The most popular trekking course in Sapa involves Cat Cat Village of H'mong People. Located only about 3km away from downtown Sapa, Cat Cat is an easy choice for hikers from around the world and is considered to be a gateway to Sapa trekking.
As you walk slowly along the Cat Cat trail crossing terraced rice paddy fields, you can get a glimpse of the daily life of the Black H’mong that have kept their traditional culture and style of living. Farmers wearing the conical hat known as ‘non la’ working in the fields, children playing with dirt against the backdrop of layers of mountains, and colorfully-dressed women making handcrafted goods in small groups captivate travelers. The village presents pastoral and peaceful scenes as if they were taken from a children’s storybook. The vast and open view, crisp air, and generous and kind smiles of the locals can clear the minds of strangers who are merely stopping by.

If there is Jungfrau in Europe, there is Phan XI Pang in Asia. Located in the heart of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Phan Xi Pang is a mountain that stands 3,147m tall. Not just in Vietnam, but in an area combining Laos and Cambodia as well, it is the highest peak and is aptly called ‘the Roof of Indochina.’
It takes several days to hike up the mountain on foot due to the rugged terrains. Today there are the Funicular Railways and the Fansipan Cable Cars giving rides to tourists who want to reach the summit. In order to get to the cable car station, you need to take the funicular from Sun Plaza Sapa Station in Sapa Town. The funicular carriage ride overlooking the terraced rice paddy fields down below is one of the amusements you can have at the start of your Phan Xi Pang trip. Once you get to the cable car station, it is now time to experience the cable car ride, crossing 6.2km in the air to the top of Phan Xi Pang. It is also known for the largest ascent by a three-rope cable car, rising 1,410m throughout its journey. The panoramic landscape seen from the cable car is sublime and does not fall behind the world’s top tourist spots.

Sapa town, serving as a base camp for Sapa trekking, offers a large variety of attractions. The plaza in the center of the town plays the role of a meeting venue between the locals and visitors. It is where a market selling handicraft made by ethnic minorities is set up and traditional performances are held on special occasions. Behind the plaza stands Notre Dame Cathedral Sapa built in 1935. It may appear humble but, up close, reveals similarities to the architectural style of old castles in Europe. Its long, splendid interior elicits piety. By the time you get hungry from all the walking, you will likely be drawn to a street vendor selling skewered food with an irresistible smell. Skewered food is the signature food of Sapa. Ranging from skewered veggies, meat, seafood, and even frogs, a Vietnam delicacy, the freshly-cooked food on a skewer coupled with a cold Vietnamese beer can wipe your fatigue away. Try dipping your feet in the art of slowness as you leisurely stroll around Sapa Lake. The sky of Sapa reflected on the surface of the lake will be carved into your heart with the same kind of ripples that the lake has.

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