Sapa, a charming town in the northwest highlands of Vietnam, was established by the French in 1920 as a hill station and is known for its moderate and rainy summer weather and cold, occasionally snowy winters. The name "Sapa" means "Land" in H'mong language, and the town is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including stepped rice terraces and dramatic gorges. Sapa is home to more than a dozen hill tribe groups, such as Hmong, Yao, Zay, Tay, and Xa Pho, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in Vietnam, and it is a popular destination for trekking due to its beautiful scenery.