Experience upland culture at Sapa Lao Cai love market

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Sapa Love Market is one of the unique markets of the Northwest, attracting the attention of many tourists from all over the world. Because you will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural beauty of the highlands, as well as participate in interesting activities at the fair such as Eating, shopping, playing,… This article will help you find understand better about this special market.

About Sapa – Lao Cai love market

Sapa love market is a long-standing market in the Northwest, but few people know when the market was formed. Just know that this unique market takes place every Saturday and is eagerly awaited by everyone. Because after a week of hard work, people just want to go to the market quickly so that all the villages far away here, the region will come to meet for trade, cultural exchange, gather together to share the joys and sorrows in life. Or more simply, they can sit together, sip cups of corn wine, enjoy a hot bowl of victory – the famous specialty in Lao Cai and tell each other very interesting life stories. The space was exciting, bustling, stretching from early morning to late at night, and at the end of the market, everyone left was full of laughter. The boys and girls, also from the fair, found each other, so it gradually became the cultural beauty of Lao Cai , a place for young people to learn and date.Explore Sapa love marketAttractive entertainment programs in the evening at the love market

Time and place where the Sapa love fair takes place

It is known that this famous love market in Lao Cai is held every Saturday in the central square of Sapa town, right in front of the ancient stone church (located at the foot of Ham Rong mountain). Early in the morning, local people came together to have fun and shop. However, when the sun starts to fall,  this Sapa love market is really exciting and exciting. The boys and girls are wearing the best outfits to impress their opponents. They laughed happily and gave each other words of love and promise. In another area, there are amateur performances, you can enjoy the traditional dance, the sweet and deep melodies from the humming, like the greeting of the boys. for the girl.Place where the Sapa love fair takes placeThe love market is held in the Sapa town square area

Ideal time to join the Sapa love market

The love market in Sapa takes place every week, so you can come here whenever you have free time. However, according to  Sapa travel experience,  the most ideal time to participate in this market is probably in the spring. Because at this time the natural space is fresh, flowers are sprouting, and the cherry blossom forests are in full bloom all the way, painting a beautifully natural picture. Along with that, when participating in the Sapa love market spring, it is also a time of many exciting and unique festivals, bringing many interesting experiences for visitors. What is better for a trip to learn about the cultural beauty of the upland people and discover nature with romantic and impressive scenery, but also enjoy the fun? Surely, this trip of you will be a memorable journey there.Time to attend Sapa love marketSpring is the best time to experience this famous love market in Lao Cai

What’s so interesting about Sapa love market?

Perhaps this is a question that many tourists are interested in. Because coming  to Sapa love market,  there are countless activities that you should not miss. Typically as:

Shopping : As a popular market, this place sells a variety of diverse and rich items. You can go to brocade shopping, to choose for yourself the traditional costumes here. Or buying souvenirs as gifts for family members is also very meaningful. 
– In addition, the market also has an area selling cattle and dogs. As upland dogs are known for their intelligence and loyalty, so buying a puppy is great as well.Shopping - Interesting experience at Sapa love marketDo not forget to choose to buy products made from brocade when going to the love market

Food discovery at Sapa love market : If you want to discover the culinary quintessence of the Northwest, especially the cuisine of Sapa, the love market is the opportunity for you. There are many delicious dishes and specialties here such as: Sticky rice with five colors, won the city, roasted pig, mussel, rice, …Food discovery - Interesting experience in Sapa love marketDiscover attractive and varied cuisine at Sapa love market

Learn about upland culture : It is known that this fair brings together many different ethnic minorities. Therefore, when you come here you will be interacting with many people, with unique and interesting culture.

Virtual live photography: The image of babies hewn after their salesmothers is quite familiar to the people here. It would be more wonderful to take pictures with children to save wonderful memories, right? Make sure you remember this beautiful land forever.Virtual live photography - Interesting experience when coming to Sapa love marketCheck-in with upland children to save it as a memorable memory

Explore famous landmarks near the love market : In addition to the fascinating experiences at the love market, if you have a lot of time you should also visit famous tourist spots around here such as: Ancient stone church, area Sunplaza with luxurious European design, Swing Sapa with a beauty like fairyland, …..

Sapa love market  is always a tourist attraction in Lao Cai. And with the above information and travel experiences, I hope you will have a smooth trip, with the most complete experience. Have a nice trip!

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