Over 10 km away from Sa Pa to the northeast in Ta Fin commune, Where is well-known of charming Sapa tourists sites and its specific holy significance. Luyen tam monastery was half built from 1942 to 1944. Up till now, it remains a grandiose architectural work within high mountains. This place worships the founder of Ta Fin land where the local people used to organize commemorative rituals and community rally oath-taking ceremonies in Spring. Or the brocade co-operative with skilled weaving techniques of Mong and Dao minorities specializes in making famous brocade products which are sold domestically and internationally. Moreover, the brocade weaving craft helps to arouse curiosity and discovery desire of all travelers.

It will be a big mistake if you forget not to visit Ta Fin cave. The rocky bendy road will lead you to the miraculous Ta Fin cave which has a lot of stalactites of different shapes inside such as shapes of fairies in different postures of dancing, bathing, seating and carrying child in their arms, a shape of giant steamed glutinous rice tray with ivory unsmooth mineral pieces like coral, or ivory smooth columns falling down from the top and knitting each other as sapphire sparkling antennas. Drop of water run from mountain peak absorb and stagnate on the top of stalactites, then drip and drum melodiously in vaporous space… Ta Fin is now defined as one of the tourist main points of Sa Pa and comprehensively investing with the aim of bringing about more new things to travelers.

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Fansipan or Fan Si Pan (Phan Xi P?ng in Vietnamese ) is a mountain in Vietnam, the highest in Indochina, at 3 143 m. It is located in the Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. Fansipan is dubbed “the Roof of Indochina”;

The topography of Fansipan is varied. Muong Hoa Valley, at the lowest altitude (950 to 1 000m), is created by a narrow strip of land at the base on the east side of the mountain. It can be climbed in a steep and fairly strenuous hiking tours.

Starting from Sa Pa Town in Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province and going northwards for 15km in the direction of Bac Waterfall, you will arrive at the entrance of Tram Ton forest, which lies 1,700m above sea level. Start the trek to conquer the Fansipan Mountain. After going along a stream, you will be faced a steep slope – the beginning of   a difficult adventure. Fortunately, in the forests there are neither terrestrial leeches nor mosquitoes, which are abundant in low laying forests. After one hour of trekking under a low tree canopy then to enter a jungle of tall trees, so big that it took several people joining hands to completely embrace just one. It is a tropical primeval forest with two specific layers of age-old and low trees.

The higher the area, the more diverse the ecological system was. There are nearly 3,000 species of trees and plants belonging to many families, including more than 2,000 species of high-grade plants belonging to 771 orders of 200 families, accounting for 20% of Vietnam’s flora. There are also 337 high-grade plants accounting for 44% of the species listed in Vietnam’s Red Book and 16 species of them have been listed in the world’s Red Book. Of these species, 50% are medicinal plants, timbers, ornamental plants, food crops, latex- and attar-bearing plants.

Hoang Lien National Park has 832 species of wildlife including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Due to its ecological diversity, Hoang Lien National Park has been recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Garden.

At the altitude of 2,200m and you will stop over at the Park’s Management Board and enjoy with the beautiful scene. The sky is cloudless and there will be beautiful Di thao flowers with its faint perfume pervading the air. After lunch, you will get on the trek again.

Night fell quickly and it become cooler. The difference in temperature on the mountain is great within a year, from 320C at maximum to 70C at minimum.

Early in the morning and full of excitement as you will look forward to continuing the four-hour trek to the summit. At last, you will set foot on the summit of Fansipan, the roof of Indochina after a day of climbing the Fansipan mountain and a night of sleeping in the forest. While enjoying the scenery of blue sky and cloud above and ranges of mountains and forests below, you will be felt extremely happy and enjoyed for what you have done in couple days.

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Mount Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest peak located in the far north just outside of Sapa. Mt. Fansipan a very steep mountain that gets a lot of moisture. Those looking to climb it should be in good shape and prepared to have muddy wet feet The scenery is incredible remember to bring a camera. The temperature in the mountain often 10 degree colder than in Sapa, make sure to bring enough warm cloth, thick gloves for the winter time.

