The most advanced Muong Hoa Funicular Railway of Vietnam that connects Sapa Town to the Fansipan cable car departure terminal constructed by Sun Group will be officially launched on March 31, 2018 as to contribute a new and redoubtable tourist product to Lao Cai tourism while enhancing experiences for visitors to Sapa.Stretching nearly 2km, it’s the longest hiking railway of Vietnam up to date. Departing from MGallery Hotel in Sapa Town and ends at the Fansipan cable car departure terminal, through 2 tunnels and4 flyovers at a maximum speed of 10m/s and with the capacity of 2,000 guests/hour, Muong Hoa funicular shortens visitors’ commuting time to just 6 minutes instead of 15 to 20 minutes by car on a treacherous trek.The two trains were designed and manufactured by world famous Garaventa (Switzerland). Each train measures 20m long, 3m wide and weighs up to 25 tons o accommodate 200 guests. The interior of these funiculars are reminiscent of classical and premium European trains through their lighting system, old ceiling fans, elegant galvanized splints and metal details. The trunk is equipped with transparent glass windows that enable visitors to take a close-up of the picturesque landscape of the Northwestern highlands.The journey to explore the Northwestern highlands by Muong Hoa funicular is indeed a slow-motion film of spectacular scenes. In this film, while visitors are still overwhelmed with old fashioned French architecture of Sapa departure train station designed by legendary architect Bill Bensley, comprising the dome, high ceiling and tangible simulations of the railway, steering wheel and badges of the railway industry…they are immediately struck with the exquisite and premium interior of the trains. The moment the train crosses flyovers, visitors are greeted with the breathtaking scenery, undulating mountains, Muong Hoa Valley and tranquil, idyllic native hamlets loomin behind the misty veil or at the blurring dusk.As part of Sun World Fansipan Legend complex, Muong Hoa funicular helps complete and diversify experiences and tourist services for our passengers to the Northwestern highlands to explore the misty town of Sapa.From Muong Hoa Arrival Train Station, visitors will continue your journey to Sun World Fansipan Legend by cable cars. Crossing Hoang Lien Mountains to admire the scenic Northwestern wild from the clouds, conquering the legendary Roof of Indochina or the magnificent cultural and religious site on the Fansipan, including various developments such as the largest Great Amitabha Statue of Vietnam, Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda hosting various well-crafted Buddha statues, Alahat Path of 18 bronze Alahat statues standing 2.5m tall, Bich Van Zen Monastery or Guanyin Buddha Statue… your vacation on the Fansopan is definitely marked with the most amusing emotions and sensations.Furthermore, Sun World Fansipan Legend enriches your knowledge of insightful cultural natural and human aspects of the Northwest through its unique festivals such as the Opening of Fansipan Heavenly Gate Festival that lasts until the end of Lunar March, Azalea Festival (April 7 to May 1, 2018) and other events non-stop all year round.With the operation of Muong Hoa hiking railway that connects 5-star MGallery Hotel (due for inauguration in late 2018) in Sapa to Sun World Fansipan Legend complex, a top complete relaxation, shopping and tourist complex of Vietnam in general and the Northwest in particular has also emerged. Lao Cai tourism has one more world-class product that creates job and improve life of ethnic minorities, while also intensifying both in quantity and quality of visiting influx to the highlands.
As usual, when peach and apricot blossoms come into bloom and herald the arrival of the spring fairy, thousands of tourists enthusiastically flock to Sapa to enjoy the Hmong horn festival and indulge themselves in delightful festivities in the Fansipan Heaven Gate Opening Festival.Officially opened on February 13 (or Lunar January 9 of the Year of the Earth Pig), Fansipan Heaven Gate Opening Festival at Sun World Fansipan Legend (Sapa)...
1On occasion of the 2019 Flower Horn Festival and Lunar New Year of the Earth Pig, Sun World Fansipan Legend offers special discounts on cable car tickets for ethnic minorities who are permanent residents in Lao Cai, specifically as follows:Ticket fare: VND200,000 (applicable for both adults and children standing 1m tall and above)Target: Ethnic minority people who have permanent residence in Lao Cai ProvinceTerm of use: Applicable from February 7...
