Sa Pa is among the most attractive mountain destinations in Asia

With the majestic Hoang Lien Son landscape, vast terraced fields and unique indigenous culture, Sa Pa is ranked by Agoda as one of the most worth-experiencing mountain destinations in Asia.

Digital travel platform Agoda has just announced a list of Asia's most popular mountain and small town destinations in 2025. In this ranking, Sa Pa town (old) - Lao Cai, Vietnam ranked 6th, affirming its increasingly popular appeal on the regional tourism map.

The data was compiled from visitor searches for accommodation in towns with populations under 50,000, between February 15 and August 15, 2025, across eight Asian markets. The top three spots were taken by Cameron Highlands (Malaysia), Khao Yai (Thailand) and Puncak (Indonesia), followed by Fujikawaguchiko (Japan) and Kenting (Taiwan), before Sa Pa in Vietnam rounded out the top six.

Sa Pa floating in the morning mist

A mountainous town famous for its terraced fields and ethnic minority villages, Sa Pa captivates visitors with the breathtaking natural beauty of the Hoang Lien Son range, home to the 3,143-meter Fansipan peak - dubbed the "roof of Indochina". Not only does it have magnificent scenery, Sa Pa is also attractive for its unique indigenous cultural life, from highland markets to unique traditional customs.

Data on the platform shows that searches related to Sa Pa increased by 21% in the first half of 2025, demonstrating the growing interest of both domestic and international tourists. In addition to its scenic appeal, Sa Pa offers a distinct experience through four seasons: spring with peach and plum blossoms in full bloom, summer with green rice paddies, autumn with golden ripe rice, and winter with snow covering the town for many years.

Sa Pa-related searches increased by 21% in the first half of 2025

PHOTO: HA MAI

Mr. Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director of Agoda in Vietnam, commented: "Sa Pa's presence in the Asian rankings reflects the unique landscape and diverse heritage that are increasingly conquering tourists. From vast terraced fields, trekking routes in the mountains and forests to unique traditional culture, tourists find in Sa Pa authentic experiences, rich in identity and different from the pace of life in big cities."

In addition to Sa Pa, Asia also has many other famous towns and mountain areas on the list, such as Munnar (India) or Pyeongchang-gun (South Korea). This shows that the trend of nature tourism, finding quiet spaces and connecting with local culture is becoming more and more popular.

In the context of Vietnam tourism continuously recording new records in the number of international visitors, Sa Pa being honored at the continental level further strengthens the image of a safe, friendly and unique destination.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/sa-pa-gop-mat-top-diem-den-vung-nui-hap-dan-nhat-chau-a-185250904154348679.htm