It is very hard to do the Fansipan trek there on your own, Because you have to bring your needed things, Sometimes the National park does not  allow you to go without a organized trip by a travel company. One of the licensed travel company in Sapa is Lotussia Travel, they arrange private customized Fansipan treks.

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At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear. Fansipan Mountain has long been the destination for those who is fond of exploring.

Trekking to Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days or four days or even longer since this is up to your trip length and the place you begin your adventure.

The overnight Fansipan mountain trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get in the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After the first hiking day, you almost reach the top. The following day you arrive to the top of the Fansipan mountain where you will spend some time to celebrate to victory before going downhill to your departure point. You will be picked up by your vehicle again and transferred back to Sapa town.

The three-day hiking tour is more challenging. There is no support  vehicle. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day.

The four-day tour is arranged with another hiking trails sneaking through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages. You also spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina.

The best time to conquer the Fansipan mountain is the dry season starting from October until April the following year. January is therefore foggy in Sapa.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan tours are not recommended for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health, training. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan tours, you should tell your Travel Consultant (Lotussia Travel) your health conditions and your personal requirements.

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ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi. Overnight train to Laocai.

Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi at ???. Flight # ???, you will be greeted by Lotussia Travel guide, driver then escorted to Hanoi city center. You will be dropped off in Hanoi Old Quarter for your free walk. 19:00: Transfer to Hanoi Railways Station for overnight train to Laocai. Train ??? Departure at ??? (To be advised). Overnight on board train.

Day 2: Laocai – Sapa. Climbing Mt Fansipan (B,L,D).

Arrive Lao Cai early this morning. You will be greeted by our local team and transferred to Sapa. Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant in town. Travel by car towards the Silver Waterfall where you can have a short walk to the waterfall (optional). Drive further to the Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam where you can see Mt Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains.  The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch. After lunch, start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. You will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.

Day 3: Trekking up to the summit & trek back down (B,L,D).

After having breakfast, you climb to the top, where you can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then start descending. You stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch. After lunch, you start the tough trek, which is all the way downhill through rainforest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until you meet the campsite at 2700m ASL. Here you spend another night in tent.

Day 4: Continue trekking down. Transfer Sapa – Laocai. Overnight train to Hanoi (B,L).

You wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature, before heading back to civilization. You trek downhill through well-protected forest and after two hours of hiking, you stop for lunch. You will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village of Back Hmong minority. On the way you will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surrounding. You stop at the village for a while before you go by car back to Sapa, where you can have a short rest before travelling to Laocai to take overnight train back to Hanoi. Train ??? Departure at ??? (to be advised). Overnight on board train.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong bay (B,L,D).

Arrive in Hanoi early this morning. You will be greeted again by our team and transferred to a local restaurant for breakfast. 8:30: Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk (or similar junk). Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit or take a kayaking trip to explore the Bay. Watch the sunset over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk.

Day 6: Halong bay – Hanoi. Water puppet show (B).

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. 11:00 Disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at about 15:00. Free time for your personal discovery. In the evening, attend to the water puppet show, one of famous Vietnamese traditional art. Alternative option is to assist to a traditional music show of “Ca Tru”. Overnight in Hanoi at hotel.

Day 7: Departure (B).

Free time until transfer to Noibai airport for onward flight back home (checkout at 12:00). End tour.

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Day 1: Sapa – Cat Cat – 2300m (L,D)

8:00: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa. You will travel by car mostly downhill toward Cat Cat village of Black Hmong minority, which locates right at  the  foot of Hoang Lien mountain  range. Here you  start heading up  the mountain. After a couple of hours of hiking, you stop for lunch nearby a river.After lunch, you climb toward the campsite at 2300m ASL. Here you spend a night in tents. You can stretch your leg by taking a short walk around while your guide will be cooking dinner.

Day 2: 2300m – 2700m – 2900m – 2600m (B,L,D)

Today’s trek will continue as soon as you finish breakfast. You trek deep into the mountains and wild
nature. By noon, you spend some times for lunch.

In  the afternoon, you ascend  toward  the peak of 2900m ASL before descending  to  the  campsite,
which  locates  at 2600m ASL. Here  you  spend  another  night  in  tent  before  climbing  to  the  top  of
Fansipan.

