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Jan 16, 2013 ... Sapa and its surrounding valleys are a really special place to visit in Vietnam. They are easy to access on an overnight train from Hanoi and then an hours ... Aug 16, 2009 ... You buy something now?” We did our best to dodge the issue, promising them that if we didn't book a tour that we would visit their village the ... Harassment by local Hmong women who as it appeared often pursued tourists rather aggressively to buy from them or trek with them in exchange for money. But they are when you first arrive. I remember when I first landed here, I got totally bilked when I bought a bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa. They showed me and ... Jan 14, 2020 ... Do buy souvenirs and local handicrafts - Buy directly from the locals and take a small piece of Sapa's unique culture home with you. Don't be ... Gift & Speciality Shops in Sapa · 1. Indigo Cat · 2. Coc Ly Market · 3. Hemp & Embroidery · 4. Hieu Stone · 5. Sapa Hemp · 6. Linh Handicraft · 7. Brocade Lan Rung · 8. Jul 11, 2017 ... Norsk Hydro signed an agreement with Orkla to acquire its 50% interest in Sapa for a total enterprise value of NOK 27 billion (~US$3.24 ... Jan 1, 2013 ... Most people say to leave buying North Face hiking gear till you reach Sapa. I have noticed it is available to purchase in Hanoi as well but seems to be cheaper ... Program Schedule: March - June 2025. These are live programs at the site, and we welcome and encourage in-person attendance, but some of them will also be ... Sep 15, 2015 ... Is it a must-see? Probably not if you're in Prague for three days. Not many people travel to our city to have a bowl of Pho or buy cheesy plush ...