Ky Lua Cannon Head Festival

Phai Ve flagpole

The mountain is located in the east center of Vinh Trai ward, Lang Son. Before crossing the Ky Cung river, you will see a mountain with a red flag with a yellow star fluttering in the distance. That is Phai Ve Lang Son mountain. Seen from a distance, Phai Ve mountain emerges right in the heart of Lang Son city, among the overlapping houses with red tile roofs. That's why this mountain is also called "the rockery of Lang Son". Having gone through many historical periods, the mountain still stands tall and is the pride of the people here. Phai Ve Mountain is an archaeological relic with the greatest historical and cultural value in Lang Son. Inside this mountain are two cave sites with paleontological traces. These two caves are about 10,000 years old and nearly 5,000 years old. Now when combined with magical lights, the stalactites in the cave become extremely lively and sparkling, attracting tourists to visit and explore. Understanding the historical value and tourism potential, the government here has taken many measures to restore and preserve these unique wild beauties. Phai Ve mountain flagpole can be considered one of the famous symbols of Lang Son city. Located on Phai Ve mountain at an altitude of about 80m, this flagpole includes 535 firmly built stone steps. The entire flagpole is built of durable materials such as concrete and stone. The railing of the stairs going up is made to look like green bamboo stalks, looking quite similar to the Great Wall. Perhaps because the image of the towering flag tower with winding stairs is quite similar to the Great Wall. So this place is known as the miniature version of the Great Wall of Vietnam. You can travel by motorbike or car to Lang Son city center. Then park the car and walk up the mountain. Moving up the flagpole is extremely simple and easy. You will feel cool and comfortable as soon as you finish climbing the mountain because of the cool fresh air while on the mountain. With a high location and right in the heart of the city center, you can stand right on the high steps to see the panoramic view of poetic Lang Son. The whole city seemed to collapse into view. The most impressive is probably the scene at night when the shimmering lights of the streets and houses spread out vastly right below your feet. In the evening, lights also light up at the Flag Pole with nearly 1,000 LED bulbs installed. Under the steps, in the cave and around the mountain are also beautifully decorated with lights. Making the Flagpole look like a bright torch, lighting up and radiating the whole city. The entire Phai Ve mountain exudes a magical beauty under the cold weather of the night. You can go to Phai Ve mountain at any time of the year. Because the landscape here does not depend too much on the weather. However, you should combine visiting many tourist destinations in the same Lang Son trip. The most perfect time is a festival like the Tam Thanh festival on the full moon day of the first lunar month every year. You can combine visiting Phai Ve mountain and going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year, along with scenic spots such as Tam Thanh cave, Chi Lang pass, Chua Gieng... very convenient.

From January to December

Citadel of the Mac Dynasty

The citadel of the Mac Dynasty is a destination associated with history, reflecting the ancient feudal regime. This location is about more than 150km from the center of Hanoi, attracting a large number of tourists every year. The city walls are solid and sturdy, remaining unaffected through all the sun and rain. However, currently, the city walls have been gradually demolished, only about 300 meters remain. The Mac Dynasty citadel has a prime location, right in Tam Thanh ward of Lang Son city. The wall leans against three majestic mountains: To Thi, Mac Kinh Cung and Lo Cot. These are also scenic spots that attract many tourists to visit. Standing from the top of the city wall to admire the majestic scenery below, you will witness the entire poetic city of Lang Son below. In 2010, the Mac Dynasty Citadel began to be invested and repaired by the province to develop into a tourist and sightseeing destination. To admire the majestic mountains, you need to climb 100 steps around the mountainside to reach the top. The northern wall is 54m long and 4m high, built with many secret battlements to destroy enemy troops. The cave is 75km long with 7 gates and 15 battlements. Recalling history, this city wall was built by Mac Kinh Cung in the 16th century and was completed in the mid-17th century. The purpose was to fight against King Le - Lord Trinh, so the project was built extremely majestic and solid, the stone blocks were connected together with honey and molasses, extremely sturdy. In 1962, this place was granted historical relic status and then began to undergo renovations to welcome visitors. Visitors can visit this historical building all year round to witness firsthand its historical values and accompanying mysterious stories. However, to have the best experience, you should avoid going in winter. Because the temperature in Lang Son mountains at this time is quite low. Therefore, many people will not be able to withstand the cold here. When planning to visit this destination, keep in mind the following experiences to make your trip complete: You should wear sports shoes or soft shoes that are convenient for movement. Because the terrain here is quite dangerous, you have to climb steps, which are especially slippery if it rains. The clothing you choose needs to be comfortable. If you are a woman, you should wear clothes instead of skirts to move quickly and safely. When reaching the top of the Mac Dynasty Citadel, the temperature may drop lower, especially in winter. So you need to dress warmly and bring a jacket to avoid getting cold. You should visit the construction site early in the morning to avoid crowding and jostling, causing unsafe conditions. You can prepare extra food and water so that when you reach the top of the citadel, you can stop to replenish your body's energy and avoid losing strength due to long walks. For tourists who are passionate about checking in, they need to choose safe locations, absolutely do not move to mountain edges where mistakes can easily occur.

