Tourist destination
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.
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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, bamboo-tube rice,... 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Thach Long Pagoda
Thach Long Pagoda is known as the "sacred pagoda in the cave", located in Cao Ky commune, Cho Moi district, Bac Kan province. This is a sacred temple in the North with many magical fairy tales. The pagoda was built around the 18th century with many spiritual stories, and it is also associated with a fierce historical period of the nation. On November 2, 2011, Thach Long Pagoda was recognized by the People's Committee of Bac Kan province as a provincial-level traditional historical-cultural relic. Currently, the temple still attracts the attention of pilgrims from far and wide. Thach Long Pagoda is in Bac Kan, so the climate is cool and pleasant all year round, so you can travel to Bac Kan at any time of the year. The most ideal time to go to Bac Kan is in the summer (from May to July) because at this time you will admire the most wonderful natural scenery. Coming to Thach Long Pagoda from May to July, you will feel the difference between the two types of atmosphere inside and outside the cave. At the same time, you can easily go to Thach Long Pagoda when you come at this time. The pagoda still preserves many ancient spiritual stories. According to people in Bac Kan, in the past, people in Vi Huong - Bach Thong commune went down the Cau River to bring back the Shakyamuni Buddha statue by boat to worship Hoa Son. The Buddha statue is very heavy, so when going back up to Vi Huong, to Bo Mi, Cao Ky commune, the boat kept spinning and could not move. Until it was dark, the people going to pick up the statue had to set up tents to sleep in Bo Mi until the next day. calculate further. The next morning, when they woke up, those who went to process the statue panicked and could not see the Buddha. They had to light a large bunch of incense and pray to know where the Buddha was and build a temple to worship there. Before he could finish speaking, the incense smoke flew to the other side of the river, moving inwards towards the mountain. Following the direction of the smoke, they discovered the Buddha statue sitting at the highest point in a beautiful and spacious cave. Feeling the mystery of Buddha, people built a pagoda right here, and named it Thach Long (Stone Dragon), meaning that this is a pagoda located in a sacred cave. Thach Long Pagoda was built around the 17th century, so it has partly witnessed the heroic history of the nation in the resistance war against the French colonialists and American imperialists. At that time, Thach Long Pagoda was also used by our soldiers as a weapons warehouse. During the resistance war against the French colonialists, Uncle Ho visited this place 3 times. During the 1954 Dien Bien Phu campaign, the pagoda became a weapons transport station and a secret arsenal for our army during battle. By 1986, Thach Long Pagoda was partially restored by the local government and local people. Currently, the pagoda is considered a typical project to meet the people's desire for cultural and spiritual activities.
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Dau Dang Waterfall
Dau Dang Waterfall is one of the symbols of Bac Kan tourism, attracting tourists with its majestic but equally poetic beauty. Originating from the Nang River, weaving through forests and cliffs, this place is truly an impressive natural picture, an ideal destination for weekend vacations. Dau Dang Waterfall is a waterfall formed by the Nang River, in Ba Be National Park, about 16 km from the center of Cho Ra town, Bac Kan. The river flows under Lung Nam limestone mountain, forming Puong cave. When flowing to Hua Tang village of Nam Mau commune, it is blocked by hundreds of large and small rocks. In this location, the terrain has a slope of about 500 m, thanks to which the majestic and impressive Dau Dang waterfall was born today. The waterfall falls strongly into the Nang River gorge, passing through giant limestone rocks stacked on top of each other. The waterfall is divided into 3 sections, the first section has water pouring down from above with strong force and quite tortuously. In the second part of the waterfall, the water splits into two different streams. In the third part, the water flows smoothly, bringing a dreamy beauty, attracting tourists. Not only famous for its heavenly scenery, Dau Dang Bac Kan waterfall also has great significance for local agriculture. Every year, the water of this waterfall will transport a large amount of silt from upstream, making the trees and fields greener. Now, along with Ba Be Lake, Dau Dang waterfall is an attractive Bac Kan tourist destination that tourists should not miss. Normally, when traveling, tourists will combine visiting Ba Be Lake and Dau Dang waterfall. Therefore, you must choose the right time to fully explore the beautiful natural scenery in both of these locations. In winter, the weather here is quite cold, in summer and autumn there will be sudden rains. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, you should go to the waterfall in the spring months, the scenery is beautiful and the weather is also quite favorable. If you want to admire the majesty of the waterfall and need beautiful light to take photos, morning is the best time to depart. Dau Dang Waterfall is one of the most famous landscapes in Bac Kan, with a special attraction for tourists. The stream of water falls from above, colliding with rocks, creating a resounding noise that can still be heard clearly from several kilometers away. Coming closer to the waterfall, visitors will see the majestic beauty of the waterfall and the mountain landscape. Looking up from below, the water splashes white foam, creating sparkling, heart-stoppingly beautiful images. On beautiful days, sunlight will shine through the water surface, making the water bubbles look exactly like diamonds hidden at the bottom of the waterfall. That scene makes many tourists gasp in amazement because of its wild beauty mixed with a bit of mystery and extreme rarity. Surrounding Dau Dang waterfall are vast, green mountains and forests, creating a fresh, airy atmosphere. Trees grow between majestic cliffs, proving incredibly strong vitality. The water flows without a moment of rest, pouring down the Nang River, passing through large limestone rocks stacked into stone formations. On both sides of the bank are rows of lush green trees, spreading shade throughout the entire area.
