TSC Express Train
TSC Train to Sapa, Deluxe Express Train, Cabin TSC Train The TSC Express Train is wooden carriage, soft sleeper AC cabin with soft 4 berths and two toilet at either ends. Each berth is equipped with individual reading lights, baggage storage and spacious trunk for suite case and hand luggage. Water and cold tower are also provided on the train. Prices Type cabin Price/ 01 person/ one...
Read MoreMinority in general
Sapa ethnic minorities There are 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The resultant diversity in culture and history of these minorities has created one of the most complex human environments in South East Asia. The main ethic group, the Kinh (Viet), accounts for approximately 87% of the population. The remaining 13%, some 8.5 million people, occupy a variety of midland, upland and highland areas, though...
Read MoreGiay ethnic minority
History: The Giay immigrated from China 200 years ago. They are strongly influenced by Chinese culture. Language: The Giay people speak a language of Tay – Thai group. They don’t have their own writing. Costume: Like the Tay minority, the Giay women dress in simple clothes. They wear a five panel blouse split at the sides and buttoned on the right with dark indigo trousers. The blouses...
Read MoreH’mong ethnic minority
History: The Black H’mong immigrated from China approximately 300 years ago. Language: The spoken language belongs to the H’mong - Dao language family. The H’mong writing was romanized in 1961 but is not widely used today. Costume: The Black H’mong women are famous for making cloth from hemp and dying it a deep indigo blue. They wear long blouses decorated with batik...
Read MoreRed Dao Ethnic Minority
History: The origin of the Red Dao is uncertain. It has been surmised that they arrived not long before the H’mong during the 18th Century. Language: The Red Dao spoken language belongs to the H’mong - Dao language family. Their writing is based on Chinese characters adjusted to accommodate their own spelling. Costume: Red Dao women usually wear a long blouse over trousers. Their...
Read MoreTay Ethnic Minority
History: The Tay are the earliest known minority in Vietnam, who are thought to have arrived from inland South East Asia about 500 BC. They settled in valleys in the north west part of Sapa. Language: Tay language belongs to the Tay – Thai language group. Their alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet devised in 1960, similar to the Viet alphabet. Costume: The traditional dress is made from...
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