Lung Cu flagpole stops receiving visitors

(Dan Tri) - From May 30 to June 18, Lung Cu National Flagpole (Dong Van district, Ha Giang) will temporarily close to visitors for repair and restoration work.

According to the announcement from the Dong Van District Monument Management Board, during this time, visitors can only stop at the waiting area.

Movement to the flagpole area will be temporarily restricted to ensure absolute safety as well as the quality and progress of the project.

Lung Cu Flagpole - a sacred symbol at the headland of the Fatherland, is located at an altitude of 1,470m above sea level, about 24km from the center of Dong Van town. The structure has a total height of 34.85m, standing out with a red flag with a yellow star 9m long, 6m wide, and an area of ​​54m2, symbolizing the 54 ethnic groups across Vietnam, living together in harmony and solidarity.

Lung Cu flagpole is located on top of Dragon Mountain (Photo: Bac Nguyen).

The column body is designed in an octagonal shape, impressive with 8 bronze drum faces and 8 sophisticated green stone reliefs, depicting historical periods as well as customs and life of the ethnic groups in Ha Giang .

On November 18, 2009, the project was ranked as a National Historical Relic and Scenic Spot by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Not only is it a sacred sovereignty landmark of the nation, Lung Cu Flagpole is also a destination not to be missed on the Ha Giang tourist map.

Every year, this place attracts hundreds of thousands of domestic and foreign visitors to admire, explore and immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of the "roof of the North Pole".

This restoration is a necessary step to preserve the cultural and historical value of the building, while ensuring the safety of visitors in the future.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/cot-co-lung-cu-dung-don-khach-tham-quan-20250605105919390.htm