Things to Do in Sapa
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Explore Cat Cat Village
Explore Cat Cat Village (closest to town, easy half-day walk)
Join a cooking class featuring ethnic minority cuisine
Join a cooking class featuring ethnic minority cuisine
Multi-day trek through rice terraces with a homestay in Cat Cat, Lao Chai, or Ta Van village
Multi-day trek through rice terraces with a homestay in Cat Cat, Lao Chai, or Ta Van village
Summit Fansipan — hike or take the cable car for panoramic views
Summit Fansipan — hike (2 days) or take the cable car for panoramic views (~$15–20)
Try thang co and local corn wine at the market — unique regional specialties
Try thang co (horse meat stew) and local corn wine at the market — unique regional specialties
Visit the Bac Ha Sunday market for a colorful ethnic market experience
Visit the Bac Ha Sunday market (1.5 hrs from Sapa) for a colorful ethnic market experience
Visit the Muong Hoa Valley — the most photogenic rice terrace area
Visit the Muong Hoa Valley — the most photogenic rice terrace area
Watch sunrise over the terraces from Ham Rong Mountain viewpoint
Watch sunrise over the terraces from Ham Rong Mountain viewpoint