Fansipan can be climbed in a steep and fairly strenuous hike. Previously, it would take about 5–6 days from Sa Pa to reach Fansipan peak and return. Now the total time is usually only about 3 days, even 2 day, or for experts and strong, healthy people, it can be done in one day.

On the top of the mountain you can see all Sapa town, China in your eyes even you are in Vietnam. From there you will be feel like as a paradise due to you are up on a sea of clouds, enjoy the sunset, take a deep breaths under the blue sky,… why not?

A very small village is located at around 1,500 m (4,920 ft) where accommodation and food is offered. Further up, at 2,800 m (9,190 ft), is an overnight camp.