If you are a person who follows the style of traveling experience combined with adventure, the Sapa Glass Bridge will be a destination not to be missed in the upcoming journey of discovery. What are you waiting for? Keep reading this useful information from our Sapa local expert.
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How Sapa Glass Bridge Is Unique?
Sapa Glass Bridge, also known as Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, was officially opened in November 2019. It’s become an increasingly attractive Sapa tourist destination. As the name suggests, visitors coming here will experience the feeling of floating in the sky at an altitude of over 2,000 m above sea level.
Although it looks “heartbreaking”, you can rest assured because the glass bridge is built with transparent tempered glass, a total of 3 layers with a thickness of more than 7 cm. In addition, 4 sides of the bridge are surrounded by glass corridors designed according to international standards, ensuring safety for tourists in all conditions.
In this article, Our Sapa local expert will show more about this special experience with you!
- General introduction about Sapa Glass Bridge
- How to get to Sapa Glass Bridge?
- Entertainment activities at Rong May resort
- Some tourist attractions, and sightseeing nearby
General Introduction About Sapa Glass Bridge
Located in Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province, Rong May Glass Bridge is recognized as the tallest glass bridge in Vietnam up to now. With an altitude of approximately 2,200m, this place is also known as Heaven’s Gate on the top of O Quy Ho Pass.
Starting from the O Quy Ho pass, the bridge is bent close to the Hoang Lien Son mountain range with a reach of nearly 60m out of the cliff. The total length of the bridge is 300m, including 4 corridors radiating in 4 directions for visitors to experience walking in the air as well as move to the adventure game area.
How To Get To Sapa Glass Bridge?
Although it belongs to Lai Chau province, the Rong May tourist area is located quite close to Sapa town, only about 18km away. Therefore, we suggest that you travel to Sapa first to combine visiting many other tourist attractions here.
From neighboring provinces, you can go to Sapa by self-driving car or bus. With a travel time of about 6-7 hours. But we would like to recommend choosing a sleeper bus or night train and departing the night before to take advantage of a rest.
After reaching Sapa town, you continue to travel by motorbike or taxi along the 4D highway for about 30 minutes to arrive.
Entertainment Activities At Sapa Glass Bridge
After buying a ticket to visit the glass bridge, you will be directed to the elevator area in the 70-m-long mountain tunnel. Stepping into the transparent elevator, you will be gradually brought up to the glass bridge while looking at the whole scenery of O Quy Ho Pass and the Northwest mountains spreading below.
Walking In The Clouds
Leisurely strolling along the glass corridors here, visitors will feel like they are floating in the vast green space. If you are lucky to go on cloudy days, you can even imagine yourself walking on floating white clouds.
Besides, this is also an area for you to freely take extremely unique virtual photos. However, if you are afraid of heights, go with your loved ones for support when needed.
Bungee Jump
If you are a lover of thrilling games, then surely you are no stranger to bungee jumping anymore. At Dragon Cloud Resort, players can wear protective gear and sturdy safety belts, then will drop from a height of more than 300m.
The game brings a thrill to the heart and is also extremely refreshing and exciting.
Slide Zipline
Unlike free-fall bungee jumping, Zipline skating will be a less “scary” option when you are sliding along a line extending from the top of the mountain. The journey through the green forest is an opportunity for players to see nature at a closer, more direct, and memorable distance.
Paragliding
For those who like to fly overhead, at Rong May Resort, visitors can also register to participate in paragliding.
Players will be able to see the entire space of mountains, terraces, and villages of the Northwest region. With the paragliding activity, you also remember to consider the weather situation before deciding to participate, You should avoid doing it on days with rain or strong wind.
Some Tourist Attractions And Sightseeing Nearby
Besides the glass bridge, Sapa also has many attractive tourist places for visitors to continue to explore after the Dragon Cloud Tourist Area:
SunWorld Fansipan Legend: This is the most spectacular entertainment complex in Sapa. This is where you can admire the stations with unique architecture, and the sacred Amitabha Buddha; Or dine at lovely restaurants and cafes.
Cat Cat Village: one of the villages with the oldest history of the Black H’Mong. Visitors here can rent traditional costumes of ethnic people go for a walk, and check in in the village. In addition, you can also meet a lot of stalls selling jewelry, clothes, and specialties to buy as gifts.
Sapa Square: An ideal place if you want to experience the vibrant life in the mountain town with lots of night market activities, crowded restaurants, and bustling streets until late at night.
With the above article, we hope that you have fully prepared for your trip to Sapa, especially the upcoming Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge.