From January to October

Chi Lang Pass

Chi Lang Pass is a famous tourist destination. If you come to Lang Son, you definitely cannot miss this place. This place is associated with the heroic historical marks of our nation in the fight against foreign invaders. At the same time, it also possesses majestic mountain beauty bestowed by nature. Chi Lang Pass is a historical relic deeply engraved in the subconscious of the Vietnamese people, it appears in poetry and is passed down from generation to generation. Located about 150km from Hanoi, the pass is large and massive, running nearly 20km long. It connects Chi Lang and Huu Lung districts of Lang Son province. Looking down from above, Chi Lang Pass appears with towering rocky mountains, typically the Kai Kinh rocky mountain range in the West and Bao Dai Mountain in the East. All create a solid framework to protect the safety of Vietnam's northern border, supporting the Vietnamese people in protecting their territorial sovereignty and fighting against foreign invaders from ancient times to the present. Chi Lang Pass and our army and people have gone through many ups and downs in history, blocking expeditions from the North. The gate is associated with military activities from the reigns of Ly Thuong Kiet, Tran Quoc Tuan... and is famous in history. In addition to historical relics, visiting Chi Lang Pass, you can also see with your own eyes a majestic natural picture, a bit poetic but also very close and dear. Especially the high mountains, rugged terrain with trapezoidal battlements that are "unique" in the world. Surely this will be a great tourist destination for activities to experience and explore Vietnamese history from time to time. And it's also an opportunity to relax in cool, fresh nature. Besides, you can also experience the wonderful dishes typical of Lang Son people such as roasted pig and roasted duck.

From January to December

Dong Dang Mother Temple

Dong Dang Mother Temple in Lang Son is a sacred temple, with great value in terms of religion, history and belief. Surely this will be a spiritual cultural tourism destination that you cannot miss when coming to Lang. Dong Dang Mother Temple worships Buddha and Saint Mother Lieu Hanh. This place is considered one of the most sacred temples worshiping Mother Goddesses of the Vietnamese people. Since ancient times, the temple was also known as "Dong Dang Linh Tu". According to historical records, Dong Nam Mau Temple was originally a pagoda located on a rock roof close to the foot of the mountain. Because it is famous as a sacred temple and is visited by people from all over the country for pilgrimage, the worship space is increasingly cramped. Since then, local people have moved the temple to its current location. People have passed down since ancient times that Lieu Hanh is the daughter of the Jade Emperor, whose name is Quynh Hoa. She had a deep bond with the world, so she often appeared to help her people. The court of the Later Le Dynasty ordained her as Princess Lieu Hanh, the Supreme God of Phuc. One day, she traveled and stopped at the land of Lang Son - a place with beautiful landscapes of mountains and water. The princess saw an abandoned temple in the dense forest, the Buddha statue had no incense smoke. Then the princess met Phung Khac Khoan and reminded Trang Bung to repair the temple. Afterwards, the pagoda was renovated and became a place to worship Buddha and the sacred Mother Goddess. Dong Dang Mother Temple owns a spacious campus, located close to the foot of the mountain. The Three Entrance Gate part was built with majestic ancient architecture, the door is built with a rolling arch, has a main door and 2 side doors. The gate is decorated with many unique motifs and patterns. The top of the three-entrance gate has a bronze bell and a bronze bell. Coming here, you will be able to admire the beauty of Dong Dang Mother Temple, leaving behind the noise and bustle of the city you live in. Return to Lang, visit the ancient and sacred temple, and enjoy moments of relaxation and comfort. It will definitely bring you interesting experiences and a happy and healthy spirit.

From January to December

Dong Kinh Market

Dong Kinh Market is a place for trading between small traders and large industrial and commercial enterprises between the two boundaries of Vietnam and China. The market is also the largest shopping and business center in Lang Son city. The market operates all day, always bustling and crowded, especially in Thap De and January, when festivals take place in Lang Son city and in the whole Lang Son province. The market is surrounded by 4 main roads: Phai Ve, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ba Trieu and Nguyen Du so it is very convenient for transportation. The market has 3 floors with each floor selling different items: the 1st floor sells electronics, the 2nd floor sells groceries, and the 3rd floor sells fashion. It can be said that, with its location near the Vietnam - China border, Dong Kinh market has an extremely wide variety of products and designs. This place is known as "Shopping Paradise" for shopping fanatics. Customers do not need to worry about their wallets because Dong Kinh market sells goods at moderate prices, not expensive. Most of the sources here come from China and Vietnam. When it comes to cuisine in Lang Son, especially at Dong Kinh market, you definitely cannot miss the specialty dishes here: egg rolls, fried rice cakes, sour pho, dumplings, roasted pork, and rice. Lam,... These dishes are sold in the market or outside the market, so you can easily find and buy and taste the typical flavors of this Vietnamese-Chinese market. Because the market sells a variety of goods, be careful and delicate in bidding because there is no standard or fixed price. In particular, with Chinese products, you need to evaluate and review carefully before buying to avoid buying fake or poor quality products. In addition to items originating from China, Dong Kinh market also sells many items 100% originating from Vietnam such as brocade items handcrafted directly by the hands of ethnic minorities. Those are great gifts that you can buy as gifts for relatives and friends.

