Representatives from travel agencies, hotels and restaurants and experts
from the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) gathered in Lao Cai
province’s Sa Pa resort town on Aug. 18 discussing measures to
promote Sa Pa tourism services and products.
The participants cited cultural identities, natural conditions and
agricultural cultivation methods, as well as the State management as
major factors in efforts to promote the trademark.
They agreed that it is necessary to define unique souvenir products of Sa Pa.
Sa Pa is one of Vietnam 's top holiday and relaxation
destinations a t the height of 1,600m above sea level, the average
temperature of the area is 15-18°C. It is cool in summer and cold in
winter.
Visitors to Sa Pa in summer can feel the climate of four seasons in one day.
The
best time to witness the scenic beauty of Sa Pa travel is in April
and May. Before that period, the weather might be cold and foggy; after
that period is the rainy season.
In April and May, Sa Pa
is blooming with flowers and green pastures. The clouds that settle in
the valley in early morning quickly disappear into thin air.
Sa Pa has many natural sites such as Ham Rong Mountain ,
Silver Waterfall, Rattan Bridge , Bamboo Forest and Ta Phin
Cave.
Sa Pa is also the starting point for many climbers and
scientists who want to reach the top of Fansipan Mountain , the
highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,143m. Hoang Lien Mountain Range is
also called the Alps of the North Sea area since Fansipan Mountain
is not only the highest peak in Vietnam , but also in the Indochina
Peninsula . The pyramid-shaped mountain is covered with clouds all
year round and temperatures often drop below zero, especially at high
elevations.
Sa Pa is home to various families of
flowers of captivating colours, which can be found nowhere else in the
country.
Sa Pa is most beautiful in spring. Apricot, plum
and cherry flowers are splendidly beautiful. Markets are crowded and
merry, and are especially attractive to visitors. Minority groups come
here to exchange and trade goods and products.
Visitors to Sa Pa will have opportunities to discover the unique customs of the local residents./.
