Fansipan

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Fansipan
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“Fansipan is a mountain in Vietnam. Its height was originally measured at 3,143 metres (10,312 ft) in 1909, but this value was later adjusted to 3,147.3 metres (10,326 ft). It is the highest mountain on the Indochinese peninsula, hence its nickname, "the Roof of Indochina". It is located in the Lào…”
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Lonely PlanetAug 3

27 things to know before visiting Vietnam

Here are our top tips to prepare you for a visit to amazing Vietnam, from transport advice to local etiquette.

Nation's highest mountain, 3143m

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