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Lao Chai Village – View of Lao Chai Village loop from Sapa

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Lao Chai Village – View of Lao Chai Village loop from Sapa

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4.5

(72)

224

hikers

Lao Chai Village – View of Lao Chai Village loop from Sapa

06:48

20.1km

990m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.79 km

View of the river and terraced fields

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2

3.22 km

Suspension Bridge Over Rocky River in Northern Vietnam

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The steel sheets on the floor of the bridge are now quite thin and partially rusted. If you are afraid of heights, it is better to walk across the concrete bridge.

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3

5.79 km

View of Terraced Rice Fields in Sapa Valley

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4

6.54 km

View of the Terraced Rice Fields

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5

8.24 km

View of the Muong Hoa Valley and Lao Chai

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If you're hiking from Sa Pa to Lao Chai, consider to take a ride back to Sa Pa on a motorcycle back seat! It's really funny :)

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6

9.50 km

Lao Chai Village

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With a total area of 29.35 square kilometers, Lao Chai Village is the largest village in Sapa City, Lao Cai Province.
Here in the village of Lao Chai is home …

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7

10.4 km

Bridge Over Terraced Rice Fields

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Typical dwelling

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8

10.5 km

View of Lao Chai Village

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13.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.11 km

7.32 km

2.57 km

2.08 km

Surfaces

12.2 km

4.36 km

1.34 km

1.23 km

899 m

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

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Sunday 24 May

32°C

24°C

44 %

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