Sapa

Vietnamese is regarded as the official language of this country. However some of the other languages spoken in this area include Chinese, Kham etc. Some tourist guides and local people might be able to communicate in English too.

Sa Pa is an old town which was inhabited during the 15th century. The previous history of this town is not known. This place was known to other people only after the French inhabited this place in the 18th century and it was after this that it became world famous as a hill station.

There are some very luxurious clubs and bars present in this location which allow you to enjoy your night life to the full. Some of the popular night clubs and bars in the area include Mountain Bar and Pub as well as Color Bar.

Here you can find some of the most exotic handicrafts as well as artifacts which are made by the local people of the town. Two popular locations for buying souvenirs and handicrafts are Indigo Cat and Hemp Embroidery.

The primary currency utilised in Vietnam is Vietnamese Dong. This currency is utilised all over the country and hence in the areas of Halong Bay as well.

You can get your money exchanged at the airport however there are some local restaurants as well as hotels which can offer you the facility of changing your currency. Also try and carry cash at all times as finding ATM can be troublesome.

Per day cost of moving around the country is somewhat VND 892491. This inlcudes meals as well as cost of transportation and some light drinks.

In vietnam you would find most of the people practicing the native or the folk religion of Vietnam. However, some people also donêt practice any religion. Apart from this some people in the area practice Budhism, while some tend to practice Catholicism.

Vietnam has some very specific etiquettes such as not displaying affection in public places, never touch someone's head. Also while talking donêt point finger rather use your hands. Make sure to dress up intelligently and avoid wearing short clothes in any of the public places.

The top places near to Sapa are Hanoi which is 252 km from Sapa, Halong bay which is located 380 km from Sapa, Sa dec which is located 16 km from Sapa, Lao cai which is located 31 km from Sapa, Bac ha which is located 53 km from Sapa

The best time to visit Sapa is from September to mid-December, and March to May when the weather is just right and the rainy season has passed. During this time you would have a comparatively milder climate along with a pleasant atmosphere. Average temperatures during September to December range from 15-25℃. The months of December, January and February are the coldest, with temperatures often falling below to 0℃. The town’s tropical climate is at the peak in the months of June-August, as monsoon arrives, The monsoon brings with it increased humidity, but decreased sunshine and heat. The average temperature during the monsoon months hovers between 20-25℃ in the day and around 15℃ at night. Sapa sees all four seasons in a year and provides for something for every kind of season-lover. There isn't really an offseason in Sapa, owing mainly to its highly seasonal climate, with a subtropical climate in the summers and a temperate climate in the winters. Since it experiences all four seasons, Sapa is an attractive destination for all kinds of travellers.
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The top things to do in Sapa are Fansipan Mountain, Silver Watefall, Muong Hoa Valley, Sapa Church, Tram Ton Pass, Bac Ha Market. You can see all the places to visit in Sapa here

There are 404 in Sapa which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Sapa are Trung Anh Guest House, samu villa sapa, Enjoy Happiness! Sapa :D, CC VIP HOTEL SAPA萨帕茜茜维普酒店, Nếm Tả Phìn Farmstay, Stone Paradise Homestay. You can see all the hotels in Sapa here

One of the most commonly consumed food item in this area is rice. People tends to make rice in numerous forms and then consume it along with chicken, beef or pork. There are a lot of spices as well as herbs a part of their normal diet.
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