CAT CAT VIEW HOTEL

If you've heard anything good about the Cat Cat Hotel, it should now be applied to the Cat Cat View Hotel, which is under the original ownership, under a new name. If you've heard anything bad about the 'Cat Cat Hotel,' there is a place operating next door that has bought up all the crappy rooms from the old Cat Cat and is now doing the name an injustice by running the place poorly. The Cat Cat View is an absolutely lovely place, with great rooms and great views. Despite its size, it's actually family run, and they do a very good job in terms of service -- everyone we met staying here just raved about it. It used to be renowned for the long climbs up to the best rooms at the top, but, happy news, they now have an elevator to the seventh floor. Getting to the eighth floor at the top, well, you're on your own. Renovations and expansion work are ongoing but both are being undertaken relatively unobtrusively. The rooms we saw were very homey, with good beds, pleasant bathrooms, little framed photos on the wall, and wood-burning fire places. You may get some smoke blowing back into the room when the wind shifts, but that's part of the experience. There's also a restaurant at the top that serves good food, Chinese beer, and excellent coffee in big mugs. The superior and deluxe rooms include complimentary breakfast. Highly recommended.

ABOUT CAT CAT VIEW HOTEL

Cat Cat View Hotel, previously known as Cat Cat Hotel, is the best among three hotels of similar names in Cat Cat village. It has received rave reviews among travelers as the best base to explore Sapa.

Location

The hotel is located nearly at the bottom of Cat Cat hill road. It is one of the closest hotels to Cat Cat eco-cultural tourism village. Sapa Market and Stone Church (Cathedral) are also within walking distance.

Highlights

The greatest appeal of this hotel is definitely the stunning view of the nearby mountain and surrounding hills. It has also been renovated a lot with a new extension, elevator to the mountain-view room (no more climbing) and a new bar on the top floor.

CAT CAT VIEW HOTEL

046 Fanxipang Road, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
Tel: + 84 (0) 20 3871946
Fax: + 84 (0) 20 3871133
Email: quangluongvn@gmail.com
Hotline: + 84 (0) 914425788
www.catcathotel.com

ABOUT - SAPA INFORMATION

Located 38km from Lao Cai City, Sapa is a mountainous district of Lao Cai Province. Sapa District is very well-known with Sapa Townlet, a beautiful and romantic resort.

At the height of 1,600m above sea level, the average temperature of the area is 15-18°C. It is cool in summer and cold in winter.

Visitor to Sapa in summer can feel the climate of four seasons in one day. In the morning and afternoon, it is cool like the weather of spring and autumn. At noon, it is as sunny and cloudless as the weather of summer. And it is cold in the evening. With no advance warning of a thunderstorm short and heavy rains may come at noon on any summer day. Subsequently, a rainbow appears, transforming Sapa into a magic land, which for years has been a constant source of poetic inspiration, lights up the whole region.

The best time to witness the scenic beauty of Sapa travel is in April and May. Before that period, the weather might be cold and foggy; after that period is the rainy season. In April and May, Sapa is blooming with flowers and green pastures. The clouds that settle in the valley in early morning quickly disappear into thin air.

Sapa has many natural sites such as Ham Rong Mountain, Silver Waterfall, Rattan Bridge, Bamboo Forest and Ta Phin Cave.Sapa is also the starting point for many climbers and scientists who want to reach the top of Fansipan Mountain, the highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,143m. Hoang Lien Mountain Range is also called the Alps of the North Sea area since Fansipan Mountain is not only the highest peak in Vietnam, but also in the Indochina Peninsula. The pyramid-shaped mountain is covered with clouds all year round and temperatures often drop below zero, especially at high elevations.

The first thing you notice when approaching the resort town are some detached wooden mansions and villas perched on a hill top or hillside, behind thick pine forests and almost invisible on this foggy morning. Old and new villas with red roofs now appear and now disappear in the green rows of pomu trees, bringing the town the beauty of European towns.

