“ So beautiful ‘, many tourists exclaimed. “ This cable car must be done in the West, but how can Vietnam do it? “. “ It’s Vietnam that did it “. “ That’s amazing, the forest, the mountains are so steep, it’s really talented to get the cable up “. “ Must use a helicopter, right? “… Questions from visitors mixed in with the sound of loudspeakers introducing the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area. Suddenly, it has been 5 years since Sun Group inaugurated the cable car line connecting the earth to the sky, Trinh Van Ha, Dang Ngoc Hong and their teammates have just returned to Sapa. Fansipan cable car “flying” through Muong Hoa valley. “ Everything has changed so much “. Sapa is no longer as attractive as the day when surveying engineer Trinh Van Ha carried a backpack for 8-9 hours on the bus from Hanoi to Fansipan. The stories between the two guys who used to eat the dew and sleep in the mountains every day kept flowing, on the cable car cabin – something they used to wonder constantly “ Can it be done and when will it be done? , when standing from the foot of the mountain looking up, do not know where is the top of Fansipan that they have to take the cable car to. “ Initially, the cable car station was planned to be built in Sin Chai. But there, if you choose to set the station too low, guests will not be able to see the beauty of Muong Hoa valley. If placed in a high position, it will affect the unspoiled landscape. The current departure station location is high enough for visitors to see the valley, low enough not to disrupt the beautiful landscape of the Hoang Lien range. “- the story of choosing the location of the departure station, the arrival station, and the cable car poles, Trinh Van Ha still remembers it clearly. Because you had to climb all 5 mountains around Fansipan peak several times before coming to the final decision. “ The shack is still there. 700 thousand/night Dang Ngoc Hong pointed to the shack peeking under the forest canopy, recalling the memory of the early days of climbing Fansipan, not having time to return to town when it was dark, the ethnic people charged a fee to stay in a shack for a night more than a hotel. 3 stars. The fear of getting lost in the night in the middle of Hoang Lien forest made him shiver. Sun Group engineers went to survey Fansipan in 2013. From the cable car cabin looking at the mountain range on the other side, only seeing 35kV electric poles soaring out of the forest, the feeling of reverberation echoed in him. On that day, every morning, “human ants” (indigenous people were hired to carry materials to the mountains to build electricity pylons) diligently carrying cement, iron and steel… along the mountain’s spine. climb up. “ At one point, 400-500 Hmong (Sapa) and Thai (Lai Chau) people were mobilized to speed up the construction progress. “- Mr. Hong said. Without that 35kV power line, there is no Fansipan cable car now. Making the power line to the top is equally arduous as making the cable car. That day, the luggage that Trinh Van Ha brought to Fansipan was the experience of the guy who had participated in 2 cable car routes to set a world record in Ba Na. But all does not seem to help much, maybe, just a little experience in the jungle, but the forest in Fansipan is far from Ba Na forest. Monolithic stone is transported to the top of Fansipan by human power. In the first days of coming to Sapa, the feeling of excitement quickly gave way to skepticism. The bone-chilling cold at the top was like a needle piercing the skin. Putting down the phone after the quick calls home, he wondered: why did I accept my boss’s invitation to come to this sacred forest and poison water? Or, at best, go home? Ask, to answer yourself: don’t give up. Three months before April 30, 2015, every day, Mr. Nguyen Khac Tuong, captain of the LCS cable maintenance team, signed papers for thousands of people to enter Hoang Lien National Park to work for the cable car company. only about 100 people could stay. Up to now, the nights of heavy snow that had to stay at the T4 tower still haunt Chiang. “ Always have a stick by your side, sometimes you have to get up to see if the canvas is sunken to use a stick to poke the snow down, otherwise the shack will collapse. “. Sleeping on your back? The sleep of those who climb the forest and climb mountains all day has never been as easy as people think. On rainy and windy nights, more than ten boys crawled into a shack set up low like a sowing tent in the countryside, half sitting, half lying down waiting for the morning sun, anxiously afraid of the flood. Snakes, graters, half-cooked meals, days when the flood broke up, food could not be moved to the mountains, eating raw instant noodles with little breath… In this life, none of you can forget Fansipan that day. “Duck tent” to avoid the sun and rain of engineers and construction workers on the top of Fansipan. The harshness of the peak of 3143m is a test for Sun Group and foreign experts. After a lot of surveys, the results show that with a steep terrain, the single-wire cable car will not be able to withstand the gusts of wind that can reach level 12 in Fansipan. And the solution proposed by Doppelmayr cable car experts is a three-wire cable car – a technology that Sun Group engineers have never tried. “ Compared with a single-wire cable car, besides the skyrocketing construction cost, the implementation is many times more complicated. 