Title: Lao Cai Travel Guide: Best of Lao Cai, Lao Cai Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lao Cai](https://expedia.co.uk/Lao-Cai-Hotels.d6047812.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lao Cai](https://expedia.co.uk/Lao-Cai-Holiday-Rentals.d6047812.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Lao Cai](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lao-Cai.d6047812.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lao Cai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lao-Cai.d6047812.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lao Cai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lao-Cai.d6047812.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lao Cai Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Jolene](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/77eba76b37124bd4b43a8285b1550247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jolene](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/77eba76b37124bd4b43a8285b1550247.jpg) ![Photo by Carl & Sasha ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be12d9b96732b2b883da61f28d2b4a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Carl & Sasha ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be12d9b96732b2b883da61f28d2b4a12.jpg) ![Photo by Michael Lee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb7f0643a6a8ff26d8d3fa36e3336e99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Michael Lee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eb7f0643a6a8ff26d8d3fa36e3336e99.jpg) ![Photo by Joob](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aff383ba83bd49b322966b243c591369.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Joob](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aff383ba83bd49b322966b243c591369.jpg) ## Visit Lao Cai Things to do - Top hotels in Lao Cai - Top Holiday Rentals in Lao Cai ![Phuong Nam Mountain View Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24330000/24326800/24326772/cd6d646a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Phuong Nam Mountain View Hotel 33 Fansipan Road Sa Pa Lao Cai £12 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sa Pa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sapa Lake and Cable Car Station Sapa are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (90 reviews) Excellent Location Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=24326772&PinnedHotelID=24326772&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047812) ![Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19674800/19674739/28f66c03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa Doi Quan 6, To 10 Sa Pa Lao Cai £72 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sa Pa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews) Great decor and vibe Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=19674739&PinnedHotelID=19674739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047812) ![Hôtel de la Coupole - MGallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27520000/27517100/27517045/d0b82048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hôtel de la Coupole - MGallery 1 Hoang Lien Street Sa Pa Lao Cai £97 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sa Pa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (382 reviews) The hotel is stunning and staff was great. It’s a grand hotel that has an old world charm. We opted for the deluxe suite that provided us with a magnificent view of the town and mountains. We will definitely return to this wonderful hotel. And the breakfast buffet is outstanding. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=27517045&PinnedHotelID=27517045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047812) [See all 450 properties in Lao Cai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6047812) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![BIG HOTEL LÀO CAI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101780000/101771000/101770948/6f66c849_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BIG HOTEL LÀO CAI 503 Ð. Hoàng Liên Lao Cai Lao Cai Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lao Cai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Quảng trường Tp. Lào Cai and Hekou ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) The room was very clean and quite. The staff was polite, helpfull and respectfull. An good location near a park, a mountain walk, restaurant and grocery store. I would recommend this hotel to friends and familly. Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lao-Cai-Hotels-BIG-HOTEL-LAO-CAI.h101770948.Hotel-Information) ![Big Hotel Lao Cai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95890000/95880600/95880537/ec5592bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Hotel Lao Cai 505 Ð. Hoàng Liên Lao Cai Lao Cai Stay at this aparthotel in Lao Cai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Quảng trường Tp. Lào Cai and Hekou Customs ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lao-Cai-Hotels-505-Hoang-Lien.h95880537.Hotel-Information) ![Sapa Homestay In Remote Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57530000/57527800/57527734/w2048h1504x0y32-f687f72d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sapa Homestay In Remote Village Lao Cai Lao Cai Stay at this holiday home in Lao Cai. Popular attractions Quảng trường Tp. Lào Cai and Hekou Customs Site are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lao-Cai-Hotels-Sapa-Homestay-In-Remote-Village.h57527734.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lao Cai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6047812&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lao Cai hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047812&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047812&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047812&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047812&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047812&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6047812&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### China-Vietnam Border Crossing 4.5/5(2 reviews) After visiting China-Vietnam Border Crossing, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lao Cai. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/China-Vietnam-Border-Crossing-Lao-Cai.d6281939.Attraction) #### Thuy Hoa Park Explore the great outdoors at Thuy Hoa Park, a lovely green space in Lao Cai. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thuy-Hoa-Park-Lao-Cai.d6281947.Attraction) #### Hekou Customs Site You can learn about the history of Lao Cai with a stop at Hekou Customs Site. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hekou-Customs-Site-Lao-Cai.d553248621532745202.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Luxury bus Hanoi to Halong](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48798765/832f8906-ef72-4429-979d-31de09da0e3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Bus Hanoi to Sapa & Sapa to Hanoi - All Inclusive £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-bus-hanoi-to-sapa-sapa-to-hanoi-all-inclusive.a48798765.activity-details) ![Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46461479/46131f77-9305-41cb-be9e-e1433373bf90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sa Pa Full Day Trekking Tour £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sa-pa-full-day-trekking-tour.a46461479.activity-details) ![Vietnam: O Quy Ho Heaven Gate and O Quy Ho Fairy Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50463824/3e2d3dad-cb10-4897-9a0b-6e7a5ff9d133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vietnam: O Quy Ho Heaven Gate and O Quy Ho Fairy Valley £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vietnam-o-quy-ho-heaven-gate-and-o-quy-ho-fairy-valley.a50463824.activity-details) ![Sapa Full Day Trekking Through Rice Fields Terrace ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49510007/7d776794-5cf4-4b36-890f-d9fe0db7fa2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sapa Full Day Trekking Through Rice Fields Terrace £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sapa-full-day-trekking-through-rice-fields-terrace.a49510007.activity-details) ![Amazing Sapa: Fansipan Legend Cable Car & Sapa Trekking - All Inclusive 1 Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1425658/6601634a-eea8-4ff3-9eab-c351c530a973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Sapa Fansipan Cable Car - Trekking: Fun, Majestic fr Sapa £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-sapa-fansipan-cable-car-trekking-fun.a1425658.activity-details) ![2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44519972/bfdd1420-8b4d-4c45-866e-9c31508db9ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2-Day Sa Pa Ethnic Homestay Tour & Trek with Limousine Bus £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-sa-pa-ethnic-homestay-tour-trek-with-limousine-bus.a44519972.activity-details) [See all activities in Lao Cai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lao-Cai.d6047812.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Lao Cai ![Sa Pa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/540a6c9171a6ff7cbc9eae878be2477d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sa Pa - Cities near Lao Cai - Places of interest [Sa Pa](https://expedia.co.uk/Sa-Pa.dx6053145) - [China-Vietnam Border Crossing ](https://expedia.co.uk/China-Vietnam-Border-Crossing-Lao-Cai.d6281939.Attraction) - [Hekou Customs Site ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hekou-Customs-Site-Lao-Cai.d553248621532745202.Attraction) - [Den Mau Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Den-Mau-Temple-Lao-Cai.d6281941.Attraction) - [Fan Si Pan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fan-Si-Pan-Sa-Pa.d6115858.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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