Weather :
Label : Top Things To Do
Tags : Hills & Valleys
Time Required : 2 - 3 hours
Planning a Trip? Ask Your Question
Fondly known as the 'Roof of Indochina', Fansipan, in Vietnam, is the largest mountain in the Indochina region (Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos. Standing at over 3 Km (3147 ft) in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, it is situated around 9 Km away from Sapa. This mountain attracts hiking and trekking enthusiasts. Reaching the top takes 3-5 days via a trek of intermediate difficulty. Tour companies organize these treks with overnight stays near the peak and at various spots during the climb.
There is a garden complex before the summit of Mount Fansipan. The garden has bronze sculptures, stone paths, ancient Azalea trees, and a 20-meter celestial Buddha statue, the largest in Vietnam. A series of stairs take you to the top of Fansipan Mountain, which has a spectacular view of the cloud-covered peaks.