Sapa Food
Not only famous for its natural beauty and landscapes, cool and fresh air, Sapa is best known for specialities that have attracted more and more tourists.
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Lon quay Lang Son (Lang Son roasted pork)
Anyone who arrives in Lang Son Province could find it difficult to say no to Lon quay dish. Lon quay Lang Son is delicious for many reasons, however, the main specific taste of the dish comes from the unique flavor of a kind of leaf called “Mac mat” (meaning “sweet leaf”).
Trekking in Sapa
Most hotels offer trekking all throughout Sapa’s surrounding hills and valleys. Overnight stays are usually spent drinking and eating with the locals — a great chance to brush up on the local lingo over gecko wine.
Market in Sapa
The local markets in the region are unlike anything you’re likely to have seen elsewhere in Vietnam. These aren’t town and city markets with meat and veggies for sale — these are genuine country markets, with livestock trading and, myriad handcrafte.
Can Cau Market
Can Cau market is one of the most fascinating open-air markets in the region, specialising in livestock. It’s 20km North of Bac Ha and just 9km south of the Chinese border. Visitors are generally H’mong groups from highland villages.
Muong Hoa Valley
On this trip you will trek along Muong Hoa River, sneaking through the valley nearby Sapa town, which is surrounded by huge rice paddy terraces.
Fansipan in Sapa
Fansipan is Vietnam’s tallest mountain and more than a few tackle its summit. Most agents offer two and three day treks although if you took a private tour you could spread it out.
