Published:  00:00 Friday - October 24, 2008

Vietnam’s Fansipan mountain has jumped 12 places to the 13th position among 77 candidates in the online voting for seven new world natural wonders launched by the New Open World.

According to the Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism department of the northern mountainous Lao Cai province, Tran Huu Son, the advancement was attributed to a campaign launched by the province from early October to the end of December.

Lao Cai province is preparing for a Fansipan climbing competition to open in Sa Pa town on November 14. The event is expected to attract 300 climbers.