People often joke that Sapa is a distant lover full of dreams. So, in every season, people have an excuse to go to Sapa. In early winter, it seems that “that excuse” becomes more reasonable.
Sapa in November is unreal, the sky is no longer blue and the clouds are much silverer. There is no snow in November, but there is a lot of fog. Fog covers the streets, villages, and hangs on the shoulders of travelers. Two people facing each other always have the feeling that there is a thin layer of fog between them.
The fog was as heavy as a light rain. Since it was early winter, the fog also brought a chilly feeling. Romantic couples could buy a transparent umbrella and stroll around the town, clearly feeling the breath of winter gradually encroaching.
Foggy evenings and drizzling rain on the street.
Grilled food is one of the winter street specialties in Sapa.
For those who want to hunt for clouds but cannot trek for many days, Sapa is an ideal destination. The clouds in Sapa are not as vast and rolling as on the top of Ta Chi Nhu, Lao Than,... Sapa clouds are white and drifting like smoke. During the day, when the last rays of autumn's Honey sunlight shine, the clouds roll up and slowly fall down to Muong Hoa valley.
Sapa has some unmissable cloud-watching spots: Ham Rong Mountain, Fansipan Peak, O Quy Ho Pass, and Hang Da Village. However, other tourist attractions besides Hang Da Village and O Quy Ho Pass have entrance fees.
The road to Hang Da village is extremely difficult, so this is still one of the few villages with almost no tourist footprints in Sapa.
Sapa seen from above looks like a shy girl hiding behind a veil. Photo: To Ba Hieu
Cable car to the top of Fansipan.
The temperature in Sapa town in November is about 10-18 degrees during the day, at night and early morning the temperature will drop to only about 7-8 degrees. Therefore, visitors to Sapa at this time must wear warm clothes, bring windbreakers or umbrellas to prevent light rain and cold mist.
Video "Dance in the Clouds" was made by Hachi8 Media.
