The best time for a trip to Sapa is spring, when nature, awakened from winter rains and fogs, covers the green mountain slopes with a flower carpet. Situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level, Sapa abounds in a variety of flora, both tropical and temperate.
Stormy spring here smoothly flows into summer, giving farmers a generous harvest of fruits. Some of the plants found in Sapa are unique. The abundance of beautiful orchids is amazing, the number of species of which is several hundred, and the names are beautiful and romantic - "Princess of Orchids", "Slipper of the Fair Lady" ... Healing herbs growing in the foothills of Sapa are used to make medicinal ointments and tinctures, which you will use for a long time forget about your illnesses and ailments.
The natural landscape of this area creates many natural attractions, including such famous ones as the silver waterfall Thas Bas, the complex of caves called the Underwater Palace, the Heavenly Gate and the mysterious bamboo forest. Sapa is also the starting point for climbers looking to conquer Phan Si Pang, the highest mountain not only in Vietnam, but throughout Indochina.
The ancient city of Sapa itself was discovered in the nineteenth century by the French, who, appreciating the mildness of the climate and the beauty of natural landscapes, chose Sapa as a city for their summer leisure, complementing the urban architectural complex with buildings in the colonial style. Local residents, without losing their national identity, to this day honor their traditions and customs: visiting the market in Sapa is one of the highlights of this trip, it is so colorful and bright. Here not only trade and exchange of goods takes place, but also national holidays and festivals are held.