First mountain-climbing railway route to open in VietnamA train line connecting Sa Pa town and the Mount Fansipan cable car station will be put into operation on March 31. The “mountain-climbing railway route” is invested by Sun Group in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai and runs to Sun World’s Fansipan Legend tourism area. The 2-km-long route with two tunnels and four viaducts allows trains to run at a maximum speed of 10m/s. The route contributes to diversifying tourism products in Lao Cai, bringing unique travel experiences to visitors during their trips to Sa Pa. The resort town of Sa Pa was recognised as a national tourism site in December 2017.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News March 29, 2018 06:11 UTC