TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN COC LY & MUONG HUM MARKETS, SAPA, VIETNAM

20-03-2019

TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN COC LY & MUONG HUM MARKETS, SAPA, VIETNAM

When it comes to incredible ethnic minority markets, Vietnam is spoiled for choice. Home to dozens of ethnic minorities who continue to live decidedly simple lives in small villages in the countryside, Vietnam is one of the best travel destinations for those that seek diversity and cultural variety. And there’s no better place to experience the true cultural diversity of the country than Sapa, a mountainous outpost whose misty beauty harks back to its French colonial past.

Resident ethnic minority groups like the Dao, Tay and H’mong congregate in these areas to swap anything from food and household wares to fabric and jewelry. There are dozens of locals markets that are both regular and seasonal, but make time to visit the Coc Ly Market, off of the banks of the Chay River and one of the smallest (and least visited) markets in Sapa. If you’re in Sapa over the weekend, head to the Muong Hum Market held only on Sundays and a stone’s throw from the beautiful Muong Vi Caves!