Vietnam’s longest mountain train ride?

 Slowly authorities are starting to relax travel within Vietnam and everyone is anxious to explore the country after being shut indoors for so long.

The Sapa to Fansipan train route is becoming a popular outing now Covid restrictions are being relaxed.

Image credit: Moi Truong

Built by Sun Group and put into operation in 2018, the ride from Sapa to the peak of Fansipan, Vietnam’s tallest mountain, is Vietnam’s longest mountainous train ride.

Image credit: Fansipan Legend – Sun World

Departing at the McGallery Hotel Station, you will board the 4-minute train ride covering a gorgeous 2KM railway route as it traverses past lush alpine meadows, the pristine mountains of Hoang Lien Son, and the flower valleys of Muong Hoa.

Inside the train Image credit: Tay Bac Sen Travel

After arriving at Muong Hoa Station, passengers can take photos of the scenery and hop on the returning train or continue exploring the Fansipan mountain. Those who are in for a visual treat can hop on a 15-minute cable train ride to ascend to the peak of the Fansipan mountain, which is a staggering 3,000 meters above sea level.

Image adapted from: Fansipan Legend – Sun World

A round train ticket from the MGallery Sapa Hotel to Muong Hoa station costs VND200,000 (~USD8.62), while a journey from the Fansipan Cable Station to the peak of Fansipan costs VND750,000 per ride (~USD32.34). 

The peak of Fansipan. Image adapted from: Fansipan Legend – Sun World

If you would like more information on this route and other trips around Vietnam, check out The Smart Local.