The Ha Noi-Lao Cai tourist trains run nightly and arrive very early in the morning or vice versa (normal departure time  from 20h15 - 21h55 from Hanoi and arrive in Sapa about 5h00 onward

Located 300km from Hanoi, Lao Cai can be reached by car or train. There is National Highway No.70, 279, 4D linking Lao Cai to Yen Bai, Lai Chau and Ha Giang, China in turn. Lao Cai preserves lots of special cultural, historical sites. Typical sites are Sapa ancient rock field; Sapa, a unique natural tourist site.