Lung Cu flagpole

Coming to Ha Giang, you should not miss the Lung Cu flagpole, the first place in the country that has long become a sacred image in the hearts of every Vietnamese child. Necessary information Address: Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province

1. Information Lung Cu Flagpole 

Is a national flagpole located at Lung Cu peak, also known as Dragon mountain. It is about 1,470 m above sea level, belongs to Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province, the northernmost point of the country. Lung Cu flagpole has a long history. 

Built according to the Hanoi flagpole model, but the size is smaller. The architecture is designed in an octagonal shape, the base of the flagpole is attached with 8 blue stone reliefs illustrating the historical periods of the country and the customs and habits of the people of Ha Giang province. copper drum face. 

Looking from below, Lung Cu flagpole stands tall on top of dragon mountain, star red flag flutters proudly in the wind. As both a historical relic and the northernmost point of the country, sacred and majestic, for many years, Lung Cu flagpole monument has been a destination attracting many tourists from near and far. 

On the road leading to the flagpole, you have to conquer 389 stone steps and be amazed at the spectacular natural picture, the panorama of Dong Van stone plateau is like a masterpiece of nature, rustic villages. as hidden as shown. In the distance, the curved, M-shaped Hoan Kiem Seal looms under the white mist and winding terraced fields. 

From the top of the Lung Cu flagpole, you will see two lakes below, located near each other, which are likened to "dragon's eyes" by the people here, forming a unique picture. One side is Lo Lo Chai village, the other side is Then Pa village. 

But especially in the heart of the flagpole there is a 140-step spiral staircase. Following the narrow path that shines the light through the small window, you seem to be sucked up. Standing on the flagpole, the wind blowing from the top of the head, the dome of the sky expanding, the surrounding scenery in sight, the flag fluttering will make you feel like bursting with sacred emotions in yourself. 

When you come here to travel, you also have the opportunity to bring the red star flags of the country flying on the roof of the flagpole every day as a souvenir for the journey. 

Each step to the top of the flagpole carries many different emotions, the higher you go, the surrounding landscape becomes fanciful. Looking down from above, visitors can enjoy watching the majestic and majestic mountains at the top of the country, here you will not be surprised by the beauty like a giant ink painting of the land. This. Interspersed with that magnificent landscape, are the wall folds, the ancient yin and yang tile roofs, and the smoke. 

2. You can go to Lung Cu any season of the year

Each season here has its own beauty that attracts tourists: 

From January to March of the year is the blooming time of plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and canola flowers. 

And April is the season of truffles and orchids, the typical flowers of the Northwest mountains. 

May is the season of water pouring. 

June to August is a sunny summer. This is also the ideal time if you want to conquer milestone 428. 

And from October to December is the time when Dong Van rock plateau enters the buckwheat flower season. In addition, coming to Dong Van at this time, you can participate in a special flower festival held annually in Dong Van plateau. 

3. How To Move From City. Ha Giang To Old Lung FlagpoleFrom City

Ha Giang goes to Lung Cu flagpole in two ways, one is by bus from Ha Giang central bus station, the car starts at 5 am. The second is to rent a motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City. Ha Giang goes to Dong Van. 

If you ride a motorbike, you start from Tp. Ha Giang, then follow Highway 4C to Quan Ba ​​town, you can grasp the Doi Nui mountain in Tam Son town. From Tam Son - Quan Ba ​​you continue to go to Yen Minh town, from Yen Minh you continue to Dong Van 40km apart. 

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Update day : 19/03/2023