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There are a few ATM’s scattered around Sapa, but remember there are withdrawal limits. Credit cards are accepted in some of the more up-market venues, but many places are cash only. Some of the bigger hotels can exchange cash or traveler’s cheques, but you won’t get the best rates.
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Romano’s is a friendly Italian restaurant combining tasty Italian fare with an extensive Vietnamese menu. Cheap, cheerful and neatly presente...
This cozy hideaway is easily missed despite being near the top end of the main street, but the food is definitely a notch above most. The dessert s...
Delta is an up-market Italian restaurant and wine bar, making the most of fresh local and imported products. The decor is a little spartan, but the...
This lovely cafe has a European ambience. It is bright and airy and offers a mouth watering selection of home-baked cakes. Pick a corner, order a c...
Michell Restaurant offers tasty fresh Vietnamese and Western food and excellent value set menus, with a service level to match. Set menus can be tw...
Owned by the same management as Delta, the T-Bone Steakhouse is all about quality imported Australian beef. While this is close to Australian price...
Also known as Silver Falls, Thac Bac Waterfall is 13kms from Sapa on the road to Tram Ton Pass, the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. The pass acts...
Fansipan is the highest peak of Indochina at 3,143m above sea level. The hike to the summit takes from 1-3 days, depending on fitness, but few oper...
Cat Cat Village is a mostly downhill 3km walk from Sapa. Wooden houses populated by Black H’mong people cluster close to a waterfall, along w...
The Sapa Market starts by the French-built church with row upon row of stalls, and continues down the stairs with snack vendors and into a building...
For a 360 degree view of Sapa that cannot be beaten, trek the short distance up the stairs to the radio tower. This is the easiest walk in Sapa &nd...
Just over 90kms from Sapa, the Sunday market at Bac Ha is a large local market, populated largely by Flower H’mong and other ethnic minority ...
The funky concrete exterior covered in graffiti gives away this chilled music venue. Long happy hours and late opening hours add to the vibe, as do...
Another graphitized venue, Tau Bar’s concrete interior makes it feel a little like a hidden bunker. Has a dart board and pool table on offer, with ...
This bar decked out in wood and decorated with minority art and handicrafts has a funky atmosphere and an eclectic music style, so expect a little ...
If its pub grub you’re after, Red Dragon dishes up some hearty English favorites to warm you up like bangers and mash and Shepherd’s Pi...
H’mong and Red Dzao women sell beautifully stitched items on the street side, ranging from small pouches to bags and bed covers. There are al...
Locally available clothing includes shirts made from Sapa fabric sold by the ethnic minority women, cheap t-shirts in the market, and more up-marke...
Forgot your rain jacket? Need a day pack for a hike? Want a warm fleece jacket or some solid hiking boots? Hiking equipment is available ...
There are several stalls in the upper part of the market selling silver jewellery, as well as a few shops on Cau May. Many of the H’mong wome...
Located in Market Area, Cha Pa Garden Boutique Hotel & Spa is a perfect starting point from which to explore Sapa (Lao Cai). The hotel offers a...
Chau Long Sapa I Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in Sapa (Lao Cai), whether exploring or just passing through. The property features a ...
Set in a prime location of Sapa (Lao Cai), Bamboo Sapa Hotel puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers a h...
Topas Ecolodge is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Sapa (Lao Cai). The hotel offers guests a range of services and ameniti...
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