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Where to go

01

Sapa

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Terraced valleys and Hmong trekking villages threaded through the northern highlands.

02

Ha Giang

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Vietnam's most dramatic road trip, one hairpin at a time.

03

Ha Long Bay

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Thousands of limestone karsts rising straight out of jade-green water.

04

Hanoi

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Old Quarter alleys, egg coffee, and a thousand years of history.

05

Da Nang

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Long beaches and the gateway to Hoi An and the Marble Mountains.

Stories from Vietnam

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Best Sapa Hotels for Every Budget

Fifteen Sapa hotels worth your money, sorted by budget, plus the one question to answer before you book: town or valley?

Jack Lee · Sapa ·6 min read
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25 Best Things to Do in Sapa, Vietnam

Discover the best things to do in Sapa, from trekking terraced rice fields to exploring hill tribe villages, markets, and Fansipan's stunning…

Jack Lee · Sapa ·6 min read
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Sapa Vietnam Travel Guide

Sapa is a small town in northern Vietnam, famous for terraced rice fields and misty peaks.

Jack Lee · Vietnam ·7 min read