FAN SI PAN

also spelled Phang Xi Pang, also called Hoang Lien Son highest peak (10,308 ft ) in Vietnam, lying in Hoang Lien Son tinh (province) and forming part of the Fan Si Pan-Sa Phin range, which extends northwestsoutheast for nearly 19 mi (30 km) between the Red River (Song Hong) and the Black River (Song Da). Along most of the range there is a much steeper slope on the west than on the east. The village of Chapa, 24 mi southwest of Lao Cai, was a noted summer resort under the French and the base for climbing the mountain.