Located at an altitude of 1600m near the Chinese border in the North-Western Highlands, the former French hill station of Sapa is home to more than 30 hill tribes and Vietnam’s highest mountain, Mount Fansipan (3143m). This area, with its spectacular mountain scenery and terraced rice paddies, is a perfect spot to explore authentic hill tribe villages and for trekking opportunities. Read more ... Hide detail... Located at an altitude of 1600m near the Chinese border in the North-Western Highlands, the former French hill station of Sapa is home to more than 30 hill tribes and Vietnam’s highest mountain, Mount Fansipan (3143m). This area, with its spectacular mountain scenery and terraced rice paddies, is a perfect spot to explore authentic hill tribe villages and for trekking opportunities.