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Fansipan mountain - the roof of Indochina - is a destination that not only climbers but also leisure travellers to Sapa also want to conquer and explore once in a lifetime. The feeling of standing at the Fansipan summit overlooking the picturesque panorama of the green valley and hidden villages is extremely magical.
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1. Overview of Fansipan mountain, Vietnam
Fansipan, also known as Phan Xi Păng and Fanxipan, is the highest peak in Vietnam as well as the highest in Indochina. Located at an altitude of 3,143 m and belonging to the Hoang Lien mountain range, Mt Fansipan, about only 9 km southwest of Sapa city, has long become an attraction for a large number of both local and foreign visitors. When taking a Sapa tour, don't miss the chance to admire Fansipan, a masterpiece from the Nature!
Fansipan summit at 3,143m height
2. How to get to the Fansipan summit?
Before learning how to move to Fansipan, you can consider whether to take a trip on your own or with support from the tour agency. A trip on your own is free, however, you will have to do everything yourself from A to Z: remember the map, arrange the means of transportation, research about cable car tickets and requirements, etc.
Taking a Sapa tour from Hanoi does not allow you to choose the services by yourself or you have to request them separately but it is suitable for those who travel in a large group, who do not want to waste time searching, buying tickets, choosing transportation or booking a room at the hotel because the travel agency can arrange for you from A to Z.
Cable car from Sapa cable car station to the summit takes a quarter of an hour
There is another way that combines the advantages of both ways, which is also a new trend in tourism. In this way, the travel agency helps you buy tickets to the places you want, rent a car, book the room at the hotel, and give advice about tourist destinations. So your trip will be much easier.
In general, there are two main ways to reach the Fansipan summit: riding by cable car and climbing on foot.
Reach Fansipan summit by cable car
From Sapa town, you can take a taxi or walk to reach the Sapa cable car station, which belongs to the Fansipan Legend tourist area, about 3km from Stone Church (Sapa centre). Taxi fares range from 50,000 to 100,000 VND depending on the time of the day and festival season. The sharing electric car costs 7,000 VND/ticket/person. There are a lot of signposts along the way, so you won't have to worry about going the wrong way or getting lost.
Besides, you can also take the Muong Hoa funicular next to MGallery hotel, connecting Sapa town and Fansipan cable car station. Round-trip Fansipan funicular ticket price is 50,000 VND/person.
When you arrive at the cable car station, you need to buy a Fansipan cable car ticket at the price of 700,000 VND per adult, 500,000 VND per child, and free for children under 1 metre. Please keep the ticket carefully because it is a round-trip ticket and must be used again for the return trip. Each cable car cabin carries about 30 passengers.
Many people ask what is the Fansipan cable car duration? It takes about 15 minutes to travel from Sapa cable car station to the Fansipan summit.
In the cabin, you can enjoy watching the natural scenery such as majestic Hoang Lien Son forest, poetic Muong Hoa valley, panoramic view of Sapa... After taking the exciting cable car route, you need to climb 600 more steps in around 30 minutes to touch the "check-in" milestone at the roof of Indochina.
Please note for travel to Fansipan mountain:
- Pack some snacks and drinks as you may get hungry
- Minimise luggage as much as possible to ease your trip
- Dress warmly because the weather in the mountains is quite cold, the higher you go, the more the temperature drops and in some places it is only about 8 degrees Celsius
Sapa trekking tour
Climbing on foot
Conquering the Fansipan summit by cable car is increasingly popular, therefore many adventurers love trekking on themselves to conquer this highest mountain in Vietnam. The conquerors are required to have stamina, good health and good climbing skills.
The trekking trip normally takes 3 to 6 days depending on the physical condition of the individual. Although there are many treacherous difficulties, you will have a close view of the beautiful scenery along the way and enjoy the feeling of sublimation when you reach the top.
Then if you have little time but still want to conquer Mt Fansipan, you can book a 3-day 2-night Sapa tour to reach this mountain by cable car and spend time visiting many other Sapa attractions:
3. Attractions around Fansipan Mountain
The Heaven Gate in Sapa
Heaven gate in Sapa - Hoang Lien Son mountain range
At the foot of the Heaven Gate in Sapa, you can feel all the majestic beauty of Mount Fansipan. Going through the Heaven Gate is like putting your feet to another world, the fairy world where human beings and nature come together as one. Here, you can see below is a deep abyss full of danger, but full of life with green primaeval forests full of mystery.
In the distance, a vast valley lies under the vast blue sky, making people's hearts more vibrant and throbbing. The zigzag road with curves in Phong Tho of Sapa is like a soft silk strip winding along the gentle hills.
Sun World Fansipan Legend, the City in the Clouds
Sapa funicular brings you to the station
This is a "heavenly" landscape that tourists should not miss on their trip to Sapa - Fansipan. Fansipan Legend is an emerging name with the novelty that has caught the attention of the majority of young people. The "City in the Clouds" combines excellent architectural works, poetic landscapes among the Northwest Mountains and the most modern cable car system. Please take time to explore the most important places of Fansipan Legend such as Kim Son Bao Thang pagoda, Bich Van Thien Tu, Bao An Thien Tu, Bamboo Garden, …
Milestone at the roof of Indochina
Mt Fansipan in the winter
Don't forget the feeling of victory when touching the top at over 3,000 metres high. Standing at the "highest" point in Vietnam, you can see the whole world right in front of your eyes. Maybe this will be one of the best moments in your life, don't forget to take a lot of pictures and videos of these amazing landscapes.
Fansipan pagoda complex
Near Fansipan Station is the very famous Lower Pagoda - Thanh Phong Thien Tu. This is a sacred pagoda where people come to pray for peace and good fortune for their family and themselves. From the Lower to the Upper pagoda, after passing 600 steps, you will see a complex of spacious and majestic pagodas. Here, the sound of the meditation bell will take your spirit to the Buddha's realm full of peace.
In particular, the tallest bronze statue of Amitabha in Vietnam will sweep visitors away. The statue is considered a symbol of Fansipan spiritual culture. Along with that, visitors also have the opportunity to explore the skillful and delicate sculptural works of Buddhism such as the statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Bich Van Thien Tu, Bell Tower,...
Van Son Tea Room
On the way to conquering the summit of Fansipan, if you are tired, you can rest at Van Son Tra Quan which means Mountain and Cloud tea room. It is a chance to experience the traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony. What could be more enjoyable than drinking a hot cup of tea amidst the mountain scenery and watching the azalea flowers blooming, fluttering in the wind?
Fansipan Vietnam in day of clear blue skies
Above is the information about Fansipan mountain Vietnam : how to get there and why it is worth visiting. Every trip in a person's life will write its own story. Hopefully, with the information provided above, the journey of conquering Fansipan peak in Sapa will be a memorable time.
