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Notes on Sapa – Visiting a tourist town without tourists (2020 pandemic edition)

November 26, 2020 By James Clark 4 Comments

Sapa is a market town in the Northwest region of Vietnam, near the border of China. Its proximity to Mount Fansipan (the highest mountain in Vietnam) makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. It’s become so popular in recent years that the town has also become famous for over-tourism. There is […]

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Hotel Review: Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa, Sapa – Vietnam

September 25, 2020 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa Address: 1 Thu Dau Mot Street, Sapa, Vietnam I stayed at the Sapa Legend Hotel & Spa in Sapa, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of $34.96 USD per night, and booked it for its location near the town lake. I used some of my Agoda points […]

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Hotel Review: Cat Cat View Hotel, Sapa – Vietnam

September 24, 2020 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Cat Cat View Hotel Address: 46 Fansipan Road, Sapa, Vietnam I stayed at the Cat Cat View Hotel in Sapa, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 321,300 VND ($13.91 USD) per night. I booked it as it was an Agoda special deal, and I also liked the location. This was an […]

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Hotel Review: Sapa Galaxy Hotel, Sapa – Vietnam

September 22, 2020 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Sapa Galaxy Hotel Address: 45 Le Van Tam, Sapa, Vietnam I stayed at the Sapa Galaxy Hotel in Sapa, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 323,100 VND ($14 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Sapa. This was my first trip to Sapa so I […]

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