Rise 3,143 meters above the sea level, the Fansipan is considered the “roof” of Indochina, and to conquer this peak is the dream of many people, locals and visitors alike. If you have a passion for discovery and conveniently on an Indochina tour, you may want to add Mount Fansipan to your bucket list of things to conquer.
There are two ways for you to reach the roof of Indochina – taking the traditional route or use the modern cable car system. Either way, you get to experience unforgettable moments and have a chance to take a close look at the splendor of Indochina natural sceneries.
Enjoy Breathtaking Landscapes from the Fansipan Cable Car Cabin
Traditionally, the journey to Mount Fansipan takes about two to four days. You have to trek through forests, mist-wrapped valleys, and narrow slopes to reach the top. There are a lot of things to prepare and worry about if you choose to travel this way but you will definitely have some unforgettable memories and stories to tell afterward. Especially, if you decide to go in March, you can also enjoy the beauty of blooming water-rail flowers along the way, which will an exotic scene that you will never forget. However, despite the photo opportunities and unique experience that the traditional way of traveling offer, a lot of people don’t have the time and stamina to reach the top on foot. When it’s the case, people can take a two-way cable car ride to Mount Fansipan and still be able to witness breathtaking natural sceneries from thousands of meters height and get a completely different experience from traveling on foot.
The cable car system to Fansipan holds two Guinness World Records for having the longest distance from departure to arrival (1,410m long) and being the world’s longest three-line cable car system (6,292m). Each cabin can hold 30 to 35 passengers and the whole system can transport up to 2000 guests per hour. Traveling on the altitude of thousands of meters in the air, you can witness the spectacular view of the landscapes below from the poetic Muong Hoa Valley to cloud-covered mountain ranges. The photo opportunities are endless with this 15-minute ride, where you can travel in-style and still get a sense of adventure that the sceneries offer.
The cable car system won’t take you all the way to the top. You still have to climb 600 more steps, which takes you about 20 to 25 minutes. Once you reach the top, feel free to take pictures with the pyramid-shaped metal block with the words “FANSIPAN 3,143m” carved on it to share your achievement. After the Fansipan cable system was opened, the dream of reaching the top has never been easier for traveling enthusiasts, even seniors, and children with a heart for adventure.
Fansipan Cable Car Trip Guide
You can buy tickets at the station with the price of VND 600,000 for adults and VND 400,000 for children. You have to keep the ticket with you and return it after so be careful where you put it. The cable tickets are only valid within the day of purchase so don’t buy the tickets in advance if you don’t have the time to travel on that day. The procedure is quite fast so you don’t have to wait long to buy the tickets anymore.
You don’t have to bring many bulky items but do bring drinking water and snacks because the food and drinks up there are quite expensive. In addition, you should dress warmly and conveniently for climbing. Bring your gloves, scarfs, and hats to shield yourself from the cold because the temperature can drop down to 8 Celsius degree.
When climbing, take it easy because the steps might get a little high and steep. Don’t push yourself too hard, take some rest along the way to let your body get used to the thin air up in high altitude.
Now that your Fansipan journey becomes much easier and feasible with the amazing cable car system, you can add Sapa and Mount Fansipan to your Indochina vacation itinerary to experience the wonder of Indochina in the near future.
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