Fresh and cool air in Sapa is an idea climate condition for growing temperate vegetables such as cabbage, chayote, precious medicinal herbs, and fruit trees such as plum, pear…

Sapa is home to various families of flowers of captivating colours, which can be found nowhere else in the country. When Tet, the Lunar New Year Festival, comes, the whole township of Sapa is filled with the pink colour of peach blossom brought from the vast forests of peach just outside the town. Sapa is regarded as the kingdom of orchids. Here, orchid lovers are even amazed by the choice, when trekking in the forest filled with several hundred kinds of orchids of brilliant colours and fantastic shapes, such as Orchid Princess, Orchid of My Fair Lady's Shoe. Some orchids are named after lovely singing birds such as the canary, salangane's nest, and more.

Sapa is most beautiful in spring. Apricot, plum and cherry flowers are splendidly beautiful. Markets are crowded and merry, and are especially attractive to visitors. Minority groups come here to exchange and trade goods and products. Market sessions are also a chance for locals to promenade and young men and women in colorful costumes to meet, date or seek sweethearts.

Visitors to Sapa will have opportunities to discover the unique customs of the local residents.

SAPA PACKAGE TOURS

Option 1: Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai –Ban Ho – Nam Toong (Homestay)

Private medium Trek, 3 days/ 2 nights

Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh ho- Lao Chai - Ta van

· We start from SAPA 16km trekking, visit Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Dzay minority. After lunch at a local family in Ta Van, we keep on hiking around village of the Dzay & H’mong where we stay overnight in a local family for you to get to know their daily life, affairs and specific customs.

Day 2: Tavan - Giang Ta Chai- Su Pan- Ban ho

· 14km trek, after pancake made by your guide, we continue to discover Giang Ta Chai village then Su Pan village of the Red Dzao minority. After having a picnic lunch, walking to Ban Ho, where the village lies within a beautiful valley, home to the Tay minority who has their traditional houses on stilts and we will share a home-stay night here.

Day 3: Ban ho- Nam Toong -Sapa

· 2km walking to a very nice waterfall discovered and named “the Lavie” by the French during their colonial time in Vietnam, Enjoy swimming , then going up to the mountain to visit a small village of Nam Toong. After Nam Toong be back to Ban Ho and by jeep to Sapa. Ending

Price: US$/ 01Pax

Groups	01 Pax	2 - 3 Pax
Standard	US$122	US$99
Deluxe	US$136	US$112
VIP	US$146	US$124

Including features:

• Transportation as tour program.
• Entrance fee
• English/ French speaking guide.
• Accommodation, meals

Exclusive:

• Drinks or personal fee.
• VAT
• Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Ha Noi + 45 USD/p

Option 2: Sapa - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Private easy Trek, 2 days/ 3 nights

Day 1: Sapa - Cat Cat village ( B, L, D)

· 05h00: pick up from Lao Cai train station, get on the car to continue to Sapa. After breakfast, you are free to discover Sapa town or walk up the Ham Rong – Orchird garden to greet the sun. Chat with minority children in market.

· 11h00: Check in hotel, have lunch.

· 14h00: Our guide will take you to Cat Cat village, visit the French existing hidro - electric power station beside the Cat Cat waterfall. Study the way H’Mong villagers make their own hamp clothes, grow rice and corn. See the show of minority people - traditional dance and singing. Go back to Sapa on foot.

· 18h00: Have dinner then you are free to walk around Sapa town in the evening.

Day 2: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van ( B, L, D)

· 9h00: after breakfast, we start with 6 km walking down to the South East of Sapa alongside Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village, trek 2 km down to Lao Chai village, take picture of paddle field and visit minority house and school. Have picnic lunch in the Black H’Mong house, discover their daily life style and enjoy landscape.

· 13h00: continue your trekking to Tavan village of Dzay minority people then back to Sapa by van. Arrive Sapa at 15h30. Have shower at hotel.

· 17h30: Bus take you to Lao Cai

· 18h30: Have dinner in restaurant, before the night train around 21h00 back to Ha Noi. Tour ends.

