Fansipan Cable Car – Travel Guides + Ticket Prices (Updated 2024)

One of the top tips for travelers to admire the panoramic view of Sapa is to take a Fansipan cable car. In this way, tourists can have an unforgettable experience at a height of 3.143 meters. Moreover, it helps you avoid time-consuming and rearrange your schedule for a better plan. If you do not know much information about Fansipan cable car, Sun Getaways Travel will give you a hand. Let’s find out!

Fansipan Cable Car Introduction and Structure

Recognized by Guinness World Records, the Fansipan Mountain cable car is known as the longest three-wire cable car system in the world with a length of up to 6,292.5 meters. Moreover, it is also recognized as the world’s largest cable car having a differential rate between departure and arrival stations – about 1,410 meters.

This state-of-the-art 3-wire cable car system includes 6 main pillars lasting from the Sapa center to the mountain peak. Each cabin can accommodate 30-35 people. The highest wattage reaches 2,000 visitors/hour, which shortens the trekking time to Fansipan to 15 minutes, instead of a 2-day journey normally.

Taking the Fansipan cable car will offer an incredible journey for tourists to admire the natural beauty and picturesque landscapes of Sapa. Moreover, instead of spending too much time trekking to the mountain top, visitors can get to the station and take a cable car to the peak quickly. At present, conquering “The Roof of Indochina” has not been too difficult when we already have the cable car system in Sapa.

Where to Take Fansipan Cable Car?

To take the cable car to Fansipan mountain top, you need to visit the station in Sun World Fansipan Legend. This place is situated in Sa Pa commune, Lao Cai province, Vietnam – about 3 kilometers from Sapa Stone Church and Sapa Center.

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Fansipan Cable Car Opening Hours and Ticket Price

The operating hours of cable car Fansipan are from 7:30 to 17:30 every weekday in Hoang Lien station – Fansipan station. It will start at Muong Hoa Valley to Fansipan Mountain in Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam.

The ticket price for taking a cable car to Fansipan Mountain applied every Mon to Fri is 800,000 VND per adult and 550,000 VND per child having a height lower than 1m4. Every Saturday and public holidays, the cost for children remains unchanged while adults have to pay an extra fee – 50,000 VND for each ticket.

Especially, there is a difference in ticket prices for Buddhist visitors. They will be prioritized to pay lower prices when taking cable cars – only 680,000 VND per adult and 480,000 VND per child. Moreover, this price will remain the same even on public holidays.

What to Do When Taking Fansipan Cable Car?

If you experience the Mount Fansipan cable car, you will have the best Sapa trip. First, with a height of up to 1410 meters, tourists can see green mountains and forests. Besides, white dense clouds and endless terraced rice fields will appear in front of your eyes. Importantly, they will have an opportunity to admire the beauty of Muong Hoa Vallet and Hoang Lien Son Mountain Ranges. Every scenery makes you overwhelmed due to the outstanding beauty of Sapa Mother Nature.

Additionally, tourists can wander around the station and check in with incredible backgrounds. The Fansipan cable car station was built following the ancient architecture of the 19th century with thick walls and porch windows. Everything brings the vibe like living in the fairy world with a mysterious castle. From a far distance, the cable car station appears like a huge leaf surrounding a big bird’s nest.

Finally, visitors not only admire the beauty of the station but also have a chance to explore delicate masterpieces at Sun World Legend cable car system. All products have deep cultural values of Vietnam and Sapa Northwest Highland. We ensure you will be surprised because of the unique features presented through each artifact in the gallery.

Best Time to Take Fansipan Cable Car

The best time to take the cable car is from October to November and between March and April. In October and November, the weather is mild. This period is the harvest time when all terraced rice pads will turn golden yellow. From March to April, the atmosphere in Sapa is not too cold. For those who love flowers, they will see thousands of flowers blooming with vibrant colors such as Rhododendron flowers or peach blossom flowers.

However, if you experience the cable car journey in December and January, it is not a smart choice because it is extremely cold in Sapa this time. Moreover, the sky will not be clear enough and your vision will be covered by dense clouds and fog. In case you accidentally visit Sapa during this period, do not forget to wear warm layer clothes!

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Travel Tips

Here are some travel tips: 

• You should book tickets in advance as they often sell out weeks ahead, especially during the period from March to May and September to November.
• Remember to dress warmly – it’s below freezing at the summit even in summer. You can bring layers of clothes, gloves, a hat, and waterproof gear.
• Do not forget to check weather forecasts when fog can roll in quickly and shut it down.
• You should go early for the clearest views because clouds lift later in the day.
• Let’s purchase return tickets beforehand if doing a roundtrip.

Besides the Fansipan cable car, there are several tourist attractions for you to explore. For example, you can get to Lao Chai Village, Cat Cat Village, and Silver Waterfall and admire the Sapa beauty.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, your trip will be perfect if you take a Fansipan cable car journey and enjoy the magnificent view of Sapa nature. Sun Getaways Travel wishes you the best trip to Sapa and have an authentic experience by taking the Fansipan cable car.