Sabah, Vietnam - a French town left behind in the mountains 64

Across the Nam Xi River in Hekou County, Yunnan Province in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, of which Sabah is a district, about 38 km from Hekou. Sabah is located in the northwest of Vietnam, with a maximum altitude of about 2,100 metres. Formerly a French colony, Sabah is full of French architecture despite its deep mountainous location. It is also a summer resort in Vietnam, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 23 degrees all year round. Many foreigners come here for a summer holiday, and the French and European cultural overtones combined with the pleasant climate make Sabah a French town hidden deep in Asia.

Sabah was once a French colony, and to this day, many European-style buildings remain in the area



The town of Sabah is part of Lao Cai province and is located at an altitude of 1,600 metres above sea level, where the air is fresh and the natural beauty of the unspoilt landscape is unspoilt.

Standing on the stone steps of Sabah's central square for a photo

There are many European tourists here, and it is the mainstay of Sabah's street consumption

The Stone Church of Sabah is a historic site in Sabah, located in the centre of the town and built-in 1895. This old stone church has survived the vicissitudes of history and the ravages of time, and most people who visit Sabah love to take pictures here.

The foreigner street is only 400 to 500 metres long, but there are many bars and cafes.



Some say that Sabah is the 'Lijiang' of Vietnam, with a strong sense of French and European colonial culture that has been preserved and a strong sense of chic everywhere.

Despite its mountainous location, Sabah is full of French-style architecture


Unlike other parts of Vietnam, Sabah has a strong Western flavour


Sabah has been a popular holiday destination for Western tourists for over a decade

Forced to make a living, these children are dressed up for foreigners to take pictures and receive tips

Most of the ethnic minority residents here make their living from tourism

An elderly man with a stall