Conquering the Roof of Indochina on Fansipan Sapa cable car
VOV.VN - The world’s longest three-rope Fansipan Sapa cable car has welcomed hundreds of thousands of international and local visitors since it was put into operation in February.
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Construction work on Fansipan cable car began in November 2013 and the car was inaugurated on February 2. The first phase of the project costs VND4,400 billion. |
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The cable car stations |
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Vietnamese pagodas were built near the cable car stations, which are billed as attractive destinations for travellers who love spiritual tourism. |
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Measuring 6,292.5 meters, the Fansipan Sa Pa has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's longest three-rope cable car route. It also sets a record as the world's biggest ascent between the departure and arrival, measuring at 1,410 meters. |
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A cabin can accommodate up to 35 passengers |
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It has the capacity to shuttle 2,000 passengers per hour. The system cuts the arduous two-day trek to the 3,143 metre summit to just 15 minutes. |
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| Viewing the spectacular landscape of mountains and forests from the cabin. |
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Enjoying floating clouds from the arrival station at the height of 3,000 metre. |
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Getting out of the cable car, visitors will climb 600 stone steps to reach Fansipan peak. |
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A spectacular view from Mount Fansipan
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