Sapa is a frontier township and capital of Sapa District in the Lao Cai Province. It is located in the mountain about 320 kms from Hanoi, its highest peak “The Fansipan” reaches a height of 3,140m. The city can be reached by train ( overnight ride) or by the national highway (5 to 6 hours). Mercure Sapa, is part of Sapa Jade Hill development, located 2kms outside Sapa town. The resort will first open with 99 keys including rooms, villas and bungalows. Other facilities include restaurant, bar, fitness, spa and swimming-pool. Additional units will be added to the resort, including a 200 rooms condotel.