As a tourist attraction in the northwest mountains of Vietnam, Sapa
is an ideal destination for those who are looking for unique shopping
experiences in an area of picturesque hilly nature and rich ethinic
cultures. Strolling around Sapa town’s placid streets, you will soon find some souvenir shops here and there. Your purpose may be just to have a look to get a feel about that something special of Sapa.
But, in no time, you will become captivated by various handicrafts
delicately designed in the style of minorities such as silver
accessories, animal – modelled wooden souvenirs or clothes with
colourful patterns. They all could make good presents for you to bring
home.
What is more interesting is that you
save your time trekking down the hills and discover traditional markets
of local ethnic minorities like Sapa market, Bac Ha market, Coc Ly market. Here you will have a chance to buy souvenirs
from the local hilltribes themselves. They trek surprisingly long
distances to gather here and sell you their hand – made nice items, most
impressive of which are colourful clothes made of local fabrics (tho
cam).
If you set off your trip to Sapa on weekends, Sapa market
would provide you a deeper understanding of the local culture and
lifestyle. Every Saturday and Sunday, local people, especially the
youth, gather in the market to meet and get to know about each other
through exciting songs for courting. You will hear flute tune, khen, dan
moi which are local musical instruments and enjoy romantic melodies
filling the night air. That’s why Sapa market has another meaningful name – Love market.
And if you visit Sapa right a few days before Tet holiday, you will be struck by Sapa’s peach markets. The whole Sapa
will be covered by blossoming peach flowers. Choose yourself a peach
branch or tree and your Tet in Vietnam will be more fullfilled by Sapa’s natural beauty in your beloved house.
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