Sapa - _{Scenic Beauty of Vietnam}

The colorful and charming market town of Sapa in the northwest is a perfect oasis for strenuous mountain trekking and paddy field excursions. The Gothic stone church in the center of town, popular with its shops and stalls, recalls the town's French missionary influence. Enjoy Vietnamese and European-inspired cuisine downtown, and don't miss the Love Market on Saturday nights.

Best time to visit: Dec- To-Feb
Things to do: Hiking: Dragon Jaw Mountain, Cable Car Trip Fansipan, Enjoy boating in Sapa Lake, Explore Sapa Night Market

HOW TO REACH SAPA

Flight - With no dedicated local airport, visitors must fly to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and then take a bus or train to Sapa. This is the most efficient way for international visitors to reach their destination. Indian passengers can apply for a visa on arrival. Both Bangkok Airways and Air India fly to Hanoi.
Road - The bus ride is long, but scenic and economical. Since it does not have its own airport, it is best to take a sleeper bus from nearby Hanoi or Lao Lai. The journey takes about 10-11 hours and can get bumpy along the way.
Rail - The best and most efficient way to reach Sapa is by train. The nearest station to Sapa is Lao Cai station. To get to Sapa from the train station, you have to take a shuttle bus. Train journeys can take up to 8 hours. Again, most travelers recommend taking the sleeper train.

HOW TO GET AROUND

Train - A safer and more comfortable option. Journey time is approximately 8 hours. Leave from Hanoi every evening to Lao Cai Train Station and arrive the next morning. From there it takes 1 hour by bus to Sapa.
Bus - Cheap and fast, but not comfortable. It takes about 6 hours and runs from Hanoi to Sapa. No need to transfer at Lao Cai.
Private Car - Duration approximately 6 hours, flexible. Cab fare depends on the duration of the journey and the kilometers.

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