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.

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Ngày cập nhật : 08/03/2023