From January to December

Bac Le

Ancient Bac Le Temple was built in 1919, located on a high hill, about 10 km from Huu Lung town. Like any Mother Goddess Temple, Bac Le Temple worships the Council of the Four Palaces and worships the Spirits in the four regions of the universe, but here has a unique feature of paying special attention to the worship of gods associated with the locality such as Mother Goddess, little girl, little girl... gods who provide wealth in the mountains and forests, so Bac Le Temple is close to folk beliefs, friendly to indigenous people, the Temple has even become a community living place. Coming here, visitors will feel like they are bathing in the wild scenery of the mountainous region to feel more peaceful, like immersing themselves in nature to temporarily forget about daily worries. Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, a tourist in Hanoi who has often gone to Bac Le Temple for many years, confided: "I am a person who, whenever I have the opportunity, always go to Bac Le Temple to worship... I honestly feel that this is The culture is very pure Vietnamese. If the agencies or temples manage in the right direction, it will be very good, avoiding superstition..." Coming to Bac Le, visitors can easily see that nature has cleverly gifted Bac Le with a charming space amidst the mountains and forests. People go to the ceremony not only to burn incense, offer prayers, pray for fortune, wealth, peace, success, and fame, but also to admire the scenery of the mountainous region. Although it has undergone 5 renovations and embellishments, the ancient architecture is still intact and bears the mark of folk sculpture. The solid wooden columns still retain their original features, adding to the warmth and sacredness of the Temple. As a spiritual tourist destination in Lang, many tourists from all over make pilgrimages to worship, but the current narrow space of the Temple no longer meets the needs of tourists, and the road to the Temple is narrow, causing obstructions. hinders the ability of tourists from all over to visit. The Relics Management Board is submitting an application to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for a license to recognize Bac Le Temple as a national historical and cultural relic to be worthy of the spiritual place of Lang. According to people's beliefs, Bac Le is one of the country's two sacred Mother Goddess Temples, so many domestic and foreign tourists come to pray for good luck. The main festival of Bac Le Temple is held on the 20th day of the 9th lunar month, but with the uniqueness of the charming mountain and water landscape, Bac Le is always crowded with visitors from all over to visit and celebrate.

From January to December

Nhi Thanh Cave

Nhi Thanh Cave is located on Nhi Thanh Street in Tam Thanh Ward, Lang Son City, part of the most famous relic complex in Lang including: Nhi Thanh Cave, Tam Thanh Cave, Mac Dynasty Citadel and To Thi Mountain. The cave is marked by majestic stalactites thousands of years old, and is also one of the spiritual destinations that attracts tourists in Lang Son city. Nhi Thanh Cave has a length of about 500 m, discovered by famous man Ngo Thi Si when he worked as a governor here. The cave is quite large, inside many different large and small passages, in the middle of the cave is Ngoc Tuyen stream flowing through. Nhi Thanh Cave relic area has two main parts: Tam Giao Pagoda and Nhi Thanh Cave. Tam Giao Pagoda worships 3 Buddhas: Shakyamuni Buddha, Confucius and Lao Tzu, located on the right, hidden in the rocks, at a higher position than the cave entrance. The altar to worship famous person Ngo Thi Si is located at the entrance to the cave. Above the wall is a carved picture of his leg in a sitting position leaning against the cliff. Nhi Thanh Cave still retains many stone inscriptions engraved on the cave walls, the content mainly praising the landscape, people, and the process of discovering and embellishing the cave by predecessors. Nhi Thanh Cave is very easy to explore. The paths inside are spacious and easy to walk. The deeper you go inside, the wider the road becomes. Stalactites of various shapes hang down from the ceiling and walls of the cave, making the cave look wild and mysterious. The "Stage" area is located in the middle, has a spacious flat floor, and above the ceiling there are "Heavenly" doors leading to the outside to welcome natural light. This is considered the most beautiful place of the cave. Stalactites appear everywhere, named after their shapes and inspired by old stories.

From January to December

Mau Son

Coming to Mau Son, visitors can not only see the floating clouds wrapping around the mountains but also the golden terraced fields during harvest time. Mau Son is one of the few places in Vietnam where snow and ice appear in winter, creating extremely impressive multi-colored paintings. Mau Son is located in 3 communes: Cong Son, Mau Son, Cao Loc district and Mau Son, Loc Binh district, with a total area of 10,470 hectares. The highest area of the Mau Son mountain range is about 30 km east of Lang Son city center, less than 180 km from Hanoi capital, and close to the Vietnam-China border. This is the highest mountainous region of Lang Son province and in the Northeast region of our country, with an average altitude of 800 - 1,000m above sea level, including a complex of about 80 large and small mountains. The highest peaks are Phia Po (Father Mountain) at 1,541m high, Phia Me (Mother Mountain) at 1,520m high. Mau Son's climate is typical of the subtropical and temperate regions with an average annual temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius with 2 distinct seasons. Summer is from April to October, the weather is cool, the average temperature is from 16 - 21 degrees Celsius. Winter is from November to March of the following year, the average temperature is from 7.2 - 13.2 degrees C, the coldest year is -5 degrees C, often covered in fog, with ice and snow on cold days. This is a famous tourist destination of Lang Son province, an ideal resort attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Many people think that traveling to Mau Son must be in the summer to be beautiful. In addition to bathing in waterfalls, they can camp in primeval forests with fresh, cool air. But after going a few times, visitors will realize that there are four seasons of beauty here. If spring is the season of festivals, the season of pear, plum, and peach blossoms blooming, then autumn with its golden waves of spectacular terraced fields, primeval forests changing colors, and winter with its mountains. The village is hidden in the clouds. Visitors to Mau Son in April - May every year will see people working the land and cultivating rice on terraced fields interspersed with hillsides and among anise forests. Around June, Mau Son becomes an ideal tourist destination to avoid the heat. In the photo, there is a 3 km traffic jam on the opening day of the Mau Son Tourism Festival taking place in June 2019. In addition to bathing in the waterfall, camping in the forests to enjoy the fresh air, visitors can admire hydrangeas, a typical flower on Mau Son that blooms every summer. From July to August, the terraced fields are in harvest, creating an impressive picture of the golden season. The most beautiful cloud season in Mau Son is from December of the previous year to March of the following year. Because of this period, the temperature is extremely ideal for the accumulation of clouds. Viewed from above, Mau Son appears with rolling mountains and hills, interspersed with narrow valleys. With a mother mountain peak of 1,520 m high, in winter, Mau Son is always submerged in clouds. Clouds wrap around the mountains. Clouds swoop down into the primeval forest, crawling into the leaves. Clouds move with the wind. Not only that, the clouds this season are very quiet, you can admire a beautiful scene created by thousands of clouds. Mau Son is beautiful all year round, but spring can be said to make people ecstatic. At this time, the mountain takes on the shape of a beautiful princess changing into a colorful dress. The tender and passionate red peach blossoms are a bit passionate but even more seductive, making visitors who arrive in the spring surprised. Mau Son peach blossoms are single-petal peach blossoms, fragile and more special than peach blossoms anywhere else. They have strange vitality, clinging deep to cliffs and enduring the harshest climate, drinking wind and dew to grow. up, just waiting for spring to show off its sweet beauty amidst the vastness.

