Rong May Glass Bridge 2026: Tickets, Hours & Is It Worth It?

Rong May Glass Bridge (Cầu kính Rồng Mây, “Cloud Dragon”) is a glass skywalk at about 2,200 m on O Quy Ho Pass, roughly 17–18 km from Sapa on the Lai Chau side. A glass lift climbs about 300 m up the cliff to a U-shaped walkway projecting some 60 m into the air; tickets cost about 500,000 VND for adults.

Status (checked October 2026): open daily, about 7:00–17:30. Published prices are 500,000 VND for adults and 300,000 VND for children 1–1.4 m tall (under 1 m free), with optional adventure games at about 150,000 VND. The site is in Lai Chau province (Binh Lu commune, formerly Son Binh commune of Tam Duong district), not in Lao Cai. Views depend entirely on the weather; in thick fog you may see nothing.

Why Rong May Glass Bridge is worth seeing:

Glass lift up a cliff: an outdoor glass elevator rising about 300 m, part of it inside the mountain.
Walk on air: a U-shaped glass walkway extending about 60 m beyond the rock face.
Above the clouds: at about 2,200 m, it often looks down on a sea of cloud.
Hoang Lien Son panorama: wide views over the pass, Lai Chau valleys and, on clear days, the Fansipan range.
Easy add-on: on the same road as Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall and the Tram Ton viewpoint.

Rong May Glass Bridge at a Glance

Vietnamese name	Cầu kính Rồng Mây (Khu du lịch sinh thái Cầu kính Rồng Mây)
Location	National Highway 4D, O Quy Ho Pass, Binh Lu commune, Lai Chau province
Distance	About 17–18 km from Sapa town centre, 30–40 minutes by car
Altitude	About 2,200 m above sea level
Known for	Glass lift about 300 m high, glass skywalk about 60 m from the cliff, cloud views
Opened	November 2019 (investor: Hoang Lien Son Group)
Opening hours	About 7:00–17:30 daily (last entries before closing)
Entrance fee	500,000 VND adults (about US$19); 300,000 VND children 1–1.4 m; under 1 m free
Time needed	1–1.5 hours
Best time	September–November and March–May; clear mornings
Nearby	Tram Ton Pass, Love Waterfall, Silver Waterfall, Fansipan
Find it	Google Maps · Tripadvisor (listed as Glass Bridge)

Is Rong May Glass Bridge Worth Visiting?

Worth it on a clear day if you enjoy heights and do not mind the price. The lift ride and the walk out over the void are a genuine thrill, and the views over O Quy Ho Pass can be outstanding. On a foggy day, though, you pay a high ticket to stand in a cloud, while the free Tram Ton Pass viewpoint nearby gives a similar panorama.

Best for: thrill-seekers, couples, families with older children, Instagram-minded travellers.
Skip if: you fear heights, are on a tight budget, or the forecast is thick fog.
Short on time: combine it with Silver Waterfall in a 3-hour round trip from Sapa.

About Rong May Glass Bridge

Name and opening

“Rồng Mây” means “Cloud Dragon”, a nod to the clouds that drift through the pass. The eco-tourism site was developed by Hoang Lien Son Group Joint Stock Company and opened its first phase to visitors in November 2019, when it was promoted as Vietnam’s highest glass bridge.

How the bridge was built

Builders cut a tunnel into the mountain and installed an outdoor glass elevator about 300 m tall, roughly 80 m of which runs inside the rock. At the top, a U-shaped walkway of multi-layer tempered glass projects about 60 m out from the limestone cliff.

Safety and inspections

In February 2022 a cracked panel shown on social media led Lai Chau’s culture and construction departments to inspect the bridge and order its replacement; the operator said the panels are laminated in three layers and the top layer had been cracked deliberately as a visual effect. Visitor numbers are controlled on the walkway and soft shoe covers are provided.

What to See at Rong May Glass Bridge

1. The glass elevator

From the entrance a tunnel leads to the lift, which climbs the cliff in about a minute and a half, giving widening views with every metre.

2. The U-shaped skywalk

The main attraction: walk out on clear glass about 60 m beyond the rock with hundreds of metres of air below you.

3. Sea of clouds

On many mornings, clouds sit below the bridge level, so the walkway seems to float above them.

