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  • Ta Van and Lao Chai (Sapa trekking)

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    near Thào Hồng Dến, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Nara Torres Moreira
    with marinalundgren.am
    Distance
    8.04mi
    Elevation +
    1444f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofTa Van and Lao Chai (Sapa trekking) Photo ofTa Van and Lao Chai (Sapa trekking) Photo ofTa Van and Lao Chai (Sapa trekking)

    Easy (although a bit long) trekking with many terrific spots. We stop for lunch and also many times for pictures, so actually it can be done much faster.

    All good except that the trail seemed to include a section of reservoir which perhaps was not there when the trail was p...
    Harry Pallas

  • Lũng Cú walking Loop

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    near Lũng Cú, Hà Giang (Vietnam)
    Author
    Rutger & Casper
    Distance
    9.01mi
    Elevation +
    1722f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofLũng Cú walking Loop Photo ofLũng Cú walking Loop Photo ofLũng Cú walking Loop

    Greatest hike we made so far. Very different sceneries in a big circle around the Lung Cu Flag Point. Astonishing views and very easy for all with relatively flat trails (until the end but I advise not to walk to highest...

  • Sapa: Sa seng, Hao Thao, Hang da village

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    near Xóm Một A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    chillaindaheat
    Distance
    7.15mi
    Elevation +
    1585f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSapa: Sa seng, Hao Thao, Hang da village Photo ofSapa: Sa seng, Hao Thao, Hang da village Photo ofSapa: Sa seng, Hao Thao, Hang da village

    Nice trail in total. Two mountain tops. 3 villages. We had a guide but due to my trail you do not really need one. What you need though is a ride back to sapa. We should have had a mini bus but it was full so we had to ...

    Beautifull trail
    Remi Landøy-Mikkelsen

  • Sapa 2 days tour

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    near Thôn Dao, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Eugeni Canals Sallent
    Distance
    15.81mi
    Elevation +
    5545f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofSapa 2 days tour Photo ofSapa 2 days tour Photo ofSapa 2 days tour

    Incredible trekking around Sapa Town, Vietnam, with local guide from a local company, Sapa O'Chao. Super higly recommended! 2 days tour around Sapa mountains and rice fields guided by a local using small paths and non to...

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  • Lý Lào ChảI (11 km)

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    near Lý Lào Chải, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Sander & Eline
    Distance
    7.08mi
    Elevation +
    991f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofLý Lào ChảI (11 km) Photo ofLý Lào ChảI (11 km) Photo ofLý Lào ChảI (11 km)

    Amazing walk along the lake. We crossed the dam with amazing views. Recommend going for lunch at Eco Villa’s restaurant. There is a part where you can either climb a steep hill or circle around it past the waterfall....

  • Sapa-Lao Chai-Ta Van

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    near Xóm Hai, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    with João Monge Coutinho
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    1017f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSapa-Lao Chai-Ta Van Photo ofSapa-Lao Chai-Ta Van Photo ofSapa-Lao Chai-Ta Van

    Physically easy but technically moderate due to mud. Very slippery and you may need to ford some streams... But amazingly beautiful!!! There may be easier alternatives in some parts of the trek. You can probably do this...

    És una ruta similar a la més turística. Pero te alguns desviaments que són molt millors que la ruta normal. Hi ha algun ...
    polpedrico

  • Nhiu Co San trekking

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    near Nìu Cò San Chai, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    TripGhostphuot
    Distance
    3.29mi
    Elevation +
    1198f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofNhiu Co San trekking Photo ofNhiu Co San trekking Photo ofNhiu Co San trekking

    Nhiu co san is the number 4th worth to trek in Viet Nam. High 2965 need 2 days 1 night trek. You dont need to bring camping equipments . There are "Láng" ( Lang is the wooden house of the local poeple build for trekker s...

  • Chu Yang Sin Summit - 2422m

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    near Buôn Ja Ea Kuăt, Đắk Lắk (Vietnam)
    Author
    Killian Harpocrates
    Distance
    12.36mi
    Elevation +
    6339f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofChu Yang Sin Summit - 2422m Photo ofChu Yang Sin Summit - 2422m Photo ofChu Yang Sin Summit - 2422m

    Machete: highly recommended basecamp: Chùa Phước Lâm monastery's monk are super nice, you can stay there and they can hold your stuff during the climb. The rumor said that the trail to the summit had been closed down...

  • Đồng Văn Walking Loop North

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    near Thị Trấn Đồng Văn, Hà Giang (Vietnam)
    Author
    Rutger & Casper
    Distance
    9.80mi
    Elevation +
    2513f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofĐồng Văn Walking Loop North Photo ofĐồng Văn Walking Loop North Photo ofĐồng Văn Walking Loop North

    Hello and welcome to the North Loop! We start our looo by going through the mountain to the other valley. From there you have an spectacular view from high over all the valley. Notice how incredible that road is made so ...

  • Sapa Cat Cat

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    near Sa Pá, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Kinabalu
    Distance
    3.31mi
    Elevation +
    1043f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 3.56
    Photo ofSapa Cat Cat Photo ofSapa Cat Cat Photo ofSapa Cat Cat

    Circular walk from Sapa through the Hmong village of Cat Cat and Tien Sa waterfall. From Sapa the track go down to the bottom of the valley where the village and the waterfall are located. Much of the path runs between H...

