra.

Sapa is near the Hoang Lien mountain range, known as the Tonkinese Alps by the French, the tail of the Himalayas. These mountains are Fansipan, not only the highest peak in Vietnam, but also the Indochina Peninsula "ceiling" at an altitude of 3,143 meters.

The summit gives Sapa, but is often obscured by clouds and sometimes covered with snow. The summit is accessible full year, in good shape and well equipped, but do not underestimate the challenge. It is very humid and can be dangerously slippery and generally cold. However, some of the local fauna, such as donkeys, goats and birds and the unique beauty of nature offers a memorable expedition explorers.

Only a stone's throw from the center of Sapa, at foot of Ham Rong (Dragon's Jaw) Mountain, the journey to the summit offers a panoramic view all Sapa, where wildflowers bloom almost year-round color. Visitors to Ham Rong have the opportunity to admire the garden of orchids and many caves and stones in extraordinary ways.

The incredible road between Sapa and Lai Chau Ton tram crosses the step on the northern side of Fansipan, 15km from Sapa. A mountain is 1900 meters highest pass in Vietnam. Even if you're not going to fully explore one of Vietnam from north to west, it's worth coming here to discover the incredible views from the top step.

Beside the road, about five kilometers from Sapa, is Thac Bac (Silver Waterfall). With a height of 100 meters, is one of the highest waterfalls in the country and the crown is steep and scenic.

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The main attraction of this region out of natural beauty, is the largest concentration of Vietnamese ethnic groups, including Red Dao, H'mong, Giay, Tay, Xa Pho, Kinh and Hoa. Her dress, buildings, traditions and lifestyles are a big draw for visitors.

Sapa would be of interest, much less without the H'mong and Dao people, the largest ethnic groups the region. Hairstyles red swollen Red Dao are visible throughout the city, a surreal vision amid the accelerating development. The H'mong are more traders numerous and clever. Their villages may look medieval, but most have a mobile phone and email to keep in touch. Traditionally, were the poorest of the poor, but quickly learned the spirit of free enterprise. Most of the Montagnards have had little formal education and are illiterate, but all young people have good command of English, French and a handful of other languages.

Sapa is also famous for its love market, which will be held on Saturday night. This used to be very cultural place for the people of the tribes to find a marriage partner.

Tradition has it that tribal youth Red Dao Hill used to come to Sapa to sing songs to find their partner. Girls hidden in darkness and when he found singing waiter - they loved - which disappeared in the woods for three days. Some of them later married.

However, tourism development, true love has no more space market. Today visitors can see a representation of the love market. Is not lost yet, anyway if you stay here on Saturday night.

food stores drinks and souvenirs near the stone church downtown. The restaurants offer a wide variety of interesting dishes of Vietnamese and European prices. The food is delicious and well presented. food establishments also have respectable wine lists French, South American and Australian wines, also at reasonable prices. Staff is very welcoming and friendly and speak very good English.

With its beauty and unique lifestyle, Sapa is a rewarding destination in all the hustle and bustle of everyday life disappears.

Source: TN News

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