Silver Waterfall

Reveal the beauty of Silver Waterfall Sapa

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Considered a “precious gem” amidst the Northwest mountains and forests, Silver Waterfall Sapa  – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, has long become a destination not to be missed when tourists travel to Sapa. Let’s join Smile Travel to learn about Silver Waterfall in this article to gain more experience for tourists while visiting this waterfall.

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1. General introduction about Sapa Silver Waterfall

Silver Waterfall Sapa is blessed by mother nature with its wild, pure beauty along with a strong, torrential, winding water flow that creates features that few other waterfalls have. The waterfall is nestled at the foot of O Quy Ho Pass at an altitude of 1800m above sea level, in San Sa Ho commune, Sapa town, Lao Cai province, about 15 km northwest of Sapa town center. 

Overview Silver Waterfall Sapa

Overview Silver Waterfall Sapa

With a height of 200m, Sapa Silver Waterfall is the upstream of Muong Hoa stream, a strong flow, pouring white foam between craggy cliffs and lush green forests, providing water through most villages to serve the needs of tourists. 

Standing from afar, you can also hear the water rushing down from the top of the waterfall, like a majestic symphony is singing to welcome you.

On the journey to explore Silver Waterfall, visitors can also admire other majestic natural landscapes such as pine forests, fields, vegetable gardens across the hillside,… Immerse yourself in the cool green space. Then I’m sure all your fatigue will be dispelled.

Because it is about 15 km from Sapa town, you can travel to Silver Waterfall by personal motorbike or taxi. Although the road is a bit winding, it will not cause too much difficulty for your travel. You can look up Google maps while walking to make sure you don’t get lost.

Ticket prices to visit Silver Waterfall Sapa are also cheap compared to other tourist destinations, so visitors can freely explore this place without worrying about costs. Below are the latest Silver Waterfall Sapa entrance fee we have updated:

  • Adults, children over 1m2: 20,000 VND
  • Children under 1m2: free

2. Ideal time to visit Silver Waterfall Sapa

Choosing the right time to visit Silver Waterfall is very important for you to have the best experience. Each season at this waterfall brings a unique beauty, let’s explore it!

Silver Waterfall Sapa reviews, let me tell you that, if you come in the spring, this is the time when Sapa’s nature puts on a fresh new coat. Cherry blossoms and peach blossoms bloom, creating an extremely romantic scene. The water at Silver Waterfall is also full of life at this time, churning out white foam.

Peach blossoms in everywhere

Peach blossoms in everywhere

In summer, the summer weather in Sapa is quite cool, which is the ideal time for you to enjoy the feeling of relaxation next to the cool waterfall. You can participate in activities such as waterfall bathing, trekking, and camping.

Water in the summer

Water in the summer

If you are a dreamer and have a romantic soul, autumn will be the right time for you to visit Silver Waterfall Sapa. Autumn – the season of yellow leaves and golden terraced fields, Silver Waterfall now becomes more poetic than ever with the romantic scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests.

If you love snow, winter is the ideal time to go to Silver Waterfall. It is now covered with a layer of white snow, creating an extremely magical scene.

You also need to note that during the rainy season from July to September, the water flow at Silver Waterfall is faster and stronger than ever, which can be dangerous for you if you are not careful. So you need to consider carefully when traveling to Silver Waterfall during this time.

3. What to visit and experience at Silver Waterfall Sapa?

Once coming to Silver Waterfall, visitors cannot miss some of the following interesting and memorable experiences:

3.1. Climb the stairs and see Silver Waterfall

To be able to climb to the top of Silver Waterfall, on both sides of the foot of the waterfall there will be 2 stairs to lead visitors up. The stairs are simply built next to the rushing waterfall and in the middle of the vast forest, like a bridge to help people get closer to that majestic waterfall. Many times when standing on the stairs, just stretch out your hand and you can feel the cool water flowing through each finger. And the road to the top of the waterfall is not too steep but you will still need about 10-15 minutes to get there, really suitable for those who are passionate about trekking. When reaching the top of the waterfall, looking down at the foot is a vast, intense flowing water, and looking out into the distance, the entire landscape of mountains, forests, fields, hills, and valleys in the Northwest seems to shrink in size.

Climb up the stairs and see the Waterfall

Climb up the stairs and see the Waterfall

3.2. Take commemorative photos together at Silver Waterfall

Silver Waterfall in Sapa is like a soft silk strip floating among the green of the mountains and forests, so it always attracts photography enthusiasts. The silver white waterfall curtain, towering cliffs and lush pine forest create a very harmonious scene, becoming a beautiful background for visitors to live virtually. Every shooting angle gives visitors quality photos, which you can freely show off to your friends or relatives.

Take photos at Silver Waterfall

Take photos at Silver Waterfall

3.3.Visit the salmon farming and production center

The salmon farming and production center is a series of simple corrugated iron-roofed houses containing dozens of fish tanks along with a system of water pumps, aerators, artificial rain systems… Water pipes directly carry water from this waterfall. Return to the aquarium. When visiting the salmon farm, visitors will be able to witness firsthand the operating process of the aquarium as well as the specific feeding and breeding methods.

After visiting, you can enjoy delicious dishes from fresh salmon right at the center’s restaurant. Sapa salmon is famous for its firm, delicious meat and is very nutritious.

Tourists can refer to some Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay tours below:

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3.4. Enjoy delicious dishes and specialties in Sapa

After finishing the tour to Silver Waterfall, visitors can stop at local restaurants to enjoy famous dishes of Sapa’s mountains and forests such as: grilled banana fish, hill chicken, thang co, pork. roasted fish, sturgeon,… prepared with typical spices: doi seeds, mac khen seeds, cardamom,…, really extremely delicious, special and memorable for visitors.

 

4. Pocket experiences and notes when visiting Silver Waterfall

To have a safe and meaningful visit to Silver Waterfall Sapa, visitors need to pay attention to the following issues:

  • Comply with forest protection principles: visitors absolutely do not use flammable or explosive substances, throw cigarette butts indiscriminately or light cooking fires because they can lead to the risk of forest fires.
  • Maintaining general hygiene: Silver Waterfall is the source of water supplying irrigation and domestic water for mountainous people, so the issue of general hygiene needs to be given the most attention. Be careful not to throw trash around the waterfall area to avoid polluting the water source.
  • Avoid taking shortcuts – strictly prohibited routes when entering the waterfall: In addition to the stairs, visitors can also move in many different directions to reach the top of the waterfall. However, some road sections are strictly prohibited due to unsafe conditions and high accident risks. Therefore, you should limit taking shortcuts, listen carefully to the staff’s instructions and observe signs.
  • Do not cut trees – break ornaments – be conscious of protecting the ecosystem: you should not cut trees, break branches or perform acts that destroy the natural ecosystem.
  • Do not go near locations with deep whirlpools: Some winding and winding stream sections at the foot of Silver Waterfall may have dangerous whirlpools. If you get too close, you could be swept away by the whirlpool and hit the rocks.

 

Silver Waterfall is one of the most attractive destinations in Sapa. If you have the opportunity to come to this beautiful Northwest land, don’t forget to visit Silver Waterfall to enjoy the wild beauty of nature! Hopefully our sharing will be useful to you during your visit to Sapa Silver Waterfall. 

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