Mountains– tax –

On Fansipan Mountain in Sa Pa, northwestern Vietnam, the highest-altitude Starbucks in Asia has opened. At 3,063 meters, attached to the cable-car station at the peak known as the "Roof of Indochina," you can enjoy coffee while gazing at a sea of clouds. News summary: Starba...

A complete guide to the sightseeing spots of Sapa in northern Vietnam. Along with highlights such as the stunning terraced rice fields, Mount Fansipan, and walkable town areas, we sort out model courses that are easy to follow even for first-timers, how to get around, and tips for your stay, pulling together practical information for making the most of a trip to Sapa.

A guide to 10 cities we recommend for your first trip to Vietnam. From classic destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, we cover safety, ease of getting around, and the character of the sightseeing and food, all from a beginner's point of view. A complete guide that also lays out suggested lengths of stay and which cities suit which kind of traveler.

Sapa is a mountain resort in Lao Cai Province in northwestern Vietnam, at an elevation of about 1,600 m. Starting from a town opened as a summer retreat in the French colonial era, it spreads out with Hmong and Dao villages, terraced rice paddies stepping down the slopes, and Mount Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak. It's a "mountain trip" where trekking through the valleys, rather than walking the town, takes the lead...

Ninh Binh, south of Hanoi, is the "Ha Long Bay on land," where jagged limestone peaks rise from rice paddies and rivers. Rowboat rides through caves at Tam Coc and the Trang An river cruise take the lead, and it can be visited even as a day trip from Hanoi. The ancient capital Hoa Lu and the giant Bai Dinh temple are also nearby. This page covers everything from the town's overall picture...