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Sapa market
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  • By yuet29 on December 17, 2004
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  • Black Hmong girl - Lao Cai
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    by yuet29
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    Sapa market is a crowdy and lively market.

    The ground floor is the wet market; the first floor is where the minority sell their handicrafts.. their blankets, traditional clothes, hats etc.

    The hill tribe people dressed in their traditional clothes and buy/ sell in the market. Very colouful and fascinating. I especially like the kids living here, they have curios eyes and red cheeks, very sweet.

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    Go Trekking!
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  • Updated By Arjaree on October 23, 2004
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  • Rice paddies - Lao Cai
    Rice paddies
    by Arjaree
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    I think its a better idea to hire a local guide to take you to trek in Sapa. Simply cos they know the way better. They will take you through the mountains to two main villages - Lao Cai and Cat cat. Along the way, you will go through rice paddies, cross some streams and water falls. The view is fascinating. You will see the hill tribe people along the way. Some are out in the fields collecting corns and sugar canes.

    Our guide was friendly. He could actually walk without having to watch his steps while I was kinda clumsy and had to watch almost every single step. I got to enjoy the views once in a while though. Even so, it was a nice experience.

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    Cat Cat Village
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  • By yuet29 on December 17, 2004
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    Cat Cat Village
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    Travel agencies do the trip but you can do it yourself. Pay the entrance fee and there are road leading you in the village.

    Of course with tour, they might bring you to visit the black hmong house; and of course, in this way the black hmong will welcome you more than those did it alone.

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    Ham Rong Mountain 2
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  • By yuet29 on December 17, 2004
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    According to Lonely Planet, if you only have a few hours in Sapa, dont forget to visit Ham Rong Mountain and most importantly, climb up the trail to the radio tower. It says that this is where you can get the rewarding nice view..

    The picture is the radio tower.. however, too foggy to have any view other than foggy view..

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    Cat Cat Village
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  • By yuet29 on December 17, 2004
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  • Waterfall - Lao Cai
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    To visit this waterfall is a must when you are in Cat Cat village. There are minorities, particularly black hmong gathered at this rest point, talking and selling stuff to the travelers.

    A lot of minority kids, some are infant carried by their mother or sisters, receiving candies or cookies from travelers.

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    Sapa Church
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  • By yuet29 on December 17, 2004
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    Sapa church
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    This is the centre of Sapa town. You wont miss it. Opposite the church is the park. There are many vendors seeling food across the road near the church, sweat corns, pho.. etc

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    Hiring a Minsk moto-bike,explore Sapa by yourself
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  • By Ladyfromasia on May 5, 2005
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  • Near Acient Rocks - Lao Cai
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    The price 4 renting a moto-bike is very cheap, ard 7-8$ for 1 hour, I paid only 15$ for all day.

    Its really cool when driving down the gently sloping roads around the mountains under the sun. You can visit some villages of ethnic people on the way & can also have meals with them with only 1-2$ :)

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  • Address: Lao Cai town

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    Temple
  • By shintarojon on May 13, 2007
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  • Temple - Lao Cai
    Temple
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    (last date visited - May 6, 2007)

    Temple

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  • Address: near Lao Cai Border

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    Sapa Market
  • Updated By galy on June 10, 2003
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    Sapa Market
    by galy
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    Be prepared to stroll the stairs up and down. The market is so full of live, fruits, vegetable meat and all kind fo merchendise. Ofcourse, lots of hadcrafts and souvenires. Mostly women are selling and buying. Many Black Humong people with the bascket on their back, and Red Dzaw ladies, with red coverheads. pay attention, many women have one gold tooth.

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    Mercado de Ba Ha
  • By elpariente on November 24, 2005
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    En Ba Ha los domimgos se reunen los Hmong Flores para hacer sus compras , para comer y pasar el dia
    Es un mercado con un colorido y sabor increible

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