What makes Rong May Glass Bridge near Sapa so appealing?

Sapa Glass Bridge has become a popular tourist attraction in Sapa. The bridge has been open to tourists for a few years, but it draws tens of thousands of visitors every month. This is a stunning check-in location with lots of thrilling games to try.

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Majestic views to Hoang Lien Son range

You can also lose yourself in the beauty of a fairyland and savor the sensation of strolling on clouds.

Let’s check out the following comprehensive travel guide to discover this fascinating tourist site.

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Where is Sapa Glass Bridge?

Sapa Glass Bridge, also known as Rong May Glass Bridge (literally means Dragon in the Clouds Glass Bridge), is located at O Quy Ho pass, about 17 kilometers from Sapa town center. This beautiful bridge was constructed at a height of over 500 meters over the Hoang Lien Son Mountain cliff at the top of O Quy Ho Pass.

  • Address: Road No.4, Son Binh commune, Tam Duong district, Lao Cai province, Vietnam.
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Sapa clouds bridge overview

How to get to Sapa Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge?

To get to Rong May Bridge, you must first go to Sapa, a town in Lao Cai province. The easiest way to get from Hanoi to Sapa is by bus or train, which takes about 5-8 hours depending on means of transportation.

After arriving in Sapa, you can rent a motorbike or take a taxi to the bridge which is located about 18km from the town center.

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Get a Limousnie Bus from Hanoi to Sapa is one of best option transfer

Transportation: Car/Taxi. The best option is to book a tour with a private car and a tour guide to help you get there.

Alternatively, if you travel by taxi, don’t forget to ask the driver to wait for you; if not, you’ll find it quite difficult to hail another taxi to return to Sapa town center. The taxi cost to get to Sapa Glass Bridge and return to Sapa Town Center can be up to 600,000 VND or about $30 USD.

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Entrance Fee Tickets to Sapa Glass Bridge

Glass elevator service for mountainside ecological scenery viewing:

  • Adult ticket: 400,000 VND/round-trip ticket
  • Child ticket: 200,000 VND/round-trip ticket
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Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge – A Best Ideal destination

Services to or from the top of the mountain by ecological hiking road and activities on the top of the mountain:

  • Adult ticket: 200,000 VND/one way
  • Child ticket: 100,000 VND/one way

For adventure games, you will only be charged if you choose to participate in:

  • Adventure suspension bridge: 150,000 VND/person/round.
  • Zipline: 150,000 VND/person/round.
  • Bungee jumping: 100,000 VND/person/round.
  • Paragliding: 900,000 VND/person/round.
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amazing view from peak of bridge

Bets time to visit to Sapa Glass Bridge

Rong May Glass Bridge is a popular tourist location that offers distinctive experiences throughout the year.

With their mild temperatures and low humidity, September through November generally offers the most pleasant weather. These are the best months to take pictures of the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys from the bridge because the skies are typically clear and provide excellent visibility.

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Amazing Sunset at Sapa glass bridge

However, December to March may be a better time to visit if you want to witness unique cloudsrolling around the mountains, as this is the region’s foggy season. The surrounding mountains and glass bridge are frequently shrouded in a heavy layer of fog during this period, lending the scene an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere.

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Cloudsrolling around the mountains

In short, the best time to visit Sapa Glass Bridge depends on your preferences, but you should check the weather forecast first to ensure the best conditions for your trip.

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Top Best thing to do in Sapa Glass Bridge

Rong May Glass Bridge offers a variety of enjoyable and thrilling activities. In addition to taking in the breathtaking views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, you may partake in a variety of adventure activities. Below is a list of things you should not miss when coming here:

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Admire the alluring splendor of Sapa

You will be directed to the elevator area in the 70-meter-long mountain tunnel after getting a ticket to see the glass bridge. As soon as you enter the transparent elevator, you will be able to see the complete panorama of O Quy Ho Pass, the Northwest mountains and forests that stretch below.

