Set in Dong Nai, Chua Chan Mountain is the second-highest peak in southeastern Vietnam, with a height of 837 m (2,746 ft). Located roughly 100 km/62 miles from Ho Chi Minh City, making it the ideal mountain retreat for residents and visitors to the area. This former volcano is not only a favorite spot by southern Vietnamese, but it’s also a world heritage site as of …
Annamese Mountains – Vietnam
The Annamese Mountain Range may not be familiar to many, but in Vietnam, they are quite literally the nation's backbone. Following a near parallel curve with Vietnam's coastline, the Annamese, also known as the Annamite Mountains or the Annamite Range, runs in a subtle 'S' shape. This range forms a natural border between the nations of Vietnam and Laos, and like many …
Marble Mountains – near Da Nang
The Marble Mountains aren't the tallest or most famous mountains in Vietnam, but when you consider how they shoot up precipitously from the otherwise flat coastal plain, it's no surprise that they would be considered something of an attraction. Add to that an intriguing history and stunning views, and the appeal is quite obvious. History Vietnam has an impressive …
Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range – Northern Vietnam
Throughout Vietnam, mountains are the backbone of the country's topography. The rivers, jungles, and coastal plains, all in some way or another, owe their existence to the mighty mountain ranges that have created the contours of Vietnam's landscape. The longest of these is the Ammanese Range, which serves as the curving spine of Vietnam's "S" shaped form. The tallest range, …
Bach Moc Luong Tu Mountain – near Sapa
Crowned as Vietnam’s fourth-tallest mountain with a height of 9,990.157 feet (3,045 meters), Bach Moc Luong Tu is enjoying the spotlight amongst the country’s young travelers. Now a hit destination, the mountain’s cloud-covered landscape has become a much-loved feature in Vietnam. Summiting Bach Moc Luong Tu takes a while and hikers need to prepare for a hard trek, but once …
Phu Si Lung Mountain – near Sapa
Measuring at 10,091.85 feet (3,076 meters), Phu Si Lung, Vietnam’s second tallest mountain, is in the same area as Fansipan, only much more remote. Teetering on Vietnam’s border with China, much of the mountain’s base sits in a foreign land. Harder to access than Fansipan, Phu Si Lung’s beauty still attracts avid mountaineers. History Once the site of confrontation between …
Pu Ta Leng Mountain – near Sapa
Nicknamed "Green Paradise" by hikers, Pu Ta Leng is located in the Lao Cai Province, similar to Fansipan and Phu Si Lung, and is the third tallest peak in Vietnam. Although easier to climb than Pu Ta Leng, this 3,049 meter (10,003 foot) mountain requires a local guide to reach its peak. The mountain’s lush landscape is dotted with streams, which makes it an eye-catching …
Fansipan (Phan Xi Pang) Mountain – near Sapa
Standing at 10,325.7 ft (3,147.3 m), Fansipan is the tallest mountain in Vietnam and the Indochinese Peninsula. As the highest peak in the region, Fansipan has gained the nickname the ‘Roof of Indochina’. Strenuous and steep, the trek to the summit can take days, although an alternate route exists, using a cable car to take visitors to the top. History Formed between the …