Sapa Market
Sapa Market
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Ethnic handicrafts from local minority women.
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GaryandLesleyTravel
Auckland Central, New Zealand7,676 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A very good local market, the fruit and vegetables and the wet meat sections were both really good. No problems with us walking through taking photos. Well worth a look, not far from the bus park or the top end of the lake.
Written 24 July 2023
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Anna S
81 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
If you’re looking for a serious bargain on fabrics, jewelry and clothes this is where to do it. There are a ton of stalls with little old ladies but do not be disillusioned, these ladies are ruthless. Haggle, and don’t let yourself be swayed. We haggled down from 100,000 vnd to 15,000!
Written 23 October 2017
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nisimbarda
Kefar Sava, Israel629 contributions
Oct 2019
many small shop with authentic products, handcrafts , fruits and vegetables, worth a visit for market lovers
Written 8 October 2019
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PhaniLouisville_KY
Louisville, KY45 contributions
We traveled hours outside of Hanoi to see this city which is filled with people from all over the world. It’s a popular destination for hikers and wine lovers. Those who live there seem poor but happy. There
are a lot of small hotels and places for massages, many religious tours.
Be careful who you make eye contact with because they will want to sell you something
are a lot of small hotels and places for massages, many religious tours.
Be careful who you make eye contact with because they will want to sell you something
Written 17 December 2018
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Armanda L
67 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Went here for lunch but saw something that is heartbreaking. They sell DOG meat in the market. I understand dogs, pig, chicken are also animal and i myself can't turn into a vegan but looking at the dog died there, it's just very heart aching for me. The market in the square has nothing special. Food vendors with the scary HELLLO but still we tried their bun cha. It tastes 3/5. The 1 star is for the bo bia motor stall at the end of market sold by a lady. The bobia only cost vnd5000 and is very nice!! That's all. RIP my doggie
Written 11 November 2016
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beachAndCoconuts
San Francisco, CA30 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
I feel really sad today when I visited the New Sapa Market today, which is about a kilometer, about 25k taxi ride from the Sapa church/city center. In 2009, when I first visited Sapa, the old market was filled with many minorities selling their goods in the town square across from the church. When tourists purchase their goods, they actually support the minorities and not the middle man, which take a huge percentage of the minorities' ware. The Vietnamese government's excuse is to "modernize" the market but the hidden agenda is really to capitalize on more of the ethic labor. The new market is just like any other market in Vietnam. The main different they conveniently forget to tell you is that you do not see a single ethnic minority selling at the new market. It is predominantly all local Vietnamese. The minorities must sell out in the pavement around the church and along the streets like second class citizens, because in the eyes of the law, they do not have papers and any legal status. I saw a red Dao woman selling her things straight outside of a local store selling the same stuff at a higher price. The govt tells you to NOT buy from the locals in the street, to NOT book any tour straight from the local minorities. Don't believe that bull$h!t. I bought a scarf from a Hmong vendor today, at 70k, a hat at 70k--I do this because I know my money go straight to them and not anyone else. Please do support the ethnic minorities and don't believe what the govt tell you, since they do not care for the ethic people. If you dare, rent a motorbike yourself, and just pay the entrance fee to visit the villagers yourself. Don't worry, you won't get lost--in every direction, there is a village with homestay option. Overnight homestay costs only 70-80k ($3-4 dollars) if you just rent a motorbike ($4-5 dollars) and explore south of Sapa to the village and negotiate with the villagers for a room in English. So should you visit the New Market? They have menus in set price (about 25-30k for soup and rice dishes), but if you ever been to Ben Thanh or other markets in Vietnam, then you shouldn't. Unless you want to buy meat or fruits. I got rambutans and apples at 35k and 8k for half a kilo, respectively. Go to the Bac Ha market for a more authentic experience.
Written 8 January 2016
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martin k
Sapa, Vietnam10 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Downstairs is a waste of time unless you love cheap garbage from China. Upstairs in the back is the ethnic market. Most of the women there moved from the old market and have lots of experience. Their selection is great and the quality is high. Make sure you buy something that is handmade as there is some machine made stuff there. They all have sewing machines so if you want something custom made pick out the material and have them make something.
Outside there is a selection of some local handmade baskets, food, etc. At the back of the market is cooked food (inexpensive) and a good selection of fruits/vegetables/meat just out the back door.
The market is located next to the bus station and is about 1 KM from the center of the town. Go past the lake and you'll spot it.
Outside there is a selection of some local handmade baskets, food, etc. At the back of the market is cooked food (inexpensive) and a good selection of fruits/vegetables/meat just out the back door.
The market is located next to the bus station and is about 1 KM from the center of the town. Go past the lake and you'll spot it.
Written 28 September 2015
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Regina
Durango, CO29 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
We almost missed this. Walking into the market we saw all the same old same old stuff. We were getting ready to leave and my friend noticed some pieces hanging over the upstairs railing. And sure enough - there were at least 30 vendors all selling their tribal pieces. Gorgeous! They are pretty aggressive so brace yourself! But the ladies are very sweet, gregarious, fun loving and good natured. I bought quite a lot of pieces and am very happy!
Written 3 March 2019
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mariaben64
Malaga, Spain317 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We walked 20 minutes to the Sa Pa market. Masses of stalls selling traditional costumes and embroidered items. Very few shoppers and many women in traditional dress, many working sewing machines. A 100 m walk down one of the streets in the town is more interesting.
Written 13 October 2018
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Jacky Nguyen
Hanoi, Vietnam100 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
The new market is modern market and offers you the normal things what you can find in normal city. I still remember how I love the true Sapa market 5 years ago.
Written 19 January 2018
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Chers internautes nous allons a sapa début novembre 2019 et ne pouvons pas investir une journée pour com ly et son marché celui de sapa qui semble tres bien est il tous les jours merci de votre réponse
Written 9 September 2019
Como se limpia las telas de Sapa? Compré varias bolsas y veo que a poco que sudas destiñen. Como evito esto también?. Algún producto recomendable?. Hay que limpiarlas en seco tal vez?. Gracias!
Written 6 June 2019
Is the Sapa market open daily? Anyone knows?
Thanks!
Written 13 January 2018
Hi,
I ma looking at coming to Vietnam in April 2016 with my family (2 adults, 3 children 12,10,7 years old) & was wondering what the price would be for a 3 day/2 night cruise & whether you had accommodation to fit a family this size? A hotel i am looking at staying at in Hanoi recommended Legacy Cruises. I would appreciate any information you could supply. Regards, Jason
Written 27 November 2015
hi my friend, im a local guide in sa pa, call me Mr tee please, and i will be albe to booking the room for your family and organize the tour for you also, please contact to me then we can discuss more clearly. Best regard and look forward to welcome you and family in sa pa
Written 29 March 2016
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