Sapa Rice Terrace Trek
ModerateCultureRice Terraces

Sapa Rice Terrace Trek

Terraced valleys of the Hmong

Lao Cai5 hr12.0 km
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About This Walk

Trek through the spectacular rice terraces of the Muong Hoa Valley, visiting traditional villages of the Hmong and Dao ethnic minorities. The layered paddies cascade down mountainsides like giant green staircases.

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4 waypoints · Lao Cai

4 Waypoints

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Safety Notes

  • Slippery when wet
  • Guide recommended
  • Respectful dress in villages
  • Cold in winter

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Distance

12.0 km

Duration

5 hr

Elevation

500 m

Waypoints

4

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleNo
Pushchair friendlyNo
SurfaceEarthen and stone paths
Stiles0

Terrain

Rice terracesVillage pathsMountain trails

Best Seasons

springautumn