Vietnam EP. 02 - Taking Train to Lao Cai, Sapa, Sa Pa Sightseeing and Trekking Tour, Cat Cat Village
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2022
- I took an overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai and transferred to a bus to Sa Pa (Sapa).
The town of Sapa lies at an elevation of about 1500 meters and is an essential city in Lao Cai province that is famous among local and foreign tourists. The weather was mostly rainy, cold, and foggy during my stay between 14th to 17th May 2022.
My first time sleeping in a hostel in my life is impressive. Sapa Capsule Hostel is recommended for everyone. The owner is very friendly and helpful.
I've tried a day trekking tour to nearby villages. It is also a must-do activity for every tourist coming to Sapa.
The final destination, Cat Cat Village, is wonderful. It is near the city and a must-visit place for a short hiking experience, learning about the way of life, customs, and traditions of the local people in the mountainous area.
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Chan's Itinerary
Hanoi Railway Station
Lao Cai Railway Station
Capsule Hotel Sapa
Sapa City Center and Nearby
Sapa Trekking Tour
Notre Dame Cathedral
Sapa Lake and Nearby
Best View Sapa
Cat Cat Village
Sapa Bus Station
Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
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Thank you for sharing. Searching for how to take public bus to Sa Pa for so long until I find it, information so clear
Thanks for watching. Hope you have a happy trip to Sa Pa.
Thank you for the video Chan, the method of travel by train from hanoi to Lao Cai and Sa Pa was clear and easy to understand. Wishing u well in your next journey.
Cheers from Malaysia
Thank you for watching my video. Please also check out my new uploads about traveling in Taiwan. I also plan to visit Malaysia within the next year.
planning on going solo to Vietnam next year, thank you for sharing Sa Pa. Still planning my itineraries :)
Good to hear. Hope you will make it. Vietnam is worth visiting and easy for solo travelers.
Very scenic location, loved the rice growing regions.
Hi Adrian, that's true, the places are very beautiful. You must try the trekking tour to see the rice fields and villages.
Hi Chan, you gave an inspirational video for me. It's so peaceful and cool. I'm looking forward to your next videos.
Happy to hear that you like the video. Thank you.
Hi Chan, thank you for your wonderful video. I visited Hanoi in Aug '22 for the first time. And took a overnight sleeper bus to Sapa. Your video brings back many happy memories during my trip there. Thanks.
Hi Michael, Memories of traveling are the best things when time flies and thinking of the past.
Thanks for watching my video.
so nice to see you visit your neighbouring countries! Is Lao Cai as cold as northern Shan states?
Hi, thanks for watching. Sa Pa is actually colder than Shan State.
BTW, I have only been to southern Shan state.
You help me 🙂 Good video ✨ I go now Vietnam 🇻🇳 Thank you 💛
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Music too loud, or you should speak louder. Either way is helpful for travelers.
Thank you. Noted. I will improve it for my next videos.
❤❤❤ thank you for sharing ❤❤❤
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Yeah, thank you so much.
Thank for you very imformative video . How do you get guide for village tracking
Hi, I got the guide from Airbnb (recommended).
Or you can hire a random guide at the city center also. You will find them at the bus terminal as soon as you arrive in Sapa. Or your hotel reception may help you with this.
Nice video and very informative. May I know how do you purchase your bus ticket from Sapa to Hanoi?
The hostel owner helps me with the bus ticket. And he also sends me to the bus station with his bike for free. Sapa Capsule Hotel is recommended for solo travelers.
Thank you for this informative video and after perusing the comments I saw someone ask where u purchased ur train ticket. Do you know why most people prefer train vs overnight bus? Is it safety, etc?
I think safety is one of the reasons, but for me, it is more easier to sleep on a train than on a bus.
Did you visit the Sapa center at night? You should only visit Sapa during the Summer season. Otherwise, you will get stuck in the rain.
Yes, Jill. It was raining most of the days during my stay. But it is beautiful in the other way.
Hi may I know the cleanliness of the train?
Hi Queenie J, the bed is clean and comfortable to sleep. However, the toilet is a little bit below expectation, but it is acceptable. I would say overall it is clean.
which railway u book to travel from Hanoi to Sapa? where do u buy the tickets?
Vietnam Railways SP3. I bought the ticket online from Baolau.com.
Hi chan, do you know if we first get to Vietnam, how do we get Wi-Fi ? I’m from the USA and going to Vietnam soon, but I just wanna know how do we get Wi-Fi in Vietnam?
Hi Maiv, I don't know about Wi-Fi in public areas. But most hotels and airports have it for free. However, I recommend you buy a local sim card with an internet package that suits your period of stay at your arrival airport quickly, which is easy and cheap.
@@Chans_Itinerary do I buy a local SIM card in Vietnam? Or buy it first in the USA before going to Vietnam?
@@maivpajkublauj16 You can buy it at the airport arrival hall in Vietnam as soon as you pass Immigration. You don't need to buy from the USA.
Can I know the website or app you book the train ticket?
Hi Sopanha, I booked it from Baolau.com.
Thank you for the video, I am being quoted 260 USD, return, for 2 people, for a private cabin next week, am I being over priced?.Hanoi to Sapa return?
Generally, I think it is overpriced. But it depends on what other services are included in the package.
@@Chans_Itinerary We did it anyway, I think we got a couple of bottles of water, and made our own arrangements from, Lao Cai. It was an amazing trip and Sapa was probably the highlight of the trip for me. :)thank you for the video.
Hi Chan. How to book Capsule Hotel Sapa and how much does it cost per night?
Hi Quag Tran, It is easy to book. I booked it from Agoda, which costs around 8.5 USD per night.
@@Chans_Itinerary Thank you for your information.
Chan, How and where to rent a motel bike in Sapa?
There are many motorbikes in the town, easy to rent, your hotel reception may help you with this. You can rent a bike and drive alone if you don't mind the mountainous roads. But I don't drive so I rent a motorbike taxi (with driver). FYI, you need to agree on the price, the waiting time, and the destinations you want to visit before you go. If not, the driver will try to charge you more at the end.
@@Chans_Itinerary Thank you for your information.
@@Chans_Itinerary did the receptionist help with rent the bike with driver?
@@heytarra Yes, the hostel owner is very helpful. He called the bike for me and set the price as well.