The Binh Lu Market in Lai Chau Province is located on the other side of Sapa, passing the 1900m Tram Ton pass, Vietnam highest pass and considered the most beautiful stretch of road in the country, it does all the long the way the Tai Lu minority people. Steep descend towards the Nam Mu River. The road conditions here are bother good and bad. Reach the village of Chu Va which is inhabited by the Black Hmong minority. It is still going downhill. And the ride will bring us to Binh Lu market.
You can hire a travel agency who will prepare the trip to Binh Lu market village for you, or even better with a local guide and encourage local minorities communities while traveling with Muong Hoa Sapa. *highly recommended.
In Binh Lu village, take a break for a glass of local beer and after look around in the village and enjoy the local life. From Binh Lu town you will go to Tam Duong, on the way up you will appreciate the scenery and discover the Binh Lu area..
This market is one of the smallest local markets in the area, which locates in a beautiful landscape. The market still keeps its original aspect as it is with opportunity to meet Flower Hmong and Black Zao minorities.
Si Ma Cai market is a small market in a big province hiding itself amongst the mountains and forests of the far north Vietnam few KM from the border with China, and another great shopping place.