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The last months of the year are a wonderful time to visit Sa Pa. Besides the picturesque scenery of golden rice terraces and blooming wild bauhinia flowers, Sa Pa in winter also attracts many travelers. The fresh mountain air will dispel all the worries of daily life, while delicious food will fill you with small joys. If you're lucky, you might even witness the romantic first snowfall of the season.
To experience the feeling of a European winter right in Northwest Vietnam, you must visit Topas Ecolodge - a green gem amidst the dreamy landscape of Sa Pa.
Nestled atop two conical hills, deep within the Sa Pa valley, Topas Ecolodge is embraced by the vast forest and completely isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city.
After years of adventure in the mountains of Sa Pa, the Danish founders conceived the idea of creating a "stopover and a place to return to" for adventurous souls and hikers. This eco-friendly mountain resort offers basic amenities and is close to the local ethnic minority community. It is the first and only resort in Vietnam to date operating on sustainable development principles, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
All rooms at the resort are made from hand-cut granite by the most skilled craftsmen in Ninh Binh. The interior is decorated in a simple yet sophisticated Scandinavian style, with rooms offering stunning mountain views. In addition, the new rooms are equipped with modern underfloor heating to keep you warm throughout the winter. What could be better than "cloud hunting" right from your bedroom, lying on a comfortable bed and snuggling under the blankets to enjoy a dream vacation? Start your day exploring Sa Pa with a leisurely late breakfast of fragrant tea or hot coffee. In the afternoon, relax in the warm waters of the infinity pool watching the sunset, or unwind in a herbal bath prepared with a centuries-old recipe from the Red Dao people.
To provide the most authentic European winter experience, Topas Ecolodge also organizes incredibly fun activities commonly seen in Western countries for you and your family or group of friends to participate in, such as: enjoying mulled wine - a drink considered the embodiment of the festive season, decorating Christmas cookies, treasure hunting with your little ones, or simply gathering around the fireplace to chat and socialize.
For Europeans, Christmas dinner is considered as important as the Vietnamese New Year's Eve family meal. Don't forget to reserve your favorite dishes at the restaurant located within Topas Ecolodge. Talented chefs will use fresh vegetables from their own garden, combined with local pork, free-range chicken, or freshwater salmon, to provide you with an unforgettable culinary experience during your memorable winter holiday.
