Fansipan Cable Car: The Century Architecture In Majestic Hoang Lien Son

Having a height of 3143m in Sapa, Fansipan is the highest mountain in the Hoang Lien Son sierra. Through the years many tourists choose Fansipan to defeat the challenge of nature and to admire the majestic view of Sapa. However, due to the severe weather, it’s hard to trek up to the top of Fansipan. Therefore, the Fansipan cable car is the fastest and easiest way to move to the top, let’s discover this experience now!

Quick Introduction about Fansipan Cable Car

Sun World Fansipan Legend is located in the southwest of Sa Pa town. This is a complex of cultural tourism works, cable car services, entertainment, and high-class resort hotels, located in the majestic natural scenery that has been built in the world. become a legend – Fansipan peak. Fansipan cable car is a project made with the modern technology of two world-famous cable car companies Doppelmayr and Garaventa, designed and constructed based on the stringent requirements and censorship of Sun Group. 

After being put into use, Sun World Fansipan Legend was recognized by Guinness as the world's tallest, longest, and most modern three-wire cable car system, first installed in Asia (6292.5m), and the biggest altitude difference in the world (1410m).

The contemporary cable car system of Sun Group will carry you through the Hoang Lien Son mountain range's tall mountains to coincide with a thick covering of white snow covered in cool mist.

Why You Should Try Fansipan Cable Car Once 

Conveniently move

Before the cable car, tourists had to spend at least one day climbing to the peak of Fansipan. Tourists must also prepare their health months in advance for the climb, but not everyone is fit enough to climb. The Fansipan cable car helps to reduce the travel time to Indochina's roof to only 20 minutes, which can fulfill the dreams of many tourists.

Admire the breathtaking scenery

Tourists on the cable car may see the exquisite natural landscape at an altitude of thousands of meters, the poetic Muong Hoa, the gorgeous Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and so on. When you get higher and look down, you will view the entire majestic and stunning environment, including golden ripe rice terraces and little towns that look like a Sapa paradise hidden in the sky.

Check-in with the modern and fashionable station

You may examine the subtle artwork of the Sun World Fansipan Legend cable car station in addition to admiring Sapa's gorgeous environment. The system captures the essence of Vietnamese culture as well as the North West region, which is great for taking photos.

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The Fansipan Cable Car Construction

The distance between two cable car stations is 1,400 meters, and it takes 15 minutes to get between them.

The cable car begins at Hoang Lien station, which is located in the Fansipan Legend tourism area, 3 kilometers from the Stone Church in Sapa town. A cable car may transport up to 35 people and 2,000 passengers between two stations in an hour.

The cable car terminates at Fansipan cable car station, from which you must climb 600 ladders to the summit of Fansipan peak and touch the landmark on Indochina's roof. You can also see the lovely Fansipan Legend with Bamboo Garden, Bao An Thien Tu,...

Price of Fansipan Cable Car Ticket and Its Schedule

Opening hours

From 7.30 AM. to 5.30 PM

Ticket price and payment method

The detailed price for the service is in the picture below, you can take it as a reference. Moreover, there are some requirements for each booked ticket.

• The ticket is only valid for the selected visit date
• There’s no refund or exchange
• For children below 1m in height, the ticket is free

 

How to book a ticket

 

You could go directly to the cable car station or book online. The payment process for cable car tickets is now quite quick and simple and you can pay through online banking. You do not have to wait too long, so just feel comfortable booking a ticket. However, as we mentioned above, the ticket is only available for one day, can not be changed or exchanged, and have to return to the guardian, so keep it safe.

Besides, booking through a travel agent saves you time because you won't have to wait in a large line to enter the station. You should book a package tour for an all-in-one service to have a Sapa Fansipan Legend Cable Car Ticket for the quickest confirmation and the best price.

Things To Do in Fansipan Cable Car

Fansipan Cable Car is located in Sun World Fansipan legend, so you can visit other places inside this spacious You may visit Sapa Port, a restaurant that specializes in local delicacies like pork, chicken, and dried buffalo meat, from Sapa Station. Furthermore, the Sapa port cafe is a landmark of this station. The coffee shop is decorated in a classic style that is influenced by the traditional Northwest style.

At Sapa Station, you can begin your adventure at the sacred and majestic Bao An Meditation Temple at an altitude of 1,604 m between heaven and earth, before setting foot on the cable.

From the cable car, you can see the stunning panorama of Muong Hoa valley, Hoang Lien National Park, and, of course, the Hoang Lien Son range. Moreover, anyone who visits Fansipan Legend has a dream of conquering Indochina's roof, therefore stepping foot on Fansipan's summit and touching their hands on the Fansipan’s rock pyramid is the most desirable thing. 

Essential Notes for Your Experience of Fansipan Cable Car

Check your health issue

Fansipan cable car is not recommended for people with cardiovascular and pulmonary problems because you will be traveling to a location with an elevation of more than 3,000 meters, excessive humidity, and oxygen-deficient air.

Prepare quick take-out food

Bring food and drinks with you in case you grow hungry or thirsty. Food and services are not cheap on the mountain.

Wear warm clothing

Dressing cleanly and warmly for the trip is a must. If you use the cable car in the morning or afternoon, dress in clothing that can be readily removed when it is hot, and pack gloves, towels, and a woolen hat. 

Review the general weather forecast

Moreover, you should check the weather forecast to prepare suitable clothes. Here are some overall conclusions about the weather in Fansipan. Just distance about 10km from Sapa city, Fansipan weather has many similarities with this city. 

Fansipan weather in Spring

Spring here is around March, April, and May. At that time, the temperature on the top of Fansipan is not too cold, the average temperature falls between 13 and 20 degrees Celsius. The weather at night is still very cold, but during the day it is warmer, suitable for early spring trips to discover the beauty of Sapa at the beginning of the new year.

Fansipan weather in Summer

Summer in Fansipan is around June, July, and August of the solar calendar. At that time, Fansipan brought the weather of 4 seasons in a day. It will be chilly in the early morning, very similar to spring in the Northwest. At noon, when the sun is bright red, it makes people feel like summer sunshine, in the afternoon the sun is gentle like it is in autumn. At night the temperature drops sharply, bringing a distinct winter feeling. This is an interesting experience of Fansipan weather that will make visitors here extremely impressed.

Fansipan weather in Autumn

Autumn here is in September, October, and November of the solar calendar. The autumn weather is very cool, the sky seems to be blue and higher. The average temperature of autumn in Sapa is about 15-17 degrees Celsius. At this time, Sapa also enters the harvest season with brilliant and shiny beauty on the terraced fields.

Fansipan weather in Winter

Fansipan winter is around December, January & February. The daytime temperature at the top of Fansipan is about 7 degrees Celsius and at night it is about 0 to 3 degrees Celsius. There can be snow and ice in these months.

Final Thought

Using the Fansipan cable car is the fastest way to conquer the rooftop of Indochina. Moreover, seeing the extraordinary Sapa in the air is an unforgettable experience. Please contact us for more information and quick service if you want to try the Fansipan cable car right now!