1In two consecutive days, the temperature of the Fansipan (Sapa, Lao Cai) dropped hard and gave rise to frost, much to the delight of visitors.Atop the Fansipan, on October 30 and 31, the temperature dropped below the freezing threshold, making moisture gather and form thin ice cladding the surface and some bizarre stalactites.These glacial crystals were prevalent all over the peak and the religious complex of Sun World Fansipan Legend,...
At the height of 3,143m, the Fansipan (Lao Cai) is being frozen with snow, to the delight of numerous admirers.Between November 28 and 29, frost was seen roaring all over the Fansipan. The temperature at the Fansipan at 8am this morning was 3oC, but by night it will drop to zero.First visitors at the Fansipan were mesmerized by thick frost blanketing over branches that seemed to petrify all creatures in...
As usual, when peach and apricot blossoms come into bloom and herald the arrival of the spring fairy, thousands of tourists enthusiastically flock to Sapa to enjoy the Hmong horn festival and indulge themselves in delightful festivities in the Fansipan Heaven Gate Opening Festival.Officially opened on February 13 (or Lunar January 9 of the Year of the Earth Pig), Fansipan Heaven Gate Opening Festival at Sun World Fansipan Legend (Sapa)...
1On occasion of the 2019 Flower Horn Festival and Lunar New Year of the Earth Pig, Sun World Fansipan Legend offers special discounts on cable car tickets for ethnic minorities who are permanent residents in Lao Cai, specifically as follows:Ticket fare: VND200,000 (applicable for both adults and children standing 1m tall and above)Target: Ethnic minority people who have permanent residence in Lao Cai ProvinceTerm of use: Applicable from February 7...
1In two consecutive days, the temperature of the Fansipan (Sapa, Lao Cai) dropped hard and gave rise to frost, much to the delight of visitors.Atop the Fansipan, on October 30 and 31, the temperature dropped below the freezing threshold, making moisture gather and form thin ice cladding the surface and some bizarre stalactites.These glacial crystals were prevalent all over the peak and the religious complex of Sun World Fansipan Legend,...
At the height of 3,143m, the Fansipan (Lao Cai) is being frozen with snow, to the delight of numerous admirers.Between November 28 and 29, frost was seen roaring all over the Fansipan. The temperature at the Fansipan at 8am this morning was 3oC, but by night it will drop to zero.First visitors at the Fansipan were mesmerized by thick frost blanketing over branches that seemed to petrify all creatures in...
As usual, when peach and apricot blossoms come into bloom and herald the arrival of the spring fairy, thousands of tourists enthusiastically flock to Sapa to enjoy the Hmong horn festival and indulge themselves in delightful festivities in the Fansipan Heaven Gate Opening Festival.Officially opened on February 13 (or Lunar January 9 of the Year of the Earth Pig), Fansipan Heaven Gate Opening Festival at Sun World Fansipan Legend (Sapa)...
1On occasion of the 2019 Flower Horn Festival and Lunar New Year of the Earth Pig, Sun World Fansipan Legend offers special discounts on cable car tickets for ethnic minorities who are permanent residents in Lao Cai, specifically as follows:Ticket fare: VND200,000 (applicable for both adults and children standing 1m tall and above)Target: Ethnic minority people who have permanent residence in Lao Cai ProvinceTerm of use: Applicable from February 7...
1In two consecutive days, the temperature of the Fansipan (Sapa, Lao Cai) dropped hard and gave rise to frost, much to the delight of visitors.Atop the Fansipan, on October 30 and 31, the temperature dropped below the freezing threshold, making moisture gather and form thin ice cladding the surface and some bizarre stalactites.These glacial crystals were prevalent all over the peak and the religious complex of Sun World Fansipan Legend,...
At the height of 3,143m, the Fansipan (Lao Cai) is being frozen with snow, to the delight of numerous admirers.Between November 28 and 29, frost was seen roaring all over the Fansipan. The temperature at the Fansipan at 8am this morning was 3oC, but by night it will drop to zero.First visitors at the Fansipan were mesmerized by thick frost blanketing over branches that seemed to petrify all creatures in...
