Fansipan Mount

Fansipan (also spelled Phan Xi Păng) is the highest mountain in Vietnam, often referred to as the "Roof of Indochina" because it is the tallest peak in the Indochinese Peninsula (Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia).
Height: 3,147.3 meters (10,326 feet)
Hoàng Liên Son mountain range, Lào Cai Province, Northwest Vietnam, near the town of Sa Pa
Traditional Trek Takes 2–3 days from the base to the summit and back.
Now possible with the help of local guides and more developed trails.
Moderate to challenging depending on the route.
Since 2016, a cable car system by Sun Group has made the summit accessible in about 15 minutes.
The cable car holds Guinness World Records for:
Longest non-stop three-rope cable car in the world
Greatest elevation gain by a three-rope cable car
Part of a protected area with rich biodiversity.
You’ll find various types of orchids, medicinal plants, and endemic bird species.
Clear skies and cool weather.
September to November (autumn)Less rain, beautiful views.
June to August (rainy season), and winter months can be foggy and cold.

Post by alfarezel | Jun 8, 2025