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Fansipan cable car

A record-breaking cable car to the summit of Fansipan (3,143 m), the 'Roof of Indochina'.

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Time needed
Half day
Entry
Paid
Best time
Clear mornings
Area
Sapa

One of the longest cable cars in the world, up to 3,143 m.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Fansipan Legend, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

  • Funicular: The Muong Hoa funicular runs from Sapa town to the cable car station.
  • Cable car: About 20 minutes up over valleys and terraces.
  • Summit: About 600 steps or a short funicular to the peak.

The story of Fansipan

Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Climbing it once took two or three days of trekking; since 2016 a cable car of over 6 km has carried visitors up in minutes.

Near the top, pagodas, a giant Buddha statue and bronze bells sit among the clouds. On a clear day you can see rice terraces and mountain ranges stretching to China.

Best time to visit

Best season

March to May and September to November.

Best time of day

Early morning, before clouds form.

Winter

Very cold, sometimes with frost or snow at the top.

Tips before you go

  • Go early; clouds often build by noon.
  • Bring a warm jacket even in summer.
  • Check the weather; on cloudy days you may see nothing.

Best hotels near Fansipan

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotel de la Coupole MGallery

Design hotel in the town centre.

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Topas Ecolodge

Eco-lodge with valley views.

See prices

Hotels in Sapa town

Walk to the funicular.

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All hotels near Fansipan

What's around Fansipan

  • Sapa townStone church and lake.
  • Muong Hoa ValleyTrekking among terraces.
  • Cat Cat VillageHmong village with a waterfall.
  • O Quy Ho PassOne of Vietnam's great mountain passes.

Questions travellers ask

How high is Fansipan?

3,143 metres.

How long is the cable car?

Over 6 km, about 20 minutes.

Is it cold at the top?

Yes, often 10°C colder than Sapa.

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