Located far from Sapa less than 10 kilometers, Ta Van - a village of Lao Cai province is lying peacefully in the valley of Muong Hoa.
As one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Northern Vietnam, Sapa has a wide range of accommodations, varying from budget hostels to luxury resort.
Summer is a good time to cruise on Halong Bay but the best time of year is during the spring or fall. Because the bay is situated in the northern part of the country, it can get colder in the fall and winter, and though you won"t see extremes such as blizzards...
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