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Bac Ha

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  • The Flower H'mong
    4 stars

    Coming from countries where two women would usually be horrified to show up at the same party wearing the same dress, it's hard to imagine a society where every woman has agreed to dress almost exactly alike from as far back as anyone can remember. This being the case, there's no disputing that the ... read more

  • Markets
    4 stars

    There are three main markets of interest and more for those looking to branch out. They all get going at about 08:00 and start packing up at noon, so to get the most out of it include an overnight stay as buses from Sapa don't show till around 10:30/11:00 Can Cau Market This Saturday morning ... read more

  • Tours and treks
    3.5 stars

    If you don't book ahead in Lao Cai or Sapa, you can arrange treks in Bac Ha at Green Sapa Tours, across from the Sao Mai Hotel, or its sister hotel the Hoang Vu. Tours are pricier than Sapa, but expect smaller groups and perhaps less touristed areas If you don't want to do an organised tour, an ... read more


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