Doing the check-in by a uniquely ornated Christmas tree and meeting the Santa Claus family or the Snow Princess… are some notable interests just found from November 20 to December 31 at Sun World Ba Na Hills. For its second year in a row, the Winter Festival at Sun World Ba Na Hills struck a burst of colors that stood out, such as white, red and green of artificial settings from...
In order to maintain the security measures for the visitors to sightsee and use the services, help bring many interesting experiences in the coming New Year, the Lightning Dragon games in the Dragon Park under the Sun World Halong Complex will be maintained regularly from December 20, 2018 to the end of January 28, 2019.After the maintenance, the games will be opened as usual in the regulated time frame.For further...
DEAR GUESTIn order to prevent contagion and stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the following disease prevention actions have been applied in Sun World BaDen Mountain:1. FREE ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER IN THE SERVICE COUNTER2. CLEANING, DISINFECTION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITYSun World BaDen Mountain would like to update our guests about how to prevent contagion of the new Coronavirus as recommended by the Ministry of Health:1. FREQUENTLY CLEAN YOUR HANDS BY...
Aquatopia Water Park at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is temporarily closed in line with the Governmental guidance as a precautionary measure due to the spreading of Corona virus. This closure is effective from March 20, 2020.The safety of our guests and employees is Sun World’s highest priority.At this time, the cable car service at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is still operating as normal.Extension & Refund PolicyFor...
Doing the check-in by a uniquely ornated Christmas tree and meeting the Santa Claus family or the Snow Princess… are some notable interests just found from November 20 to December 31 at Sun World Ba Na Hills. For its second year in a row, the Winter Festival at Sun World Ba Na Hills struck a burst of colors that stood out, such as white, red and green of artificial settings from...
In order to maintain the security measures for the visitors to sightsee and use the services, help bring many interesting experiences in the coming New Year, the Lightning Dragon games in the Dragon Park under the Sun World Halong Complex will be maintained regularly from December 20, 2018 to the end of January 28, 2019.After the maintenance, the games will be opened as usual in the regulated time frame.For further...
DEAR GUESTIn order to prevent contagion and stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the following disease prevention actions have been applied in Sun World BaDen Mountain:1. FREE ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER IN THE SERVICE COUNTER2. CLEANING, DISINFECTION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITYSun World BaDen Mountain would like to update our guests about how to prevent contagion of the new Coronavirus as recommended by the Ministry of Health:1. FREQUENTLY CLEAN YOUR HANDS BY...
Aquatopia Water Park at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is temporarily closed in line with the Governmental guidance as a precautionary measure due to the spreading of Corona virus. This closure is effective from March 20, 2020.The safety of our guests and employees is Sun World’s highest priority.At this time, the cable car service at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is still operating as normal.Extension & Refund PolicyFor...
Doing the check-in by a uniquely ornated Christmas tree and meeting the Santa Claus family or the Snow Princess… are some notable interests just found from November 20 to December 31 at Sun World Ba Na Hills. For its second year in a row, the Winter Festival at Sun World Ba Na Hills struck a burst of colors that stood out, such as white, red and green of artificial settings from...
In order to maintain the security measures for the visitors to sightsee and use the services, help bring many interesting experiences in the coming New Year, the Lightning Dragon games in the Dragon Park under the Sun World Halong Complex will be maintained regularly from December 20, 2018 to the end of January 28, 2019.After the maintenance, the games will be opened as usual in the regulated time frame.For further...
DEAR GUESTIn order to prevent contagion and stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the following disease prevention actions have been applied in Sun World BaDen Mountain:1. FREE ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER IN THE SERVICE COUNTER2. CLEANING, DISINFECTION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITYSun World BaDen Mountain would like to update our guests about how to prevent contagion of the new Coronavirus as recommended by the Ministry of Health:1. FREQUENTLY CLEAN YOUR HANDS BY...
Aquatopia Water Park at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is temporarily closed in line with the Governmental guidance as a precautionary measure due to the spreading of Corona virus. This closure is effective from March 20, 2020.The safety of our guests and employees is Sun World’s highest priority.At this time, the cable car service at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is still operating as normal.Extension & Refund PolicyFor...
Doing the check-in by a uniquely ornated Christmas tree and meeting the Santa Claus family or the Snow Princess… are some notable interests just found from November 20 to December 31 at Sun World Ba Na Hills. For its second year in a row, the Winter Festival at Sun World Ba Na Hills struck a burst of colors that stood out, such as white, red and green of artificial settings from...
