Sapa – town of clouds

Locally known as the “town of clouds”, Sapa is a charming treasure trove of Northwest Vietnam. At a glimpse of an eye, it effortlessly mesmerizes travelers by the beauty of iconic cascading terraced rice fields, lush valleys and emerald mountains lying side by side. Endowed by nature, it’s no wonder that Sapa has become one of the most alluring destinations in the country.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Sapa?
The suitable time to travel to Sa Pa: Sapa has cool weather for a year, you can experience both four seasons in one day: Winter, Summer, Fall and Spring. However the optimum time to journey at Sa Pa is Rice Terrace.

• About March to May and Sept to Nov! This is a perfect time of weather, besides, you will find lots of intriguing festivals within this time.
• In Apr and May: This is the great time for the person who loves to find the perspective of planting rice on the terraced area of folks, when there’s also the blossom season. It is time for the photographers. – At the end of Sept is the ripe rice season: The gorgeous yellow covers Sapa at this time. This is the best selection for tourists.

How to get to Sapa
Sapa does not have a airport, but there are direct buses from Hanoi and there is a train station not too far from Sapa town.

Buses to Sapa
The bus from Hanoi to Sapa is the cheapest option. The advantage of a bus connection is that it goes directly to the city of Sapa, without stopping anywhere and the bus also runs at night, just like the trains. The bus trip from Hanoi to Sapa takes around 5 to 6 hours..

Trains to Hanoi
Many people who travel to Sapa choose the train because it is safe, comfortable, convenient and time-saving. The disadvantage is that the train only takes you to Lao Cai station, from there you have to take a bus, minibus or taxi to Sapa.