From January to December

Na Lay Mountain

Na Lay Mountain has long been a favorite destination for many tourists and wishes to conquer. From the top of Na Lay mountain, visitors will admire the beautiful scenery and freely take sparkling pictures. Na Lay Mountain is located at an altitude of about 600m, in Bac Son town, Lang Son province. From Hanoi to Na Lay peak is about 160km, you can travel by many different types of vehicles such as: passenger car, motorbike, self-driving car... Traveling to Na Lay mountain in Lang Son is most beautiful from July. until October, this time the climate is cool and coincides with Bac Son's beautiful golden rice season. The beautiful sunny weather is suitable for mountain climbing activities, sightseeing and admiring the close and idyllic landscape of the Northern Delta countryside. Usually, tourists leave in the same day and return. If you plan to stay overnight here, you can bring camping gear. Or you can choose motels at the foot of the mountain or Quynh Son village with quite cheap prices ranging from 100,000 VND - 200,000 VND/night. If camping, remember to bring a sleeping bag, tent, food, lighter, flashlight... To reach the top of Na Lay you have to go through a small trail, along the way there is a very beautiful scenery, especially in the golden rice season. On the road to Na Lay Mountain, visitors have to go through 1,200 stone steps. If you go in the rain, you need to be very careful about the slippery road that can easily cause you to fall. Normally, it takes about half an hour or 1 hour to go from the foot of the mountain to the top of Na Lay. Therefore, if you are not in good health, you should prepare yourself a stick and rest halfway, and remember to bring drinking water. When moving halfway up the mountain, you will be able to admire the beautiful scenery of the Bac Son valley below with a golden color. After 1 hour of traveling, you reach the top of the mountain, in front of you is a clear blue sky, you can admire the entire surrounding landscape with ripe rice fields, gurgling streams and images of farmers working. . With each period of time, Na Lay Mountain possesses its own beauty. At dawn, the fanciful clouds in the distance are a glimmering sun, at dusk there is a red sunset, and when night falls the entire valley is lit up by shimmering electric lights. On top of Na Lay there is a microwave station that breaks the waves, from here visitors can admire the entire beautiful landscape of the Bac Son valley below. This location is chosen by many tourists to watch the stars in the sky and camp. What's better than when night falls, gathering with friends around the fire to grill food and chat. Near Na Lay peak is Quynh Son community tourism village. You can move here to chat with ethnic people, rent stilt houses and visit the famous Bac Son tangerine garden. People living in Quynh Son are mainly from the Duong family. This place has not yet developed many services, mainly small grocery stores serving households. If you stay overnight at Quynh Son cultural village, you will have a chance to exchange music with the people in the village here. For food, you can move to the area at the foot of the mountain where there are many small restaurants serving food or move to Quynh Son village. Here, you can enjoy the Tay ethnic specialty, delicious black banh chung, which people wrap themselves according to traditional recipes. In addition, the meal also includes famous specialties such as sausage ribs, roasted duck, banh pig, and bamboo shoots soaked in honey. If you are a person who loves to explore, wants to enjoy breathtaking scenery and hunt for photos of beautiful mountains and clouds, Na Lay Mountain in Lang Son is an ideal destination that you should not miss.

From July to October.

Bac Son flower valley.

