SPW Says: it is possible to hike out from Sapa to visit some of the outlying villages, home to the mainly Hmong minority group.
Cat Cat Guest House: Up, Up Up
SPW Says: We had a very pleasant room with its own bathroom, and a veradah outside. We were only a few steps from the restaurant, but about 120 from the street, an amazing effort by Susan and her dodgy hips! Very comfortable, and fantastic views.As it was part of our package, I don't...
Hoang Lien Restaurant: Good value local food
SPW Says: A pleasant restaurant where wild boar and venison from the region were made into appetising meals.The owner's daughter was delighted to find that we were Australian as she was soon to leave for Sydney for her sister's wedding. As she hadn't been to Hanoi, it was hard to...
SPW Says: More of a problem than a danger, the hawkers are persistent.We found that we had to be both assertive, and good humoured.
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it is possible to hike out from Sapa to visit some of the outlying villages, home to the mainly Hmong minority group.
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Colourful mountain tribes, incredible scenery, fresh cool air: these were the hopes we had when we embarked on our trip to Sapa. But first there was the train. The soft sleeper was not exactly soft...
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