An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Sapa. No paid placements, no advertorial.

Sapa see and do guide

Sapa Market, Sapa

Sapa’s market has moved. It's now around 1km east of the old town. Head out and visit the Hmong and Red Dzao section upstairs... Read more

Sapa Market, Sapa

Highway 4 D - 1km east of town

The Red Dao village of Ta Phin is around 10kms from Sapa and it’s well worth walking at least half of that. This is another... Read more

Ta Phin and ruined monastery walk, Sapa

Around 10kms from Sapa

4 August 2015

TripAdvisor's powerful. Its rankings can make or break hotels, restaurants, tourist services.... read more

31 March 2018

The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

29 April 2015

As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

14 July 2017

From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more