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Cooking Class in Sapa

Tourists can top off a trip to Sapa with a cooking class and learn to create delectable Vietnamese delights. These classes include learning about traditional recipes along with a trip to the market to gather the ingredients. The classes usually end with a local wine tasting to pair off the meals prepared. Some of the popular cooking classes include the H’Mong Cooking School, the Hill Station Cooking Class, etc.

Ham Rong mountain has a unique shape of a dragon holding its head up to the sky. According to local legend, it was home to a dragon couple who were deeply in love. Unfortunately, a flood struck them one day, and the female dragon fell. During this, she raised her head towards her partner, who was flying towards heaven, and her body is now the majestic range. Tourists, from the top, can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sapa valley and explore the Flower Garden, known for its orchid vegetation. In addition, visitors can also tour the Love Market and the Heaven Gate! Read More

Sapa has many wonderful hiking experiences to offer. December is the best time to enjoy a good hike in Sapa. Tourists can take a hiking trip to Dragon Jaw Mountain (Ham Rong Mountain Park). Due to its central location, it is easily accessible by foot. Hikers will come across stone monuments along with diverse flora and fauna.

Built in the 20th century by French colonizers, the Holy Rosary Church is known for its unique architecture and cross-shaped bell tower in the west. It is also known as the Stone Church of Sapa or the Church of the Holy Lady of the Rosary, or Notre Dame Cathedral. The windows are embellished with 32 colorful stained glasses depicting Jesus’s life. The church is closed throughout the week and only opens every Sunday for Mass. You can admire its architecture from the outside. The Notre Dame cathedral is one of the finest churches in Vietnam. The Frech architects who built this church have carefully selected its location - the church faces the east (to welcome the light of God), and the bell tower faces the west (birthplace of Jesus). The church is constructed entirely from stone and in Roman Gothic Style. Read More

A 30-minute walk in the Hoang Lien National Park will take you to the peak of Fansipan Mountain, where you can view the breathtaking 100 meters tall Love Waterfall. Legend has it, fairies bathed here, and one of them fell for a young boy playing the flute. She transformed into a bird to be with her love forever after her parents forbade her from returning to the falls, hence the name.

Quang Truong Square is the town square in Sapa, which is a giant field with cement slates located between the Sun Plaza and the Holy Rosary Church in the heart of Sapa city. You can find traditional handicrafts here. Events and concerts like the Lantern Festival are also organized in Quang Truong square by locals. The main attraction is the ‘Love Market’ which is held here every Saturday night.

Tucked in the Northern pockets of Vietnam lies Sapa, with its rice terraces where the best time to visit is September and early October. The most scenic fields are located in the Muong Hoa Valley. The climate is also optimum for enjoying cycling, trekking, and sightseeing around the paddy fields and meandering valleys of Y Linh Ho, Tan Phin Ta Van, Lao Chai, etc. You can also opt for motorbiking through the Sapa Loop, which takes up to 2-3 days. To top off the experience, visitors can stay for a day or two at a local homestay. Read More

The picturesque valleys of Sapa are perfect for trekking. The most popular trek takes up to two days which tourists can prelude with a visit to the Cat Cat village. Scaling Fansipan Mountain is an excellent option for those looking for a challenging trek. March-April is ideal for trekking when the weather is refreshing, and the treks are easily navigable. Most guided tours start from the city centre, so it’s better to opt for a night-stay nearby. Read More

Ayri Gezegen Glass Terrace

Ayri Gezegen Glass Terrace offers an elevated perspective of Istanbul. It's a glass-bottomed viewing platform, providing an unobstructed view of the city below and offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Relish food from their in-house restaurant while enjoying a 360-degree view.

Kartepe Botanic Wakepark

Kartepe Botanic Wakepark is a water sports park offering fun activities like wakeboarding, cable wakeboarding, and other water sports. The park features a cable wakeboarding system, which is unique in Turkey, and rental equipment is available on-site.