If you have the opportunity to come to Ha Giang, there is a place that you absolutely cannot miss when visiting this place. That is Lung Cu flagpole , a sacred place for the people of Northeast Vietnam and at the same time a symbol of the important border milestone of the country. So today, let’s find out with us what is attractive about Lung Cu flagpole !

Where is Lung Cu flagpole?

As a symbol marking the northernmost point of Vietnam, Lung Cu flagpole was built on the top of Dragon Mountain, in a small commune in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. Located at an altitude of 1,470m above sea level, this is one of the check-in locations of many young people, and is also the conquest point of almost all tourists coming to Ha Giang.

The majestic tall flagpole in the Northeast sky. @baodantoc

What is the best season to travel to Lung Cu flagpole?

To get to Lung Cu flagpole, you also need to arrange a trip to Ha Giang, and need to have a specific schedule, as soon as possible to visit this place because the flagpole is quite far from the mountain road of nearly 200km. If you want to travel to Ha Giang and admire the beautiful scenery here, some of the most suitable times that you should consider are:

From January to March: During this time, plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and yellow mustard flowers will bloom, and you will admire the nickname “the blooming stone land”, so coming here at this time you will be able to visit and enjoy the beautiful blooming flowers.
You can also come in May, the flood season, or June – August, which is the summer season with dry weather, easy to travel and more convenient to visit Lung Cu flagpole . Or you can also come to Ha Giang in October – December to visit the flagpole, at the same time this is the time when buckwheat flowers bloom on the Dong Van stone plateau, you will see the most wonderful scenery at this time.

Move to Lung Cu flagpole Ha Giang

The first thing you need to do when you want to visit Lung Cu flagpole Ha Giang is to have a plane ticket to Hanoi. After arriving in Hanoi, what you need to do next is find a bus to Ha Giang city of Ha Giang province, from here you can also rent a motorbike or car to go to Lung Cu.

Come to Lung Cu flagpole to see the beautiful country right in front of your eyes. @Collected

If you are in the Northern provinces, you can choose to take a bus, motorbike or car to Lung Cu flagpole along National Highway 4C to Quan Ba, then from here you will go up to Dong Van. If you have arrived in Dong Van, you go straight to Sa Phin commune, continue going to you will meet a fork, if you go straight you will reach Dong Van ancient town, if you go the other way you will head towards Lung Cu.

Lung Cu flagpole is located in the Dragon Mountain area, so the road will be up the winding and steep mountain road, so choose the right time to easily move.

What is special about Lung Cu flagpole?

Built on the top of Dragon Mountain, to reach the top of the mountain you need to go through 839 steps, divided into 3 stages, at each stage there will be a waiting area for visitors to rest or admire the scenery below the mountain. After climbing more than 800 steps, you will surely be stunned with pride when witnessing Lung Cu flagpole with an octagonal architecture, 33.15m high and the 54m2 national flag always flying on the top of Dragon Mountain. Around the body of the flagpole is the image of the Dong Son bronze drum and at the foot of the flagpole are eight reliefs illustrating the glorious historical periods of the country.

The national flag flutters in the blue sky. @CafeF

Looking down from the flagpole, you will feel like you are looking at the border of our country in your sight. You will feel the cold air of the Northeastern mountains and forests. Standing on Dragon Mountain, it feels like the Northeastern mountains and forests blend with the vast sky and clouds. Not only that, just looking up, the image of national pride is even more elevated with the bright color of the sacred national flag fluttering. It creates both a sense of pride and excitement when conquering the peak of a great milestone.

Is a check-in location for many tourists. @discoverhagiang

Standing from the top of the mountain looking down, you will see 2 clear blue ponds below, this is called Dragon Eye pond. The water in the lake is clear blue all year round and never dries up, so the water source is used for daily life of the people of Lo Lo and Mong villages.