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Lao Cai Vietnam Travel Guide

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  • May 28, 2025
Lao Cai Vietnam, the most popular travel destination offers not only a huge collection of trekking tours in Vietnam, but also many mountain bike tours, highland market discovery, ethnic culture, homestay experience. Some of well known places of Lao Cai province include Sapa, Bac Ha market, Fansipan mountain.
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Lao Cai Vietnam, the most popular travel destination offers not only a huge collection of trekking tours in Vietnam, but also many mountain bike tours, highland market discovery, ethnic culture, homestay experience. Some of well known places of Lao Cai province include Sapa, Bac Ha market, Fansipan mountain.

Lao Cai is a province of the mountainous Northwest region of Vietnam bordering the province of Yunnan in China on the north, Lai Chau Province on the west, Ha Giang Province on the east and Yen Bai, Son La provinces on the south.

Located 300km from Hanoi, Lao Cai can be reached by car or train. Most of tourist trains leave Hanoi at night, arriving Lao Cai early morning the following day. The car journey is now only 5-6 hours thanks to the Express highway Hanoi – Lao Cai.

Lao Cai and Sapa are two important cities within the province at the border with China; the former is well known as key trading post and the latter is hill station famous for tourism, in the Northwest region of Vietnam. Lao Cai is also the capital of Lao Cai Province and shares border with the city of Hekou, in the Yunnan province of Southwest China. This border town was closed after the 1979 war with China, since reopened in 1993, has become a major tourist centre between Hanoi, Sapa and Kunming (China).

Lao Cai what to see
Lao Cai still preserves lots of cultural and historical sites. One of outstanding vestiges is the ancient stone in Muong Hoa Valley (Sapa). There are many beautiful caves such as Thuy Tien (Bat Xat), Ta Phoi (Cam Duong), Tien-Trung Do (Bac Ha), Xuan Quang (Bao Thang).

Sapa is the most popular travel destination of the province. Many new married couples like spending their honeymoon in Sapa because of good weather and romantic sightseeing. Coming to Sapa in summer you can feel the climate of four seasons in one day. Discover interesting places including Ham Rong Mountain, Silver Waterfall, Rattan Bridge, Bamboo forest, Ta Phin Cave and Sapa ancient rock field.

Bac Ha Market hosts the biggest fair near the mountainous highlands. It is a typical weekly activity for the H’Mong and other minority groups living in the locality. In Cat Cat Village many H’Mong residents are good at manipulating gold and silver jewelry.

It is festinate to travel from Lai Chau to Lao Cai following National Highway No. 4D because of scenery along roadsides and impressive sight of Hoang Lien Son Range. This way attracts to people liking the adventure and discover on bicycle, too.

Lao Cai Weather
Lao Cai has typical mountainous climate. The dry season lasts from October to March, it is cold. And the rain season is from April to September. Annual average temperature is 23oC. Specially, sometime, there is snow in Sapa.

Sapa Three Day Trek – Muong Hoa Valley Route
Hoa Binh Vietnam
Lao Cai Tour Packages
Sapa 3 Day Tour – Walking, Cycling, Bac Ha Market
Vietnam North Hiking: Ha Giang

Lai Chau Trek 2 Days Itinerary from Sapa
Lai Chau Trek 2 Days Itinerary from Sapa

Lai Chau Trek 2 Days Itinerary from Sapa begins from Sapa and finishes in Sapa as well. You are picked up in Sapa and brought to Tam Duong, Lai Chau where you enjoy trekking through remote hilltribe villages of the Lu and the Giay.

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
Two Day Trek Sapa Mong Sen Ta Phin Village
Two Day Trek Sapa Mong Sen Ta Phin Village

Discover the beauty and culture of Sapa on a two-day trek through the Mong Sen and Ta Phin Villages with Hiking Vietnam. Trek through stunning terraced rice fields, meet and converse with the Black Hmong and Red Dao people, and gain insight into their ways of life, customs, and traditions.

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
Da Lat Trekking Tour 2 Days
Da Lat Trekking Tour 2 Days

Da Lat Trekking Tour 2 Days is arranged in Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam central highlands. The two day Da lat trek begins with a car transfer from your hotel in Dalat to the trekking base. The trekking tour can be available all year round.

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary
Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary

Explore the stunning natural beauty of Sapa in northern Vietnam with our 2-day, 1-night trekking itinerary. Trek through picturesque bamboo forests, lush rice paddies, and visit local ethnic minority villages. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the region and enjoy delicious local cuisine while staying in cozy accommodations. Book your Sapa trekking adventure with us today.

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
2 Days Sapa Trek to Lao Cai
2 Days Sapa Trek to Lao Cai

Discover the beauty of Sapa with the 2 Days Sapa Trek Lao Cai tour from Hiking Vietnam. Trek through stunning landscapes, including rice paddies and bamboo forests, and visit local villages of ethnic minorities like the Tay. Enjoy authentic local meals and spend the night in a homestay. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
Trek Lai Chau 2 Days Itinerary from Sapa
Trek Lai Chau 2 Days Itinerary from Sapa

Trek Lai Chau 2 Days Itinerary starts from Sapa, Lao Cai Vietnam. You are picked up at Sapa town and brought to Tam Duong, Lai Chau where your two-day trek begins. Trek and visit the Lu minority people The who have engaged in farming for a long time.

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
Trek Sapa 2 Days Sin Chai Village Route
Trek Sapa 2 Days Sin Chai Village Route

Discover the beauty of Northern Vietnam on the Trek Sapa 2 Days Sin Chai Village Route with Hiking Vietnam. Explore the unique culture of the Tay and Xa Pho ethnic groups, hike through picturesque landscapes in Ban Ho Valley, and experience the warm hospitality of local homestays. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam
Sapa 3 Day Trek Ban Sai, Sin Chai Village Route
Sapa 3 Day Trek Ban Sai, Sin Chai Village Route

Sapa 3 Day Trek Ban Sai Sin Chai Village Route offers the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Hoang Lien mountain range, Nam Sai Valley and to experience the unique culture of the Hmong, Zao, Tay and Xa Pho ethnics.

Duration: 3 - 4 days
Country: Vietnam
3 Day Trek Sapa Seo Mi Ty, Ta Trung Ho Village Route
3 Day Trek Sapa Seo Mi Ty, Ta Trung Ho Village Route

This 3 day trek Sapa offers the opportunity to visit spectacular landscapes of the Hoang Lien mountain range and Hoang Lien national park. Experience the unique culture, custom and way of living of the Hmong, Zao, Tay ethnics…

Duration: 3 - 4 days
Country: Vietnam
Fansipan Climbing Tour 2 Days
Fansipan Climbing Tour 2 Days

Fansipan Climbing Tour 2 Days is one of Vietnam best hikes we run in Sapa, Fansipan, Northern Vietnam. Begin your adventure with an overnight train trip from Hanoi to Laocai, then Sapa. Continue your outdoor adventures from Sapa

Duration: 2 days
Country: Vietnam

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