Sapa town - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho - Lao Cai - Tra van

Sapa Lake

Central point of Sapa and starting of the trekking route.

Sapa Notre Dame Church

Fansipan terrace

This coffee place has amazing views.

Sapa region trekking map

This map at the entrance of Cong caffee provides some information about the trekking routes. Probably you will not find many!

Slippery road

Trucks and taxis rush like fools on a very slippery road. Watch out your steps!

Touristic shops in Cat Cat

Cat Cat is Sapa’s nearest town and therefore most touristic one. Walking down the road you’ll find many shops selling crafts and motorbikes to drive you uphill. Just say “No” gently and continue your way.

Control point for entrance to Cat Cat village

In order to cross till Y Linh Ho village you will need to cross cat cat village and pay the entrance fee (90.000 duong per person in 2020).

Floating bridge

Cat cat river

Beautiful path along the river. You’ll find so many kids saying “buy me”, just do not encourage this practice as they should go to school.

Cat Cat core of the village

Cat cat core village

Eastern bridge Cat Cat

Leaving through the flower garden to the east of Cat Cat in direction to Y Linh Ho.

First rice fields

Along the road between Cat Cat and Y Linh Ho. Remember to have enough water before starting the walk.

Turn right

We decide to go through more unexploited path.

Turn left after the bridge

PeThaoa Hmong HomeStay Hmong Family House

You will step into Hmong family terrain, continue on the path. Be aware of the dogs!

Turn right

Arrangements on the road

Remember to turn left, there’s a road beidge.

Turn right

In front of the ChaPa Ecolodge, turn right. You can also ask for drink there.

Water point sapa

Nice place to chill with great views.

Rice fields everywhere in the horizon.

Turn left in front of the Chapa Farmstay.

Follow the small path down to the bridge.

Rice fields

More rice fields

Cross the bridge to reach Lao Chai village

Cross the bridge