In order to maintain the security measures for the visitors to sightsee and use the services, help bring many interesting experiences in the coming New Year, the Lightning Dragon games in the Dragon Park under the Sun World Halong Complex will be maintained regularly from December 20, 2018 to the end of January 28, 2019.After the maintenance, the games will be opened as usual in the regulated time frame.For further...
DEAR GUESTIn order to prevent contagion and stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the following disease prevention actions have been applied in Sun World BaDen Mountain:1. FREE ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SANITIZER IN THE SERVICE COUNTER2. CLEANING, DISINFECTION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITYSun World BaDen Mountain would like to update our guests about how to prevent contagion of the new Coronavirus as recommended by the Ministry of Health:1. FREQUENTLY CLEAN YOUR HANDS BY...
Aquatopia Water Park at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is temporarily closed in line with the Governmental guidance as a precautionary measure due to the spreading of Corona virus. This closure is effective from March 20, 2020.The safety of our guests and employees is Sun World’s highest priority.At this time, the cable car service at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park is still operating as normal.Extension & Refund PolicyFor...
Stretching nearly 2km, it’s the longest hiking railway of Vietnam up to date. Departing from MGallery Hotel in Sapa Town and ends at the Fansipan cable car departure terminal, through 2 tunnels and4 flyovers at a maximum speed of 10m/s and with the capacity of 2,000 guests/hour, Muong Hoa funicular shortens visitors’ commuting time to just 6 minutes instead of 15 to 20 minutes by car on a treacherous trek.
The two trains were designed and manufactured by world famous Garaventa (Switzerland). Each train measures 20m long, 3m wide and weighs up to 25 tons o accommodate 200 guests. The interior of these funiculars are reminiscent of classical and premium European trains through their lighting system, old ceiling fans, elegant galvanized splints and metal details. The trunk is equipped with transparent glass windows that enable visitors to take a close-up of the picturesque landscape of the Northwestern highlands.
The journey to explore the Northwestern highlands by Muong Hoa funicular is indeed a slow-motion film of spectacular scenes. In this film, while visitors are still overwhelmed with old fashioned French architecture of Sapa departure train station designed by legendary architect Bill Bensley, comprising the dome, high ceiling and tangible simulations of the railway, steering wheel and badges of the railway industry…they are immediately struck with the exquisite and premium interior of the trains. The moment the train crosses flyovers, visitors are greeted with the breathtaking scenery, undulating mountains, Muong Hoa Valley and tranquil, idyllic native hamlets loomin behind the misty veil or at the blurring dusk.As part of Sun World Fansipan Legend complex, Muong Hoa funicular helps complete and diversify experiences and tourist services for our passengers to the Northwestern highlands to explore the misty town of Sapa.
From Muong Hoa Arrival Train Station, visitors will continue your journey to Sun World Fansipan Legend by cable cars. Crossing Hoang Lien Mountains to admire the scenic Northwestern wild from the clouds, conquering the legendary Roof of Indochina or the magnificent cultural and religious site on the Fansipan, including various developments such as the largest Great Amitabha Statue of Vietnam, Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda hosting various well-crafted Buddha statues, Alahat Path of 18 bronze Alahat statues standing 2.5m tall, Bich Van Zen Monastery or Guanyin Buddha Statue… your vacation on the Fansopan is definitely marked with the most amusing emotions and sensations.Furthermore, Sun World Fansipan Legend enriches your knowledge of insightful cultural natural and human aspects of the Northwest through its unique festivals such as the Opening of Fansipan Heavenly Gate Festival that lasts until the end of Lunar March, Azalea Festival (April 7 to May 1, 2018) and other events non-stop all year round.With the operation of Muong Hoa hiking railway that connects 5-star MGallery Hotel (due for inauguration in late 2018) in Sapa to Sun World Fansipan Legend complex, a top complete relaxation, shopping and tourist complex of Vietnam in general and the Northwest in particular has also emerged. Lao Cai tourism has one more world-class product that creates job and improve life of ethnic minorities, while also intensifying both in quantity and quality of visiting influx to the highlands.