Most people arrive at the thriving transport hub of Lao Cai after the overnight train from Hanoi.
If you have not had breakfast on the train, you may wish to have breakfast or a coffee at one of the cafés with a view across the Red River to China.
One of the many cafés right next to the bridge over to China is a smashing place for a bit of people watching!
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Suggested itineraries featuring Lao Cai
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Lao Cai, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Lao Cai
- Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps 12 miles away
- Mu Cang Chai 50 miles away
- Ha Giang 70 miles away
- Dien Bien Phu 97 miles away
- Northwest Vietnam 97 miles away
- Ky Son 133 miles away
- Mai Chau 147 miles away
- Hanoi 158 miles away
- Ninh Binh 203 miles away
- Halong Bay 228 miles away
Photos of Lao Cai
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Boys on water buffalo
Accommodation choices for Lao Cai
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Lao Cai. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Victoria Express Train
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King Express Deluxe Train
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