Walk on clouds

You can probably guess what kind of material Rong May Glass Bridge is constructed of from its name. At a height of over 2000 meters, the bridge is completely made of transparent glass.

When you walk on this bridge, you will feel as though you are floating in midair surrounded by an expansive and magnificent sky, and when you glance down, you will see a breathtaking valley.

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Walk on Clouds

If you’re lucky enough to go on cloudy days, you can even see clouds passing beneath your feet through the glass floor, like you are walking on floating white clouds.

Walk on the suspension bridge

Try walking on the suspension bridge if the glass bridge isn’t thrilling enough for you. The wooden planks are connected together by sturdy ropes, about 200m long and have 171 wooden steps below in a steep valley.

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walk on sapa glass bridge

Don’t worry, though, if you opt to go on the suspension bridge, you will be equipped with safety gear like a helmet, a safety harness connected to sturdy cables at the head and two cables at the waist. So unwind and relish this enjoyable experience!

Bungee jumping

If you are a fan of thrilling games, bungee jumping is undoubtedly familiar to you. Players are required to wear safety gear and a strong safety harness before being dropped from a height of almost 300 meters at the Rong May tourism site. The game brings a heart-stopping thrill, while also being extremely refreshing and exciting.

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Bungee jumping at sapa glass gridge

Zipline

Ziplining is a less “scary” alternative to free-fall Bungee jumping since it involves sliding along a rope line that runs from the top of the mountain down. Ziplining through the verdant forest offers a chance to have a closer, clearer, and more unforgettable look at nature.

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Trying Zipline at Sapa Glass Bridge

Paragliding

For those who enjoy flying high, visitors can also participate in paragliding when coming to the Rong May tourism area. It’s a great way to take in the entirety of mountains, forests, terraced fields and villages in the Northwest region.

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Paragliding at the bridge

Some of the nearby sights and tourist attractions

After exploring Rong May Tourism Area and visiting Rong May Glass Bridge, tourists can continue to discover a number of other fascinating tourist attractions in Sapa, as follows:

Tram Ton Heaven Gate

This is definitely a tourist destination not to be missed where you can feel like you are standing in a fairyland, mingling with the sky and clouds. Sapa Heaven Gate is only a short drive from Sapa Skywalk.

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Tram Ton Heaven Gate – Paradise in the clouds

From here, you may zoom out and take in an incredible view of the magnificent valley, verdant terraced fields, and Thac Bac Waterfall in the distance.

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Sun World Fansipan Legend

As the largest entertainment complex in Sapa, this is where you can admire the stations with unique architecture, the sacred Great Amitabha Buddha Statue or dine at lovely restaurants and cafés.

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Sun World Fansipan Legend

O Quy Ho Pass

O Quy Ho Pass is a very fascinating and alluring tourist attraction for anyone who enjoy taking in the beauty of nature. The route to get here is, however, quite challenging and requires good driving skill.

If you love cloud hunting or sunset hunting, this is the ideal place to do it. Immersing oneself in the stunning natural setting of O Quy Ho Pass allows you to experience a sense of calm and relaxation.

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O Quy Ho Pass

Love Waterfall & Golden Stream

As its name implies, Love Waterfall or Thac Tinh Yeu, offers you gentle, poetic beauty. The image of the waterfall falling like giant white hats and gentle white water flows creates an extremely poetic beauty.

On the way to Love Waterfall, you can also admire the beauty of Golden Stream, or Suoi Vang. The reason for its name is because the stream is paved with stones. Suoi Vang, or yellow-sparkling stream, gets its name from the sunlight reflecting off the stones in the stream.

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love waterfall in sapa

Sapa Square

It is 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.

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an ideal place if you want to experience the vibrant life in the mountain town

The Hanoi Explore Travel Team hopes that the information above has given you all you need to get ready for your trip to Sapa, particularly for the upcoming Rong May glass bridge.

To obtain free advice on any information regarding the schedule and all kinds of Sapa Tours, kindly contact us via Hotline/Whatsapp number: + 84 974 804 797 or + 84 914 815 535

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