- Ta Phin Village - Ta Phin is a small village, inhabited by both Red Dao and Hmong people. However, most of them are Red Dao people, come here you will admire the characteristics of their culture, life and take a dip in the hundred-year-old herbal baths of the Red Dao people.
Having both ethnic groups living in the village will allow you to easily see the differences in culture, customs, and identity of the two peoples.
- Ta Phin Cave - Ta Phin Cave is located in Ta Phin village, Sapa district. The cave has a height of 5m and a width of 3m. Starting the journey to explore the cave, you will have to walk about 30m in the dark, bumpy then you will encounter a large cave.
From here, you will follow the directions of the cave, there are places just for one person to go. You will admire the sharp stalactites with lots of extremely unique shapes.
Ta Phin Cave was recognized as a National Monument - Attractions in 2017 by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Ta Phin Monastery - The ancient Ta Phin Monastery, located at the foot of the mountain, was built in 1942. It used to be a place of practice for 12 ascetic nuns of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Catholic Church of Christian Conversion. In 1945, the delegation left Hanoi and the monastery was abandoned to the present day.
In general, the monastery consists of a five-room house with the main direction facing west, three stories high, which is the accommodation and activities of the nuns.
All now there is no roof, leaving only the walls of stone covered with moss over the years, and sometimes among those cold, gray stones, suddenly there is a sprouting bud, causing people we must widen our eyes in surprise.
- Herbal bath fee
- Transportation back to Sapa
- Local guide
- Lunch provided
- 1 small bottle of water
- Village entry fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at the homestay
- Tips for tour guide and driver
Once you arrive in Ta Phin, you’re met with a stunning spectacle of nature, terraced agricultural fields, and blossoming orchid gardens steeped in lush greenery.
Ta Phin serves as the residence for the Hmong and Red Dao ethnic communities, providing an enriching opportunity to immerse in the history, culture, and beneficial herbal smoke baths of these groups. These baths have been known to alleviate stress and exhaustion.
This experience will serve as a window into the life, history, and cultural practices of Sapa’s ethnic minorities. It’s truly a captivating exploration that any visitor would be intrigued by.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