If you are planning to travel to explore Lang Son but are wondering which place to choose, go right to Bac Son flower valley. This will certainly be an extremely interesting destination, giving visitors the opportunity to admire the majestic mountains, colorful flower gardens and cultural features of the indigenous people here. Bac Son flower valley is located in Tran Yen commune, Bac Son district, Lang Son province. This is the largest flower field in Vietnam with more than 20 hectares and many different flower species. Among them, mustard flowers occupy the largest area. From Hanoi, follow Highway 3 to Thai Nguyen City. At the intersection of national highways L3, 37, 1B, continue moving along national highway 1B for about 80km. Arrive at Nga Hai intersection and turn onto provincial road 241 to Tran Yen commune. Then ask the people here for directions to the flower valley. It will take you about more than 3 hours for the 170km journey. Bac Son is also known as "the golden valley of Lang". In the past, people in this valley grew corn to earn extra income. However, realizing the low value, a local tourism company decided to grow flowers to develop tourism. Since then, Bac Son flower valley gradually became beautiful and famous. When it first opened, the flower field was only 6 hectares wide. Thanks to the super beautiful and attractive virtual living corners, this place gradually attracts more tourists to visit. Up to now, the flower field has expanded more than three times and welcomes more than 60,000 visitors each year. Bac Son flower valley is located in an extremely beautiful location. Surrounded by majestic limestone mountains. These mountain ranges help form a valley in the "basin" with super beautiful photography angles. When mentioning Bac Son valley, it is indispensable to have typical flowers of the Northwest such as buckwheat flowers, white mustard flowers, butterfly flowers, etc. All create a vast and enchantingly beautiful scene full of emotions. . Try to imagine you are lying in the middle of a 20-hectare flower field. Below are fragrant grass and flowers. Above is the high blue sky. Enjoy fresh air, away from urban dust and smoke. Oh, what could be more wonderful and romantic? Well, it's not just flowers. The valley is also decorated with many beautiful miniatures such as bamboo pinwheels, giant wooden bridges, love seats,... for you to freely check-in for virtual life. In addition, coming to Bac Son Flower Valley, visitors can also enjoy delicious typical dishes of the Northwest. Take pictures but don't forget to fill your stomach, right? During the festival season, there are also very special cultural and artistic programs such as then singing and dan ting. With a cool climate all year round and flowers blooming in four seasons, Bac Son flower valley is always an attractive destination for flower lovers across the country. Spring from February to April is the spring when flowers bloom. This is also the best time of the year to take beautiful photos that will last a lifetime. From June to October is the time when butterfly flowers bloom. The whole field is a "heart-wrenching purple". This is also a beautiful time to travel to Bac Son because this season is always sunny and cool, with almost no rain. Buckwheat flowers usually bloom from October to December. And November to December is the time when mustard flowers bloom most beautifully. These are also the two flower species with the largest planted area in Bac Son flower valley. However, winter here is quite cold, so be sure to bring warm clothes and hats. Buckwheat season is coming. Take the time to schedule a trip to Lang Son for yourself and your loved one and explore this valley of flowers.

From June to October.

Buckwheat flower garden

Coming to Lang Son in the last months of the year, you will admire the incredibly beautiful flower fields here! Let's get lost with us in the buckwheat flower forest of Lang Son! Not only Ha Giang or Lao Cai "exclusively" have buckwheat flowers, Lang Son also has vast, immense, beautiful flower fields that captivate tourists! At the end of this year, what are you waiting for? Come check in right at the Lang Son buckwheat flower field! Buckwheat is a flower that often grows in the northern mountainous provinces such as Ha Giang, Lang Son, and Lao Cai. In addition to being called buckwheat, this flower is also called buckwheat or three-cornered buckwheat. The stem of the herb is only 30 to 80 cm tall, the leaves are heart-shaped, divided into many branches and leaves. The special thing is that when this flower grows in different locations, it will have different flower colors. In Lang Son, in the valleys the flowers are white, completely different from the pink buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang. Lang Son buckwheat flower garden is very hot recently located in Lan Gat village, Tran Yen commune, Bac Son district, about 90 km from Lang Son city center and just over 170 km from Hanoi. In addition, in Binh Gia district, pink buckwheat flower gardens have also been newly planted at the foot of the mountain. With the poetic beauty and gentle fragrance of mountain and forest flowers, coming here you will be nostalgic and not want to leave. where! You can also refer to the route from Lang Son city center to Binh Gia and then go to Bac Son to experience all these unique and strange Lang Son buckwheat flower gardens! In recent years, tourists on their journey to explore Lang Son want to go to places with this flower to experience and keep memories. Realizing this potential for not only tourism but also economic development, people in many places, including Lang Son, have spontaneously planted brilliant flower gardens. Some households here grow flowers mainly to get seeds to grind to make cakes. When you come here, you can also enjoy delicious and strange buckwheat cakes made by the hands of the people here! In addition, coming here you can also enjoy the extremely fresh air, immerse yourself in the nature of the mountains and forests or experience horseback riding around the valley of the people here! Buckwheat flowers usually bloom from October to November, which is why at the end of the year, the flower garden here attracts a large number of tourists to visit and take photos. The people here also shared that they also grow a spring flower crop around the end of April and early May, so you can visit at one of these two times to admire the Lang Son buckwheat flowers! Not only that, people here also grow flowers in many valleys surrounded by banyan mountains. That's why when you go anywhere, along the roads or along the language gardens, ditch banks,... you will see images of this "national flower" of the Northwest! White buckwheat flowers bloom, creating a beautiful scene like standing in the middle of the cold European weather. The price to enter the flower garden to take photos is only about 20,000 VND/person. This is the time when the flower garden is in full bloom and most beautiful, attracting hundreds of visitors every day. The tourists who visit are mostly young people. In the middle of the flower fields, garden owners have built small huts and bridges for tourists to freely take photos. That will help you own countless beautiful "virtual life" photos! The journey to explore Lang Son buckwheat flower garden in the last months of the year will definitely be an extremely interesting and wonderful experience! Schedule now or you will miss the opportunity for these unique flowers to bloom in the Northwest mountains!

From October to December.

