Fansipan Cable Car Station Sapa: Length, Height and Price

Fansipan Mountain Peak is wellknown as the "rooftop of Indochina” with the height of 3.143m above sea level. If you are planing to visit Sapa and intend to climb Mount of Fansipan, with the practical and risk-free way of reaching this highest point, the Fansipan Cable Car will be the best option as it only takes fifteen minutes to reach the top, compared to the one or even two days of hiking it would take. It would take two days of hiking to reach the 1,400 meters that separate the two cable car terminals, but only 15 minutes by cable car.

Sapa Cable Car begins its journey at Hoang Lien Station, located in the Fansipan Legend tourist area, 3 km from the Stone Church in the heart of Sapa town. Each cable car can accommodate 30 to 35 people per cabin and transfer 2,000 passengers between the 2 stations in 1 hour.

The last stop is the Fansipan cable car station, from which visitors can either continue up 600 staircases to the peak of Fansipan, touch the landmark on the roof of Indochina, or explore the stunning Fansipan Legend, which features the Bamboo Garden, Bao An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien, and much more.

Fansipan Cable Car Ticket Price & Opening Hours

Highlights of Fansipan Cable Car in Sapa Vietnam

- World record: Sunworld Fansipan Legend Cable Car System has been recognized with 02 world records – the the world ‘s most extended three-line cable car system(6292.5 meters in length) and the the world ‘s highest altitude difference (1410 meters).

- Convenient and easy: Before the cable car ride was built, it took visitors at least 2 days to reach Fansipan Peak. Visitors also required physical preparation for months in advance of trekking up to Fansipan. Not everyone was fit enough to conquer Mount Fansipan; you must also prepair heavy luggage and equipments to get there. With the Fansipan cable car, most of visitors' aspirations of reaching Indochina's highest point can be fulfilled in just 20 minutes.

- Stunning landscape: Passengers on the cable car get a bird's eye view of the picturesque scenery at the height of several thousand meters, including the poetic Muong Hoa and the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Also, you'll be treated to a 360-degree panorama of the entire breathtaking landscape, from the golden rice fields to the quaint little towns, making Sapa seem like a secret paradise in the clouds.

- Beautiful cable car and station to take photos: In addition to taking in the breathtaking scenery of Sapa, visitors who arrive at the Sun World Fansipan Legend cable car station also have the opportunity to view some exquisitely delicate artwork. The North West area and Vietnamese culture, highlighted in the system, is an excellent spot for photos and captures the essence of Vietnamese culture.

How To Get There & Best Time to Visit Hoang Lien Cable Car Station?

Sapa offers many modes of transportation for tourists to get here and visit around. If you travel from Hanoi, there will be Local Bus & Overnight Train to get to Sapa first. From Sapa town, you can take a bus or train or simply walk to the cable car stop.

- By Taxi: Getting to the Hoang Lien cable car via taxi takes you only 10 minutes, and it is the quickest choice. If you take a cab in Sapa, expect to spend 17,000 VND per kilometer instead of the average price of 10,000 VND to 12,000 VND.

- By Foot: It is the best way to take in the stunning landscape of Sapa on foot while heading to Hoang Lien Station simultaneously. From the Sapa Church, you can head to the Silver Falls crossroads, turn left onto Nguyen Chi Thanh and continue straight until you reach Fansipan Legend (about 1,7 km). The route to the cable car stop is well-marked, so you will be able to find it easily.

- By Railway Train: A mountain train is famous and convenient since tourists can travel from Sapa town to the cable car terminal. The train runs from the MGallery hotel in Sa Pa to the Fansipan cable car stop, making it the longest mountain railway in Vietnam. The train goes through several mysterious tunnels, crosses the viaduct, and offers passengers a view of the majestic natural beauty of Muong Hoa Valley and peaceful villages.

- Best Time to Visit Fansipan Montain Peak and Cable Car is on the good weather days. The climate, temperature and visibility in Fansipan varies depending on the height - the higher you climb, the colder you feel. At the top, the temperature can range from 5°C (41°F) - 25°C (77°F) in the summer and from 0°C (32°F) - 9°C (48°F) in the winter. The humidity is high, from 66% - 95%, with 2 distinctive seasons - wet and dry season. It is recommended to check the weather forecasts before traveling to prepare proper things for the trip.

Adventure Journey

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