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Lào Cai

The North · Province guide

From Hanoi

260 km

From HCMC

1,750 km

Best season

Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr

Region

The North

About

The northwest's tourism heart — Sa Pa beneath Fansipan, the roof of Indochina.

Known for

Sa Pa, Fansipan, the Bắc Hà Sunday market, Y Tý, and Muong Hoa rice terraces.

What to eat

Thắng cố, Sa Pa salmon hotpot, lợn cắp nách, and thắng dền.

Climate

The only region with four distinct seasons — cold dry winters, hot humid summers with storms, and crisp spring and autumn.

Best months Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr

Services in this province

Services in this province

Getting around

Getting around

Real transport options listed here — car rentals, transfers and routes.

Aerial cable cars between Sapa & Fansipan Peak, with temples, restaurants & shops at either end.

Sapa Station - Ga Tàu Leo Núi

Fansipan Station

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Top experiences

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Stays

31 listed

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Food & drink

13 listed

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Things to do

7 listed

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Transport

3 listed

Cable Car Station – Sun World Fansipan Legend

Cable Car Station – Sun World Fansipan Legend

Sapa Station - Ga Tàu Leo Núi

Sapa Station - Ga Tàu Leo Núi

Fansipan Station

Fansipan Station

Lao Cai Star Hotel

stays

SOJO Hotel Lao Cai

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Bảo tàng tỉnh Lào Cai

activities

Lao Cai International Border Gate Administration Center

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Cửa Khẩu Lào Cai TV

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Newspaper Lao Cai

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Cửa hàng ảnh nghệ Thuật Sa Pa - Lào Cai

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Chung cư The Manor Tower Lào Cai

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