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View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Tả Van

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View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Tả Van

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217

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View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Tả Van

07:14

23.1km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.6 km for 460 m

Customers only

After 13.3 km for 152 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.89 km

Bridge Over Terraced Rice Fields

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Typical dwelling

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2.96 km

View of Lao Chai Village

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4.55 km

View of the Terraced Rice Fields

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5.31 km

View of Terraced Rice Fields in Sapa Valley

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13.7 km

View of Terraced Rice Fields

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14.1 km

View of Sapa Terraced Rice Fields

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From this spot you get a great view of the expansive, terraced rice fields. This is a great place to snap a few photos before continuing on your hike.

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15.5 km

View of the river and terraced fields

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19.7 km

View of the Muong Hoa Valley and Lao Chai

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If you're hiking from Sa Pa to Lao Chai, consider to take a ride back to Sa Pa on a motorcycle back seat! It's really funny :)

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20.1 km

Viewpoint

23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

9.19 km

1.38 km

695 m

335 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

6.89 km

800 m

722 m

287 m

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Friday 24 April

24°C

18°C

51 %

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View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Tả Van

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View of Lao Chai Village

View of the Terraced Rice Fields

View of Terraced Rice Fields in Sapa Valley

View of Terraced Rice Fields

View of Sapa Terraced Rice Fields

View of the river and terraced fields

View of the Muong Hoa Valley and Lao Chai

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