Fansipan conquering contest and November are coming

As announced by Lao Cai provincial people's committee, an international contest to conquer Fansipan Mountain, titled “Conquering Fansipan”, will be held in mid-November 2025.

Over 60 amateur mountaineers from both domestic and international locations are expected to participate in the event. The contest comprises three stages: the first stage begins at Nui Xe station and continues to the 2,200-meter checkpoint, the second stage ascends from the 2,200-meter station to the 2,800-meter station, and the final stage culminates from 2,800 meters to the summit of the mountain.

This event, forming part of the National Tourism Year 2025, aims to showcase the stunning natural landscapes of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Hoang Lien National Park, alongside the 3,147-meter Fansipan Mountain. Additionally, it seeks to promote tourism in the eight northwestern provinces of Vietnam while enhancing public awareness of the importance of environmental preservation and protection.

Lao Cai is located in the northwestern mountainous region of Vietnam and is renowned for Sapa, a hill station highly favored by tourists, and Fansipan, which is the highest peak in Indochina and one of Vietnam's few prominent eco-tourist destinations. In the first six months of 2025, Lao Cai welcomed approximately 750,000 visitors, marking a significant increase of 12.5% compared to the same period last year.