Silver Waterfall: The great Violin of Sapa mountains and forests

Sapa Silver Waterfall is an ideal tourist destination that many young people who love the mountainous landscape flock to. As a gift of nature to Sapa, the sound of the rushing waterfall can create a unique and tranquil mountainous ambiance. This place can soothe your soul after a period of hard and strenuous work. Let’s explore it with Hanoilocaltour.

Overview of Silver Waterfall

Location: San Xa Ho, Sapa District, Lao Cai Province (15 km from the Sapa town towards Lai Chau and Dien Bien Province).

Silver Waterfall is a romantic name that describes the pure white waterfall cascading down the stream, resembling a silver ribbon suspended in the lush and pristine Sapa mountains and forests.

With a height of 200 meters, Silver Waterfall boasts a stunningly beautiful landscape that is “hard to find.” To reach Silver Waterfall, you’ll pass through areas with towering pine forests, lush bamboo groves, and, most notably, endless terraced rice fields and vibrant flower fields that will captivate any traveler.

Directions to Silver Waterfall

The road to Silver Waterfall is convenient and easy to find, located adjacent to National Route 4D, the route to Lai Chau.

Head west from the center of Sapa town, about 15 km towards Lai Chau on National Route 4D. At this point, you’ll be able to see Silver Waterfall from a height of 200 meters above the O Quy Ho valley.

In Sapa, you have several transportation options:

– Bus: Travel time is about 30 minutes.

– Rent a motorbike: Starting from 120,000 VND/day (price as of 2023).

– Rent a self-driving car or taxi: Starting from 700,000 VND/day (price as of 2023).

Exploring Silver Waterfall – the soulful melody of Sapa’s mountains and forests

The path to Silver Waterfall makes you feel like you’ve wandered into a fairytale world full of delight. It appears romantic with the image of water rushing down from the high mountain cleft, frothing up in white, like moments of mist appearing and disappearing. Each level of the waterfall is like musical notes, sometimes soaring, sometimes descending in a harmonious symphony from the mysterious and magical bamboo forest.

From a distance, you can already hear the enchanting sound of the waterfall, urging your feet to run and find the source of that captivating sound. The atmosphere here can easily dispel the weariness and worries of a busy and bustling life.

Currently, a staircase has been built to help you get closer to Silver Waterfall, making your journey easier. Additionally, you can take breaks at various rest stops to regain your energy for further climbing.

The music is sometimes strong…

Sometimes gentle…

Sometimes intense…

And sometimes slow.

You can find food and souvenir shops at the foot of the waterfall:

– The food is diverse and rich, such as grilled skewers, roasted chestnuts, grilled eggs, but with relatively high prices. Hanoilocaltour recommends that you bring your own food and drinks if you plan to camp or have a picnic.

– The souvenirs are cute and lovely, suitable for buying as gifts for your visit to Silver Waterfall in Sapa.

Notably, before reaching Silver Waterfall, you will pass by the largest coldwater fish and seafood production and research center in Vietnam. Those who are interested in this field can stop here for a visit before visiting Silver Waterfall.

Tips for visiting Silver Waterfall

Choose the best time to visit Silver Waterfall

Any time of the year can make your trip to explore Silver Waterfall enjoyable.

However, the summer months from February to June are still the most suitable time, as the Silver Waterfall flows quite strongly, and the mountain landscape is fresher and more beautiful at this time.

In the winter, there may be no water, with snow covering both Silver Waterfall and O Quy Ho Pass, which may not provide the desired experience, but it offers the sight of snowflakes drifting through the freezing winter sky.

Cost for the trip to Silver Waterfall

After planning your visit to Silver Waterfall, it’s important to budget for this trip properly.

– Transportation cost: Approximately 600,000 VND (as of 2023).

– Accommodation cost: 2,000,000 VND – 3,000,000 VND (as of 2023).

– Food and dining expenses: 1,000,000 VND – 2,000,000 VND (as of 2023).

The duration of travel and exploration at Silver Waterfall can range from a few hours to a full day, so plan your trip carefully to make the most of your visit to Sapa. HanoiLocaltour wishes you and your family unforgettable memories at Silver Waterfall, Sapa.