Nam Cang is a commune of Sapa District. Nam Cang is 40km southeast of Sapa Town. To get to Nam Cang from Sapa we follow the road passing through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ban Ho and Thanh Phu.
Travel Guide to Nam Cang Village, Sapa
Nam Cang is characterized by small valleys surrounded by towering limestone mountains of which the two highest peaks are over 2,800m above sea level. There are patches of untouched forests at Nam Cang.
The population of Nam Cang is mainly of the Hmong and Dao Peoples whose lifestyle is not changed much by tourism compared to those communities near Sapa Town. Traveling through the commune here you are to have more quietness, the only noise is mostly bird chirping and streams flowing.
What To See, Things To Do, Tourist Attractions in Nam Cang
1/ Rice terraces in small valleys
The valleys in Nam Cang are small and the rice terraces are on steep mountain slopes which is different from those in Lao Chai – Ta Van where the terrain is quite flat. There are boulders and wooden houses scattering on the terraces which make the scenery more of a quaint charm. Be sure to come here in late July and early August when the rice ripens ready to be harvested.
2/ Trekking Tours in Nam Cang
There are several trekking tours in Nam Cang which suit most travelers who are in good shape. You can trek for half a day, a full day. If you love mountain climbing, mountain trekking then there are two peaks for you to conquer which require at least 3 days each.
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