4. Views of O Quy Ho Pass

Look down on the hairpin bends of National Highway 4D winding towards Lai Chau, the best overview of the O Quy Ho Pass road.

5. Adventure games

Optional extras such as a zipline, sky bike, giant swing and log bridge cost about 150,000 VND per game.

6. Photo platforms and café areas

Viewing decks around the site offer safer photo angles for those who prefer solid ground.

Rong May Glass Bridge Tickets and Opening Hours (2026)

Ticket	Price	Notes
Adult (1.4 m and over)	500,000 VND (about US$19)	Includes glass lift and glass bridge
Child (1 m to under 1.4 m)	300,000 VND (about US$11.50)	Must be with an adult
Child under 1 m	Free	Must be with an adult
Adventure games	About 150,000 VND per game	Zipline, sky bike, swing, log bridge
Opening hours	About 7:00–17:30 daily; operations can pause in storms or strong wind

Prices are set by the operator and change from time to time; online resellers sometimes offer small discounts, so check before you go.

How to Visit Rong May Glass Bridge, Step by Step

Check the weather in the morning; go only if the pass is reasonably clear.
Drive about 30–40 minutes from Sapa over the top of O Quy Ho Pass to the Lai Chau side.
Buy tickets at the counter, then walk through the tunnel to the glass lift.
Put on the free shoe covers and walk the skywalk; follow staff instructions on group numbers.
Take the lift down, then stop at the Tram Ton viewpoint and Silver Waterfall on the way back.

Rules on the glass

No running, jumping or stamping on the glass.
High heels and hard or spiked soles are not allowed; wear the shoe covers provided.
Children under 12 must stay with an adult.
Secure hats, phones and loose clothing; the wind can be strong.

How to Get to Rong May Glass Bridge

From	How	Time
Sapa town centre	Private car or taxi on NH4D towards Lai Chau	30–40 minutes
Sapa town centre	Motorbike with a local driver	About 40 minutes
Tram Ton Pass	Car, over the summit	About 10 minutes
Silver Waterfall	Car on NH4D	15–20 minutes
Hanoi	Bus, limousine or train to Sapa (see Hanoi to Sapa), then car	About 6.5–7 hours

Best Time to Visit Rong May Glass Bridge

When	What to expect
September–November	Clearest skies and best long views
March–May	Mild, generally good visibility
June–August	Frequent fog and rain; views often blocked
December–February	Very cold and windy; chance of a sea of clouds on calm mornings
Time of day	Morning for clearer air and fewer groups

Local Expert Tips for Rong May Glass Bridge

These tips come from years of arranging Sapa tours for international travellers.

Decide on the day: if your driver or hotel reports thick fog on the pass, save the money.
Wear warm layers; the bridge is several degrees colder than Sapa and exposed to wind.
Go early to avoid tour-group queues for the lift, especially on weekends and holidays.
If heights bother you, the free Heaven’s Gate viewpoint gives a similar view from solid ground.
Pair the bridge with a morning Fansipan ride only if the weather is clear for both; each is expensive in fog.

Rong May Glass Bridge vs Fansipan Cable Car

	Rong May Glass Bridge	Fansipan Cable Car
Altitude	About 2,200 m	Summit 3,143 m
Adult price	500,000 VND	About 850,000 VND return
Time needed	1–1.5 hours	Half a day
Experience	Glass lift and skywalk thrill	Vietnam’s highest peak, temples, long cable ride
Location	O Quy Ho Pass (Lai Chau side)	Edge of Sapa town

Our view: if you can afford only one paid view, choose Fansipan; add Rong May if you love heights and the pass is clear.

Nearby Attractions

Tram Ton Pass – free Heaven’s Gate viewpoint and Love Waterfall.
O Quy Ho Pass – the full mountain drive to Lai Chau.
Silver Waterfall – about 200 m of cascades beside NH4D.
Fansipan Mountain – the Roof of Indochina.
Muong Hoa Valley – rice terraces and village treks.
Sapa Stone Church – the town’s landmark.

Sightseeing in Sapa for First-Time Visitors: Where Rong May Glass Bridge Fits

Best slot: a clear morning or early afternoon, combined with Silver Waterfall and sunset at Tram Ton. Spend other days trekking the Lao Chai and Ta Van trail and visiting Cat Cat Village. See our Sapa travel tips for clothing and money, and our Sapa food guide for where to warm up afterwards.

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