Full-Day Bac Ha Market & Hoang A Tuong Palace Tour (Sunday Only)

✅ Duration: ~9–10 hours (Full Day)

✅ Distance: ~250 km round trip

✅ Level: Very Easy – Suitable for all travelers

✅ Language: English

Perfect for:

• Travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences

• Photographers who love vibrant markets and colonial architecture

• Guests interested in ethnic history and lifestyle

• Families, seniors & first-time visitors

Detailed Itinerary

1️⃣ 06:30 – 07:00 | Hotel Pick-up & Departure

Your English-speaking guide and private driver pick you up at your hotel in Sapa town.

Settle comfortably in your private vehicle as you depart for Bac Ha town.

🔹 En route highlights:

• Scenic mountain roads & valleys

• Short photo stops on request

• Your guide shares background on Flower H’mong culture

2️⃣ 09:00 – 11:00 | Bac Ha Sunday Market Discovery

Arrive at Bac Ha Market, the most colorful ethnic market in North Vietnam.

Explore vibrant sections:

• Handmade textiles, embroidered bags, and silver jewelry

• Fresh produce, spices, and herbal medicines

• Livestock corner – buffalo, pigs, horses

• Traditional food stalls (grilled skewers, thang co, corn wine)

✅ Experience:

• Chat with Flower H’mong women in bright costumes

• Taste local corn wine if you like

• Capture incredible photos of daily life

3️⃣ 11:00 – 12:00 | Hoang A Tuong Palace (H’mong King’s Palace)

Walk a few minutes from the market to Hoang A Tuong Palace, also called “The H’mong King’s Palace”.

🔸 About the Palace:

• Built in 1914 with French and Chinese architectural fusion

• Residence of Hoang A Tuong – the powerful H’mong lord

• Impressive yellow façade, grand courtyards, vintage interiors

✅ Your guide will:

• Explain the history and the colonial influences

• Show secret corners and old photographs

• Allow free time for exploring and photography

4️⃣ 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch in Bac Ha town.

Sample Menu:

• Stir-fried vegetables

• Grilled pork or chicken

• Fresh spring rolls

• Steamed rice

(vegetarian options available)

5️⃣ 13:00 – 14:00 | Visit a Tay Ethnic Village (Ban Pho Village)

Short drive to Ban Pho Village, home of the Tay minority.

• Explore stilt houses and plum gardens

• Learn about traditional lifestyles

• Taste homemade corn wine if interested

6️⃣ 14:00 – 16:30 | Return Journey to Sapa

Sit back and relax during the scenic drive back.

Optional photo stops available.

7️⃣ 16:30 – 17:00 | Drop-off at Your Hotel

Arrive back in Sapa town.

Your guide will help unload your souvenirs and say goodbye.

Tour ends with beautiful memories.

✅ Included Services

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Private A/C vehicle & experienced driver

• All entrance fees (Bac Ha Market & Hoang A Tuong Palace)

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• 1 complimentary bottle of water per guest

• Basic travel insurance