Sapa Lake, Sapa

Arrived at 5am on the night bus from Hanoi, and was met by this stunning view of the mountains and lake. No filter needed. The glistening and clarity of the water, fused with the back drop of misty mountains makes Sapa lake a great start to our hiking exploration.

Beautiful and restful for most of the north-east side where the government buildings line up. South west side displays SaPa commercial growth. As you reach the east end the chaos of new construction overwhelms...