Price: US$/ 01Pax

Groups	01 Pax	2 - 3 Pax
Standard	US$93	US$59
Deluxe	US$105	US$68
VIP	US$164	US$118

INCLUDING FEATURES:

• Transportation as tour program.
• Entrance fee
• English/ French speaking guide.
• Traditional music show
• Accommodation, meals

Exclusive:

• Drinks or personal fee.
• VAT
• Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Ha Noi + 45 USD/p

NOTE: What shoud bring: Good trekking boots, rainwear, 2 sets of clothes, socks, towel, swimming suit, Camera and film, flash light, Medicine for personal use.

Option 3: Sapa - Cat Cat - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan

Medium trek, 3days/ 4 nights

Day 1: Sapa – Cat Cat water fall (B,L,D)

• 06h00 : Arrive Lao Cai, our guide pick you up and go by car to go to Sapa Welcome to Hotel for Breakfast.
• Free going around Sapa town and market or go up Dragon’s jaw mountain.
• 11h30: Have lunch in hotel
• 14h00: Start trekking 3 kms to Cat Cat village. Visit Black H’Mong minority people house, learn how the villagers make their own indigo clothes . Then step down to French existing hidro electric power station beside Cat Cat waterfall. See the music show of minority people.
• 17h00 : back to your hotel, have dinner. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 2 : Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B,L,D)

• 07h00: Have breakfast at your hotel.
• 08h00: trek 6 km to Lao Chai village to visit H’Mong people. Have picnic lunch on the way, then trek 3kms more to Ta Van village. Enjoy beautiful landscape of step – rice paddy fields on the bank of lovely stream, visit school and see the daily life of minority people.
• 18h30: Have dinner, then you can go to visit some local family, stay in village of Dzay people - Ta Van village.

Day 3 : Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (B,L,D)

• 7h00: Have breakfast then say goodbye to the minority owner.
• 8h00 : We trek 3 km throught Bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai village
  (Red dao minority people ). Have soft break at rattan bridge –the oldest rattan bridge in Sapa. Visit some house and continue to go to Supan village . Have lunch at the village
• Afternoon: Back to Sapa by van.
• 15h30: Back to Sapa hotel . Free shower before take bus to Lao Cai
• 16h00: Bus take You to Lao Cai. Have dinner in restaurant befor night train to Hanoi. Then see off.
• Tour ends.

Price: US$/ 01Pax

Groups	01 Pax	2 - 3 Pax	4 - 6 Pax
Standard	US$123	US$100	US$73
Deluxe	US$142	US$118	US$89
VIP	US$202	US$153	US$126

INCLUDING FEATURES:

• Transportation as tour program.
• Entrance fee
• Accommodation, meals
• English/ French speaking guide.
• Traditional music show

Exclusive:

• Drinks or personal fee.
• VAT
• Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Ha Noi + 45 USD/p

CAT CAT VIEW HOTEL

046 Fanxipang Road, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
Tel: + 84 (0) 20 3871946
Fax: + 84 (0) 20 3871133
Email: quangluongvn@gmail.com
Hotline: + 84 (0) 914425788
www.catcathotel.com

ROOM RATE - CAT CAT HOTEL

Room

Enjoy some of the best views of the mountains and the Sa Pa Valley from our rooms and large spacious balconies.

We have a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets: single, double and twin rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, IDD telephone, and satellite TV. And we have real fires for those cold winter nights. Prices available on request.

Perhaps the best feature of our accommodation is the balconies with their panoramic views. Relax in the evening and watch the sun go down behind the mountains.

Facilities and Services

Dine in our restaurant serving a variety of Asian, Vietnamese and Western food. No small meals here; we only serve generous portions - the best in Sapa!

Relax on the terrace of our top floor restaurant with spectacular views of the mountains and the valley. Sip a mango shake in the morning and in the evening watch the sun goes down with a beer or a glass of local Sapa wine. We also cater for large groups.

VALIDITY OF CONTRACT

This Agreement is valid from 01 Aug 2010 to 31 December 2010

Room type	Total rooms of hotel	Single Occupancy	Double/Twin Occupancy
Superior		25$US Nett	30$US Nett
Deluxe Family		60$US Nett	60$US Nett
View Department			180$USNett

CAT CAT VIEW HOTEL

046 Fanxipang Road, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
Tel: + 84 (0) 20 3871946
Fax: + 84 (0) 20 3871133
Email: quangluongvn@gmail.com
Hotline: + 84 (0) 914425788
www.catcathotel.com

PHOTO GALLERY - CAT CAT HOTEL

CAT CAT VIEW HOTEL

046 Fanxipang Road, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Tel: + 84 (0) 20 3871946

Fax: + 84 (0) 20 3871133

Email: quangluongvn@gmail.com

Hotline: + 84 (0) 914425788

www.catcathotel.com

TRAVEL INFOMATION

Sapa, nestling in a beautiful valley on the border with China, is northwest Vietnam’s most colorful destination.

