“I recently went on a 2-day trek and homestay with TrekkingSapa. I can honestly say it was one of the most incredible experiences in my life!
The trek covers some beautiful sights of the hills, rice patties, and many villages. Be sure to take a little extra money along as there are some lovely trinkets in the villages. Also, some villagers and children tend to follow you during the trek, giving assistance during the slippery parts, and then offer to sell you their products at each stop of the trek.
My two friends and I had Mu as our guide, who is an incredible role model and now a friend told us the day to day life of living in one of the villages. Mu was outstanding and we highly recommend!“
Sapa tours attract tourists not only by the majestic mountains and landscapes but also by the diversity of the ethnic groups living here. And to discover all the natural beauty and beauty in the lifestyle of people in Sapa, you must visit the 5 villages below:
Cat Cat village
Cat Cat village is located 2km from Sapa town center, this is the oldest living place of the Mong ethnic group.
When you come to Cat Cat village, you will think that you are lost with the long days that you cannot find anywhere. You are not only stunned by the warm colors of the village that bring you but also the beautiful scenery of Cat Cat – the mountains, the terraced fields, the simple roofs of young people who are unattended jokingly, a mother is weaving colorful cloths on the loom.
You should go to Cat Cat village at the beginning of the year to attend the Gao Cao festival – one of the festivals that expresses the cultural life of Mong people. When you come here, do not forget to enjoy the specialties of the place.
Ta Phin village
Ta Phin village is located 12km from Sapa town center, this is the main residence of the Red Dao and Hmong people.
Perhaps the typical characteristic of Sapa, going to any village, we also see the appearance of terraced fields appearing around the simple roofs of the ethnic groups here but somehow it is in every village. Beauty is unmistakable. If in Cat Cat village is a little rustic, then in Ta Phin, there is a familiar and sad expression, something that makes people feel anxious whenever they come. But sometimes it is because of that soft sadness that attracts many visitors to the village, come to experience the feeling of being a Red Dao once, to really learn about customs and habits, once lifestyle of the people.
Come to Sapa tours, remember to drop by Ta Phin ancient monastery – a monastery of Western architectural colors at the end of the 19th century or caves filled with surprises inside. There is one more point that you definitely have to try out specialties here, then it is the medicinal leaf bath of the Red Dao – the bathing of medicinal leaves in wooden crates will help you reduce tension.
Ta Van village
Along the highway 4D to the southeast, about 8 km from Sapa town is Ta Van village – the residence of the Giay people.
You will see houses of villagers built right next to terraced fields. If you come here in the harvest season at the end of September, the ripe rice flavor will faintly follow the wind and follow your footsteps until the end of the village exploration journey.
When you spend the night at a friend’s house, you will have the opportunity to discover all the customs, simple lifestyles and especially friendly people, so that you can fully appreciate the love of the land in the highlands. North.
Ho village
Ho Pass is 30km from Sapa town center to the southwest – when coming to Ho village, you can feel the weather here is much hotter than Ta Van and Ta Phin villages, the average temperature is about 18-25 degrees C
At Ho hamlet, you will find the warm and friendly atmosphere of the indigenous families and find life a lot softer. In the morning, you should visit Hoang Lien National Park, where there are much rich flora and fauna.
Sin Chai village
Sin Chai village of San Sa Ho commune is located about 4km away from Sapa town center. This is a village that has not been “traveled” yet it still retains its inherent wildness. The main inhabitants here are the Black Mong people with a population of about 1400 people. Besides growing rice and corn, Sin Chai people also grow cardamom on mountain slopes to earn extra income.
Sin Chai is one of seven villages of Ta Giang Phinh, located in the northernmost area of Sapa district. Among 127 Mong ethnic families with 624 inhabitants, there are many elderly people, especially Sin Chai women.
Sapa tours, you will see the uniqueness of each ethnic group here. Tourism, living and experiencing with ethnic people.
You will be attracted and will come here more times. Let Sapa dispel the tension in you.