Well, this is the 1st info about the mount Fansipan that we are about to climb soon. I’ve applied for vaccination, ticket, continous physical training etc.

Sapa is located at the foothills of Vietnam’s northern mountain range at an altitude of 1,600 metres. In the early 20th century, the French took advantage of Sapa’s cool climate, developing it into a summer retreat from the heat and humidity of Hanoi. At that time, there were more French people living in Sapa than Vietnamese. Today, Sapa retains its European feel, largely because of the remnants of French buildings, gardens and roads that populate this alpine city.
Sapa was originally home to the Black Hmong ethnic minorities. With the arrival of the French and, more recently, the growth of tourism, many of the hill tribes have moved away from Sapa’s city centre into the surrounding hill country. Still, ethnic minorities often come to Sapa’s main market to sell weavings and artwork.

Sapa has become a destination for travellers seeking adventure. It is a staging point for trekking at Mount Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain, and for motorcycle trips into the wild hill country.

What to Bring: Passport, Change of clothes, Sun-glasses & hat, Towels, Toiletries, Sun-block, Insect repellent, Flashlight, Proper footwear, Sleeping bag, Camera, Raincoat or Umbrella, Cable locks for luggage, Personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks.

Now, there’s so many information has been written about this mountain on the net, esp those who have been there before. I think the best idea is to just type this link into this blog, and you can have some ideas how it looks like.