Sapa is famous for its weekly local markets and on almost every day in the week, there is a nice market to visit, somewhere in the area around Sapa the local hill tribes will be gathering for their weekly market most days to sell handicrafts and ethnic-style clothing, these are also important social occasions. Those who live in the region’s more isolated villages have the chance to meet friends and family, exchange news, eat, and even indulge in some of the locally brewed spirits - which can be up to 55% proof! Therefore, the local hill tribes always wear the most colorful costume once have a chance to go to the markets.
While some come to sell their handmade items, the others arrive at the market to buy food and any other necessary material for their family. That is the unique, cultural trait of the hill-tribe people in the northern Vietnam. And, the tourists love such trait.
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The Sapa markets we mention here are the hill-tribe markets that are operated seven days every week. The exclusive thing is that there are seven different markets held in seven days. It means the Monday market is surely dissimilar to the Thursday market or the Wednesday market, in terms of time, place, and content.
Monday: Ban Phiet Market
The majority of the market participants are the white Mong people who come early and get touched by the cool mist. Come to Ban Phiet on Monday, and you’ll take hundreds of colorful pictures.
Tuesday: Coc Ly Market
This market covers the four separated regions: brocade, mountainous product, animal, and food. Coc Ly Market is dominant with the Mong Hoa, Black Dao, and Nung. Here, you can exchange the items. Also, the hanging bridge makes up the spectacular scene.
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Wednesday: Cao Son Market
This market is favored by the Mong, Phu La, Dao, and black Han who live in Muong Khuong town. Here, you find many regions selling fruits, vegetables, animals, local specialties. The colorful clothes are chosen to make up the lively mountainous picture.
Thursday: Lung Khau Nhin Market
In Lao Cai and the whole Northwest region of Vietnam, this market is beautifully dotted with the brilliant dresses, curtains, green cabbage, yellow oranges, etc. The hill-tribe gathering looks outstanding from a distance.
Friday: Chau Market
This is where the hill-tribe people can exchange goods and share their stories with friends. The young couples also come to find their mates in Chau Market. The local culture is preserved well here.
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Saturday: Can Cau and Pha Long Markets
Can Cau is the biggest buffalo market in the northern provinces of Vietnam preferred by the Mong, Chinese, Giay, Nung, etc. The trading ambiance is crowded and lively. Besides, Pha Long Market is highly animated; Gau Tao festival is famously held when it approaches Tet holiday.
Sunday: Bac Ha, Sapa, Muong Hum Markets
Bac Ha is one of the top 10 most special markets in South Asia, and also the unique spot that has the separated region for trading horses. Sapa and Muong Hum Markets are the revenue noted with the rare forestry products.
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