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Across the country, there are 7 Vong Phu islands in the provinces, but familiar and well-known is still the Vong Phu island in Lang Son with the name "Nang To Thi".
The stone statue of To Thi in Lang Son has entered the legend with the famous folk song: "Dong Dang has Ky Lua street, there is To Thi, there is Tam Thanh pagoda...". Photo: XTDL
To Thi mountain and the Mac citadel located in front of Tam Thanh cave are a relic complex located in the Nhi-Tam Thanh scenic area which has been ranked at the national level.
According to incomplete statistics of author Nguyen Duoc - Trung Hai in the book "The Handbook of Vietnamese Places" published in 1998, there are 7 Vong Phu islands in the whole country, but they are familiar and well known. The most is still the Vong Phu island in Lang Son with the name "Nang To Thi".
The staff of the City Sports and Culture Center cleans and weeds the stone statue of To Thi. Photo: Minh Hieu.
Currently, this unique stone statue is located on the mountain of the Nhi - Tam Thanh scenic area complex, the Mac citadel in Tam Thanh ward, Lang Son city. In 1962, this relic, including To Thi mountain, was ranked at national level by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism).
The legend of To Thi in Lang Son has many different versions, but in general, the image of To Thi holding her child waiting for her husband in Lang Son is a symbol of the loyalty of Vietnamese women. .
In 2019, the People's Committee of Lang Son city coordinated with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi to organize a workshop on the Nhi - Tam Thanh scenic relic, To Thi mountain, and the Mac citadel. The topic "Cultural heritage and tourism potential" includes research to clarify the value of the symbol of Vong phu island - To Thi.
Prof. Dr. Lam Thi My Dung, history expert, Hanoi National University affirmed: In Vietnam, there are many stories about Vong Phu island and certainly the story of Vong Phu island handed down in Lang Son has a deep influence. bold and widespread in the Vietnamese mind. The most unique feature of the stone statue of To Thi is the highest crystallization of a woman's loyalty.
Next to Nang To Thi mountain is a flat valley, with two stone walls blocking it, which is the relic of the Mac Dynasty citadel.
The citadel was built of stone, 300m long, 1m thick face, still intact. Photo: XTDL.
In 1527, the Le, with the help of Lord Trinh, drove the Mac out of Thang Long, the remnants of the Mac fled to the northern border provinces (Cao Bang, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang) and established a base to against Le – Trinh.
The Mac citadel in Lang Son was an important and dangerous military base guarding the monolithic road, built in the late sixteenth to mid seventeenth centuries. This is a military architectural monument reflecting a period of war in Vietnam's history.
The citadel was built of stone, 300m long, 1m thick face, still intact, standing on the citadel looking to the east can cover the whole Lang Son city. Currently, the ruins of the Mac Dynasty citadel have been invested, embellished and put into service for domestic and foreign tourists.
Lang Son 2299 view
Update day : 09/08/2023
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.
Lang Son 2052 view
From January to December
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.
Lang Son 1862 view
From January to October
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.
Lang Son 2119 view
From January to December
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.
Lang Son 1957 view
From January to December
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.
Lang Son 1889 view
From January to December
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.
Lang Son 1850 view
From January to December
In the years 1948-1949, Route 4 was one of the vital routes used by the French army to transport food and weapons from Lang Son to serve the occupation forces in Cao Bang and Bac Kan. . This is a relatively dangerous route, especially the Bong Lau pass area (about 10 km long, in Trang Dinh district, Lang Son province) which is a winding road with narrow corners and steep slopes, where groups French army transport vehicles were often blocked and attacked by our forces, causing many losses (as of August 1949, French troops were ambushed three times by us in this area). To ensure the safety of important transportation routes, the French army deployed troops to guard important positions on the route. At the same time, when organizing transportation, it was often necessary to use a large number of vehicles (about around 100 vehicles) and divided into several groups, escorted by infantry forces and armored vehicles with a thoughtful contingency plan. After the end of the Cao - Bac - Lang Campaign in April 1949, we advocated continuing to conduct a number of battles to promote the victory of the campaign, focusing on attacking the enemy's transportation activities. on Route 4. Implementing the above policy, Regiment 174 was assigned the task of organizing the 4th ambush in the Bong Lau pass area (the section between Bong Lau and Lung Phay stations), with the determination to "first launch the battle". must win". After studying the situation, Regiment 174 decided to organize an ambush on a 2.5 km long road, from the beginning of Bo village to the top of the pass, with the center being kilometer 58. The force participating in the battle consisted of 2 battalions. Groups 23 and 53. Each battalion consists of 3 infantry companies and 1 support company, equipped with infantry guns, 12.7 mm machine guns, grenade launchers, bazookas, grenades, 81 mm and 60 mm mortars. . Battalion 259 performed a diversionary mission to attract the enemy in the Bo Cung - Lung Vai section. According to plan, the units secretly occupied the battlefield and deployed their combat formations before September 2. On the morning of September 3, detecting signs that the enemy would march to Cao Bang, the regiment organized its units into fighting positions. At noon on September 3, the force escorting an enemy convoy of 10 vehicles (6 transport vehicles), carrying about 100 troops, entered the ambush site, but the regiment had not yet opened fire, waiting to attack the main target, which was the transport convoy. As expected, around 2:00 p.m., when the majority of the French transport convoy of more than 100 vehicles entered the ambush, the units quickly mobilized to occupy combat positions. However, at this time, a French vehicle approaching kilometer 58 suddenly stalled, causing the entire convoy to pile together, and at the same time the accompanying enemy infantry deployed a protective formation. Realizing that the opportunity was not favorable, we still persisted in ambushing; At 2:30 p.m., the enemy finished repairing the vehicle and continued to march to the top of the pass; The battle began, all types of fire from the regiment simultaneously shot at the convoy, causing chaos in the French army's marching formation. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the units quickly mobilized to occupy advantageous positions, used grenades and infantry guns to fiercely attack the enemy formation; After more than an hour of fierce fighting, we completely controlled the battlefield, escorted prisoners, resolved casualties and withdrew our troops. Between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., the enemy twice used aircraft to bombard the battlefield and sent troops from That Khe to rescue, but both were blocked by the forces of Battalion 53 and forced to retreat. As a result, we killed and wounded 194 enemy soldiers, captured 23 soldiers, destroyed 86 vehicles (including 1 tank, 2 armored vehicles, 78 transport cars), collected nearly 100 guns of all kinds and many other vehicles. military equipment, military equipment. The victorious battle of Lung Phay was the first victory of the 174th Regiment, and was also the largest ambush on Route 4 in the years 1948-1950, which not only had an impact on encouraging the morale and fighting spirit of the officers. , soldiers in the unit, but also has the meaning of cheering, encouraging, creating confidence in fighting and winning for our troops and people on the secret battlefield of Route 4 in the early years of the resistance war against the French colonialists. Source: Vietnam Military Encyclopedia
Lang Son 2378 view