Dang Mo Waterfall

Lang Son is a mountainous province in the north of our country that is blessed by nature with many charming landscapes and mountains. In addition, the indigenous culture here is also extremely diverse and rich with customs imbued with the identities of different ethnic groups. Therefore, if tourists are looking for a tourist destination to "avoid the heat" for the summer, Lang Son is a name worth considering. In addition to caves, high mountains and famous historical relics, this land also has many beautiful waterfalls, worth experiencing in the summer. One of them is Dang Mo waterfall in Binh Gia district, fondly called "fairy lady" waterfall or "Muse of Lang" by residents and tourists. The name Dang Mo waterfall is an emerging name in the Lang Son tourist map, that's why this place still has many unknowns for you to explore. The waterfall is a combination of underground water circuits in the rocky mountain arc of Bac Son. The rugged terrain and arc of limestone mountains make the surrounding waterfall even more pristine and small among the mountains and forests. It is no exaggeration to say that this place is like a "gift" given by nature to this highland land of Lang! Dang Mo Waterfall is also known by another name as Mui Bo Waterfall located in Binh Gia district, Lang Son province. This name is derived from the Tay ethnic people when upstream of the waterfall there are two streams flowing in the same direction, then merging into one to form this waterfall. From the top of the waterfall to the foot of the waterfall, it stretches about a few hundred meters through 3 layers of rock. Seen from a distance, the waterfall looks like a silk strip running across the gentle, beautiful mountains and forests. Dang Mo Waterfall pours water all year round, the water splashes against the rocks and releases white foam, making the waterfall seem to "shine a sparkling light" amidst the vast mountains and forests. The waterfall is located more than 80km from Lang Son city center and less than 20km from Bac Son town, so you can travel here by many different means such as motorbike or car. From Quynh Son cultural village, you can move to Highway 1B to the foot of Tam Canh Pass, moving in the direction of Bac Son. To the middle of town, you move about 10km along the national highway and then turn towards Highway 270, go to km 11 to reach the waterfall. You should also pay attention when traveling between Tam Canh Pass and Khau Ra Pass because there are many dangerous turns here. The waterfall is located right next to Highway 279. From the highway, you can easily see the waterfall hidden in the distance behind the green trees. Because this place is quite close to the center of Bac Son town, just over 20km to the North, you can absolutely combine a Bac Son tour to make it more interesting. Dang Mo waterfall location is also the contiguous place of 3 highland communes of Binh Gia district: Mong An commune, Thien Thuat commune and Hoang Van Thu commune. This place has received attention and investment from Lang Son province to develop into an eco-tourism area. Currently, the ticket price to enter the tourist area is 50,000 VND/person. With appropriate investment and great attention, this place is increasingly becoming the most attractive tourist destination in Lang Son with its own unique advantages. When you arrive at Dang Mo waterfall, you will admire a magnificent natural scenery. Not the majestic waterfalls tens of meters high, the waterfall here stretches long and wide through each stone staircase and falls into a small lake below, creating a very poetic scene. Usually the water at the waterfall flows very "gently", weaving through rocks and bushes, blending into nature, creating pleasant and extremely peaceful gurgling sounds. Along the waterfall are large and small rocks stacked by natural hands in all shapes and sizes, some of which are covered with green moss. On both sides of the bank are rows of huge ancient trees spreading their canopy to cover a corner of the sky. In the middle of the mountains and forests, there is a peaceful waterfall flowing, hidden under the canopy of trees, further highlighting the wildness and mystery of this land. This place is like a giant natural "bathtub", in the middle of a hot summer afternoon, there is nothing better than immersing yourself in the cool water at the foot of the waterfall. Dang Mo Waterfall is also ideal as a picnic spot with family and friends every weekend. With countless interesting activities such as sightseeing, photography, fishing or camping,... all create a vibrant space at the foot of the waterfall. If you intend to camp here, you should prepare food and water in advance! In addition, on the side of the mountain, a walking path is designed to help visitors walk along the waterfall to admire the beautiful scenery here. Around are small tents set up by people to serve as a place to sell some local specialties that you can also stop by to choose to buy. The perfect time for you to visit Dang Mo waterfall is during the dry season to avoid rising waterfalls and floods. The most ideal time is from November to May of the following year. In addition, you can also combine visiting other places, such as if you want to participate in the top unique festivals in Lang Son, you can visit during the first lunar month, or at the end of August and early September. Cumin is in season in Chi Lang so you can come and enjoy this specialty. With natural and poetic beauty like a "natural masterpiece", Dang Mo waterfall is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for everyone. If you don't know where to go for a picnic this weekend, this place is a great suggestion for you! Remember to prepare the most complete clothes to have a perfect picnic as you wish!

From November to May.

