A 2-km railway connecting Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai and the cable car station to Mount Fansipan was put into service late last week, becoming the country’s longest mountain railway.
Developed by Sun Group, the two-carriage train, designed by Swiss
cable manufacturer Garaventa, can travel at a maximum speed of 10 meters per
second and carry 2,000 guests per hour.
Departing from MGallery Hotel in the northern mountainous town,
the train helps shorten the travel time from 20 minutes by car to only four
minutes, and allows tourists to take a panoramic view of the mountainscape,
according to Sun Group.
When reaching the Mount Fansipan cable car station, travelers will
continue a cable car ride over the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range to get to
Mount Fansipan, known as "the Roof of Indochina” at 3,134 meters above sea
level.
Sa Pa is a famous travel destination in Vietnam thanks to its
year-round cool climate and picturesque terraced rice fields.
Sapa has been listed as the best choice for a wonderful vacation
of the year by TripAdvisor users while the US travel site www.thrillist.com has
recommended it as once-in-a-lifetime place for backpackers.
Source: VOV
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
