BAC HA MARKET SUNDAY - 1 DAY
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Itineraries
Are you looking for a unique cultural experience? Look no further than the traditional meeting place of the Hmong flower villagers! Immerse yourself in their fascinating customs and admire their intricate traditional dress. Take some time to peruse the local arts and crafts and indulge in the fresh produce on offer. This is your chance to truly connect with the local community and learn about their way of life. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons!
​Departs: Sapa, 7:00 am - Sunday only
Duration: 1Day 9 Hours
Total tour distance: 120km
Returns: Sapa, 4:00:pm
Difficulty: Easy
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The Bag Ha market is a traditional meeting place for ethnic Hmong villagers, especially the Hmong Flower people.
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The market is popular with travelers because it allows visitors to see the Flower Hmong (Red Hmong), Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La and other minority groups people of North Vietnam in their traditional dress. Organized into several areas, (handicrafts, animals, food and bric a brac), the Bac Ha market is held every Sunday.
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The Bac Ha Market guided tour provides a rich experience, as we explain the meaning and history of these traditional mountain people and the market products and produce.
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As your guides, we also help you visit some nearby villages to soak up the culture of the Hmong Flower People.
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Drive to Bac Ha (110km / 2.5 hours from Sapa, or 72km / 1.5 hours from Lao Cai).
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7:00 am pick up from your hotel in Sapa or at the train station in Lao Cai and take a long drive to the market.
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9:30 Arrive the market take time to wander around the market, enjoy the atmosphere and have fun trying out your trading skills with the friendly local people.
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12:00 Have lunch in a local restaurant where a variety of foods are available for your delectation and delight. You can even try the traditional local lunch of Thang Co (horse stew) and strong corn wine!
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13:30 After lunch you will be driven to Ban Pho village where you can take a short walk around the village where Flower Hmong, Tay and Nung minorities live.
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14:30 Drive back to Lao Cai or Sapa.
Tour includes:
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1 Lunh
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1 Small bottle of water/per person
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Village entry fees
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English speaking guide
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Transport from Sapa to Bac Ha market and return provided
Please bring:
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Sturdy walking boots or shoes
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Mosquito repellant
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Hat
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Sunscreen
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Rain jacket
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Seasonally appropriate clothing
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Cash for additional purchases - You migh need to buy extra drink etc...
The tour will NOT include
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Personal travel insurance
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Extra drinks during hiking (e.g.,
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bottled water or beer)
Tips
Pick Up
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From your hotel in Sapa, at Sapa bus station, at Lao Cai train station or in front of Sapa Church
Drop-Off
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At your hotel in Sapa, at the Sapa center or at the train station in Lao Cai city
Important note:
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If you have a hotel in Sapa, We highly recommend you to leave your luggage there, if you don't have a hotel in Sapa you can leave your luggage with us once we meet you at Sapa Church at 9 AM.
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