Vivid green rice terraces are sculpted into the mountain sides while in the fields H’mong and Dao women work dressed in colorful traditional clothes.

At the end of the week the H’mong, Dao and other ethnic minorities trek into town from the surrounding countryside to trade goods at the weekend markets in Sapa, Bac Haand other small towns. Here they sell silver jewellery, traditional embroidered fabrics and authentic articles of hill tribe clothing at the markets.

Sapa and its environs has some of the best trekking in Vietnam and there are many ethnic minority villages that can be reached in day treks from Sapa or for a real hill tribe experience it is possible to stay overnight in local villages along the way. The scenery is spectacular, especially in spring and autumn when the skies are clear and blue, and the people are welcoming. Dominating the Sapa skyline is the peak of Vietnam’s highest mountain, Mount Fan Si Pan, rising to 3,143m above sea level.

Hill-tribe markets in Sapa area Nothing can prepare you for the riot of color and activity at the regional minority markets that can be found dotted around the Sapa region. Make sure you've brought enough film or your camera's batteries are fully charged, as they are a photographer's delight! Pha Long Market - Saturday From 6 am to midday Very rural market, ethnic groups include, the H’mong, Tou Zi, Pa Zi and Tou Lao. Along the road can be found several Nung and Mong villages, often consisting of traditional houses constructed with baked earth tiled roofs. Can Cau Market - Saturday Saturday morning 6 am to midday In the middle of paddy and corn fields. Visitors are generally H’mong groups from highland villages. The local H’mong are the famous variegated or Flower H’mong due to the intricate and colourful nature of their costumes. Travel is often made by horseback as a way of carrying the heavy loads to and from market. Muong Hum Market - Sunday Every Sunday from 6 am to 1 pm. This market is the biggest cardamom market in the region, pre-dating the French and serves as a meeting point for the ethnic groups living in the mountains; including the Giay, Dao, White H’mong and Ha Nhi. Those who live in the upper reaches of the mountains such as the Mong or Red Dao come down to sell specific products such as cardamom and mountain plants. In Muong Hum, it's worth taking a sip of the local brew - here it's paddy rice brandy from the Dao village of San Lung. It's become quite a famous tipple. Muong Khuong - Sunday Every Sunday from 6 am to 1 pm. Big market with a variety of ethnic groups, Mong, Dao, Nung and others, including visitors from as far away as China come to sell their products. Pa Zi women can be found selling traditional incense made from bark and resin of scented trees. Bac Ha Market - Sunday From 8 am to lunchtime The biggest ethnic market in Lao Cai province. Here you will be able to find, buffaloes, horses, blacksmiths, saddlers, traditional medicine doctors, clothing and local artifacts. Frequented by H’mong, Dao, Tay, Nung and Phu La. Be sure to arrive by 9am as the market finished around lunchtime. Binh Lu & Tam Duong Market - Sunday Every Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. Binh Lu and Tam Duong market is located on the other side of Sapa, passing the 1900 meter Tram Ton pass, Viet Nam's highest mountain pass and considered the most beautiful stretch of road in the country. The town is bustling with activity as the local hill tribes gather for their weekly market day, amazing tribal markets in Binh Lu where thousand of Thai Kadai language groups such as Tai Lu, Tai Laos, White Tai, and H'mong - Yao group (black Yao, Yao Lantien..), Giay, Khomu.. comes to buy and sell their own produces.

Coc Ly Market - Tuesday

From 7 am to lunchtime
Off the beaten track. Several groups of Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung and Phu La groups can be found in this secluded mountain market. Return back by boat down the river Chay and marvel at the untouched natural beauty of the region.