Fansipan
The highest mountain in Indochina, rising to 3,147 metres in the Hoang Lien Son range nine kilometres southwest of Sa Pa. Called the Roof of Indochina, it can be climbed over a day or two, or reached by cable car.
- Where
- Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 22.3033, 103.7753
Get the Fansipan stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Fansipan. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Lao Cai volume with your photos and a note.
Near Fansipan
Mu Cang Chai 60 km
A mountain area in the northwest whose slopes are carved into rice terraces by Hmong farmers. The terraces are at their greenest in summer and turn gold just before the harvest in September and early October.
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark 176 km
A high plateau of grey limestone peaks along the Chinese border in Vietnam's far north, a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2010. Its switchback roads pass Hmong villages, terraced hillsides and the old market town of Dong Van.
Ba Be Lake 190 km
The largest natural lake in Vietnam, set among forested limestone mountains in the northeast. Boats cross its linked basins to caves and waterfalls, and stilt house villages along the shore take in visitors.
Hung Temple 191 km
A temple complex on Nghia Linh mountain honouring the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation. Its temples climb the hillside in stages, and each spring the festival of the kings' death anniversary draws huge crowds.
Lung Cu Flag Tower 196 km
The northernmost commune in Vietnam, high in the limestone hills of the far north near the Tropic of Cancer. Its flag tower stands on Dragon Mountain, flying a large national flag over the valleys and the villages of the Lo Lo and Hmong people.
Ma Pi Leng Pass 196 km
A mountain pass on Highway 4C between Dong Van and Meo Vac, climbing to about 1,500 metres across the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Far below the road, the Nho Que River winds through a deep green gorge.
Ba Vi National Park 213 km
A forested national park around the Ba Vi mountain range, about 48 kilometres west of Hanoi. Its peaks are often wrapped in cloud, and the ruins of a French hill station and a temple to the mountain spirit sit near the top.
Nui Coc Lake 214 km
A reservoir about 25 kilometres west of Thai Nguyen, inside Tam Dao National Park. Its 89 islands are tied to a local legend, and it is a popular place for boat trips and weekend outings.
Questions
Where is Fansipan?
Fansipan is in Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mu Cang Chai (60 km), Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark (176 km), Ba Be Lake (190 km).
How do I get the Fansipan stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Fansipan and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Lao Cai volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Fansipan before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Lao Cai volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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