Main Info
One Day To Bac Ha Market On Sundays Morning Only
This Sunday market is Bac Ha´s big draw. Bac Ha market is a magnet for the local hill tribe people, above all the exotically attired Flower H´mong. They gather at the market to trade goods and handmade products. There are a lot of handicrafts for sale, but it is still pretty much a local affair. The market begins at sunrise and winds down by 2 pm.
Season : Every Sunday
City Of Departure : Sapa/Lao Cai
Tour Code : SPBH1E
Itinerary
Bac Ha market, located in the heart of Bac Ha small town is the largest one in this area. Every Sunday, the different and colorful ethnic minority come all here to sell their homemade products or buy something for family. They are H´mong, Phula, Black Dao, Tay or Nung minority. Some of these ethnic minorities can not be met in any other areas. The highlight of this trip is to live yourself in Bac Ha colorful market that take place only on Sunday and also to take a wonderful boat trip upstream Chay river, to have some interesting walks through Tay village.
You will be met by local guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai station then transferred to a local restaurant for breakfast. Then start your drive to Bac Ha town. The road is relatively flat from Lao Cai to Bao Nhai bridge. After crossing the bridge, we begin our journey up to Bac Ha to have beautiful views over the valleys. Located in the heart of Bac Ha small town, Bac Ha is the large one in the area. Every Sunday, the different and colorful ethnic minority come all here to sell their homemade products or buy something for their family. They are Hmong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay or Nung minorities. Some of these ethnic minorities can not be found in any other areas. Your lunch will be provided in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, stroll around Ban Pho where Flower Hmong lives to explore the small village located in the mountainous quiet area. Coming here, you have chance to taste the corn spirits as specialty in this area. Then visit Hmong King's palace - one of the most beautiful palace with combined architecture between Asia and Europe, to get to know the history about this King and his family during their life in Bac Ha. End of trip with transfer to Lao Cai or Sapa.
Include:
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportations
- Indicated meals as program
- All entrance fee, permits
Exclude:
- Tip for local huide
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks
