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The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc: Test Your Strength At Saigon’s Highest Climbing Tower

The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc – the highest climbing tower in Saigon


Rock climbing is becoming a trendy sport in Vietnam with lots of spots dedicated to this sport across the country. In Saigon, rock-climbing aficionados also have many choices – and The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc is rising to be a notable attraction.

Though new, this rock climbing spot has attracted many climbers thanks to its challenging high tower, professional instructions, and additional camping facilities.


The highest climbing tower in Saigon


Rock climbing tower
The Challenge Rock Climbing with an eye-catching colorful appearance
Image credit: Người Thủ Đức

Just spend 15 minutes driving from District 1 to Hiệp Bình Phước District of Thủ Đức City, and you’ll arrive at The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc, with a rock climbing tower where you can challenge your physical strength and have a great time with your friends and family.

Rock Climbing Tower - Plane
With a height of 17m, this is currently the highest climbing tower in Saigon
Image credit: The Challenge Rock Climbing

In fact, this tower is 17 meters high, making it the highest climbing tower in the city.  With 6 sides decorated with many bright colors, the tower is recognizable from afar.

As this is an outdoor climbing spot, plus next to a river, you can climb up the tower and enjoy the sun, the breeze, and the landscape at the same time.


You will be coached by an Everest conqueror


Rock Tower Climbing Coach
No worries if you are new to rock climbing – the coaches are willing to help you.
Image credit: Good Day

The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc doesn’t just have a high tower, but you can also get professional coaching when climbing here. The main coach of this place is Nguyễn Mậu Linh, one of three Vietnamese climbers who reached Mount Everest in 2008. He is also a certified rock climbing coach.

Tower Rock Climbing
When climbing, every climber will be well-equipped with an auto-belay device.
Image credit: Good Day

Apart from coaching, newbies to this sport can try climbing less difficult walls. In fact, the six sides of the tower have different levels of difficulty.

Rest assured that you will be equipped with high-quality climbing equipment, including an auto-belay device to keep you safe in case of falling.


Camping services are available around the tower


Group Rock Climbing Tower
A team-building activity involving rock-climbing
Image credit: The Challenge Rock Climbing

If you come in a group, you can book a group camping package. In fact, The Challenge also offers camping sites around the tower and holds many team-building activities for the campers, including wall-climbing for adults and children with a special kids’ wall.

Rock Tower Climbind Kidzone
A low wall specially designed for children in the Tower’s Kidzone
Image credit: The Challenge Rock Climbing

Apart from that, you can also ask the staff to help you with special events such as weddings, birthday parties, or year-end parties.


A wonderful place for rock climbing fans


The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc is a nice option if you want an active weekend.

With its highest climbing tower in Saigon, high-quality equipment, and professional coaching, you can have a chance to break a sweat here with your friends and families.

The Challenge Rock Climbing, Vạn Phúc
Address: 18th Street, Van Phuc Urban Area, National Highway 13, Hiep Binh Phuoc Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Telephone: 9 33 22 5665 or 9 37 67 6363
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6AM-10AM, 4PM-9PM | Sat & Sun 9AM-9PM
The Challenge Rock Climbing’s website | Facebook

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Cover image adapted from Good Day, Người Thủ Đức, and The Challenge Rock Climbing  

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