Area: 8,057 sq. km.
Population: 639,300 habitants (2003)
Regional code: 0510
Capital: Lao Cai Town.
Districts: Muong Khuong, Bat Xat, Bac Ha, Bao Thang, Sapa, Bao Yen, Van Ban, Si Ma Cai.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), H'Mong, Tay, Dao, Thai...
Lao Cai is one of several provinces situated on the Sino-Vietnamese border in the northwestern part of the country. Apart from the Kinh people, the province has several ethnic minority groups, including the H'mong, Tay, Dao, and Thai. The average temperature in the high mountainous area is between 18 and 28oC, and between 20 and 22oC in the lowlands. Economic potentialities: fruit gardens, cattle breeding.
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Transport: Lao Cai is 340km from Hanoi and can be reached by bus, car, or train.
Train: Two trains depart from Hanoi daily. One leaves at 6.05 am and arrives in Lao Cai at 3.30 pm; another train departs from Hanoi at 10 pm and arrives in Lao Cai at 7.10 am the next morning. From Lao Cai to Hanoi, the train departs at 10.20 am and arrives in Hanoi at 7.20 pm. The second train departs from Lao Cai at 6.45 pm and arrives in Hanoi at 4.00 am the next morning.
Bus: Minibuses leave Sapa for Lao Cai (38 km, 2 hours, costs about US$ 2 per person). Buses depart from Lao Cai for Bac Ha daily (63km) and costs about US$ 5. Sapa to Bac Ha (110km) costs US$ 12 (Sunday minibus tour includes transportation, guide and trekking to the village of the Flower H'mong). On the way back to Sapa, it is possible to stop in Lao Cai and catch the night train back to Hanoi.
- Being in the industry from the very beginning and with the friendly staffs and owner, DangTrung hotel safisfy every clients while staying at the auberge. The owner whose name's given to the hotel is great person to have chat with. He is fluently french and his love for flowers is tremendous. Let's him take you tour the garden and you will see why you stay at the auberge.
- Sapa is located in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled locations of the Northern Vietnam, 380 km Northwest....
- In down town of Sapa, away from tourist areas. The hotels boasts good accommodation for those who want to enjoy the tranquility and Sapa beat while being on a visit trip to Sapa.
- Green Bamboo Hotel has probably the nicest view in compare to other hotels in Sapa area. From all rooms, the guest can see a great view of Muong river valley and Fansipan mountain range, especially the Fansipan peak (3143 m above sea level). It is the highest mountain peak in Vietnam and Indochina, with a really romantic view. Green Bamboo Hotel has an unique bar at ground floor of an old French building, the only real bar in all Sapa. On weekend nights, we usually organize a traditional....
- Binh Minh Hotel II have built in Sapa's central tourist attraction. It is perfect relaxion with 32 rooms large-accommodation, conference room, restaurant service tourist's requires with European - Asian food, local speciality and in addition Vietnamese Sauna message with standard equipment modern.
- Binh Minh Hotel II organize domestic tour programes, particularly to countries in teh world, transport service (Touring -car, bus duluxe) and Wedding banquet, Birthday party, Meeting....
- Chau Long Sapa Hotel can be found in a lane of Cau may street which is perched on a hill in this mountainous region. The stone and wooden construction blends perfectly with the surrounding valley features of terrace paddies and blazing green fields cut by fast following streams and overlooking Vietnam?s highest peak, Mount Fan Si Pan (3.143meter).....
- Located in center of Sapa, at foot of Ham Rong Mountain and overlooking the scenic valley, the hotel is a complex of 3 villas blended French style architecture.
- The Darling hotel offers 25 standard guest rooms with a restaurant serving Vietnamese food.....
- Centrally located hotel, wooden floor and furniture. A down scale hotel but upscale service. Good value for money accommodation..
- Sapa is located in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled locations of the Northern Vietnam, 380 km Northwest of Hanoi, among the Hoang Lien mountain range, just near the Chinese border. The scenery is a spectacular combination of jungle with rural terraces and rich areas where the native inhabitants harvest their crops. From the colorful hill tribes of Sapa,....
- Located in center of Sapa, at foot of Ham Rong Mountain and next to ancient stone cathedral, the hotel is a complex of 3 villas under French architecture.
- Ham Rong hotel is named for the famous Ham Rong Mount in Sapa. It is a complex of 3 French style villas set in natural surroundings close to the Sapa Market. Hotel staff can arrange tours and guides to escort guests through the charming villages to enjoy the colorful costumes of the local people.
Area: 8,057 sq. km.
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