Global visitors admire Sapa culture and cuisine
Welcoming a Famtrip delegation from 6
countries to survey Sapa is expected to expand
connections and increase the flow of international
tourists to the locality.
On the afternoon of April 8th, leaders of the
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lao Cai
province announced that in the first three months of
2026, the province welcomed approximately 3.5
million visitors, including more than 515,000
international tourists.
This is a welcome sign for international tourists
visiting Lao Cai, especially from countries like
China, South Korea, India, and the Philippines…
On April 7th, at Cat Cat tourist site, Sapa ward,
the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lao
Cai province, in coordination with the Vietnam
Tourism Association and the Lao Cai Tourism
Association, welcomed a Famtrip delegation from 6
countries including the Philippines, Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Azerbaijan to
survey Sapa as a destination and connect tourism
businesses.
The program takes place within the framework of the
Vietnam International Tourism Fair - VITM 2026,
focusing on exchanging cooperation opportunities,
developing tour routes, improving service quality,
and promoting the attraction of international
tourists to Lao Cai.
Following the reception, the delegates spent most of
their time on a B2B discussion session between local
tourism businesses and the international survey
team.
According to the leaders of the Department of
Culture, Sports and Tourism, this Famtrip is not
only an activity to promote the destination but also
an opportunity for businesses from both sides to
exchange specific information about tour routes,
service prices, distribution mechanisms, and media
coordination.
Lao Cai province also aims to develop tourism
products that enhance authentic experiences,
highlight cultural identity, cuisine, and community
life to create a unique destination for Sapa.
During their survey trip, the delegation visited
several tourist attractions in Sapa such as Sun
World Fansipan Legend and Cat Cat tourist area, and
expressed their admiration for the scenery, the
friendliness of the people, the local cuisine, and
the quality of service.
"Currently, the Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism has assigned 99 communes and wards to select
99 typical local dishes. Afterward, the province
will establish a selection committee and develop
them into 34 distinctive Lao Cai-style meals", a
leader from the Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism said.
Sapa train
booking - Sapa attracts visitors with its
majestic mountain scenery and unique cultural
villages, offering unforgettable experiences.
Explore Fansipan peak, the romantic Muong Hoa
valley, and the unique Sapa love market to fully
enjoy the beauty of the highland culture!
Train timetable
Lao Cai - Sapa transfer
