Can Cau market Sapa

Can Cau market is one of the most fascinating open-air markets in the region, specializing in livestock. The Can Cau market is located about 20km North of Bac Ha town and just 9km south of the Chinese border. The Can Cau market is open on Saturday morning only.

Visitors are generally H’mong groups from highland villages. The local H’mong are the famous variegated or Flower H’mong due to the intricate and colorful nature of their costumes, and their colorful dresses makes is a beautiful sight.

Almost every Saturday around 8 different minorities are represented at the market. Travel is often made by horseback as a way of carrying the heavy loads to and from market.

If you are interested in visiting the Can Cau market only, you can take an overnight train from Hanoi to Laocai. Alternative option is to hire a private car from travelling to Can Cau market. The journey takes quite a full day. The car is usually rented with driver included.

In case you travel to Sapa and you would like to make an extension to Can Cau market, you should arrive Bac Ha town the day before. So you can attend to the market in the early morning.

Further information about the train and tours can be found at http://www.lotussiatravel.com