Exploring Sapa Stone Church with Smile Travel

“Sapa Stone Church“, have you ever heard of this ancient stone church? This is a European-style destination located amidst the majestic nature of the mountains and forests of Northwest Vietnam. If you have the opportunity to visit Sapa, Vietnam, there is no reason why you should refuse to visit Sapa stone church. So that you can have the best trip, Smile Travel will accompany you to learn about this Sapa Stone Church.

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1. Some basic information about Sapa Stone Church

Sapa Stone Church stands tall right in the center of Sapa square with the address in Ham Rong ward, Sapa town, Lao Cai province, and is a very convenient destination for tourists to visit when visiting Sapa, because it is a very convenient destination for tourists to visit when visiting Sapa. Not only is this close to town, but there is also no admission fee. When you set foot in the church, you will feel the solemnity, sacredness, and respect for this ancient building.

The church is also known as Our Lady of the Rosary Church, with a name sign on the side of the wall of the church entrance. The church was built in 1926 by a French architect and officially went into operation in 1935, becoming a symbol of Sapa town and always attracting tourists. 

The church is special in its location facing the East – where the sun rises, implying that the church always receives bright light and energy every morning. The church’s bell tower faces west, with a profound meaning symbolizing the birthplace and upbringing of Christ.

Because it is located on a wide and flat strip of land in the center of town, in front of the church’s grounds, many interesting and fun activities and festivals of local people often take place. 

To get to Sapa Stone Church, if departing from Hanoi, visitors can choose means of transportation such as motorbikes or personal cars to travel freely and admire the scenery along the way. Besides, visitors can take the train from Hanoi station to Lao Cai station, then catch a motorbike taxi/ taxi straight to the church, a distance of about 30km. Another way is to take a sleeper bus or limousine, which is also not a bad experience.

2. Discover what is impressive about Sapa Stone Church

If you come to Sapa Stone Church for the first time, you will be impressed with the church’s architecture, because the entire church is built mainly of stone with a European style, both ancient and solemn. and extremely beautiful. With an amazing area of up to 6000m2, Sapa Stone Church is designed to be divided into many houses such as: church area, angel house, parish house, holy garden,… The church’s campus is more than 500m2 wide. with a bell tower up to 20m high, inside hangs a 1.5m high bell, which despite experiencing many ups and downs of history, is still intact.

The inside of the church is painted white – simple, gentle but still exudes the luxurious, airy beauty of the church. Both sides of the wall are covered with wood to preserve and protect the wall as well as make it easier to clean. Besides, the upper doorways are designed in a semicircle, not too large and decorated with colorful glass pieces to make the church more vibrant. 

The roof of the church is covered with red tiles and tiled in a triangular shape, the two edges of the tiled roof are made in a simple, straight shape. The front of the church uses square stone slabs, while the back has many diverse shapes.

3. Experience worth trying at Sapa Stone Church

3.1. Take photos at the church

Coming to Sapa Stone Church, it would be a pity if you didn’t take beautiful pictures here. With its ancient beauty and harmonious architecture, the church always attracts visitors to check-in. Every guest who comes to the church brings home super beautiful, super cute photos, so that every time they look at them, they remember that they once visited such a wonderful place.

3.2. Enjoy the feeling of watching the church at night

In the late afternoon and sunset, the church lights up with colorful lights, making the church stand out more than ever. The shimmering, romantic, warm light makes visitors unable to help themselves but pick up their phones to take pictures, or simply quietly stand and watch and be immersed in beautiful, dreamy thoughts.

3.3. Admire and experience interesting activities in the church area

In addition to admiring the Western-style Gothic architecture, when coming here, visitors also have the opportunity to admire and experience cultural activities of local people taking place in front of the church area: embroidery, playing the flute, group dancing, etc. Just thinking about it, we can’t help but boldly integrate into the local group.

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3.4. Combine with a walk around Sapa love market

Every Saturday at Sapa square, right in front of the church, from dawn, boys and girls gather here, wearing gorgeous traditional costumes to participate in activities. such as: singing love songs, dancing, participating in traditional games that are extremely exciting and attract all visitors to visit. It can be said that Sapa love market is one of the unique cultural features of the ethnic community here.

4. What to eat when visiting Sapa stone church?

When visiting Sapa Stone Church, you will not only admire the unique architecture but also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious highland specialties. Some suggestions for dishes you should try include: thang co, salmon hotpot, buffalo meat, five-color sticky rice, black chicken dishes, apple wine,… or stop by to enjoy a glass cafe combined with a panoramic view of Sapa town. 

Sapa Stone Church is not only a beautiful architectural work but also an indispensable part of Sapa culture. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to experience fresh air, admire the beautiful natural scenery and learn about the lives of local people. Don’t hesitate and reward yourself with a trip to Sapa Stone Church right away!

 

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