Lao Cai

HOANG A TUONG RESIDENCE

Location: In the centre of Bac Ha Town, Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province. Characteristics: This is a unique architectural work, which has the combination of Asian and European styles. (TITC) – The residence was owned by Hoang Yen Chao and his son Hoang A Tuong – the Tay ethnic people who...

TA PHIN VILLAGE

Ta Phin Village is located in Ta Phin Commune, Sa Pa District, about 12km northeast of Sa Pa Town. The village is surrounded by mountains and owns spectacular rice terraces. The best time to visit Ta Phin is in late afternoon when visitors can enjoy amazing view of sunset over...

Y LINH HO VILLAGE

Y Linh Ho village Locates about 7km southwest of Sa Pa town, on the west side of Muong Hoa River. This village is home to the Black H’Mong who wears very dark clothes in black and navy dyed with indigo. The name of Y Linh Ho also has a great meaning. According...

LAO CHAI VILLAGE

Lao Chai village is a home of black H’Mong ethnic group, a commune composed by three large villages with over 100 families of the Black H’mong ethnic. It is located peacefully in a deep valley. There’s four sides surrounded by majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Following the winding road...

TA VAN VILLAGE

Ta Van Village is located in Ta Van commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province and about 12km away from Sa Pa town. Ta Van in the local language means ‘a large arc’. The village leans against the Hoang Lien Son range, overlooking the crystal water surface of Muong Hoa...

SA PA DISTRICT

Area: 678.6 sq. km Population: 59.176 thousand habitants (2016) Administrative division: – Townlet: Sa Pa – Communes: Ban Khoang, Ta Giang Phinh, Trung Chai, Ta Phin, Sa Pa, San Sa Ho, Ban Phung, Lao Chai, Hau Thao, Thanh Kim, Ta Van, Su Pan, Suoi Thau, Ban Ho, Thanh Phu, Nam Sai, Nam Cang....

THAC BAC (SILVER WATERFALL)

Thac Bac lies beside National Road 4D, about 12km from Sa Pa Town’s centre. Silver Waterfall is formed by sources of water from the Lo Sui Tong Mount. From the distance, the waterfall looks like a white dragon looking down from the sky. You can reach the Silver Waterfall by...

FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN

Location: Fansipan Mountain is located 9km south-west of Sa Pa Townlet in the Hoang Lien Mountain Range. Characteristics: With the altitude of 3,143m, Fansipan Mount is the highest mount in Indochina and known as the “Roof of Indochina”. Conquering Fansipan Peak is always a longing for those who love nature and exploring...

CAT CAT VILLAGE

Location: San Sa Ho Commune, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province, 2km from Sa Pa Townlet. Characteristics: This is an age-old village of Mong ethnic people. This place remains unique customs and practices of local inhabitants. ◊ Traditional Crafts Visitors to Cat Cat have an opportunity to admire a lively and colourful picture....

BAC HA MARKET

Location: Bac Ha Market is in Bac Ha District, Lao Cai Province; about 80km from downtown Sa Pa. Characteristics: It is a trading centre and meeting place for couples, friends, and relatives every Sunday. There are many trees around Bac Ha, and in the spring the countryside is white with blossoms. Every...