    Clear route on road down to Cat Cat...but (1) the road is super busy, very muddy, construction sites everywhere, and (...
    brendan.marsh
    Paseo por un montaje de seudopueblo étnico (de poco o ningún interés), y con entrada de pago... (por desgracia, por lo q...
    Mick19
    Se debería advertir que había que pagar por entrar. Por lo demás, correcto
    chinchillaberet

  • Tả Van Đáy - Mountain loop - NO GUIDE

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    near Tả Van Đáy, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Atay.and.revolution
    Distance
    3.08mi
    Elevation +
    1355f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofTả Van Đáy - Mountain loop - NO GUIDE Photo ofTả Van Đáy - Mountain loop - NO GUIDE Photo ofTả Van Đáy - Mountain loop - NO GUIDE

    This trail is a bit tricky with the mud if it rained the night before. You will need to have good trekking shoes and maybe a stick. I reckon that the trail would be easier in dry seasons. If you are arachnophobic, I reco...

  • Un-named summit at 1309m

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    near Plei Kueng, Gia Lai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Killian Harpocrates
    Distance
    15.72mi
    Elevation +
    4278f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofUn-named summit at 1309m Photo ofUn-named summit at 1309m Photo ofUn-named summit at 1309m

    Local authority: Gonna try to stop you Machete: Is a must If like me you are a foreigner, I need to warn you that the local authority of the region (Kông Chrô) are pretty paranoid about foreigner camping and roaming ...

  • Ba Be Lake 3 days hike

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    near Bắc Ngòi, Bắc Kạn (Vietnam)
    Author
    Florence R
    Distance
    33.44mi
    Elevation +
    7552f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofBa Be Lake 3 days hike Photo ofBa Be Lake 3 days hike Photo ofBa Be Lake 3 days hike

    Beautiful views all along the way. Path across villages and fields. Nice and quite homestay by a Zao family, perfect to read and write (hot shower, no wifi) First day : Walk from Ba Bê to Nha Nghe. I took a longer way ...

  • Đồng Văn Walking Loop South

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    near Thị Trấn Đồng Văn, Hà Giang (Vietnam)
    Author
    Rutger & Casper
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofĐồng Văn Walking Loop South Photo ofĐồng Văn Walking Loop South Photo ofĐồng Văn Walking Loop South

    Small loop on the south side of Dong Van. For everybody who like us was a bit disappointed by seeing Dong Van we invite you to start with this south loop. Very quick once left the city you will be amazed about the surrou...

  • Ban Khoang -Phin Ho-Ta Phin

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    near Can Hồ Dưới, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    with Mmmongesantos João Monge Coutinho
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    1808f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofBan Khoang -Phin Ho-Ta Phin Photo ofBan Khoang -Phin Ho-Ta Phin Photo ofBan Khoang -Phin Ho-Ta Phin

    You can probably do this tour by yourself, but I strongly recommend hiring a local guide. It will improve your experience, help your contacts with locals, and you will be contributing to the local economy instead of just...

  • Dong Van 2 days hike

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    near Thị Trấn Đồng Văn, Hà Giang (Vietnam)
    Author
    Florence R
    Distance
    27.83mi
    Elevation +
    6919f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofDong Van 2 days hike Photo ofDong Van 2 days hike Photo ofDong Van 2 days hike

    Nice hike with amazing views on fields terraces and chinese mountains. I would recommand to skip the ascension of Si Phai Mount at the beginning of the hike (the view is nice but it is still a view on Dong Van and views ...

  • Trekking to Đỉnh Tiên Sơn Peak

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    near Hàm Ninh, Kiến Giang (Vietnam)
    Author
    nat baldwin
    Distance
    1.43mi
    Elevation +
    751f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTrekking to Đỉnh Tiên Sơn Peak Photo ofTrekking to Đỉnh Tiên Sơn Peak Photo ofTrekking to Đỉnh Tiên Sơn Peak

    Really nice short sharp walk up to a viewpoint. Walk seems extremely well maintained. Does include some ladders so feels a bit more adventurous

    Muy bonita la ruta.
    Zipirot

  • Fansipan

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    near Ô Quí Hồ, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    SValduezaL
    Distance
    14.08mi
    Elevation +
    5374f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofFansipan Photo ofFansipan Photo ofFansipan

    Really hard trekking to do it in one day, but the views and the route are worth it 😅. Normally you can do only one way up, and then go down with the cable car, but this time it was close for maintenance, so there was n...

  • Sapa - Ta Van

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    near Xóm Ba A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    forrest.ua
    with laura.gil
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSapa - Ta Van Photo ofSapa - Ta Van Photo ofSapa - Ta Van

    This route starts from Sapa and goes through the forrest and rice fields with scenic views. Note: the first 100 meters are messed up, please start where the path leaves the road.

  • One day trek through Cat Ba national park

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    near Trung Trang, Hải Phòng (Vietnam)
    Author
    MikiLarson
    Distance
    9.98mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofOne day trek through Cat Ba national park Photo ofOne day trek through Cat Ba national park Photo ofOne day trek through Cat Ba national park

    Independent - (no tour) From the park entrance to the frog lake : lots of ups and downs in the shade (forest) but no difficulties in the way - easy to find and often cobbled - apart from deshydratation (humid and very...

    One the best activities to do at Cat Ba island. It was sometimes quite difficult 5 hours long trek through the jungle, b...
    stefooo

  • Awesome day hike with Aladdin’s cave

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    near Thị Trấn Đồng Văn, Hà Giang (Vietnam)
    Author
    Bruff O'Reilly
    Distance
    12.05mi
    Elevation +
    1991f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAwesome day hike with Aladdin’s cave Photo ofAwesome day hike with Aladdin’s cave Photo ofAwesome day hike with Aladdin’s cave

    Amazing hike south of dong van - not too physically challenging but amazing views and a surprise giant cave we were able to stroll into :) - think it was being prepared as a tourist attraction. Most of the paths well pav...

    The hike is really amazing. The landscapes are very beautiful, and it passes through several little hamlets. For the cav...
    TREGOUET Aymeric
    Awesome!!
    Patrick Herr

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