Sapa

Located at an altitude of 1,600m above sea level near the Chinese border in the north‐western Highlands, the former French hill station of Sapa is home to more than 30 ethnic minorities and the highest mountain of Vietnam, Mount Fansipan (3,143m). This area, with its spectacular mountain scenery and rice fields terraces, is a perfect spot to explore authentic hill tribe villages and for trekking opportunities.