Topas Ecolodge

Sapa


Overlooking a plunging valley 18km from Sapa, this resort has stone-and-thatch bungalows with front balconies to make the most of the truly breathtaking views. Bungalows don't have TVs, but a stunning infinity pool, and hiking, cycling and market tours are available.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sapa attractions

1. Sapa Market

9.75 MILES

Turfed out of central Sapa and now in a purpose-built modern building near the bus station, Sapa Market is still interesting, and hill-tribe people from…

2. Sapa Church

10.16 MILES

Sapa's small stone church was built by the French and is still a central landmark. It opens for Mass on Sunday and on certain evenings for prayers.

3. Sapa Museum

10.27 MILES

An excellent showcase of the history and ethnology of the Sapa area, including the French colonial era. Dusty exhibitions overview the various ethnic…

4. Fansipan Cable Car

11.21 MILES

Towering above Sapa are the Hoang Lien Mountains, once known to the French as the Tonkinese Alps and now a national park. These mountains include the…

5. Tram Ton Pass

14.61 MILES

The road between Sapa and Lai Chau crosses the Tram Ton Pass on the northern side of Mt Fansipan, 15km from Sapa. At 1900m it's Vietnam’s highest mountain…

6. Coc Ly Market

21.64 MILES

The Coc Ly Market attracts Dzao, Flower Hmong, Tay and Nung people from the surrounding hills. It’s about 35km southwest of Bac Ha. Operators in Bac Ha…

7. Hoang Thu Pho Waterfall

27.29 MILES

There’s a waterfall near Huang Thu Pho village, about 12km west of Bac Ha, which has a pool big enough for swimming.

8. Bac Ha Market

27.58 MILES

This Sunday market is Bac Ha’s big draw. There's an increasing range of handicrafts for sale, but it’s still pretty much a local affair. Bac Ha Market is…