3-wire cable car requires very high accuracy with a tolerance of only 2.5mm – an extremely difficult requirement, it takes a lot of time to get the right construction plan. “- engineer Trinh Van Ha said. And Sun Group chose the three-wire option. Why? Can you still keep the one-line option that was successful in Ba Na? For the safety of visitors. In high wind conditions, the 3-wire cable can still operate smoothly to bring passengers to the top or back to the station. And for the safety of Hoang Lien forest. Using 3-wire cable technology, the number of cable poles will be much less, and this will be the solution that has the least impact on the environment and natural landscape. “ Minimizing interference in the environment when it is a prerequisite “, Mr. Dang Ngoc Hong once again confirmed the explanations of engineer Trinh Van Ha. Decision despite the cost, difficulty. Choose to do it manually so as not to affect the environment. Sun Group posed a difficult problem for its engineers, and made Doppelmayr’s own experts doubtful. The difference in construction of Fansipan cable car. Initially, when the service cable was almost finished, the basic service station had just finished the foundation. Witnessing the image of Vietnamese workers digging manually, foreign experts said that it took 5 years for this work to take shape. However, after just over 2 years, Fansipan cable car was officially inaugurated, in the joy of people eating wind, sleeping dew, turning themselves into “tarzan” for many months in the forest. Looking back now, they still wonder, somehow, that day, I can make it through. But one thing is certain that you all know, it is the care, love, and camaraderie in difficult times that created the motivation for the Fansipan army that day to conquer thousands, creating a work for a lifetime. . “ Day by day, terrors became the norm. Love, solidarity, care, sharing from a piece of rice, a cigarette, a warm coat are the last things left. “, Mr. Trinh Van Ha is sad. Cable car to Arrival Station. Among the noisy guests on how to build the Fansipan cable car, it is not clear if anyone could understand that the Sun Group people pulled the cable by hand, following the forest road, not by helicopter like the experts. Doppelmayr family still do.

A photo of NAG Kim Lien. But all that changed 5 years ago, when the world’s most modern 3-wire cable car system connecting Sapa with Fansipan peak of Sun Group went into operation with the appearance of a spiritual complex on top of Fansipan. Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area. Not only the elderly, children, and people with disabilities have conquered the highest peaks of the three Indochina countries, but photographers have finally had the opportunity to capture magical moments here whenever they want. want. And also from here, the magnificent beauty of Fansipan four seasons has been spread to nature lovers, beauty lovers and travel enthusiasts. Photo of the legendary Fansipan tower by NAG Le Viet Khanh. Admitting that he is always excited and full of creative inspiration every time he comes to Fansipan, NAG Le Viet Khanh is one of the photographers with the most impressive works on this special mountain. Among them, the work that he is most passionate about is “Buddha statue on the roof of Indochina”, the frame that helped him win 3rd prize in the prestigious international black and white photo contest – Monochrome Awards 2020 in the Professional category. Architecture photography. “Buddha statue on the roof of Indochina” – NAG Le Viet Khanh. Sharing memories of the photo capturing the rare moment when the clouds followed the wind embracing the majestic statue’s legs on the top, Le Viet Khanh said the photo was taken on a cold day of winter, even Even his hands were stiff, no longer feeling the shutter. He believes that, in addition to the aesthetic factor, the photo also shows the unique beauty of a magnificent architecture created by human hands, blending with the magical beauty of nature, and That’s why this photo won the top prize at the world’s prestigious photo contest. Dance in the Clouds show at Sun World Fansipan Legend under the lens of NAG Hoang Ha. With NAG Vu Minh Quan (Quan Shotgun), in his huge collection of Fansipan photos, the picture of snow covered like a fairy on the Sun World Fansipan Legend complex taken on the last Lunar New Year 2021 was his favorite. Best. Beautiful snow-covered work on the Sun World Fansipan Legend complex by NAG Vu Minh Quan. “It was the 28th of Tet, it was not easy to “leave home” to go to Sa Pa to take pictures until the 29th of Tet. However, when the snowfall was unprecedented, the photos my friends on Fansipan sent me made it impossible not to go on the road. The snow was cold and slippery, I fell several times both human and machine, fortunately it was okay. And indeed, my decision to go to Fansipan on that occasion was extremely right, because every moment of Fansipan is not repeated, and I seized the golden opportunity to compose