1. Take photos at famous tourist spots
Lung Cu flagpole evokes national pride in every Vietnamese person (Photo source: Collected)
Standing tall on the top of Dragon Mountain, Lung Cu Flagpole is not only a sacred symbol marking the northernmost point of Vietnam but also an attractive destination for those who love to explore and admire majestic nature. From a height of more than 1,400m above sea level, this place opens up a vast landscape, where the Dong Van stone plateau appears with its wild beauty, the overlapping mountain ranges stretching to the horizon.
Amidst the sharp cliffs, lush green valleys appear like a watercolor painting, blending with the soft winding roads and rustic villages of ethnic minorities. In the distance, the Nho Que River flows across the steep cliffs, sparkling under the sunlight like a soft silver silk strip, creating a majestic and poetic scene.
The journey to Lung Cu flagpole not only brings memorable experiences but also helps visitors feel deeply the national pride when standing before the sacred border landmark. This is definitely a destination not to be missed when visiting the rocky plateau of Ha Giang .
2. Go to Lung Cu market
Visit the Mong market at the foot of Lung Cu flagpole (Photo source: Collected)
Traveling to Lung Cu flagpole not only brings the opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of the homeland's northernmost point, but also allows visitors to experience the unique highland market every Friday. This is a bustling trading place of the Lo Lo and Mong ethnic groups, featuring stalls selling precious herbs, colorful brocade fabrics and sophisticated hand-embroidered patterns. In addition, the market also attracts visitors with a series of specialties such as grilled rice cakes, sweet potato cakes, fried cakes, and dumplings - although familiar, they have a very unique sticky and fragrant flavor of the highlands. With prices ranging from only 2,000 to 10,000 VND, visitors can freely explore local cuisine without worrying about the cost.
3. Participate in festivals and weddings of the Lo Lo people
Traveling to Lung Cu, you can participate in the ancestor worship ceremony of the Lo Lo people (Photo source: Collected)
The Lo Lo people have many unique traditional festivals such as ancestor worship, new rice celebration and forest god worship, reflecting the rich religious life of the community.
Among them, the ancestor worship ceremony is the most important event, solemnly held on the 25th day of the 7th lunar month every year. On this occasion, shamans are invited to perform rituals to express gratitude to their ancestors. People wear colorful brocade costumes, join in traditional sports and art activities with dances and songs imbued with national identity. The friendliness and hospitality of the Lo Lo people help tourists easily participate in the festival, comfortably take photos, record memorable moments during their journey to Lung Cu flagpole and explore the unique culture here.
4. Explore the rammed earth houses
Peaceful scenery of the Northern mountains and forests (Photo source: Collected)
The Lo Lo people’s rammed earth houses in Lung Cu not only have unique architecture but also clearly reflect the cultural life of the people here. With the characteristic use of stone throughout the entire area—from the paved yard, fences to the foot of the house pillars—this architecture helps keep the space cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Today, when traveling to Lung Cu flagpole, visitors can choose to stay at homestays in Lo Lo Chai village, which still preserves the traditional style. This is an opportunity to enjoy the slow pace of life amidst majestic nature and explore the unique cultural features of the Ha Giang highlands.
5. Enjoy Lung Cu specialties
Thang Co - Unique dish of the Northern mountains and forests (Photo source: Collected)
Besides the majestic scenery, Lung Cu flagpole tourism also offers a unique culinary experience with typical highland dishes such as royal beans, men men and stone cakes.
Royal beans are a rustic dish made from condensed soy milk, cooked with fresh vegetables. When enjoying, you will feel the cool, light fatty taste of beans mixed with the aroma of vegetables. This is a simple and nutritious dish, very suitable to soothe the taste buds after a journey of discovery.
Men men is a traditional dish of the Mong people, made from steamed corn flour. To fully enjoy the flavor, visitors often eat it with broth, creating a harmonious combination between the sweet taste of corn and the rich taste of the broth. This dish is not only unique but also clearly reflects the life associated with corn of the people here.
Finally, Banh Da – a type of sticky rice cake that can be used in many different ways: sliced, fried, cooked in soup or put in hot pot. The cake has a characteristic chewy texture, and when eaten, it brings an unforgettable delicious feeling. To enjoy these specialties, visitors can go to local restaurants (pre-booking is recommended), street vendors or weekend markets.
The journey to explore Lung Cu flagpole is not only a journey to conquer the homeland's frontier but also an opportunity to deeply feel the natural beauty and national pride. Standing on the top of the flagpole, looking far away, you will fully see the majesty of Ha Giang mountains and forests and the simplicity of the highland villages. If you are passionate about meaningful trips, traveling to Lung Cu flagpole will definitely leave unforgettable memories. Make plans today to fully enjoy the journey to this sacred land!
Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/trai-nghiem-du-lich-cot-co-lung-cu-v16790.aspx
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