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Bac Ha is located in the Lào Cai Province of northern Vietnam, near the border with China. If you love going “off the beaten path”, this is the perfect place for you to visit for 3 days and 2 nights. Bac Ha is situated around 6 hours from Hanoi (check out the Hidden Gems in Hanoi) and … Read more
Located in the beautiful hills of northern Vietnam, Bac Ha Market stands as a vibrant tapestry of colours, cultures and traditions. This bustling market situated in the Lào Cai Province is only 6 hours from Hanoi and less than 3 hours from Sapa. It’s a great “off the beaten path” experience. Here is An Adventurous 3 … Read more
Travelling from Sapa to Bac Ha in Northern Vietnam is actually an easy experience using two minibuses. The first bus is from Sapa to Lao Cai which takes 1 hour. The second bus is from Lao Cai to Bac Ha which takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you want to experience the famous Sunday … Read more
IMPORTANT: According to people on the ground in Bac Ha, the Water Buffalo Market has recently changed to Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. The days have changed about 3 times over the past 2 years. You can keep up to date with the changes on THIS thread on Trip Advisor Visiting the Water Buffalo market on … Read more