Things to Do in Sapa

Explore Cat Cat Village (closest to town, easy half-day walk)

Join a cooking class featuring ethnic minority cuisine

Multi-day trek through rice terraces with a homestay in Cat Cat, Lao Chai, or Ta Van village

Summit Fansipan — hike (2 days) or take the cable car for panoramic views (~$15–20)

Summit Fansipan — hike (2 days) or take the cable car for panoramic views (~$15–20)

Try thang co (horse meat stew) and local corn wine at the market — unique regional specialties

Try thang co (horse meat stew) and local corn wine at the market — unique regional specialties

Visit the Bac Ha Sunday market (1.5 hrs from Sapa) for a colorful ethnic market experience

Visit the Muong Hoa Valley — the most photogenic rice terrace area

Visit the Muong Hoa Valley — the most photogenic rice terrace area

Watch sunrise over the terraces from Ham Rong Mountain viewpoint