View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Xã Mường Hoa

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View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Xã Mường Hoa

Hard

4.6

(70)

248

hikers

View of Lao Chai Village – View of Terraced Rice Fields loop from Xã Mường Hoa

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

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 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 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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18.5 km

Viewpoint

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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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

6.87 km

1.46 km

738 m

349 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

6.84 km

2.64 km

280 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,460 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

29°C

20°C

64 %

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Comments

April 11, 2023,Hike through Muong valley to Sapa

Take a taxi to start point to avoid tedious main road. Beware that the section through CatCat village at the SaPa end might incur entrance fee of $7.0

October 14, 2024,Vietnam 🇻🇳 - Wolken und Reisfelder

Many thanks to @Andreas K. for the nice route suggestion 👍

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November 7, 2023,Über die Reisterassen von Ta Van nach Sa Pa

I left Hanoi and today I am in the mountains in a small village near Sa Pa. I'm glad to have left the big city behind me. The nature here is beautiful, but unfortunately the locals are constantly pushing you to take tours and do handicrafts. So I sneak out of the village and go on my own tour. Since …

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