Long Sap Border Gate: The Perfect Blend of Wilderness and Culture

Long Sap Border Gate, showcasing its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and lively Lao market, is a captivating destination for curious travelers. Hãy nghe Nguyễn Thế Dương (Quảng Ninh) một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .

As a traveler who loves to explore, you must definitely experience Long Sap Border Gate. This place not only "brings" the majestic and wild beauty of nature but also brings together unique cultural features and extremely attractive specialties of the Lao people. If you are curious, don't hesitate to refer to the article below for more information about Long Sap Border Gate.

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Long Sap border gate was formerly a national border gate located in Pa La village, Long Sap commune, Moc Chau district, Son La province, Vietnam. From 2021, the Long Sap border gate officially become an international border gate. At the same time, this is also where border marker number 225 between Vietnam and Laos is located.

Long Sap border gate is located about 30km from the center of Moc Chau town. You can follow Highway 43 towards Dai Yem Waterfall. After that, you just need to follow the small stream to reach the end of Highway 43 to reach your destination.

Long Sap border gate is about a 30-minute walk from the Vietnam border checkpoint. Therefore, to complete customs clearance procedures, you must park your car at the border station or at a nearby people's house. After that, you just need to present your ID card/CCCD and other identification documents so that Vietnam Customs can use them as a basis and support stamping your exit visa.

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Normally, it will take you about 30 minutes to complete all procedures, the customs clearance fee is about 20,000 VND per person. However, if you come here during peak hours, when customs needs to circulate and inspect goods, you will have to wait longer.

Just passing through the border gate, you will constantly be amazed by the majestic, wild landscape of the endless mountains here. It can be said that this is the "specialty" that everyone must be fascinated with when coming to Long Sap. To not miss this moment, don't forget to check in a few beautiful photos.

The next stop on the customs clearance journey to Laos that I must definitely mention is the Lao market. Although this place is not too new, it is the bustle and diversity of culture that has created a special attraction, making you curious and come visit immediately. Especially on holidays or weekends, the market becomes even more crowded and bustling.

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Spending a lot of time shopping at the market must mean your stomach needs to be "saved" from hunger, right? There is no shortage of delicious Lao market dishes, so you can freely choose a restaurant to enjoy. You just need to pass by the food court to feel the faint aroma of delicious dishes such as grilled chicken feet, and papaya salad, you can't continue but have to stop in right away.

Although not too prominent when mentioning impressive destinations in Moc Chau, Long Sap Border Gate can completely make you excited by its new, bustling but no less idyllic feeling.

Nguyễn Thế Dương (Quảng Ninh)