Vietnam V: Sapa

Sapa is a picturesque mountain town in NW Vietnam near the Chinese border, an overnight bus ride from Hanoi. It is surrounded by terraced fields and inhabited by ethnic minorities, mostly Hmong and Dao.

Hmong women wearing traditional clothing

Went on a 2 day hill tribe hike in through the terraced rice fields. The scenery was spectacular but it is touristy. 

School on top of a hill

Kids playing soccer at the school

Then it was back to the charming town

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