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Sapa, local fields
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If you come to Sapa you do have to do some excursions. There are three possibilities. You can do the excursions on a four wheeled vehicle, on a rented motorbike and on foot.
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Sapa, traditional ethnic people
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Two and a half miles (4 km) from Sapa is the Catcat village. This is a traditional Hmong people town. You can get here on a jeep and/or on a motorbike.
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Sapa, Tram Ton Pass
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While traveling around this zone, you can experience big variations in the weather. On one side of the mountain it can be cold and foggy, while on the other side the sun can shine, and the temperature can be quite warm...
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Sapa, Black Hmong woman
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45 miles (75km) from Sapa takes place the Muong Hun market. Muong Hun is one of the remotest towns in the area. It will take you more than three hours to get to Muong Hun. In the saturday market you will have the chance to see many different ethnic minorities...
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Sapa, trekking in the mountains
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Mount Phan Xi Pang, as locals call it, is a 3500 yard high peak (3143 m). During the trek you will have the chance to see how locals live. And even sleep in a local home. You will need special permits to do a home stay. For this reason I recommend reserving one of the trekking tours in Hanoi or Sapa..
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Sapa, Black Hmong girl
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If you want to visit the most unspoiled market in the Sapa region, go to Coc Ly. This town lies 60 miles from Sapa (95km). It will take you two and a half hours to get to Coc Ly. The market takes place on Tuesdays mornings.
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Sapa, Hmong mother and child
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The offer of places to eat in Sapa is quite varied. It won't be difficult to find a place that suits your tastes. On the walk from your hotel to the market you will see many restaurants. Prices are somewhat more expensive than in the rest of Vietnam, but still a real bargain...
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Sapa Ethnic minority people
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While visiting the region of Sapa you will take many photos. Something you should remember is that local people are not here to entertain you...
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