Comrade Hoang Van Thu (1909 - 1944) was a revolutionary and a loyal communist soldier of the Communist Party of Vietnam. He was born on November 4, 1909 in a Tay family in Phac Lan village, Nhan Ly commune, Van Uyen district (now Hoang Van Thu commune, Van Lang district), Lang Son province. From a young age, he was soon enlightened about the revolution. In 1928, he and his friends went to China to find a way to save the country. In 1930, he returned to Van Uyen district to build a revolutionary movement, establishing the first Indochina Communist Party cell in Lang Son. In 1938, he was assigned to be in charge of the Northern Region Party Committee and then assumed the responsibility of Secretary of the Northern Region Party Committee. In 1941, he was elected to the Party Central Committee Standing Committee. On August 25, 1943, comrade Hoang Van Thu was captured by the enemy in Hanoi and executed on May 24, 1944. Although Comrade Hoang Van Thu's time in revolutionary activities was not long, he made many important contributions to building and developing the Party Central Committee's base before the August Revolution during the period of terror by the colonial government. most fierce. Comrade Hoang Van Thu was posthumously awarded the title of hero and martyr by the government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. To commemorate and express gratitude to comrade Hoang Van Thu, the Party Committee, government and people of Lang Son province have built a number of commemorative works to commemorate his comrade in Lang Son city and Van Lang district, his hometown. will. The monument of Comrade Hoang Van Thu is located next to the Provincial Museum, the main gate of the monument grounds faces the Provincial People's Committee, on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Chi Lang Ward, Lang Son City. Inaugurated in 1994. The relic of House No. 8 Chinh Cai Street is currently located on Ky Lua Street, Hoang Van Thu Ward, Lang Son City. From 1923 to 1927, comrade Hoang Van Thu studied at the French-Vietnamese school and lived at house number 8, Chinh Cai street. In the dormitory, in addition to studying, he drafted a number of leaflets and slogans with the content of mobilizing the masses to fight for food, clothing, freedom, democracy and against colonialism. , feudal oppression. Currently, this place has become a small museum displaying the revolutionary life of comrade Hoang Van Thu. On New Year's and holidays, the relics of House No. 8 Chinh Cai are open to welcome visitors, study and offer incense. Comrade Hoang Van Thu's memorial relic site is located in Hoang Van Thu commune, Van Lang district, 26 km north of Lang Son city. The relic area was completed with cultural landscape items and revolutionary historical relics associated with the life and career of comrade Hoang Van Thu, inaugurated on October 25, 2009 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary. Comrade Hoang Van Thu's birthday (November 4, 1909 - November 4, 2009). Source: Lang Son Tourism Promotion Information Center
Lang Son 2367 view
The Bac Son Uprising relic site has typical and important historical value in the system of Vietnamese revolutionary military historical relics. The relic site is a safe place to hide and protect senior agencies and officials of the Central Committee and the Northern Party Committee during the period of revolutionary activities in Bac Son, where the smooth communication station between the Central Government and the Central Government is located. The Northern Party Committee and other areas are the place to provide materials for the training of revolutionary cadres of the Party. The relic includes 12 sites, which were ranked as national relics in 1992, distributed in 6 communes: Tan Huong, Hung Vu, Vu Lang, Vu Le, Tan Lap, Long Dong in Bac Son district, Lang Son province. , include: 1. Bo Tat Relic (Mo Tat): the place where the first Party Cell of Bac Son District Party Committee was established (September 25, 1936 - September 25, 2021). 2. Na Kheo hill relic: where there is a system of trenches 3. Nong Luc Communal House Relics: On September 2, 1940, party members, after escaping from prison under the colonial regime, moved to Nong Luc Communal House for a meeting. The meeting was held with the purpose of choosing an opportunity to carry out an uprising to fight against the French colonialists to liberate Mo Nhai station. 4. Mo Nhai Fort Relics: is a military base built by the French colonialists as soon as they arrived to invade our country. 5. Tham Thoong - Dap Di relic: is a pass located on provincial road 241 (Bac Son - Vu Lang route). 6. Vu Lang School Relics: The school was built by the French colonialists with the purpose of training a team of lackeys to work for them. 7. Sa Khao relic (Phia Khao): a place to hide cadres and activities of the Central Cadre Union and the Bac Son Party Committee. 8. Khuoi Noi Relics: This is the secret area of operation of the National Salvation Army. 9. Lan Pan Relic: is the location of secret activities of the Party Central Committee's Delegation during the implementation of Central Resolution 8 and consolidating the development of the grassroots armed forces at Bac Son Party Committee. 10. Lan Tay - Mo Pia relic: includes 2 points: Mo Pia cave and Lan Tay site. 11. Mo Re cave relic: This is the place of secret activities of the leaders of the Northern Party Committee and the place where the fierce battle to break the enemy siege took place on August 28, 1941. 12. Tam Canh Pass Relic: was chosen as the location to build the symbol of the Bac Son Uprising and a stele house to mark the event with a total area of about 120m2. Currently, relics and documents related to the relic site are being kept, preserved and displayed at Bac Son Museum and Vu Lang Truong Traditional Exhibition House, with a total of 138 artifacts, including : 127 original artifacts, 11 restored artifacts. The Bac Son uprising has enormous significance to the history of the Vietnamese nation, being a shining symbol of patriotism and the indomitable will of the Bac Son army and people in particular and the Vietnamese army and people in general. shared. With particularly typical values, the Bac Son Uprising historical site is ranked as a special national monument. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