and capture the most memorable snow photos.” Mr. Vu Minh Quan said. Another work of NAG Vu Minh Quan photographing Fansipan. As a person who has lived and worked in Sa Pa for nearly 20 years, NAG To Ba Hieu said that he was really fascinated by the beauty and people here. NAG To Ba Hieu photographed the spiritual complex on the top of Fansipan. “In Sa Pa, there are many topics for photographers to freely compose, in addition to terraced fields, clouds, people, … Fansipan is a really great destination for tourists as well as tourists. photographer. Many people have told me why shoot in Fansipan so much, don’t you find it boring? But for Fansipan, every time I go up is a different emotion, because Fansipan apart from the majestic natural scenery and the spiritual complex invested by Sun Group on a very large and magnificent scale, every moment is different and different. It is difficult to repeat, for example, like the clouds floating on the top of Fansipan, they are never the same, each time has its own beauty”, shared NAG To Ba Hieu. Photo of Fansipan spiritual complex by NAG To Ba Hieu. Devoted to the tourist resort on the top of Fansipan, NAG To Ba Hieu said that the most enchanting moment for him at “Roof of Indochina” is at dawn, when the sun rises under the sea of ​​clouds floating, the space is as magical as in a dream and not always have the opportunity to admire. “I’m really passionate about this place and still have to come here a lot to capture angles that I haven’t done yet.” Picture of a dreamy purple flower hill at Sun World Fansipan Legend – NAG Pham Bang. 4 shimmering seasons with colorful flowers, a series of unique festivals such as Dance in the Clouds, Horse Hoof in the Clouds, Flower Festival…, the moments of nature changing every hour, Fansipan – just like NAGs have said -“never repeat yourself”. Therefore, even though they have reached this peak of 3143m thousands of times in their life, for the NAGs, each time is the first time, with enough excitement and passion as if they had never set foot here.

A photo of NAG Kim Lien. But everything changed 5 years ago, when the world’s most modern 3-wire cable car system connecting Sapa with Fansipan peak of Sun Group went into operation with the appearance of a spiritual complex on the top of Fansipan. Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area. Not only the elderly, children, and people with disabilities have conquered the highest peaks of the three Indochina countries, but photographers have finally had the opportunity to capture magical moments here whenever they want. want. And also from here, the magnificent beauty of Fansipan four seasons has been spread to nature lovers, beauty lovers and travel enthusiasts. Photo of the legendary Fansipan tower by NAG Le Viet Khanh. Admitting that he is always excited and full of creative inspiration every time he comes to Fansipan, NAG Le Viet Khanh is one of the photographers with the most impressive works on this special mountain. Among them, the work that he is most passionate about is “Buddha statue on the roof of Indochina”, the frame that helped him win 3rd prize in the prestigious international black and white photo contest – Monochrome Awards 2020 in the Professional category. Architecture photography. “Buddha statue on the roof of Indochina” – NAG Le Viet Khanh. Sharing memories of the photo capturing the rare moment when the clouds followed the wind embracing the majestic statue’s legs on the top, Le Viet Khanh said the photo was taken on a cold day of winter, even Even his hands were stiff, no longer feeling the shutter. He believes that, in addition to the aesthetic factor, the photo also shows the unique beauty of a magnificent architecture created by human hands, blending with the magical beauty of nature, and That’s why this photo won the top prize at the world’s prestigious photo contest. Dance in the Clouds show at Sun World Fansipan Legend under the lens of NAG Hoang Ha. With NAG Vu Minh Quan (Quan Shotgun), in his huge collection of Fansipan photos, the picture of snow covered like a fairy on the Sun World Fansipan Legend complex taken on the last Lunar New Year 2021 was his favorite. Best. Beautiful snow-covered work on the Sun World Fansipan Legend complex by NAG Vu Minh Quan. “It was the 28th of Tet, it was not easy to “leave home” to Sa Pa to take pictures until the 29th of the New Year. However, when the snow fell unprecedentedly, the photos sent by friends on Fansipan made it impossible not to The snow was cold and slippery, I fell a few times, both human and machine, fortunately it was okay. And indeed my decision to go to Fansipan on that occasion was extremely right, because Fansipan every moment is not repeated, and I took a golden opportunity to compose and capture the most memorable snow photos,” said Vu Minh Quan. Another work of NAG Vu Minh Quan photographing Fansipan. As a person who has lived and worked in Sa Pa for nearly 20 years, NAG To Ba Hieu confided that he was really fascinated by the beauty and people here. NAG To Ba Hieu photographed the spiritual complex on the top of Fansipan. “In Sa Pa, there are many topics for photographers to freely compose, in addition to terraced fields, clouds, people, … Fansipan