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Fansipan (Fansipan Peak / Núi Fansipan)
Best time to visit
Early morning for sunrise, when clouds often clear and light is best for photos. Best seasons are October to November and February to April when skies are drier and visibility is highest.
Budget tips
Expect a paid cable-car ticket rather than free entry; buy official cable-car tickets online or from licensed Sapa agents for small discounts and to avoid long queues, and avoid street touts.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Hikers and trekkers, Adventure travelers, Nature lovers
Plan your visit
Half day (full day if trekking)
About
Fatti rapidi: Rising to 3,143 meters, the summit holds the country's highest point and rewards early hikers with a carpet of clouds and dawn light that turns terraced fields into ribbons. A modern cable car whisks visitors to the upper station in about 15 minutes, offering panoramic views that compress valleys, rivers, and mountain ridgelines into a dramatic sweep.
Punti salienti: Climbing the last stretch involves roughly 600 uneven stone steps from the upper station, each breath tasting thinner and colder as you push through to a summit often wrapped in wind-whipped prayer scarves. A short, glass-windowed cable car ride of about 15 minutes flips valley rice terraces into a mosaic below, then the sudden silence at the summit makes the ringing of temple bells and the scent of incense feel startlingly close.
Insider tips
- Wear warm layers and sturdy shoes, summit temperatures and wind can be much colder than Sapa town.
- Aim for the first cable car or pre-dawn trek to catch sunrise and beat most day-trip crowds at the summit viewpoint.
- If hiking, hire a local guide and carry extra water, snacks, and a rain layer, trail sections can be steep and muddy.
- Skip the overpriced summit souvenir stalls and use the western summit platform for the widest panoramic photos.
Practical info
Clicca per prenotare un tour a piedi GRATUITO a Sapa, Vietnam
Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (4)
4.3L'alba alle 5:30 è stata magica e quasi deserta. La visita alla pagoda era gratis, la funivia costosa ma la vista dell'alba lo giustificava.
Ho fatto il trekking di 10 km partendo alle 5, ripido ma tranquillo fino a mezzogiorno quando le folle sono aumentate. La tariffa della guida mi è sembrata cara: 400k VND.
Arrivato alle 6:30, quasi nessuna fila per la funivia che costava circa 700k VND. Le viste dalla cima valevano, dopo le code sono diventate lunghe.
Arrived 9am with kids, 45 minute cable car wait and steep stairs at the top. Ticket was about 700k VND each but summit view made it worth it.
