Best Things to Do in Lào Cai Province

Lào Cai Best Of

Rice-terrace valleys, mountain waterfalls, Indochina's highest peak and colourful highland markets in Vietnam's far north.

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Mường Hoa Valley

Striking scenery combining manmade terraced rice fields with natural landscapes, best explored along its nature trails.

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Fansipan

Rising to 3,147.3 metres, this celebrated peak is the highest mountain in Vietnam.

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C

Bac Ha Market

A bustling highland market open on Sunday mornings.

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Cat Cat Village

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E

Love Waterfall

Also known as Thác Tình Yêu, this scenic cascade is reached via a nature trail.

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Ham Rong Mountain

Often called a flower garden, this mountain features a beautifully tended garden with rose displays.

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Tiên Sa Waterfall

A scenic natural waterfall accessible via a moderately challenging hiking trail.

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Silver Waterfall

Also known as Thác Bạc, this mountain waterfall is reached by an easy hike along a nature trail.

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Our Lady of Rosary Church - Sapa Catholic Parish

A small, humble Catholic church that stands as an integral landmark in Sa Pa town alongside the surrounding rice fields.

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Heaven Sapa

View Point

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Sa Pa Museum

A compact history museum offering insight into the heritage and traditions of the region's local tribes.