Active Travel Asia promote tours to Sapa - the Cloud city of Vietnam
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(04/10/2011) Nestled among the
Hoang Son Lien Mountains, Sapa is an excellent gateway to the H'mong and
Dao villages that dot the landscape of Vietnam
The first thing travelers should know about Sapa is that it is one of highlands in Vietnam
- 1,600m above sea level. That means a leisurely stroll to the nearest
tribe village is more like an hour-long trek up and down some steep
slopes. It is not a destination that travelers should tackle without
some mental and physical preparation.
Having said that, Sapa is a
sight to behold. The Hoang Son Lien range of mountains, which dominates
it and includes Fansipan - Vietnam's highest peak at 3,143m - is the
eastern extremity of the Himalayas.
Conquering Fansipan mountain Vietnam
On
a good day, travelers’ view is a myriad of colors merging onto textures
of landscapes as vivid sky hues blend into the browns and greens of the
mountains before cascading back into the blues as rivers and streams mirror the skies.
Even
on wet days, the landscape is not a total washout: Rolling mists
blanket the valleys and lowlands, giving it a veil of mystery.
When
travelers were there in October, the temperature hovered between a cool
16°C and 19°C but travelers were told it could dip to zero in winter
and push the mercury to 29°C in summer.
The best time to visit
this quaint town is from March to June, when it's warmer and drier -
making the mountains easier to scale - or from September to December, if
travelers want to escape the heat.
When it's wet, escape into the many cafes about Sapa
town where a piping hot coffee or rich hot chocolate will return the
color to traveler’s faces. Once a French colony, Sapa's pastries and
breads are the softest and fluffiest travelers’ve ever had, with toasty
crusts to thaw traveler’s frigid fingers.
Myriad cuisines, from
Indian to Italian, can be found in Sapa town. The adventure of tourism
has ensured that different palates from all over the world are catered
to. Although, personally, nothing warms the tummy like slurping up a hot
bowl of pho.
Take a short walk from Sapa town to the bus station
and travelers find themselves surrounded by eateries proffering
steamboat, grilled meats and pho.
The clean air and water give
the mountain greens an added crunch and a delicious natural taste, that
even non-vegetable lovers will leave their plate bare.
Terraced field in Sapa, Vietnam
Sapa is located at the Lao Cai province in north-west Vietnam,
bordering China. Lao Cai is also a station to cross into China from
Vietnam. Treks into the neighboring hill tribes of Black H'mong (say
"her-mong") and Red Dao (“zhao") are a must. The Black H'mong is
characterized by the indigo vests they wear while the Red Dao is
identifiable by their red headgear.
A local guide from the hill
tribes can be hired for expeditions into the villages. English-speaking
guides can be found easily at the hotels or tour offices around town.
The level of spoken English is pretty good, with many of the guides
sporting British, Australian and even American accents.
A fee
must be paid at guardhouses located at the entrance of the tribes before
entering the village. These go towards development of the villages,
with a budget set aside for schools which kids attend for free. A guide
we met at a tour office warned us against going into the villages alone
as authorities have been known to penalize unaccompanied travelers.
Besides, having a guide offers some insights into tribe culture.
A
trek through the Black H'mong village took travelers four hours, at a
leisurely pace. The cool weather and the friendly Black H'mong villagers
made the experience a very enjoyable one.
Travelers learnt the
hard way that travelers should ask before travelers take pictures as
some of the tribes’ people may not be receptive. But the locals are more
than happy to pose for travelers if travelers ask nicely.
GETTING THERE
To get to Sapa, Vietnam travelers need to take a train from Hanoi
to Lao Cai. From there travelers will take a mini bus up in to the town
of Sapa. Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa can be arranged for a
reasonable price. Travelers might also be able to take a bus but it
takes much longer. Railway tickets can be bought locally, via travel
agents or at train stations.
GETTING AROUND
Local hotels and travel agents offer daily bus and private car between tourist attractions in two ways.
PACKAGES
Active Travel Asia (844 3573 8569; www.activetravelvietnam.com)
offers package trips in Sapa, Vietnam with some activities like
trekking & hiking include accommodation, meals, guide, activities
and return ticket from Hanoi to Lao Cai and vice versa and transfers.
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The
arrangements were excellent throughout and the planning nothing short
of brilliant. There were no mishaps or last minute changes of plan,
all eight hote... Read More »
Vietnam: A journey from past to present
(04/14/2011) If Hanoi is the grand old dame of Vietnam
and Ho Chi Minh City is the brash young floozy, then Halong Bay, Hue
and Hoi An are the alluring mistresses you encounter along the way. Here
landscape, architecture, culture and cuisine work their seduction via
subtle charms rather than sensory over... Read More »
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