is a really great destination for tourists as well as tourists. Photographer Many people have told me why take so many pictures in Fansipan, don’t you find it boring? But for Fansipan, every time I go up is a different emotion, because Fansipan apart from the majestic natural scenery and the spiritual complex invested by Sun Group on a very large and magnificent scale, every moment is different and different. It is difficult to repeat, for example, like the clouds floating on the top of Fansipan, they are never the same, each time has its own beauty”, shared NAG To Ba Hieu. Photo of Fansipan spiritual complex by NAG To Ba Hieu. Devoted to the tourist resort on the top of Fansipan, NAG To Ba Hieu said that the most enchanting moment for him at “Roof of Indochina” is at dawn, when the sun rises under the sea of ​​clouds floating, the space is as magical as in a dream and not always have the opportunity to admire. “I’m really passionate about this place and still have to come here a lot to capture angles that I haven’t done yet.” Photo of a dreamy purple flower hill at Sun World Fansipan Legend – NAG Pham Bang. 4 shimmering seasons with colorful flowers, a series of unique festivals such as Dance in the Clouds, Horse Hoofs in the Clouds, Festival of Flowers…, the moments of nature changing every hour, Fansipan – just like the NAGs said- “never repeat yourself”. Therefore, even if they have reached this 3143m peak a thousand times in their life, for NAGs, each time is the first time, with enough excitement and passion like never before.

Sa Pa tourism industry has put on the discovery tour with many products that are not new but different than many years ago. Visitors to the famous town of Lao Cai not only know about Fansipan, Cat Cat village, O Quy Ho pass peak, Ham Rong mountain but also experience many other types of culture. Sa Pa strawberry garden about 6 km from Sa Pa ward, in Ma Tra village, Ta Phin village, Sa Pa (near Ma Tra village primary school) is one of the destinations attracting the attention of young people and families. family. Strawberry fruiting season is usually from November to June next year, especially in the sunny months with many delicious and beautiful fruits. In the photo, Ms. Nha, a tourist from Hanoi, goes to pick strawberries. Although this time of May, the strawberries are not yet fully ripe, but each person can choose from 1-2 kg to bring home as a gift easily. In the garden, visitors are recommended to try a maximum of 2 fruits for free. Then they can pick them and bring them to the door to weigh in. The price of strawberries here is 250,000 VND/kg. Ta Phin rock garden is also a new place that attracts the attention of many tourists from far away when coming to Sapa. This place has an area of ​​​​over 12,000 m2, designed and planned into a closed chain of tourism products and services. In the rock garden, there are many species of natural and cultivated plants, and of course, a buckwheat flower garden is indispensable, attracting young people. It is known that tourism products and services at Ta Phin Stone Garden have been rated 4 stars by the provincial OCOP product rating and evaluation council. With this rating scale, for the first time, Lao Cai province has OCOP certified rural tourism products and services. The trend of forming shows to promote the culture of ethnic minorities in the highlands is also included in the tour by tourism units. In the photo is the performance “Spring day market” performed by Dao girls. The Dao leaf bathing is a tourism product that has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. For each bath, visitors have to pay from 80,000 to 100,000 VND depending on the location of the bathtub you choose. The bathing location has a beautiful view, watching the nature, mountains and forests. Time for each guest to enjoy this unique medicinal drink from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on demand. If you do not bathe, you can choose to soak the Dao leaves in the open air. The herbal remedy of the Red Dao people in Sa Pa includes more plants than that of other Dao groups, from 10 to 120 species, belonging to many different plant families and life forms. An outdoor dining session for a group of 200 tourists in Ta Phin village. The Dao girls stand to welcome and invite guests to enjoy a cup of unique medicinal tea of ​​their nation. While having a buffet dinner, everyone can watch the Dao wedding show by the campfire. According to custom, on the way to pick up the bride, the bride is covered with a red and black scarf, the bridesmaid uses a veil to cover the bride’s face. For the Dao people, the bride cannot see the sun because she is afraid of losing her soul and will have no luck in her later life. The show was performed quite elaborately in about 30 minutes with a relatively complete set of rituals and customs of a Red Dao wedding. Sa Pa has many attractive dishes, just hearing the name of many people have felt craving such as pig under armpits, seven-color sticky rice, kitchen buffalo meat, bitter bamboo shoots… All are offered for visitors to enjoy. In addition, the traditional stall dance performance of ethnic minorities is also held in many places, ready to serve visitors.