If you love a dreamy place and want to feel the fresh air in the mountain peak, remote Northwest Vietnam like Sapa can be one of your unique places to escape the fast-paced city.
Sapa is located in Lao Cai province, Northern Vietnam, which is selected as the most beautiful and majestic tourist attraction in Northern Vietnam. Once you visit Sapa in September, you just want to stay here forever.
Let’s discover the most interesting things in Sapa with Asianway Travel guide!
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When visiting Sapa in September, you will feel the pleasant weather with a cool breeze in the morning. At night, the weather is getting cooler so don’t forget to bring the cardigans to wear. Besides, if you wish for fresh air, this is the best time for you in Vietnam to enjoy it.
Experience local activities is one of the top things to do when tourists travel to Sapa. There are a bunch of beautiful places for you to make your trip more special. Each destination will surprise you in its own way that you never know. Moreover, the local people here are friendly and really good at English. You might be surprised when communicating with them in English. If you get lost, they will give you detailed instructions to make sure you reach the final place in a safe way.
When you visit Sapa in September, you can have a chance to admire the beauty of the yellow Brassicaceae field. The whole mountain is brightened up like sunshine, which brings a cozy vibe for tourists who travel here.
There’s nothing greater than standing at an altitude of 3143m and capturing the majestic scenery of the Hoang Lien mountain range. From the top of Fansipan, you can look down to see the golden terraced fields. Especially, the tourists can admire the picture of the hidden village in the mist like a fairyland.
Let’s say Fansipan Mountain is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Sapa in September.
How to get to Fansipan Moutain
To get to Fansipan Moutain from Sapa center, you have to take a cable car. There are 2 ways to reach the cable car station, which are by road and train. Each way will have its own signature.
By road
You can catch a taxi or xe ôm with the cost from 100.000-200.000VNĐ. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the station. This is the quickest way to reach a cable station.
By train
You can also walk around 30 minutes to the cable car station. From Notre Dame Cathedral, you follow Thac Bac street and through Thac Bac intersection, you turn to Nguyen Chi Thanh street then go straight. During the journey, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the beautiful Muong Hoa valley. This is also a lovely experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
Once you arrive at Fansipan cable station, you just need to buy a ticket and wait for your turn to discover Fansipan Mountain. The ticket price is about 750.000VNĐ.
The beauty in Sapa in September is also portrayed through the golden time in O Quy Ho Pass. If you plan to visit O Quy Ho Pass, you should save it at the end of the day. The reason is at this time, you can catch the magical golden hour. Everything will turn into a romantic picture in the orange sky.
Especially, from the top of O Quy Ho Pass, you can admire the whole beauty of majestic mountain ranges. If you are lucky enough, you might “hunt” the clouds here. Lots of tourists are curious about the O Quy Ho Pass because of that
The top of the O Quy Ho pass is also one of the check-in places that capture a thousand beautiful moments when people visit here. 
Cau May Street in Sapa is famous among many travelers as a Western-style old town located in the middle of the nostalgic Sapa town. This architectural style has attracted countless tourists. It gives travelers a unique impression once they set foot in Sapa.
If you want to chill out at night, there are many restaurants, bars, and cafes to serve you. The ideal time to visit Cau May Old Town is in the evening. At that time, the streets will be more crowded and lots of fun activities waiting for you. 
If you visit Sapa on Independence Day of Vietnam (2/9), you will have a chance to celebrate this holiday by enjoying colorful firework performance. You can also enjoy some performances with Sapa people in order to understand more about Northwest culture. Don’t forget to prepare a camera to save the memorable moment. 
Visiting Sapa in September, you must buy specialties for your family and friends in your hometown. It not only makes your beloved ones happy but also highlights your unforgettable trip.
You may not have any idea about it so here are some ideal gifts for you to choose.
This is one of the special food that captivates people for the first time they try it. The delicious Thit Trau Gac Bep has a dry outer appearance with dark brown color, but the meat inside is pink and bright red. When eating it, you will taste the aroma of smoke with the combination of the spicy chili and the hot taste of ginger mixed with the characteristic sweetness. The meat is also chewy which gives the diners an interesting feeling when enjoying it. 
Sapa plum represents the Sapa people because it has been grown for over 20 years. When it comes to ripe, plums have a sweet taste with a slight sourness. Currently, O Quy Ho Pass is one of the most plum-growing areas in Sapa. Therefore, when visiting Sapa in September, Sapa Plums will be another specialty you can bring for your relatives and friends. 
With oversea tourists, brocade goods are the most popular souvenirs. There are various brocade souvenirs you can choose such as scarfs, wallets, canvas bags, and key rings,…
At the night market, you can easily find brocade souvenirs along the streets. Or you will see lots of children in Sapa selling these in each tourist attraction. The price is as not expensive as you buy at stores. 
There’s no doubt that Sapa in September is a wonderful destination to boost your energy in your busy life. You not only “taste” the fresh air from the top of the mountain but also admire the most beautiful majestic natural wonders. You and the local people will be the same. You can freely immerse into the most local experience, which gives you unforgettable memories.
Asianway Travel always ensures that the tourists can enjoy the best local trip in Vietnam with tons of activities as much as they can. If you don’t have any idea for this September trip, please contact us to diversify your choice.
