There’s a charming and captivating side to Sa Pa, where millions of ancient roses bloom in vibrant colors. Join Vietnam.vn as we explore these ancient rose gardens, a must-visit destination for every traveler coming to Sa Pa.
Sau Chua Ancient Rose Garden
Located in Sau Chua Village, Sa Pa Commune, Sa Pa Town, about 7 km from the center of Sa Pa, the Sâu Chua Ancient Rose Garden spans over 8 hectares and features both ancient Sa Pa roses and other renowned rose varieties. The garden boasts over 200 rose bushes, each more than 30 years old, blooming year-round.
Hundreds of ancient rose bushes create a vibrant flower season, surrounded by the mystical mist and soft sunlight of Sa Pa National Tourist Area.
The Sa Pa ancient rose Garden, part of the Hoang Lien Ecotourism Cooperative in Sa Pa Ward, Sa Pa Town, is the largest rose garden in the area, covering nearly 5 ha. Here, visitors can marvel at the beauty of thousands of rose bushes. Surrounded by a myriad of blooming flowers against the backdrop of the sky and clouds, visitors can admire the unique shapes of the old rose trees, carefully pruned and shaped by the skilled hands of local gardeners.
Sa Pa is known as the land of flowers, home to ancient roses, rhododendrons, and cymbidium orchids, all of which create a poetic, mesmerizing beauty.
The roses here are meticulously cared for, pruned into unique shapes with vibrant colors, making the preservation of these ancient rose varieties well-suited to Sa Pa’s climate. In recent years, the Sa Pa Ancient Rose Garden has become a famous destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Nguyen Duc Huan, a landscaper at the Sa Pa Ancient Rose Garden, shared: “The care of Sa Pa’s ancient rose hills is done with great precision to preserve and cultivate the most beautiful blooms”.
The Sa Pa Ancient Rose Garden offers breathtaking views, showcasing the natural beauty of the mountains and Sa Pa.
Perched on a hilltop with wide-open views, the Sau Chua Ancient Rose Garden greets visitors from the entrance with colorful rose bushes lining the stone path leading to the main garden. In the center of the garden are the most beautiful and valuable ancient roses, beautifully arranged among bonsai landscapes.
Surrounding the garden are nurseries with small rose plants, along with hydrangeas and dahlias, harmoniously combined to create a dreamy, enchanting scene. The fragrant scent of the flowers provides visitors with a relaxed, peaceful feeling, as if they’ve stepped into a fairyland.
There are many old varieties of roses and also new varieties like green roses.
Aside from roses, the Sa Pa Ancient Rose Garden also grows hydrangeas on the hillside. When in bloom, these flowers create a sparkling, magical effect like no other place. In February and March each year, the hydrangeas are in full bloom, attracting many tourists to visit, making it an unmissable destination. Nguyen Thanh Hang, a visitor from Hanoi, shared: “When I arrived here, I felt like I was wandering through a vast forest of hydrangeas. The cool, fresh air made it the perfect place for beautiful photos and relaxation. I’m sure this is a place I’ll return to every time I visit Sa Pa.”
Pham Ngoc Long, Director of the Hoang Lien Ecotourism Cooperative in Sa Pa, where the hydrangea garden is located, explained: “The Sa Pa Ancient Rose Garden has been cultivating hydrangeas for many years. This flower is easy to grow and thrives in the Sa Pa climate. From April to June every year, the hydrangeas bloom, drawing many visitors who come to enjoy the scenery and take photos”.
The Sa Pa ancient rose Garden is often compared to a “paradise” for flower lovers – an ideal tourist destination not to be missed when visiting Sa Pa’s mountain town. Admission for sightseeing and photography is 100,000 VND per person, and dining services are also available for booking.
Due to favorable weather conditions, the roses here are quite large and have wonderful colors.
The Rose Garden at Fansipan’s cable Station
The Rose Garden at Fansipan’s cable Station is no stranger to tourists, especially young visitors and fans of Sa Pa’s ancient roses. This garden is home to about 1,000 rose bushes of various types, offering a delicate fragrance and a stunning display that captivates everyone who visits.
A corner of the rose garden at Fansipan’s cable station.
Located on a hilltop, with terraced rice fields winding below, the scenery here feels like a heavenly landscape that everyone dreams of visiting at least once.
The Rose Garden features many unique and beautiful rose varieties.
The Rose Garden at Fansipan always surprises visitors with these strange flower varieties.
Garden “Vuon hong mong mo”
About 10 km from Sa Pa town center (in O Quy Ho Ward, Sa Pa Town) along National Highway 4D heading towards Lai Chau, the Garden “Vuon hong mong mo” (dreamy rose Garden) covers over 2 ha and offers its own unique beauty. Utilizing the natural landscape, the garden owner has created a stunning rose garden that makes visitors feel like they’ve stepped into a fairy tale.
Thousands of roses bloom in full glory in the garden.
Many ancient Sa Pa roses are grown in the garden, creating an impressive sight for visitors. From the dreamy rose Garden, tourists can also admire the majestic Fansipan peak, the picturesque Sin Chai village in the distance, or combine their visit with nearby attractions such as the fruit gardens, O Long tea hills, or Silver Waterfall and Heaven’s Gate./.
Text, photos: Q.Lien
