Sapa is a town in the Lao Cai Province in northwestern Vietnam. Nestled in the Hoang Lien Son
mountains, Sapa is known for its stunning natural scenery, including rice terraces, mountains, and valleys.
The town is also home to a variety of ethnic minority groups, including the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay. Sapa
is a popular tourist destination, especially for trekking and hiking.

HALF DAY GIANG TA CHAI & SU PAN VILLAGES (3,5 HOURS)

This Sapa on a shoestring journey will bring you beyond beautiful terrain with outstanding views across terraced rice fields. Explore the field strewn with ancient volcanic boulders covered in petroglyphs and carvings and learn about the mystery surrounding their unknown origins. Grasp an insight into the daily life and culture of the Red Giang and Black Hmong tribes at Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan village.

Begin with a short drive south of Sapa towards Muong Hoa Valley, the region’s largest rice terrace area, and walk to Sapa Ancient Rock Field. Uncovered by a French researcher in 1925, there are 159 carved 28 rocks across an area of eight square kilometers which have puzzled researchers and archaeologists ever since. After a short time exploring the rock field, follow a dirt trail
downhill crossing Rattan Bridge, a suspension bridge named after the material from which it is constructed, waterfall before continuing on foot to the village of Giang Ta Chai, home to the Red Dao. This section of the trek offers stunning views of Muong Hoa valley and provides the opportunity to understand the lives of tribal people in this region.

The trek continues toward Su Pan Village, home ofthe Black Hmong, before rejoining the main road where your car is waiting to take you back to Sapa

NOTES
* OPERATES: 08.30 – 11.30 or 13.00 – 16.30
* INCLUSIONS: Transportation, Mineral water on car, English speaking guide, Tours & Activities as
mentioned, Entrance fee.
* EXCLUSIONS: Meals and Drinks at meals, Tips and Gratuities.