With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Sa Pa, 18 miles away, has to offer. Sapa Lake should be high up on your list here. Sapa Market and Sapa Cathedral are fantastic attractions too. Bac Ha is another terrific option. It’s 40 miles away and offers a range of awesome things to see and do. Can Cau Market, Bac Ha Temple and Thai Giang Pho Waterfall are only the start.