Fansipan Mountain Travel Guide: Fansipan – the roof of Indochina – is a destination that not only climbers but even followers of “Sapa Tourism” want to conquer and discover once in a lifetime. The feeling of standing on the top of Fansipan, looking down at the picturesque panorama of Sapa is an extremely magical feeling. Let’s explore the beauty of this mountain!
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1. Some brief about Fansipan Peak
Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam and the highest in Indochina. The mountain is located at an altitude of up to 3,143m and belongs to the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. It is a masterpiece from the hands of nature. Fansipan is only about 9km from Sapa town to the southwest. It has long been a destination attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
Fansipan Peak
2. How to get to the top of Fansipan
Before finding out how to move to Fansipan, you can consider whether to go on your own or go on a tour first. Self-sufficient travel is quite free, with no constraints on time or destination. However, you will have to find out by yourself from a-z, how to go, what means of transport, where to buy tickets…
Going with the Sapa tour from Hanoi is not allowed to choose the destination by yourself (or has to request it separately) but it is suitable for those who go in a large group, do not want to waste time looking up, buying tickets, choosing the means of transportation or booking a hotel room because the travel agency will take care of it.
There is another way that combines the advantages of both ways, which is also a new tourism trend. That is to choose Sapa Travel Combo. In this way, the tour operator will buy tickets to the attractions you want, rent a car, rent a hotel and advise the destination. that way your journey will be a lot freer.
Cable car to Fansipan
Cable station to travel to the peak of Fansipan
From Sapa town, you can take a taxi or walk about 3km to reach Fansipan cable car station (belonging to Fansipan Legend tourist area). Taxi prices will range from 50,000 – 100,000 VND depending on the time and each festival season. There will be many signboards along the way, so you won’t have to worry about going the wrong way or getting lost!
When you arrive at the cable car station, you need to buy a ticket to the top of Fansipan with the listed price of 700,000 VND/adult and 500,000 VND/child, free to ride the cable car with children under 1m. Please note to keep the ticket carefully because this is a 2-way ticket and needs to be used for the next return. Each cabin of the cable car will carry about 30 passengers/trip within about 15 minutes.
However, if you do not make the most of that time, there is a high chance that you may miss the countless beautiful sights of Sapa and the majestic and poetic Hoang Lien Son mountain range. After going through that exciting aerial journey, visitors Sapa tour need to conquer 600 more stairs in 30 minutes to touch the roof of Indochina.
Note when conquering Fansipan peak
- Be prepared with snacks and drinks because the mountain service is quite expensive.
- Minimize luggage as much as possible, carrying too many bulky items can make your trip more tiring.
- Please dress warmly because the climate in the mountains is quite low, the higher the altitude, the lower the temperature and in some places it is only about 8 degrees Celsius.
Trekking Sapa
Although conquering Fansipan peak by cable car is becoming more and more popular, many people still want to try once to discover the difficulty of the highest mountain in Vietnam. However, this activity should only be for those who have endurance, good health and good climbing skills.
The journey to conquer Fansipan usually lasts from 3 to 6 days depending on the individual’s condition. Although there will be many hardships, you will have a close-up view of the beautiful scenery along the road and enjoy the feeling of ultimate sublimation when reaching the top of Fansipan.
So if you only have a little time but still want to go to Fansipan, you can book Sapa Travel Combo or 3 days 2 nights to go up this mountain by cable car, spend time visiting many other attractions.
3. Destinations not to be missed
Sapa Heaven Gate
Sapa Heaven Gate in Fansipan
Standing at Sapa heaven gate, you can fully feel the majestic beauty of Fansipan mountain. Stepping through heaven’s gate is like stepping into another world – a fairy world where man and nature are one. Here, you can see below is a deep abyss full of dangers, but full of life with green primeval forests filled with mystery.
In the distance, a vast valley appeared under the immense blue sky, making people’s hearts more vibrant and fluttering. The Road of Phong Tho – Sapa zigzags and bends like a soft silk strip winding along the gentle hillsides.
Sun World Fansipan Legend (City in the Clouds)
Train station to Fansipan
Again a ‘paradise’ landscape that tourists should not miss in the upcoming Sapa – Fansipan trip. Fansipan Legend is an emerging name with a novelty that has attracted the attention of the majority of young people.
The “City in the Clouds” combines excellent architectural works, poetic landscapes between the Northwest mountains, and the most modern cable car system. Take some time to explore the most prominent places of Fansipan Legend such as Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda, Bich Van Thien Tu, Bao An Thien Tu, Bamboo Garden.
Fansipan Peak
Landmark on the top of Fansipan
Can not forget the feeling of victory when touching the top of Fansipan over 3,000m high. Standing at the ‘highest’ position in Vietnam, you can see the whole world right in front of your eyes. Maybe this will be one of the most wonderful moments in everyone’s life, don’t forget to record these great videos!
Temple complex on the top of Fansipan
Right near Fansipan station is Ha Pagoda (Thanh Phong Thien Tu) – a famous temple in Sapa. This is a sacred temple that many people visit to write prayers for peace and fortune for themselves and their families. From the Ha Pagoda to the Thuong Pagoda, in the 600-step journey to conquer the top of Fansipan, you will encounter a series of temples built spaciously and majestically. Echoing somewhere is the sound of a bell meditation that brings people to the Buddha realm full of peace.
Temple complex on the top of Fansipan
In particular, the tallest bronze statue of Amitabha in Vietnam will make guests on the Sapa tour overwhelmed. 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 Quan The Am Bodhisattva, Bich Van Thien Tu, the Bell Tower.
Van Son Tea Shop
On the way to conquer Fansipan peak, if you are too tired, you can rest at Van Son Tea Shop. This is a tea shop with the same style of tea ceremony as the seniors and seniors of the past. What could be more wonderful than enjoying a warm cup of tea amidst the peaceful mountain scenery and watching the blooming azalea flowers fluttering in the wind?
Vân Son Tea Shop
