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Bamboo Forest Trail – Terraced Rice Fields of Sapa loop from Xã Mường Hoa

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Bamboo Forest Trail – Terraced Rice Fields of Sapa loop from Xã Mường Hoa

Moderate

4.4

(95)

469

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Bamboo Forest Trail – Terraced Rice Fields of Sapa loop from Xã Mường Hoa

02:40

8.64km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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686 m

Bamboo Bridge over the Muong Hoa River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

There are 2 bridges at this spot. The old wooden one was broken. The new red one is safe to cross.

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720 m

Suspension Bridge Over River Near Sapa

Highlight • Bridge

Depending on your trekking direction, you just had several hundred meters altitude of steep, sunny paths behind you or yet to come. Right next to the bridge is a local restaurant to get hydrated and watch birds next to the river.

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1.74 km

Bamboo Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

a refreshing drink and nice little things at a non-intrusive local

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2.05 km

Terraced Rice Fields of Sapa

Highlight • Natural

2.44 km

View of terraced rice fields in Sapa Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot you have a fantastic view over the lush green valleys and rice patties. This is a great spot to sip some water, snap a few photos, and rest before continuing on your hike.

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3.96 km

Ta Van

Highlight • Settlement

Walking through the village, tourists discover the simple beauty of nature and authentic rural village life. The picturesque fertile rice terrace fields surrounding the village are a good place for hiking.

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4.18 km

Ngoi Duoi Suspension Bridge

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The bridge leads over the Ngoi Duoi, on the other side is the bus stop.

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6.89 km

Terraced Rice Fields and Suspension Bridge in Northern Vietnam

Highlight • Natural

8.64 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.23 km

1.98 km

1.63 km

Surfaces

4.09 km

2.62 km

986 m

711 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

32°C

23°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

November 8, 2024,Hike

We took a wrong turn and had to go in a weird way, so dont completely follow tris track, but you will find your way... this one is okay to do alone, pretty easy and with a very nice coffee place near the waterfall. Its hard to follow tracks in this area because there are some new houses on the …

May 11, 2023,Bamboo Forest: Gian ta Chai, Viet nam

On a warm day walking through the Bamboo forest. Walking first through many of the rice fields. It was actually quite humid even in the mountains.

August 19, 2024,Nice view over the valley – Through the rice terraces loop from Tả Van

Very nice hike, the night before our hike there was alot of rain, the trail was for the most part muddy which made it a bit more difficult. We encountered alot of people on the trail that started walking with us hoping that we will pay them. Just be respectful and say no because the trail is for the most …

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Bamboo Bridge over the Muong Hoa River

Suspension Bridge Over River Near Sapa

Bamboo Forest Trail

Terraced Rice Fields of Sapa

View of terraced rice fields in Sapa Valley

Ta Van

Ngoi Duoi Suspension Bridge

Terraced Rice Fields and Suspension Bridge in Northern Vietnam

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