Sapa
View →Terraced valleys and Hmong trekking villages threaded through the northern highlands.
Where to go
Ha Giang
View →Vietnam's most dramatic road trip, one hairpin at a time.
Ha Long Bay
View →Thousands of limestone karsts rising straight out of jade-green water.
Hanoi
View →Old Quarter alleys, egg coffee, and a thousand years of history.
Da Nang
View →Long beaches and the gateway to Hoi An and the Marble Mountains.
Stories from Vietnam
Sapa Packing List: What to Bring Every Season
Sapa runs 10-15C colder than Hanoi and its trails are muddy year-round. Here is the complete packing list, plus what changes season…
Sapa Food Guide: What & Where to Eat
Salmon hotpot in the fog, night-market skewers and the horse stew you will never forget. What to order in Sapa and exactly…
Muong Hoa Valley: Lao Chai, Ta Van & Sapa’s Best Villages
The two villages at the heart of the Muong Hoa Valley: how to reach them, what to do, and why one night…
Cat Cat Village, Sapa: Tickets, Tips & Is It Worth It?
Sapa's most visited and most argued-about village. What Cat Cat actually offers, what it costs, and when it is worth your afternoon.
Best Time to Visit Sapa: Month-by-Month Guide
Sapa has four seasons and four completely different personalities. A month-by-month breakdown so you book the one you actually want.
Hanoi to Sapa: Bus, Train or Limousine?
Three ways to travel from Hanoi to Sapa, compared honestly on time, comfort and price, plus booking tips for peak season.
Fansipan Cable Car: Complete Guide to the Roof of Indochina
Fifteen minutes from Sapa to the roof of Indochina. Ticket prices, the best hour to ride, and how to avoid paying to…
Sapa Rice Terraces: Best Viewpoints & When to Go
The Sapa rice terraces change costume four times a year. Here is the calendar, the seven best viewpoints, and how to photograph…
Best Sapa Trekking Tours Compared
Group or private, day trek or overnight: an honest comparison of Sapa trekking tours, with prices, routes and who each one suits.
Sapa Homestay Guide: Villages, Costs & Etiquette
One night in a Sapa homestay beats five in a hotel. Where to stay, what it costs, and how not to embarrass…