in Vietnam

Sapa

A misty mountain town of cascading rice terraces, ethnic-minority villages and Vietnam's highest peak.

Notable spots

Muong Hoa Valley rice terraces
Scenery
Sculpted terraces glowing gold at harvest time.
Fansipan summit
Nature
Indochina's highest point, reachable by cable car.
Cat Cat Village
Culture

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Sapa in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.