Sapa always carries with it a unique charm. Duringwinter, cold air floods all the roads, Sa Pa seems to be beckoning to welcome tourists from all over to the “Land of Fog”. So what is Sa Pa’s winter like that makes it so attractive to tourists?
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Winter impression in Sapa
The first impression of Sa Pa winter is mist. The whole town of Sa Pa floats in the mist with the roofs looming, looking from afar visitors feel like they are lost in a fairyland.
In that mist, there are glimpses of ancient castles located next to modern Western architectural villas, along the winding road protruding from the mountainside. On both sides of the road are green bamboo forests, clusters of apricot and peach blossoms as if immersed in a blanket of smog.
Winter in Sa Pa is quite cold. However, in return, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the sunrise over the high valley in the early morning. In particular, in recent years, Sa Pa often has snowfall, so when traveling to Sa Pa on this occasion, visitors will definitely admire the extremely romantic scenery.
Sometimes, on very cold winter days, snow appears in Sa Pa, white snow on the roads or remaining on tree branches and foliage have their own appeal to all tourists and this is also the unique features of winter in Sapa.
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What is the temperature like in Sa Pa in winter?
In the past few years, the North has been getting hotter and winter has come very slowly. For example, this year, when we entered December, the last month of the year and the daytime temperature was still above 20 degrees. Many people have thought about the time when the North will no longer have winter in its true sense.
At that time, Sa Pa will truly be a very attractive destination not only for people living in the South, where the climate is hot all year round, but also for people in the Red River Delta in the North. Because in the winter, Sa Pa is still cold, there is still frost, and there is still snow.
Because it is located in the high mountains of the Northwest, Sa Pa is also favored with cooler temperatures than other provinces in Vietnam. The subtropical climate and many temperate features help “Misty Town” have extremely clear seasonal nuances. Winter in Sa Pa is cold with an average temperature below 10 degrees Celsius, and at times the temperature can even drop below 0 degrees Celsius.
The best time to go to Sa Pa is in winter
If anyone asks when is the best time in winter to go to Sa Pa, the answer is December – this time is when Sa Pa is at its coldest, visitors coming here will be able to see the image of white snow falling all over the road, the terraced fields wearing new colors are not the green color of rice seedlings, the yellow color of ripe rice, but instead the pure white color of white snowflakes.
Winter in Sa Pa is covered with thick fog like a silk sheet wrapping the sky and earth, hidden in it are rows of thorny pine trees, distant mountain peaks and houses looming in the mist. The whole town is dreamily covered with mist, mixed with vast mountains and green trees. Therefore, Sa Pa becomes even more majestic and attractive. However, the most attractive point for tourists when coming to Sa Pa in winter is that on days when the temperature drops, visitors can watch the snow fall and feel like they are lost in a fairyland.
The sweet cold of Sa Pa seems to make everything here more poetic, especially at night, when the fog is even more dense. You will fully feel the flavor of Sa Pa’s winter when walking around town, by the lake, Sa Pa night market, Stone Church or going to roadside grills to gather around the warmth radiating from the charcoal and inhale the fresh taste of the typical grilled dishes of this place such as wild boar, grilled eggs, bamboo-tube rice, grilled chestnuts or go to the market to sip some corn wine, apple wine next to the Thang Co Nghi restaurant.
There are many delicious specialties of Sa Pa waiting for you to discover. Such simple joys, somehow, only winter can make them complete. At the same time, don’t forget to buy yourself brocade hats or scarves woven by the talented hands of young mountain girls to help you dispel the cold of Sa Pa’s winter.
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Watch the beautiful snow fall on Fansipan peak
Winter is also the time when the top ofFansipan mountain is covered with snow like the image of a beautiful girl wearing a thin chiffon coat full of beauty and mystery. There’s nothing more exciting than sitting on a high mountain, stretching out your arms to catch the attractive white snowflakes in the air.
All the roads, streets and even the rooftops in the village are covered with snow, walking with each step on the cold village road, breathing long breaths of smoke floating in the cold winter day in Sa Pa. is extremely interesting.
In the village, kitchens in every houses always sparkle with firelight and the aroma of grilled dishes wafts in the air, making it impossible for anyone to hold back and continue walking.
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Cherry blossoms in the last days of winter
In the last days of winter, light snow falls and the weather is still as cold as a few months ago. But you will definitely be surprised by a flower that despite the harsh weather still shows off its beautiful fragrance between heaven and earth, that is the Japanese cherry blossom.
Coming to Sapa around December, you will have the opportunity to see cherry blossom branches blooming brightly everywhere, from ravines, houses, villages, etc. everywhere there is the pink color of cherry blossoms.
It is that prominence that “warms” the hearts of guests from far away. With such stunning beauty, you will feel extremely attractive when traveling to Sapa in winter, so hurry up and schedule an itinerary this year!
The bustle of the winter night market
Even though the weather is cold, the ground is covered with snow, and the roads are covered with fog, the markets in Sapa are still crowded and bustling, especially on weekends. The Sa Pa Love Market is cozy, with couples of young men and women happily singing and dancing by the fire, the sounds of pipes and flutes echoing throughout the village, creating a warm atmosphere that will surely make you forget the cold of a winter day in Sa Pa./.
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