Day 3: 2006m – the top of Fansipan – 2900m (B,L,D)

Today you head to  the  top of Fasipan, which is  the highest peak of Indochina. You get  to  the top
after a couple of hours of ascending. Here you can enjoy  the best view  to beautiful sceneries and
celebrate your victory. You will then descend to a nice spot for lunch.

After having lunch, you descend again until you arrive in the campsite, which locates at 2900m ASL.
Here your last night in the mountain will be spent in tents.

Day 4: 2900m – Tram Ton – Sapa (B,L)

Today’s trek will be soft compaired to the others.  After putting down the tents, you start descending
the mountains. You will follow trail and steps built of stone by Hoang Lien National Park. You stop
for lunch before heading out the mountains.

You arrive in Tram Ton in the early afternoon. Here you get on the car on the journey back to Sapa
after the big loop in the mountains. End of Lotussia Travel service.

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As going to Sa Pa, travelers often climb up Ham Rong mountain to enjoy a cool atmosphere and charming landscapes such as cloud ground and stone garden, gardens, garden of medicinal plants, especially the garden of various orchids and specific houses on stilts of ethnic minorities. A great deal of rocks in shape of dragon claws and fin appear to our eyes and we will think of being lost in a wonderland. Following cliff will lead us to the heaven gate I and II. Standing on the peak, you will enjoy particularly interesting landscapes around as much as you wish and throw your view farer to make the most of poetic beauty of Sapa town looming in clouds.

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Cat cat is a village of H’mong ethnic group, about 2km from Sapa town, this is an age – old village and formed from the mid 19th  century. Come to Cat Cat village, Visitor will have opportunities to admire a lively and colorful picture.

Cat cat people live on growing rice and corn on the rice terrace, beside that, the brocade weaving craft is reserved. The village is also famous for food such wine corn, Thang Co, smoked meat….

Traditional houses of H’Mong people in Cat Cat have three rooms with three doors and covered with po mu wood roof. In the house there are three columns that stand in round or square stones. The walls are made from sawn timber. The main door is always closed and only opens when people in the house organize important events. Altar, inlaid floor containing food, places for sleeping, kitchen and receiving guests are indispensable parts of the houses.

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Fansipan is branded “the Roof of Indochina” at the height of 3,143m; Fansipan is to be approved as one of the very few eco-tourist spots of Vietnam, with about 2,024 floral varieties and 327 faunal species.

The topography of Fansipan is varied. Muong Hoa Valley, at the lowest altitude (950-1,000m), is created by a narrow strip of land at the base on the east side of the mountain.

Geologists say the Hoang Lien Mountain Range, with Fansipan as its highest peak, did not emerge in the mountainous North West of Vietnam until the neozoic period (circ. 100 million years ago). Fansipan, a rough pronunciation of the local name “Hua Xi Pan” means “the tottery giant rock”. The French came to Vietnam and in 1905 planted a landmark telling Fansipan’s height of 3,143m and branded it “the Roof of Indochina”. Very few people climbed to the top of Fansipan at the time. Then came the long years of war and Fansipan was left deserted for hunting and savaging. The trail blazed by the French was quickly overgrown by the underbrush.

It takes six or seven days to reach the 3,143m summit, the highest peak of the Indochina Peninsula.

In 1991, Nguyen Thien Hung, an army man returned to the district town and decided to conquer Fansipan. Only on the 13th attempt did Hung, with a H’Mong boy as his guide, conquer the high peak by following the foot steps of the mountain goats. Scaling the height was meant to satisfy his eager will and aspiration to conquer the mountain without expecting that his name would be put down in the travel guidebook. After that the Sapa Tourism Agency started a new package tour there. It seemed the Fansipan Tour was meant only for those who wished to test their muscular power.

The summit of Fansipan is accessible all year round, but the best time to make the ascent is from mid-October to mid-November, and again in March.

Foreigners like best to book Fansipan tours between October and December, as this period is more often than not free from the heavy rains that obstruct the jaunt. But the Vietnamese prefer their tours to the peak of the mountain from February to April, as it is not so cold then. However, the best time for the trek to the mountain is from the end of February to the start of March, when the flowers all flourish and the climbers may behold the carpets of brilliant blossoms, violets and orchids, rhododendrons and aglaias.

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