"Hanoi -- Lao Cai -- Bac Ha -- Sapa" Sapa by WaRPer
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We took an overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, then a bus from Lao Cai to Bac Ha. The bus station is just as little as half a mile away but the *** taxi driver took us all the other way around and charged us 10 bucks for being "FOOLISH".
(Picture) On the way to Bac Ha, a hill-tribers' market where they trade their goods (mostly crops, live animals and clothing) for money (and gasoline) every Saturday. A little surprised when we found that some of them were speakin' Thai.
We got back to Lao Cai around 7 pm the same day, made a stop at the restaurant near the train station. We talked to the owner of that 'biggest' restaurant, and realized that she owns everything around that place! She got us a van to Sapa which took a about an hour.
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This place is somewhat between a budget hotel and guesthouse. Very affordable and friendly staff + you can also ask for... more travel advice
On a tight schedule??
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If you only have half day left in Sapa, and downtown is too small for you.... There's a place called "Dragon's Jaws... more travel advice
I don't eat dog!!!
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Tribal people's extreme cuisine, if you've already been to Bac Ha Market then there's nothing else to say!! Dog meat is... more travel advice
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Paying $10 for being foolish...that's funny! Nice pages. tracey
Great pics and tips on Sa Pa. I was not offered any dog meat! Cheers, SL