In Pictures: Reaching “Roof of Indochina” to admire clouds on New Year

In the last days of 2023, the view of the sea of clouds on top of Fansipan mountain attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

Currently, visitors have many options to reach the top of Fansipan including climbing the mountain and taking the cable car to admire the sea of clouds from above.

Sitting in the cable car, visitors are truly overwhelmed when they see a scene of clouds sea in front of their eyes.

Before going to Fansipan peak, visitors can visit May Village to freely explore and experience the culture of the five ethnic minority groups including H'Mong, Tay, Giay, Xa Pho and Red Dao in Sa Pa.

Han Nguyen, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said: “"I was very surprised to see the traditional dances and music of the ethnic groups here. I feel I really learned many new things here. It's the most exciting thing we can do on a vacation."

It is very wonderful as enjoying the specialties of the Northwest mountains and forests in this space.

May Village not only plays a role in preserving but also promoting and creating an address to preserve the tangible and intangible cultural heritages of the five ethnic communities in Sa Pa.

Thousands of tourists have flocked to the sacred peak of Fansipan to admire the magical sea of clouds on New Year holidays.

The ancient architectures on the road to Fansipan peak combined with the sea of clouds create a surreal scene like in a historical movie.

Standing on the highest peak of Indochina during this time, visitors can view the sea of clouds stretching to the horizon, hidden by the immense green of Hoang Lien Son mountains and forests. The scene is as beautiful as a fairyland.

The clouds flow like streams and waterfalls, revealing the majestic and beautiful Fansipan peak amidst the high blue sky and a magical sea of clouds like a fairyland of Buddha's land.

Young people are eager to pose photos with the clouds.

With an altitude of 3,143 metres, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam and also the first name mentioned in the list of the most beautiful cloud hunting locations in Vietnam.

Travelers to the Fansipan peak do not forget to bring the national flags.

Reaching the Fansipan peak, visitors can admire the magnificent spiritual complex surrounded by clouds.

In addition to conquering the “Roof of Indochina”, visitors can also visit Sa Pa Town during the New Year holidays. Recently, international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler voted the 50 most beautiful small towns in the world, including Vietnam's Sa Pa.

On the first day of the New Year vacation, thousands of visitors came to Sun World Fansipan Legend, 2.5 times higher than last week. It is expected that in the last two holidays, the number of visitors will increase 4 times compared to normal days.

During the 2024 New Year holidays, Sa Pa is expected to welcome about 86,000 visitors.

The scene of Sa Pa Town at night is magically beautiful.

Located in the centre of the Northwest arc, with diverse natural landscapes and unique and rich ethnic cultures, Lao Cai Province has favourable conditions to become an interesting destination for travellers during the New Year holidays.