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Puong Cave
Puong Cave is a famous tourist destination located in Ba Be National Park, this is a karst cave in Lung Nham limestone mountain on Nang River in Ba Be district, Bac Kan province. Puong Cave is located in the north of Ba Be National Park and about 5km from Cho Ra town center. Puong Cave was created by the Nang River flowing through Lung Nham limestone mountain. Puong Cave has a length of 300 m, a ceiling of over 20 m high and an average width of 30 m with a mysterious natural scenery. Setting foot inside, visitors will witness many towering cliffs and stalactites with extremely special shapes and colors. This is also home to 23 bat species with numbers reaching up to tens of thousands. Puong Cave belongs to Ba Be National Park with many rocky mountains and forests surrounding it, and Ba Be Lake acts as an 'air conditioner', helping this place have cool weather. batch all year round. If you plan to travel to Ba Be National Park and visit Puong cave, you should come in the summer (May to September), when you will best feel the coolness here. In addition, from the 9th to the 11th of the first lunar month, in Ba Be, the Tay ethnic group's Long Tong festival also takes place. If you have the opportunity, remember to arrange to attend. Unlike many caves, to travel to Puong cave, visitors are forced to go by boat inside, the reason is that Puong cave was formed by the Nang River flowing through Lung Nham limestone mountain. When you move closer to the cave, you will immediately see that the cave entrance is not too big, but is filled with wildness. Exploring the cave on dugout boats, slowly floating into the cave entrance will definitely be very interesting. Inside Puong cave, visitors will immediately witness the magnificence of stalactites in diverse shapes falling from above, along with a system of tall, wild cliffs. The space inside is extremely spacious, combined with the water below to create a very cool feeling. If you don't know, Puong cave has a length of up to 300m, the cave arch is more than 20m high. As you move deeper, the space of Puong cave will become darker and the light will become weaker. At this point you will need a flashlight to see the scenery around you clearly. From here, visitors will see more clearly many stalactites pouring down like a waterfall, many gray stone blocks of diverse shapes stacked on top of each other very strangely. Moreover, inside Puong cave there is also a fairly flat mudflat where boats can come and anchor to help visitors go inside the cave easily. Puong Cave consists of two adjacent caves, Upper Cave and Lower Cave, also known as Puong Tenh and Puong Tau. The road here is very easy to navigate, thanks to that, many "thousand Like" check-in photos have been created here. Currently, Puong Cave is a tourist destination that many tourists choose to visit. Coming here, in addition to Puong cave, visitors can also choose to visit many other places in Ba Be national park such as Ba Be lake, Dau Dang waterfall, Hua Ma cave, An Ma temple, Ban Vang Silver waterfall, etc. ..
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Fairy Cave
Fairy Cave is located in Phja Trang mountain in Luong Ha commune (Na Ri district). Located more than 50km from the center of Bac Kan province. Seen from afar, Nang Tien Cave looks like a young girl sleeping soundly. Nang Tien Cave is located deep inside the mountain about 60m, the cave entrance is 6m wide and 6m high, the cave is about 30-50m high. The cave is surrounded by trees, so when entering the cave from outside, visitors will feel a cool, pleasant atmosphere and the cool, gentle scent of plants. When entering the cave, visitors will be surprised by the magical beauty created by the stalactites and stone columns. Fairy Cave is known for its wild beauty bestowed by nature and mysterious legends about the 7 fairies. Those elements have painted a fanciful and mysterious cave that is famous in Vietnam today. You can visit Fairy Cave at any time of the year. Because the cave is surrounded by trees, the atmosphere here is always cool even on hot sunny days. But please note that if you want to visit Fairy Cave from May to October, you must pay attention to the weather forecast, because during these months, Bac Kan province often rains, which will affect the tour itinerary. Your Fairy Cave. When you enter the cave entrance, you will feel like you are entering a completely different world. The darkness inside the cave contrasting with the light outside will make your senses more sensitive. You will clearly feel the gurgling sound of flowing water, the blurry scenery brought by steam, the gentle atmosphere... The entrance to the Fairy Cave is surrounded by cool stone slabs. Looking up at the cave ceiling, you will see stalactites formed millions of years ago. There are stalactites that have appeared a long time ago, like stone towers flowing back from the ceiling of the cave to the underground, forming solid stone columns, making the cave here even more solid. Going deep inside is the large central space of Fairy Cave. Surrounded by other small caves, the scenery here is even more sparkling and magical. Stalactites and stone slabs with strange shapes formed a long time ago on the ceiling of the cave will make you think of beautiful flowers. Every corner in Fairy Cave is associated with a story full of mystery and fantasy. It can be called "Fairy Pond", according to legend, it is the place where fairies use to bathe and play every day. Going through the "Fairy Pond" you will see sunken terraces with stagnant water, depending on the weather, the amount of water stagnant inside is more or less. That scene will make you feel like you are lost in the terraced fields of the people. high mountainous areas. That may be the reason this place is called “Fairy Field”, where fairies would plant and harvest crops. The most magical fairyland is probably the "Fairy Chamber", this place is made up of countless stalactites of all different shapes and brilliant colors and especially has only one path. Seeing all those scenes, you will immediately think that this is the bedroom of fairies in a fairyland. This translucent beauty is also found in the sparkling stalactites falling to the ground, looking like the shiny, smooth hair of beautiful fairies.
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