Fan Si Pan Mountain
Hoang Lien Son is a mountain range in the northwest of Vietnam. The Hoang Lien Son has many celandine. The mountain is the kingdom of flowers: azalea, orchids, Hoang Anh, Bgonha, Estacola... Additionally, it has many wood species like pine oil, birds, partridges, bears, monkeys, chamois and the thousands of medicinal herbs.
Hoang Lien Son range includes Vietnam's highest mountain: Fan Si Pan at a height of 3142m. It is considered as the roof of Viet Nam and Indochina. Fan Si Pan is the highest mountain in Hoang Lien Son range, the largest width of about 75km. It is concluded 3 blocks: Bach Moc Luong Tu, Fan Si Pang and Pu Luong. Tourists, who are adventurous come to Fan Si Pan, want to explore and experience the spectacular natural. On the holiday, people go there is huge. This place has natural conservation areas which includes temperate forests with bright yellow flowers and sub-tropical forest. Fan Si Pang is the place for 2024 plants, 327 species of animals including many species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Come here, you can see some animals. On the high point at 2963m has a milestone marking the conquering of the French in 1905. Climbing up a little bit more, tourists can see a huge stone blocks, located by a small stone.
In order to climb Fan Si Pan, travelers need a license provided by Hoang Lien Son National Park Management. This license can be obtained in the morning when you start to climb Fan Si Pan.
The fee tourists should pay that includes:
- Cleaning fees: 5.000vnd/day
- Forestfees: 150.000vnd/day
- Climbing fees: 30.000vnd/day
- Insurance: 5.000vnd/day
Tourists need a sleeping bag that can be hired in Sapa about 120.000vnd at the tourist office. Sleeping on Fan Si Pan is always a problem when mountain lodging is very basic. Small groups (4-5 people) can sleep in the tents; the large group should be prepared camp. There are many different sizes and different prices. Camp for 2, 4 or 10 people, price is about 120-200.000 camp/day. You are permitted bringing camera.
At the fair of Lao Cai, you can easily see local people selling small pigs whose weight is less than 20kg so that people can put into the baskets, even put in the armpits.
“Thang co” is one of the most famous dishes of the H’Mong in the northwest of Vietnam.
Sapa has cool temperature which is the invaluable resources that heaven has given to this place.
“Well, Sapa brings in peace in a fine, rugged scenery and cultural diversity… a very sweet time for us!” remarked a young couple after their honeymoon in Sa Pa.
Cao Son market is located in Cao Son commune, Lao Cai province. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact and learn more about the daily life of ethnic.
Lung Khau Nhin Market has meeting on Thursday of every week. It is one of the famous ancient markets of Lao Cai province
When tourists come to Sapa, they can not miss the opportunities to explore Ta Phin - one of the most attractive spot of many tourists
From Dist. Lao Cai, following the national highway 4D, visitors will come to Bao Thang district, Lao Cai province. Turn left and follow provincial road 154 which sneaks through the country side along the Chay River for 17 km to Coc Ly.
Located far from Sapa less than 10 kilometers, Ta Van - a village of Lao Cai province is lying peacefully in the valley of Muong Hoa.
Ham Rong is surrounded by many different types of mountains, evergreen forests with other broadleaf trees
Silver Waterfall - throw away all worries and relax under the shade of forest in order to all sorrows go with Silver flows.
The ancient church is known as stone church or the Holy Rosary church which is located in the heart of Sapa
Through the town of Bac Ha, tourists will come to the Can Cau fair. From a distance, the fair of Can Cau is very beautiful and vivid
Ban Ho village without leaving the emotional entries beacause the natural scenery is very fascinating and people is very friendly and hospitable
The fair only holds on Saturday and Sunday in a week. People can bring all possible things to exchange
From Sapa town center fo Cat Cat is only 2 kilometers. It is the oldest of the Mong which preserves traditional handicrafts such as growing cotton, linen and textile and crafted jewelry
Summer is a good time to cruise on Halong Bay but the best time of year is during the spring or fall. Because the bay is situated in the northern part of the country, it can get colder in the fall and winter, and though you won"t see extremes such as blizzards...
Check out www.wunderground.com