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There are
many
places worth visiting in Sapa, with the tourism boom in
Sapa over the past years there are many choices for
tourists, most Sapa tours are arranged by travel companies
from
Hanoi. Going to Sapa travellers always visit
Cat Cat
village, located just outside
Sapa town. Cat Cat village is
inhabited by Hmong people and has recently been organized by
local authorities as a tourist village
Sapa trekking tours usually take place in Lao Chai and Ta
Van villages, travellers trek from Sapa town to Lao Chai,
crossing the river to
Ta Van village, overnight at Ta Van
and keep trekking to
Giang Ta
Chai village of Red Dzao
people, trekkers who go on strenous trip will trek for 4 or
5 days to
Ban Ho and Thanh Kim villages, inhabited by Tay
and Nung people, the trek is hard, but in return travellers
will have a chance to behold spectacular sceneries on the
way, meet with friendly montagnards
Sapa homestay are served in Ta Van village, Ban Ho and Ta
Phin villages, of which Ta Van is the most favoutie,
visitors with short time will choose Ta Van as their night
stop, those who prefer to stay at hotel there are many
choices in town, from cheap hostels to
deluxe hotels, the
increasing number of tourists to Sapa has made the town
change quickly, travellers can easily find a hotel within
their budget, top of the list of deluxe accommodation is
Victoria resort, a 4 star hotel built on top of the hill,
Victoria also offers
Sapa trains for passengers staying at
their hotel, for a long time it is the only choice for travellers who want to have a bit of luxury in this town.
Other options in Sapa are
Chau Long hotel, a 4 star hotel
built in 2006 as a new part of the old 2 star Chau Long,
close to Chau Long is Bamboo hotel, located right on Cau May
street in centre of town, overlooking the Muong Hoa valley,
as a 3 star hotel Bamboo is a good choice for middle class
travellers.
Down the hill to Cat Cat village there is Gold Sea hotel, a
budget 2 star hotel for visitors with tight budget, room
rates from 20-40 usd for a night with breakfast, located a
little away from town center however Goldsea hotel offers
the best valley view of Cat Cat village and Cat Cat
waterfall, the road from town central market were built a
few years ago makes it much easier to access Goldsea hotel
There are some hotels near the lake which are favourite with
local tourists, North Star hotel is a top choice, this 3
star mansion was built by local administration in 2009 and
located in an ideal place, facing the lake with spectacular
views of town. |
