Representatives from travel agencies, hotels and restaurants and experts from the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) gathered in Lao Cai province’s Sapa resort town Wednesday discussing measures to promote Sapa 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 Sapa.
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 Sapa 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, Sapa is blooming with flowers and green pastures. The clouds that settle in the valley in early morning quickly disappear into thin air. Sapa 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. Sapa is home to various families of flowers of captivating colours, which can be found nowhere else in the country.
Sapa 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 Sapa will have opportunities to discover the unique customs of the local residents.
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