Quynh Son cultural tourism village

Quynh Son cultural tourism village owns many caves in the mountains, limestone mountains and valleys that create beautiful scenery that attracts tourists. Visiting Quynh Son tourist village, visitors can also learn about the unique culture of the Tay ethnic people and enjoy specialties here. Quynh Son cultural tourism village is located in Quynh Son town, Bac Son district, about 80km southwest of Lang Son province center. This village is located 180km from Hanoi with convenient transportation. Quynh Son cultural tourism village at each time and season has its own beauty. Depending on your preferences and conditions, you can go to Quynh Son village at any time. If you want to go to Quynh Son cultural village to relax, rest... then summer or weekends are the best times. Traveling to Quynh Son in the winter season, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful snowfall, just go to the top of Mau Son - A wild, poetic mountain and hill complex. If you want to explore national culture and participate in unique festivals, January is the most ideal time. Quynh Son commune is loved for its poetic natural landscape, limestone mountains interspersed with caves, below are green fields and winding streams. In particular, Quynh Son cultural village still preserves a system of historical and cultural relics including Quynh Son communal house - a communal house worshiping Quy Minh Dai Vuong with a lifespan of hundreds of years; Ra Rieng Bridge is the place marking the victory of our army and people who defeated the French, contributing to the victory of the Bac Son uprising on September 27, 1940. In addition, near Quynh Son cultural village, there are other attractive tourist attractions such as: Fairy Well, Tan Huong village tile factory, caster cave system, microwave station... all are very interesting places to visit and explore. worthy of attention. People here live and live in stilt houses with familiar Tay ethnic architecture, located close to each other with a strong sense of community. Visitors will be able to eat, drink, rest in the stilt house space, and participate in the agricultural production process. Quynh Son people still preserve the unique Tay ethnic culture. Every year, this place will hold the Long Tong festival (field festival) on January 12 and 13, a festival to pray for a good harvest. Besides, the festival also has many unique activities such as: shuttlecock throwing, swinging, Vi singing, Then singing, Tan Dan dancing,... In addition to relaxing in a close, fresh space, you can also You can visit famous Bac Son relics that still exist in Quynh Son cultural village such as Nong Luc communal house, Mo Nhai fort, Bac Son museum... In addition to sightseeing, visitors also have the opportunity to explore unique cuisine. such as: Sour pho, egg rolls, rice noodles... Besides In addition, the culinary culture in Quynh Son village is also worth exploring with typical dishes of mountainous ethnic people such as black banh chung, rare meat, sticky rice, Chinese sausage,... If you have the opportunity to visit Lang and are looking for a quiet place with beautiful scenery, Quynh Son cultural tourism village is an ideal destination that you should not miss. Not only will you be able to visit the beautiful scenery, but you will also be able to learn about the unique cultural features of the ethnic people here.

From January to June.

Dong Lam steppe

If you want to explore a miniature inner Mongolia right in Vietnam, with biodiversity as well as many beautiful rocky mountains, waterfalls, and caves, come to Dong Lam steppe. This is one of the ecotourism destinations that is loved by many young people. Let's find out all the information about this steppe region with us. Dong Lam steppe is also known by many people as Huu Lien steppe, currently located in Huu Lien, Huu Lung, Lang Son communes. This destination is only about 25km from Lang Son city center and 130km north of the capital. The total area of the steppe is about 100 hectares, possessing many poetic scenery, rare and hard to find. Tourists visiting the steppe will be impressed by the vast, green grasslands. In the middle are clear water streams flowing through, originating from deep mountain beds and ending on a beautiful lake. Surrounding the field are majestic mountain ranges, creating a natural picture that captivates visitors when coming to Dong Lam steppe. Because the weather in Dong Lam steppe is divided into two seasons: rainy season and dry season, visitors can organize activities appropriate to the weather situation. In the dry season, the streams will dry up, creating a dry green valley terrain. Therefore, this is a great time to organize mountain climbing, cave exploration or long-distance walking or cycling to explore nature. From July to October, the rainy season will begin on the steppe. Therefore, the whole of Dong Lam will be flooded with water, creating conditions for kayaking activities on the lake, fishing or exploring limestone mountains. With a cool climate seemingly all year round, almost any time to visit Dong Lam steppe is suitable. Whether rainy or dry season, visitors can participate in interesting experiential activities. In addition, tourists coming to Dong Lam in January will also have the opportunity to participate in unique ethnic cultural festivals such as Tam Thanh festival, Ky Cung - Ta Phu temple, Na Nhem festival, Ky fireworks festival. Deceive. Coming to Dong Lam steppe, visitors will have the opportunity to watch horses grazing in the dry season. People here have trained horses well so people can take photos or rent horses to tour throughout the steppe. Lang Son's rich grasslands are also a condition for people to raise livestock. In the dry season, Dong Lam steppe is very suitable for organizing picnic and mountain climbing activities. Therefore, visitors can bring an additional tent or rent a tent to rest and cook at the Dong Lam stopover. In addition, about 3km away, there will be two cultural tourism villages, Ban village and Coc village, for people to participate in experiential activities with the people here. Experiencing boating on Pac Mo Lake is also an interesting activity that visitors should participate in. This place is likened to Tuyet Tinh Coc with extremely beautiful blue lake water. People can contact the homestays or hotels where they stay to rent a boat for about 50,000 VND/boat. The biodiversity in Huu Lien forest is also an attraction for tourists. This special-use forest has a natural area of about 8.9 thousand hectares with 2 primeval forests, home to about 30 rare plant species and 776 different plant species. There are also 409 natural animal species, with 61 animal species listed in the red book. In addition to the beautiful natural mountains and forests, the activities of the indigenous people of the Dong Lam steppe are also something that makes visitors extremely impressed. Coming here, everyone will admire the beauty of the stilt houses with 4 yin and yang tiled roofs of the Dao and Tay ethnic people who have lived for many generations. In addition, intangible cultural heritage values such as Nha To singing, Pa Xan singing, Then singing, Ancient Cheo performance,... are also interesting activities that people can learn from local people. This. Dong Lam is a region where you can discover many attractive local specialties. Grilled stream fish, traditional sticky rice of the Tay and Nung people with delicious flavor or Lang roast duck famous for its softness and sweetness, crispy skin, served with rolls and special dipping sauce. You also cannot miss wild vegetables, hill chicken... and other mountainous dishes grown and prepared by indigenous people. Dong Lam Steppe will bring you a diverse, rich and attractive culinary experience. For those who love poetic and idyllic beauty, Dong Lam steppe will be the most ideal destination in the upcoming vacation. The peace and fresh, cool atmosphere here will bring you moments of comfortable relaxation. Pack your suitcase and set out to Dong Lam steppe, you will be completely immersed in the beautiful natural landscape and temporarily leave behind all the sadness and fatigue in everyday life.

