Lung Cu flag tower is a place to attract visitors to check in when coming to the Ha Giang loop tour. According to the Vietnam Border Guard website, the sacred work at the northernmost point of this country has a very long history, undergoing many restorations and embellishments. The current flagpole is more than 30m high, and octagonal. And this flag tower is decorated with a Dong Son bronze drum. It’s on top is the national flag with an area of 54m2.
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About Lung Cu flag tower
The Lung Cu flag tower was first built under the Ly Thuong Kiet period and was previously mainly made of a Cunningham tree. The flag tower was rebuilt during the French colonial period in 1887. Especially in 2002, the Lung Cu flag tower was continuously repaired with an increased scale over time. In the same year, the height of the flagpole was up to about 20m. The pedestal and foot of the column had an octagonal shape and under the pedestal were 6 reliefs with patterns of Dong Son bronze drums in Vietnam. On the top of the pole hangs the national flag of Vietnam with a length of 9m, a width of 6m. An area of about 54m2, symbolizing 54 ethnic groups living in the territory of Vietnam.
The Lung Cu flagpole is located on the top of Lung Cu with a height of about 1,700m above sea level. This is a point about 3km from the northernmost point of Vietnam in a straight line. Lung Cu is the peak of this hat and also the highest point of the North Pole of Vietnam.
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The best things to do in the Lung Cu flag tower
Enjoy the scenery of Lung Cu from above
Looking down from the top of the Lung Cu flagpole, two lakes on both sides of the mountain never run out of water all year round. The Lung Cu flag tower is located in the district capital of Dong Van 24 km and 154 km from Ha Giang city.
The landscape at the foot of the flag tower is majestic mountains and forests interwoven with terraced fields creating a very wild and unique feature of Ha Giang land – the northernmost tip of Vietnam.
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How to get to the flag tower?
To get to the Lung Cu flag tower, at the parking spot halfway up Dragon Mountain, visitors will climb 389 stone steps. To conquer 140 spiral stairs inside the flagpole, visitors will reach the foot of the flag tower. Here, visitors can admire the majestic natural scenery of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, terraced fields and ethnic villages. Looking down at the foot of Dragon Mountain are two large lakes called Dragon’s Eye which are located symmetrically on the two sides of the mountain.
Otherwise, you can travel to the Lung Cu flag tower by motorbike or moto-taxi. Better use your Google map if you drive a motorbike by yourself to get there.
Best time to take a trip to the Lung Cu flag tower
Looking down from the Lung Cu flag tower point, you will feel all the magnificent beauty of the mountains of Northeast Vietnam. Every time you come to Ha Giang, you will see a different beauty. Each terraced field with scenery changes according to the seasons. Green when the rice is growing, yellow when the rice is ripe and brown after the rice is harvested. And the beauty of the vast buckwheat flower fields running along many valleys.
It is for the above reasons that you should come to Lung Cu – Ha Giang at any time of the year. But you should avoid the months with a lot of rain (around June to August of the lunar calendar). You should also check the weather forecast in advance to have the best time to visit Ha Giang Vietnam!
Some recommendations for Lung Cu flagpole
Where to stay in Lung Cu?
The best place to stay in this area is in Dong Van town and not around Lung Cu. However, most of the accommodation will be people’s homes. Local ethnic people run their homestays here and this on-site experience will give you a special perspective on their culture.
Some suggestions on where to stay like: Lolo Eco House, Sister’s House, Homie homestay,… or some hostels in the Dong Van town area: Hotel Cao Nguyên, Lung Cu Homestay, Hoang Ngoc Hotel,…
What to eat around the Lung Cu flag tower?
- Au Tau Gruel: Local people have turned this toxic bulb into a nutritious gruel for health. This Au Tau Gruel will bring a good, peaceful sleep and relieve stress after a working day.
- Thang Co: Drinking corn wine and enjoying Thang Co at Dong Van market has become a word of mouth for many tourists. Thang co is usually made from cow or horse intestines. Visitors both enjoy and inhale when scooping a hot bowl. You can add soup powder or salt, when enjoying, just season to taste. Cardamom, nut seeds, lemongrass, chili, onions, and pepper blend with the fatty aroma of meat to warm the whole space when the weather turns cold. You can eat at the markets of Dong Van, Meo Vac, Lung Cu,…
- Kitchen Buffalo Meat: Kitchen Buffalo Meat is made from long sliced meat. Each piece of buffalo or pork will be skewered, rolled and hung in the kitchen attic. It is important that the meat is a favorite dish and does not contain preservatives.
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FAQs about Lung Cu flag tower
Why is the Lung Cu flag tower a place worth visiting?
Because Lung Cu flag tower is not only a tower with a flag but also plays an important role in Vietnamese history. Here, you can see two lakes on both sides of the mountain never run out of water all year round. Majestic mountains and forests are interwoven with terraced fields creating a very wild and unique feature of Ha Giang land – the northernmost tip of Vietnam.
How can I get to the Lung Cu flag tower?
You can travel to the Lung Cu flag tower by motorbike or moto-taxi. Better use your Google map if you drive a motorbike by yourself to get there. When you come, you have to climb 389 stone steps. To conquer 140 spiral stairs inside the flagpole, visitors will reach the foot of the flag tower.
Where I can stay in the Lung Cu flag tower?
The best place to stay in this area is in Dong Van town. Some suggestions on where to stay like: Lolo Eco House, Sister’s House, Homie homestay,… or some hostels in the Dong Van town area: Hotel Cao Nguyên, Lung Cu Homestay, Hoang Ngoc Hotel,…
What to see around Ha Giang – Lung Cu?
You can take a trip to The road to Dong Van karst Plateau; Lung Cam Cultural Village with its buckwheat flower field. The Residence of the Vuong family; Dong Van fair is a gathering place of many ethnic minorities and cultures on the karst plateau. A majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass and Nho Que river winding at the foot of the pass,…
When is the best time to come to the Lung Cu flag tower?
You should avoid the months with a lot of rain (around June to August of the lunar calendar). You should also check the weather forecast in advance to have a good trip!
The Lung Cu flag tower is a position that affirms the sovereignty of the country. At the same time, honoring the patriotic spirit, heroically protecting every inch of the sacred land of the Fatherland of the compatriots and soldiers here.
