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Feb 24, 2023
By Linda
Sapa, which is known as the most incredible tourism destination in North Vietnam, is a wonderland of breathtaking terrace fields made up of numerous platforms that resemble a ladder reaching the heavens. So, when is the best time for terrace fields in Sapa? Let’s find out with Vietnam Escape Tours in this blog travel.
Early March through late May is the start of spring. After a cold winter, the months are becoming warmer and better. It's the ideal time for hiking because the scenery appears greener than during other seasons. Enjoy incredible scenery while you are hiking in the mountains with perfect conditions and the sky is blue and clear.
Spring in Sapa also has cherry blossoms. Many white and pink blooming flowers can be seen along the road, as well as throughout full fields and parks.
The summer months of June, July and August can be very hot. Temperatures can rise to 25°C during the day. It can also rain almost every day. The rain only lasted an hour for the both of us, but it was so heavy that the dirt roads and trails quickly turned into muddy roads. Hot sun and rain make summer not the best time to visit Sapa. But many Vietnamese people still travel because their children do not go to school.
The landscape in this season, the opposite, is very green with terrace fields growing during the. In addition, the Sapa waterfall is most beautiful in the rainy season and soon after, when a large amount of water flows down the mountain. Therefore, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery even in summer.
September is less rainy, so walking in the forest becomes easier and more comfortable. It is still quite hot during the day, but the summer heat will pass. September and October are also the harvest season. At this time, the terrace fields in Sapa are the most beautiful. The golden rice fields wind like golden ribbons through the mountains, providing breathtaking views. Therefore, autumn is the best time to visit Sapa.
Temperatures drop from late October to November, with milder days and cooler nights. It's also the perfect weather for hiking. Also, the roads are easier and safer for bike tours.
November is a good month to visit Sapa, but December and January are the coldest months of the year. Temperatures can drop below freezing during this time and snow is possible. The cold weather and golden terrace fields are gone, and this is not the best time to go to Sapa for a hike. If you plan on hiking, be sure to bring appropriate clothing. Please note that all accommodations in Sapa, especially the more basic homestays, do not have proper heating and can get very cold.
The paddy terraces in Sapa are all year round stunning and attractive in their unique ways. Depending on the season, the terraces' landscape and color are changed. Due to the watering of the new products in terrace fields in the spring, the terraces appear to be a huge mirror reflecting the sun. The entire fields are like green carpets in the summer and gradually change to golden ones in the fall. Winter is approaching, creating a surreal picture as fog covers the hillsides.
But from mid-August to early September, when the terraces fields are painted a silky golden during harvest, is the ideal time to explore Sapa.
If you are wondering what one of the best places to visit in Sapa is? Cat Cat Village is certainly the location you will never regret choosing. This place belongs to the H’Mong hill tribe, located in the Muong Hoa Valley. It takes 45 minutes to trek the 3 km from Sapa to this location. Rice fields and corn are produced in this village, which is on a hillside and is easily walked.
This place is surrounded by green hills and terrace fields, making it a wonderful location for sightseeing and trekking to learn about the local way of life. As soon as you step in, Cat Cat waterfall will immediately make you feel better. Since you can hear it from quite a distance, you can't ignore it. A typical scenario involves a woman weaving eye-catching silks with lovely designs of flowers, leaves, and creatures while seated in front of a loom.
The old homes near the roadside give Ta Van Village another image. The homes were constructed of timber with a nearly 100-year history by ethnic groups. You will feel immensely enlarged after visiting these homes, relaxing by the fire, sipping some corn wine, and hearing the legends surrounding this community.
It would be unfortunate if you visited Ta Van Village without taking in the breathtaking view of the golden fields. The field reaches out to the distance and winds along the hillsides. A magnificent natural scene is created by the mountain landscape and terraced farms. The grounds in Ta Van Village are beautiful in every season. It resembles the enormous green silks, the gigantic mirrors, and a patchwork of yellow rugs at different periods. If you want to explore the endless beauty of Sapa, our 2-Day Sapa Easy Trekking Tour is the best choice for you.
Giang Ta Chai, situated 18 km from the center of Sapa, is known as one of the top 4 best villages to trek in Sapa. It’s an uncommon trekking route with a chance to throw terrace fields, bamboo forests and remarkable waterfalls.
The second largest ethnic minority in Sapa, after the Black Hmong, is the Red Zao people. Here, there is also an opportunity to see people still dressed in vibrant native clothing. Visitors to Giang Ta Chai Village also have the opportunity to explore a river and stream.
It sounds like a great idea to spend the night with a Red Zao. The Sapa locals and atmosphere will make your The Ethnic Homestays of Sapa 3 Day Tour there become the finest you've ever had.
You should try on the distinctive and vibrant clothing worn by the local ethnic communities. You can rent these costumes from any store and then take beautiful pictures with your friends in the center of the terraced fields, by the perched bridge over the river, or on the stream's shore.
If you arrive at a new place without trying its specialties, you have never been there. The food of the Northwest of Vietnam, specifically Sapa, includes several unique products that are not found anywhere else in the world. When visiting ethnic tribes in Sapa, make sure not to miss the local food, which includes unique dishes like steamed meat, five-color steamed glutinous rice, river fish, "Thang Co," and frog prepared with bamboo sprouts.
Fansipan, with a height of 3143m, is known as the rooftop of Indochina. So conquering the top of Fansipan to see the scenery is too hard to do. Nowadays, you can easily reach Fansipan by Cable Car in only 15 minutes. Do not forget to read through our Fansipan Cable Car guide before embarking on your exciting trip, you'll find helpful information there.
Tourists can admire the magnificent Hoang Lien Son mountainous region, the poetic Muong Hoa, and the stunning natural scenery at an elevation of thousands of meters while riding the cable car. As you rise higher, you will be able to see Sapa's entire majestic and breathtaking landscape, complete with golden, ripe rice fields and tiny villages that closely mimic a secret heaven.
