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Sà Phìn

Tuyen Quang, Vietnam · Asia

About Sà Phìn

Sà Phìn works well as a base: 15 minutes from Thị Trấn Phố Bảng, 19km from Ha Giang Loop.

Sà Phìn is a town located in Tuyen Quang, Vietnam. With a population of 2,264, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Sà Phìn sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sà Phìn to your route.

About Sà Phìn

Sà Phìn is a commune of Tuyên Quang Province, Vietnam. It has 2264 inhabitants, most of whom are Hmong. Sà Phìn was the site of the residence of the Hmong kings of Hà Giang Province.

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Where is Sà Phìn located?

Sà Phìn is located in Tuyen Quang, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 23.2667 latitude, 105.2500 longitude.

What is the population of Sà Phìn?

Sà Phìn has a population of approximately 2,264 people, making it a town in Vietnam.

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Quick Information

Population
2,264
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Tuyen Quang
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
23.2667, 105.2500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Sà Phìn

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Vuong Family Palace

The fortified 1920s mansion of Hmong opium lord Vuong Chinh Duc, built in Qing-dynasty style with stone walls, ironwood pillars and an opium-carved courtyard. It sits just off QL4C in the Sa Phin valley.

2 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Lung Cam Cultural Village

A cluster of rammed-earth Hmong houses in a bowl of karst between Yen Minh and Dong Van, used as the set for the Vietnamese film 'Story of Pao'. Buckwheat flowers cover the surrounding fields in October and November.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Lung Cu Flag Tower

A 33-metre octagonal tower on a limestone cone marking Vietnam's northernmost point, flying a 54-square-metre flag for the country's 54 ethnic groups. A 389-step climb reaches the viewing gallery over the Chinese border.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ma Pi Leng Pass Viewpoint

Vietnam's most dramatic mountain pass overlooking the Nho Que River cutting through a deep canyon in the far north's karst landscape.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Mã Pí Lèng Pass

Cliffside pass on Highway 4C above the Nho Que river gorge, the high point of the Ha Giang motorcycle loop.

17 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Ha Giang Loop

Vietnam's most epic motorbike route winding through dramatic mountain passes, terraced valleys, and remote ethnic minority villages in the far north.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Lung Khuy Cave

Quan Ba's largest cave, reached by a steep concrete path above the valley floor, with walkways threading nearly a kilometre of stalactite chambers. It sees a fraction of the traffic of Vietnam's famous caves.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Quan Ba Heaven Gate

The pass on QL4C where the Ha Giang Loop first breaks onto the Dong Van karst plateau, looking down over the Tam Son valley and its twin conical hills. Most riders stop here within the first hour out of Ha Giang city.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Sà Phìn

  • Right hereMa Pi Leng Pass ViewpointVietnam's most dramatic mountain pass overlooking the Nho Que River cutting through a deep canyon in the far north's karst landscape.
  • 17 kmMã Pí Lèng PassCliffside pass on Highway 4C above the Nho Que river gorge, the high point of the Ha Giang motorcycle loop.
  • 19 kmHa Giang LoopVietnam's most epic motorbike route winding through dramatic mountain passes, terraced valleys, and remote ethnic minority villages in the far north.
  • 35 kmQuan Ba Heaven GateThe pass on QL4C where the Ha Giang Loop first breaks onto the Dong Van karst plateau, looking down over the Tam Son valley and its twin conical hills. Most riders stop here within the first hour out of Ha Giang city.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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