From October to April.

Ky Cung Temple

When making a pilgrimage to Lang Son, one of the famous tourist destinations that tourists cannot miss is Ky Cung Temple. This is one of the sacred temples worshiping Quan De Pentagram - the fifth mandarin in Ton Quan during the Tran Dynasty and this place also worships the Four Palaces. Ky Cung Temple is currently located in Vinh Trai ward, north of Ky Cung river. This is considered one of the sacred places to worship the god Giao Long - a god who keeps good rain and wind all year round. In the temple, there is Ky Cung stone wharf, recognized as one of the eight beautiful scenes in Lang Son. In the past, it was said that this was the place of the god Giao Long, who kept the river and water and made good weather and rain throughout the year. According to historical records, Ky Cung temple has existed for a long time, but it is unknown who built it and the year it was established. We only know that this is a small temple built of earth to worship the god who governs this land, blessing the people with good business, good harvests, and good weather. According to the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, there is a record about Ky Cung temple as follows: "On the left side of Ky Cung river in Vinh Trai commune, Thoat Lang district, there is a dragon who became a god digging a cave here. The temple is very sacred and has been worshiped many times. conferred”. Later, the temple worshiping the god Giao Long was replaced by mandarin De Pentecost Tranh, because in the minds of the people of Lang, the legend of Ky Cung temple is associated with the legend that mandarin De Pentecost Tranh was the son of Bat Hai Dong communal house, descending to the throne. Tran came down during the Tran Dynasty, was sent by the king to defend Lang Son and command the fight against the enemy. Because he lost the battle, he was falsely accused of seducing another man's wife, so he threw himself into the Ky Cung River to commit suicide, proving his innocence. Understanding his injustice, the gods transformed him into two gods, Coc, who reside at the temple to rule and coordinate the rivers and waters. His injustice was later proven clean by Than Cong Tai - a general of the Le Dynasty. Than Cong Tai was a figure with great contributions to the people and was also a cultural celebrity at that time. This is one of the extremely sacred historical relics that many tourists are interested in when coming to Lang Son. When coming to the temple, visitors can admire the ancient architecture and many antiques passed down from thousands of generations. Located in the heart of the bustling center of Lang Son city. The temple's architecture is built in a Dinh-shaped style similar to other temples, including 3 arched doors and 2 square brick pillars. The top is decorated with many embossed patterns, at the top is a three-qi stone consisting of a peak and altar flowers on both sides. The outside of the temple will face the Ky Cung river. The inside of the temple includes many diaphragms and grand pagodas built during the Le Dynasty with many antiques of spiritual value such as thrones, canopies, bells, parasols, bronze tops, ancient statues,... In addition to the statue of Tuan Tranh mandarin. Worshiped in the main hall, the temple also has an additional space to worship Quan Am and the Holy Mother. In the temple yard, there is still a stone wharf left, this is one of 8 beautiful scenes recognized in the Eight Scenes Town in Lang Son. According to many historical records, in the past, envoys passing through China, when passing through this stone wharf, had to prepare incense offerings to pray for a safe and successful trip. In addition, at Ky Cung temple, Quan De Pentecostal Temple is also worshiped. This is also one of the gods worshiped by people at the temple. Here, when there is a party or Four Palace ceremony, villagers often invite them to come and stay. When he ascends to the field, he will wear a blue costume embroidered with dragons, carry an amulet, perform a ceremony, and perform an opening ceremony. After that, he will testify and then dance the dragon sword. At other palaces, when opening a palace or having a party, people wait for the price of Quan De Ngu after inviting the big mandarins to witness all the horses and then turn them into gold. Every year, on January 22 to 27, people here will organize the largest Ky Cung temple festival in Lang Son. At the same time, it also opens up a space for traditional cultural exchange. Normally, at noon on the 22nd, the ceremony will begin with the Tuan Tranh palanquin procession to give thanks for repaying Than Cong Tai at Ta Phu temple. This ritual begins from the legend of Than Cong Tai who resolved the injustice of Tuan Tranh as we mentioned above. At noon on January 27, local people will hold a farewell ceremony to process the Tuan Tranh palanquin back to Ky Cung temple. At times such as the full moon day, first lunar month or festivals, Ky Cung temple will welcome a large number of tourists to visit and exchange culture. When coming here, tourists often buy neat offerings to offer to the gods, hoping for peace, luck, convenience and success in their work. Tourists coming to Ky Cung temple often order oan cakes as offerings to Ky Cung temple. This is not only a cake imbued with the culture of the people here, but also shows spiritual meaning when designed with a unique and meaningful shape. When visiting Ky Cung temple, tourists often choose places near the temple to enjoy typical dishes of Lang Son people such as: sour pho, fried rice cake, Huu Lung grilled spring rolls, squid meat... For those who love to find culture, history and mysteries, Ky Cung Temple will definitely bring you the trip you desire. This spiritual tourist destination attracts a large number of people every year to visit and worship. On your journey to explore Lang Son, don't forget to visit this place.

From January to December.

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