Sapa
Terraced rice fields and mountain villages.
📷 Sa Pa · Wikipedia/Wikimedia CommonsSapa is a nature paradise of northern Vietnam, with its misty mountains, terraced rice paddies and ethnic-minority villages. It is an ideal escape for trekking and local culture.
🗓️ The dry season (November–April) is ideal for most regions; avoid the monsoon months.
Nearby stops
HanoiVietnam’s historic capital; old quarters.Ha Long BayA UNESCO bay of karst islands.Hoi AnA fairy-tale old town of lantern-lit streets.Ho Chi Minh CityThe vibrant metropolis and gateway to the Mekong.Bali – UbudAn island of rice terraces and temples.BangkokTemples, bazaars and vibrant street life.Chiang MaiThe calm city of the north; mountain temples.HueThe imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty.Da NangA modern coastal city and the Marble Mountains.PhuketThailand’s largest holiday island.KrabiLimestone cliffs and the Railay beaches.Kuala LumpurThe Petronas Towers and a Muslim-friendly metropolis.SingaporeFuturistic gardens and a multicultural city-state.KyotoTemples, geisha quarters and ancient Japan.TokyoA vast metropolis where tradition meets futurism.Siem ReapThe gateway to the Angkor Wat temples.
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