Situated in the northwestern region of Vietnam, Lao Chai is a geographically diverse province known for its mountains, rivers, waterfalls and ethnic hill tribes. The province is bordered to the east by Hoang Lien Son mountain range, part of which is Hoang Lien national park, which includes Mount Fansipan, the nation’s highest peak. This impressive mountain, along with the dragon-jaw-shaped Ham Rong Mountain, offers excellent hiking opportunities, breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, and gardens filled with hundreds of exquisite orchids. Lao Chai’s most popular destination for visitors is the charming little mountain resort town of Sapa which rests on a steep mountain slope and features an lovely suspended bamboo bridge as well as a spectacularly beautiful waterfall.