Rare photos of backpackers taking wild Sa Pa in the 1990s

Ninh Phương |

Lao Cai - Sa Pa at the end of the 20th century was wild, deserted and peaceful.

Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
More than 20 years ago, having worked in Hanoi for 5 years, Mr. Nguyen Tri Dung (77 years old, Can Tho) continuously spent his weekend exploring the provinces and cities in the North. He spent a lot of time visiting Sa Pa, Lao Cai province. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
The center of Sa Pa town in 1999 was still deserted, with not many high-rise buildings as close as it is today. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
Mr. Dung took a souvenir photo with Sa Pa stone church in 1997. This is an outstanding ancient architectural work and a symbol of Sa Pa town, Lao Cai province, built in 1926, completed in 1935. The church is designed in the Gothic style of Europe, characterized by a pointed arched roof and a high bell tower. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
A corner of Sa Pa market in 1999. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
Ham Rong Mountain with lush green trees on both sides of the road leading to the top. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
Sa Pa roads in the 90s were not paved, still a dirt road, deserted during the day. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
Anh: Nguyen Tri Dung
A suspension bridge crosses the stream. Photo: Nguyen Tri Dung
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