FanSIPan - Vietnam 2015

After the VNM Mountain Marathon on Sept 26th 2015, 12 of us went for another adventure , to hike the highest mountain in Vietnam - FANSIPAN.

We start the journey on Sept 27th,2 015 the very next day after the Mountain Marathon. Most of them were exhausted after the race and told me I'I don't know whether i can hike up tomorrow' ,

Anyway I told them have a hefty dinner and good rest as tomorrow is another day

We met the guide Ken at the lobby and than travel to the foothills of FANSIPAN and from there the journey started...

Total distance from base to the peak is approximately 17km. There's 2 huts for the hiker to stay at 2200M and 2800M. Most of the hiker will stay at 2800M. The hikers have options whether to hike to see the sunset or sunrise.

Food will be prepared by the guides and also they will carry the hiker bags for a fee.

It an interesting trails to hike with different type of terrains , however the last 1 km  the peak is very muddy.

The peak areas now have been 'destroyed' in view of the cable car project which will be starting operations next year, lots of the flora, fauna and rocks have been cut and damaged.

It really sad to see FANSIPAN peak been  ' damaged' to pave way for cable car project.

In my opinion, nature should not be destroyed and let the hikers enjoy the beauty of the mountain.

Below are some of the pixs of the hike