Fansipan, Highest mountain in Vietnam
Fansipan, often dubbed 'The Roof of Indochina', towers at 3,147 meters.
Fansipan's summit was first reached in 1905 by a French expedition.
The area around Fansipan is rich in cultural diversity, home to several ethnic minority groups.
A cable car system was opened in 2016, making the summit accessible without a strenuous trek.
The Fansipan weather station at the peak is one of the few meteorological stations located above 3,000 meters in Southeast Asia.
Location: Lào Cai
Elevation above the sea: 3,143 m
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Fansipan, often dubbed 'The Roof of Indochina', towers at 3,147 meters.
Hoang Lien National Park is known for its rich biodiversity and protected ecosystems.
Muong Hoa Valley, a scenic landscape nestled in the Sa Pa region.
The Cốc Lếu Bridge is an impressive structure crossing the Red River in Lào Cai.
