1. Conquering Fansipan Peak

Fansipan is the highest mountain of Indochina peninsula (3,143 m), located in the center of Hoang Lien Son range. Although it is only 9 km from Sapa town to the southwest, but if you walk. Currently, many climbers both professional and amateur find their way to conquer Fansipan peak. They can follow tours of travel companies or organize themselves with the guidance of local people, Hmong and Dao ethnic people (in Cat Cat, Lao Chai ..). On the way to the top of the mountain, visitors will discover the fascinating flora and fauna of the Hoang Lien range. There are many Hoang Lien trees, a precious medicinal herb, precious woods, animals such as partridges, bears, monkeys, chamois, birds... Or you can also choose to take the cable car or train station. Climb the mountain to welcome guests to the top opposite the auxiliary gate of the Center for Tourism and Trade Center. The Fansipan cable car route went into operation in early 2016, helping tens of thousands of tourists who have set foot on the top of Fansipan to admire, explore and conquer the highest roof in Indochina. This is also the cable car route certified by Guinness with 2 Guinness records for Fansipan Sapa cable car: The three-wire cable car has the largest difference between the departure and arrival stations in the world: 1410m and the longest three-wire cable car in the world: 6292.5m. The time to admire Fansipan peak is now also shortened from 2 days to only 15 minutes.

2. Visiting Cat Cat village

Located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, this is an old village of the Mong people, 2km from the center of Sapa town. This place also preserves many traditional crafts such as growing cotton, linen, weaving ... Cat Cat village is near Sapa town, so it attracts a lot of tourists to visit. Currently, this place has been built into Cat Cat tourist area. Coming to Ban, you will be immersed in the very simple daily life of the people. This is the place to get rid of all the worries of busy modern life.

3. Visit Muong Hoa valley – Ancient stone beach

Muong Hoa valley belongs to Hau Thao commune, about 8km southeast of Sapa town. From Sa Pa town, passing a pass along the high mountains, you will come to Muong Hoa valley. A special thing in this valley is the ancient stone beach with many different carvings, interspersed between the grass and the terraced fields of ethnic minorities. Hundreds of sandstone rocks are engraved with drawings, strange characters, so far, the origin and meaning have not been determined. Today, this ancient carving area has been ranked as a national monument, a unique heritage of the ancient Vietnamese people. In Muong Hoa valley, there is also a beautiful small stream stretching about 15 km, passing through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Hau Thao communes and ending at Ban Ho.

4. Check in Sapa stone church

Sa Pa Church built in 1895 is considered as the most complete ancient architectural mark of the French left. Located on a prime location with the back of Ham Rong mountain shielding, in front is a large, flat land, standing on all four sides can observe the monument, along with two other architectural works. Also built by the French are Chu Cau villa (now Hoang Lien hotel) and the old district party committee area (now the headquarters of Lao Cai Tourism Promotion Information Center) forming a symmetrical triangle with French-style architecture. The church has been embellished and preserved, becoming an indispensable image when referring to the misty Sa Pa. The church has many names due to the habits of people and tourists such as Sapa ancient stone church, Our Lady of the Rosary church, stone church... The church was built from hewn stone, in Gothic architecture style. of Rome. The bonds that bind the rock together are a mixture of sand, lime, and molasses. The wall of the wing of the cross is designed to make the viewer feel like there are stalactites flowing down, increasing the natural beauty. Previously, the roof was made of lime straw, now it has been replaced and roofed with tiles. The total area of ​​the church campus is more than 6000m2. This is also the place where every Saturday, the horn calls to friends of couples in a love market full of national culture and the breath of the Northwest mountains.