"The Gate to North Vietnam" Lao Cai by galy

Lao Cai Travel Guide: 77 reviews and 157 photos

On the border of China, the last stop of the train to the north, and the starting point for touring the area. 40 km' to Sapa and 30 km' in the other Direction to BacHa. (check my TaVan page as well)

Last visit to Lao Cai: Jan 2003
Intro Written May 1, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Strolling around BacHa Off The Beaten Path (1)

Even if you have seen a lot of teraces in Sapa, it's worth while to stroll areound BacHa. the teraces are planted with... more travel advice

BacHa Market Things to Do (2)

Once a week all colorfull minorities gather in BacHa for the market. The Flower Humong girls are the most colorfull of... more travel advice

Sapa Market Things to Do (2)

Be prepared to stroll the stairs up and down. The market is so full of live, fruits, vegetable meat and all kind fo... more travel advice

Train to Sapa Transportation (1)

The night train fron Hanoi to LaoCai is the most reasonable way to get there. We took the soft slleper, but none of us... more travel advice

Comments (3)

piglet44 Nov 11, 2008 at 5:26 AM Report Abuse

hey Galy how long did you stay in Sapa? thanks
olja1234 Aug 28, 2004 at 2:30 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating photos. Well done. Thanks
Confucius Jun 3, 2003 at 11:56 PM Report Abuse

One of these days I must cross that southern border! From your photos I would like to see the hill tribes and their markets.