great things to do in Sapa with a loved one
5 Instagrammable hotspots
Sapa, Vietnam is a romantic city that is a favorite honeymoon destination among locals. From off-the-beaten-path temples to private spas, Sapa is full of secluded spots that are perfect for a romantic getaway. Here’s a romantic itinerary for Sapa that’s perfect for spending the whole day with your loved one.
Trúc Lâm Đại Giác Zen Monastery
Trúc Lâm Đại Giác Zen Monastery is the first stop on this reverent day trip. This is the largest Buddhist temple in Sapa. The mystical atmosphere is created by the friendly stone statue that greets you at the entrance.
Even if you’re not a Buddhist, you can bow down to the golden statue of Buddha inside the temple and wish each other well. The path up to the temple is famously landscaped. There is also a lake near the temple that is home to a school of koi carp. The temple is open daily from 6am to 9pm.
Công viên trung tâm Sapa
Sapa Park is a great place to have lunch with local food and enjoy beautiful views of the river. There’s a large lake in the park, so you can take a stroll along the shore with your significant other. The park is an eight-color park where you can watch local artists perform during the day and a night market is held in the evening.
The stalls inside Sapa Park sell a variety of street food, including grilled chicken feet, sausages, roasted pork, mushroom skewers, and more. There are also many cafes inside the park where you can take a break. However, you should be wary of hawkers and people asking for money.
Sapa Trekking Tours
Sapa Love Silver Waterfall,Heaven Gate and San Sa Ho Full-DayTour
The main reason to visit Sapa is to trek to ethnic minority villages while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Rhaisteras. The most popular trekking routes include a visit to the H’mong village of Lao Chai and the Dzay village of Ta Van.
You can also visit the H’mong village of Sin Chai and the Silver Waterfall or Love Waterfall, also known as Thac Bac Thac Bac Waterfall. You can also join a one-day tour to the Heaven’s Gate at the top of Vietnam’s highest road, Tram To Pass (about 2,100 meters).All tours include transportation, entrance fees, lunch, and a tour guide. There are also two-day and two-night tours that include an overnight stay in an ethnic minority’s traditional house to experience their culture first-hand.
* Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Waterfall)
This makes it seem small for a waterfall, but it is actually over 200 meters high.
‘Thac’ means waterfall and ‘Bac’ means silver, so it’s also known as the Silver Waterfall. There are stairs on both sides of the falls, so you can climb up and down to enjoy the waterfall.
Fansipan Mountain
Fansipan Mount Trekking 1 Day
At 3143 meters above sea level, Fansipan is the highest mountain not only in Vietnam but also in the Indochina Peninsula.
It is famous not only for its high altitude but also for its awe-inspiring views.
The cable car ride up the mountain is beautiful enough, but what awaits you at the top. It’s easy to see why Sapa is called the Switzerland of Vietnam.
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Moana Sapa
It’s not usually easy to take photos in the city center that blend in with the vastness of nature, but you can do it here.
Just a 15-minute walk from the city center, Moana Sapa is a photogenic spot with panoramic views. There are also colorful sculptures dotted around, so you don’t have to worry about posing.
Sun Plaza Sapa
The Sun Plaza is the iconic building in downtown Sapa, with its colorful and exotic style. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was in Europe.
In the evening, it’s even more beautiful when it’s softly lit. Today, the Sun Plaza operates as a shopping center and train station.
SaPa Lake
A calm lake, pretty houses on top of it, and green trees planted along the promenade. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than that when the trifecta is right.
SaPa Lake is a place that ticks all the boxes. SaPa Lake is the only lake in the city and is lined with French-style houses, giving it a small-town European feel.
Take a leisurely stroll by the lake and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the city center.
Sapa Heaven Gate
It’s times like this when it’s okay to just stare.
As the name suggests, the panoramic view down the mountain leaves you speechless. This is why you can often see wedding photos being taken here.
At the Heaven Gate, there is a long scaffolding, and it is popular to sit on the end and take pictures. There is a tree standing at the end of the scaffolding, so if you sit next to it and take a picture, it looks so picturesque that you might think it’s photoshopped.
Swing Sapa
Nature is stunning enough on its own, but it’s always nice to have a little something to enhance its beauty.
Swing Sapa is located at a high altitude with a great view. With stairs reaching for the sky, giant hands, swings, large face statues, and other sculptures, it’s a great place to take concept photos with nature as a backdrop. Even if you’re just starting out, you’ll get great results.
