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Have you every been to Fanxipan peak, nicknamed as the roof of Indochina? Far
about 9 km from Sapa town to the west,
Fansipan Mountain is the highest mountain
in Vietnam and Indochina peninsula, which is located on Hoang Lien Son mountain
range. It is an ideal rendezvous for those who love adventure travel.
Fansipan Mountain is the highest mountain in Vietnam and Indochina peninsula.
With the altitude of 3,143m above sea level, the mountain is located in the
center of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. The flora is relatively diverse in
Fansipan. The mountain is to be approved as one of the very few ecotourist spots
in Vietnam. There are 1,680 plant species divided into 679 families of 7 groups,
many of which belong to rare and precious group. Below the foothills is home to
the rice, jackfruit... with relatively dense density, creating beautiful sights,
namely Coc Leu (Coc Gao), Coc San (Coc Mit)... Up to the altitude of 700m is
tropical belt with dense primitive forests and tangled vines. Above 700m
concentrates the gymnosperms, for instance, Pomu (Fujian cypress in English).
There are many trees owning the height of around 50-60m with several hundred
years old. Pomu has been dubbed as the gold mines of
Lao Cai province. On the
journey to discover Fansipan, tourists will be immersed in the wonderful
scenery.
Along with Pomu (Fujian cypress), the mountain is also the convergence of
numerous precious woody plants such as spruce, red pine, cypress... The
coniferous trees are filled with small wet woody trees. Mingling with coniferous
forests is wide range of brilliant azaleas, orchids. Almost four seasons
year-around, Sapa is covered in the colorful flowers, namely gladiolus, dahlia,
begonia, estcola... which are relatively rare in the lowland. The azalea
especially retains more than 20 different species. Particularly, among 643
orchid species in whole country, Fansipan owns up to 330 species. Thanks to its
unique features, Fansipan has been known as one of the most impressive
attractions in Sapa for tourists.
Conquering Fansipan gradually becomes a strong desire for those who love
adventure, and adventurous feelings. On the journey conquering Fansipan peak,
tourists also have opportunity to explore the fascinating nature of Hoang Lien
Son Mountain Range along with the beautiful stretch of road in Sapa tourism. At
the altitude of 2.400m, when the wind blends with the forest, tourists seemly
touch the cloud nearby. From a height of 2.800m, the clouds suddenly disappear
and the cloudless blue sky instead. Only the blowing wind makes the vegetation
nest itself into the rocks. The ground is covered by the thickets of dwarf
bamboo around 25-30cm high with flyaway leaves on treetop.
The appropriate time for climbing is from September to March annually. Yet the
most fascinating path to Fansipan is late February when the flowers start
blooming along the mountain. Travel to Sapa is probably the most enchanting in
this season. To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be
properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food,
raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear. In particular, on the
journey up to the mountain, tourists certainly meet a landmark at the height of
2,963m when the French conquered the mountain in 1905. Higher a little is a huge
stone blocks, which was established by the small stones stacking each other.
That is the Fansipan peak. Fansipan, a rough pronunciation of the local name "Hua
Xi Pan" means "the tottering giant rock". The towering Fansipan Mountain is
structured by such rocks.
Fansipan is considered as the Roof of Vietnam and Indochina. Standing between
heaven and earth, the mountain has challenged any climbing enthusiasts. Journey
to conquer Fansipan Mountain will certainly be one of the unforgettable
experiences for any tourists. Fansipan significantly contributes to promote
image of Sapa travel to international friends. |
