Earthquake Causes Demise of Mountain Retreat
“We have reached our destination!” my Thai companion, Jiratha Jamsuwan, exclaimed excitedly as we entered the reception lobby of Lady Hill Resort. This newly-opened 5-star resort is conveniently situated across from the iconic Fansipan Mountain in Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province. Our arduous journey on the sleeper bus brought us to this destination, with the sole intention of experiencing the mesmerizing beauty of the clouds and conquering Fansipan Peak, the highest point in Indochina. The Fansipan mountain is known as the “gateway to the sky” in Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen Minh Tu Symbolic Mountain of Indochina Climbing Mount Fansipan is widely regarded as the ultimate adventure for those captivated by the charm of Southeast Asia and the stunning splendor of northwest Vietnam. Although Vietnam does not boast a mountain as its national symbol, akin to Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji or Switzerland’s renowned Matterhorn, our nation takes immense pride in Mount Fansipan – the h...