Lang Son 2271 view
Chi Lang is a land rich in heroic historical traditions of the Vietnamese people, associated with the glorious victories of our ancestors throughout the history of building and defending the country. Chi Lang is the most dangerous pass on the main road from Nam Quan to Thang Long. Chi Lang Pass is a small, oval valley, the north and south ends are narrow, almost closed. The length of Chi Lang pass is about 4km, the widest part is more than 1km. Many years ago, documents about Chi Lang relics recorded 52 relics (including existing relics, vestiges, place names and remaining oral stories). in folklore). However, according to the results of the relic inventory conducted by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lang Son province in 2018, there are currently only 46 relics, locations, and landmarks still recorded, the remaining 6 have been completed. All traces are lost. Chi Lang historical relic site is a narrow valley, sandwiched between the Bao Dai and Cai Kinh mountain ranges, where the strategic talent and military art of the Lam Son insurgents were demonstrated, contributing decisively to the victory of the Vietnamese army. resistance war against Minh. In prehistoric times, Chi Lang was the homeland of famous archaeological cultures such as: Bac Son, Mai Pha with a system of typical relics such as Lang Nac Cave, Nguom Sau Cave, Na Ngum Cave... which are places to preserve and develop. There are relics, scraps, stone axes, pottery pieces... that demonstrate the early and prehistoric stages of the ancient Vietnamese people that are valuable for scientific research. Chi Lang marks the nation's heroic history with layers of history, layers upon layers of victories of our ancestors against the Song Dynasty twice (in 981 and 1077), and two resistance wars against the Yuan invaders (in 1285). and 1287), the fight against the Manchu invaders (1788 - 1789), to the resistance war against the French colonialists and American imperialists (typically the Hoang Dinh Kinh uprising in the years 1882 - 1888, female guerrilla Quang Lang shot down an American plane). Historically, this is the place where strategic battles continuously took place in Vietnam's military history, culminating in the Chi Lang victory in 1427, when our army and people achieved a resounding victory in destroying The reinforcement army of more than 100,000 Ming soldiers led by Lieu Thang contributed to ending the long resistance war, overthrowing the domination of the Ming Dynasty and regaining the entire country. The Chi Lang victory has entered Vietnam's history as a brilliant milestone, along with the victories of Bach Dang, Nhu Nguyet, Rach Gam, Xoai Mut, Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da, Dien Bien Phu, Ho Chi Minh Campaign... Chi Lang Victory is a majestic song about patriotism, the will to independence, the strength of great national unity, the spirit of determination to win and the wonderful military art of our nation. With those important historical values, on April 28, 1962, the relic site was ranked as a national monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Chi Lang was awarded the title "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" by the President; In 2019, the relic site was ranked a special national monument, affirming the relic's important position in the treasure trove of Vietnam's national cultural heritage. Source: Lang Son Tourism Promotion Information Center
Lang Son 2209 view
Lang Son Ancient Citadel, also known as Doan Thanh, is located in Chi Lang ward, Lang Son city. Through studying historical documents, Lang Son Ancient Citadel was built a long time ago. In Chinese documents written about the Song and Ming dynasties, there are records. At that time, Truong Phu (a general in the Ming Dynasty - China) after conquering our country and imposing colonial rule, strengthened the organization of the political apparatus in the area. Legend has it that during this time he built Khau On citadel. Regarding the construction of Doan Thanh, there is another legend that the Citadel was built by two fairies who came down to help build it. Perhaps that is why the Ancient Citadel also has another name, "Citadel built by Tien". According to Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi: "... In the 26th year of Hong Duc's reign, the Le Dynasty (1495) citadel was restored...". Based on some of the documents mentioned above, it can be predicted that Lang Son Citadel was built during