By contrast with the colorful and resplendent cover in the day light, Sapa at night seems to be more mysterious and fanciful with a subtle charm. The layers of the cold fog are gone away with the night wind all over the rooftops, the streets, the swaying leaves and the beautiful girls are all in such charming traditional costumes. Along the floppy hills between the two towns, in the blurry light of the night lanterns, the gentle fog dispels the deep darkness. It seems that “the town in the clouds” is getting more and more strange and mysterious as the dark gets heavier when the time passes by. At night, though silent and calm, Sapa is still awake with its sleepless people joining in such intriguing activities:
The walk around the town for shopping, see traditional dancing from ethnic people and music game show from government. Only by going a little bit farther to the Rattan Bridge can you feel the wilderness of each line of trees and this Northwest mountain area. The whistling wind and the cold fog are the only things going through your ears at that moment. Sometimes, you will catch sight of some lovers hand in hand walking along the streets, talking, cuddling and kissing. If you take the trip with your beloved one, do not forget to make use of Sapa’s romantic night to have some unforgettable moments!
You can go shopping at night in Sapa town. The town also organize a walking street from 7pm to 9pm. You also can go to the food market to have some BBQ. The cool weather of the region makes barbecued meat and fish with mushroom and vegetables the most preferred street foods in Sapa. People grill corn, sweet potatoes, dumpling, bamboo-tube rice, or even eggs as well. Nevertheless, tourists can try many other local foods like purple sticky rice or “thang co”- horse meat right in Sapa market.
After that night, some are lucky to find out the match and make an appointment on the next market. Many of them have later become partners sharing the same life for good and for bad. The love market has long been the not-to-be-missed event reflecting special culture of people of mountainous areas in general and of Sapa in particular.
Bar: Going to bars or pubs at night is one of the most favorable activities in Sapa. Usually, bars will open in the evening until 1:00 am the following morning (some close sooner though). Tourists, especially foreign travelers, are always in favor of bars and enjoy getting there most of the time. Partly because the unique atmosphere of Sapa’s bars that attracts every visitor both domestic and international. Not crowded, noisy, flashy or luxurious, the peaceful and friendly aura from these bars is enough to lure the customers in.
Sapa night will not only romantic scenery, ambiguous under the night mist but also a lot of activities, other interesting destinations take place. Do not waste such an exciting evening in the hotel room. Please join together with the people here to create memorable experiences.