the Ly or Tran dynasties around the 12th and 13th centuries. The citadel was built on wide and flat terrain, covering a large space of Lang Son city (formerly known as Thanh Lang). Surrounding the citadel are mountains and Ky Cung river flowing through. Those mountains are also called Hoi Doan mountain (north), and Cong Mau mountain in the south. The architecture of Doan Thanh is like other ancient citadels with high walls and deep moat... (the moat here is the winding Ky Cung river). Surrounded by checkpoints located in communes and continents near and far, there are a total of 19 checkpoints, 3 checkpoints and 26 checkpoints. The citadel's walls were built of "mound bricks", a type of large-sized ancient brick, the 4m high vertical wall is very difficult to penetrate and attack from the outside, however, there was a time "... Doan Thanh was attacked three times. fell, the people of seven continents were forced into a miserable situation. The inner western and southern walls of the citadel were covered with soil up to the citadel's surface, at the base of the citadel was a 10m wide soil embankment, on the citadel surface was a 3m wide soil embankment, very convenient. beneficial for the majority of soldiers participating in combat. The height of the inner earth wall is equal to the height of the outer wall, forming a sturdy square trapezoid with a gentle slope that is very convenient for deploying soldiers to the surface. Citadel, in the southwest corner where the western and southern walls meet, there is a small earthen mountain called To Son. The inner eastern and northern walls are not covered with earth, but on the surface of the wall there are pearl holes. apricot; On top of the brick citadel wall, brick walls were built projecting on both sides, each side 0.1m to form a durable roof to protect the citadel wall. The ancient citadel currently has two remaining gates (one gate in the West and one gate in the South). , the city gate was designed and built in the Van Ban (Vo Bang) architectural style of France. Doan Thanh is not only located on rugged terrain, it is also considered sacred land. According to folk legend, this is also the meeting place of Princess Lieu Hanh (Holy Mother) and Trang Bung - Phung Khac Khoan. The ancient citadel was a major military, political, economic and cultural center of Lang Son during the feudal period. Besides, the Ancient Citadel also clearly demonstrates its important role and position in the matter of relations with the Northern feudal dynasties. This is the border crossing point, the place of communication between the two countries Dai Viet - China. The ancient citadel has 4 main gates in the four directions East, West, South, North and corresponding to these 4 gates are 4 sacred temples called: Dong Mon Tu, Tay Mon Tu, Nam Mon Tu, Bac Mon Tu (now called are: East Cua Temple, West Cua Temple, South Cua Temple, North Cua Temple) those are the four gods guarding the four sides of Doan Thanh. Scientists have recognized this as the four unique sacred Lang Son ancient citadels. With all the above meaning and importance, Lang Son Ancient Citadel relic was ranked as a National relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1999. Source: Lang Son Provincial Museum Electronic Information Page
Lang Son 2159 view
Mac Lang Son citadel is located in Tam Thanh ward, Lang Son city - this is a remaining historical relic with wild and ancient features reflecting feudal military architecture. Located in a quite important position with its back against three mountains, To Thi, Lo Cot, and Mac Kinh Cung, which are tens of meters high. Each city wall was built solidly and high up, enclosing a flat, empty space of thousands of square meters. Lang Son Mac Dynasty Citadel is ranked as a National Historical Monument and has been invested and renovated to serve tourists and people around the area to visit and sightsee. The remaining vestiges of the citadel of Mac Lang Son today include 2 wall segments about 300m long, the citadel surface is about 1m wide, built of large blocks of stone in the middle of the canyon, from the foot of the mountain leading up to the citadel gate, more than 100 steps were built. built to facilitate visitors to visit. Entering the citadel is an empty area hundreds of square meters wide; Surrounding the walls are three mountain peaks tens of meters high. For tourists to go to the top of the mountain to visit and admire the scenery, there are hundreds of winding steps built, so this is an ideal place for tourists and people to visit and sightsee. On holidays, New Year, and days off, the number of tourists coming here to visit is relatively large, partly due to the convenient location of the relic in the complex of To Thi Mountain Relics, Tam Thanh, Nhi Thanh Caves, partly because Because of the uniqueness of this scenic spot, not only tourists from far away but also young people in the region and people living around the scenic spot also choose this place as a picnic and exercise spot to enjoy the fresh air. Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration
Lang Son 2006 view
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