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When mentioning the Northeast region, many will immediately think of Mount Mau Son, a place that has been experiencing snowfall in recent years. However, Lang Son has more than just that, with other captivating tourist spots awaiting exploration.
1. Mount Mau Son
This is a highly appealing tourist destination in Lang Son, especially during the winter months when visitors flock to admire the stunning snowy scenery. Mount Mau Son is often likened to the “sleeping princess in the forest”. With an average elevation ranging from 800 meters to 1000 meters above sea level, it is the highest mountain range in Lang Son province.
Mount Mau Son is the perfect destination for relaxation and unwinding after days of stressful work. The air up here is incredibly fresh, and along the way, you can interact with people from the Dao, Tay, Mong, and Nung ethnic groups.
During the winter months from December to February, temperatures can drop to below zero, and snowfall and ice are possible. If you want to witness the unique snowfall scenery in Vietnam, consider booking a budget-friendly tour early.
2. Buddha Peak
When visiting Mau Son, tourists should not miss the opportunity to visit Buddha Peak, which holds great spiritual significance for the Dao ethnic people. On the summit, there are ancient temples where the Dao people often come to pray. Besides immersing yourself in the pristine and spacious natural scenery, you also have the chance to explore lush primeval forests with rare flowers and centuries-old ancient trees.
3. Long Head Spring
Long Head Spring is one of the most beloved eco-tourism destinations in Lang Son. Originating from the Mau Son mountain range, it meanders through hillsides and ancient forests. The narrow streambed forms numerous cascades, flowing over smooth mountain rocks as if delicately arranged by nature's skilled hands. During the rainy season, the water rushes down like waterfalls, but during the dry season, it becomes tranquil and serene, with clear, cool water.
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4. Ancient Spiritual Site - Mau Son
Ancient Sanctuary of Mau Son is a historical relic located at an altitude of 1190 meters, covering an area of over 24,000 square meters. Its position, nestled against the mountainside and facing the river, is exceptionally advantageous. From the ancient sanctuary area, Lang Son tourists can observe the majestic Mau Son mountain range. The natural environment here is also diverse, with many precious tree species such as agarwood, Chinese arborvitae; various rhododendron flowers, bamboo... as well as animals like deer, sika deer, civets, porcupines, wild boars...
5. Tam Thanh Pagoda-Cave
“In Dong Dang, there is the street of Ky Lua
There's Miss To Thi, and Tam Thanh Pagoda”
Tam Thanh Pagoda boasts a unique and venerable beauty, with many mysterious caves. The pagoda complex comprises three caves: First Thanh, Second Thanh, and Third Thanh. Not only is it a famous tourist destination in Lang Son for its breathtaking scenery, but each spring also sees the pagoda as a spiritual destination chosen by many Buddhists to visit.
Inside Tam Thanh Pagoda is a white statue of Amitabha Buddha with soft and graceful lines, carved on the rock around the 15th century. Today, the pagoda is considered a religious and cultural relic, still preserving a rich system of worship statues.
Of these, Tam Thanh Cave is particularly significant, with its preserved beauty featuring high ceilings and unique stalactite formations. Deep inside Tam Thanh Cave, you will encounter the natural Am Ty Lake (or Canh Lake), perpetually clear and never drying up.
6. Chi Lang Pass
Chi Lang Border Gate still remains known as a historical landmark marking the glorious history of the nation. Surely, everyone hopes to visit here once to admire the majestic mountainous landscapes, and the relics associated with the heroic exploits of talented military leaders such as Ly Thuong Kiet, Tran Quoc Tuan... in the history of the nation.
Chi Lang is surrounded by the Kai Kinh limestone mountain range to the west and the Bao Dai mountain range to the east. At both ends are independent, towering limestone peaks, forming a formidable terrain. This can be considered a land of extraordinary people and brilliant military achievements in the northern borderlands of our homeland.
7. Devil's Face Mountain
The special feature of this mountain comes from its shape resembling the face of a giant demon, visible on the mountain face amidst the greenery of the vegetation. From a distance, Chi Lang tourists will see this face with all its facial features.
According to local residents, this rocky mountain has been present for a very long time, and in the location of the devil's face, no vegetation has grown for thousands of years. But they do not consider this as a symbol of evil; rather, they see the devil's face as 'protecting the peaceful life of the villagers.'
8. Wind Cave
Wind Cave, also known as Pine Wind Cave or Cloud Cave. The Wind Cave relic site is vast, consisting of two floors and a basement with a few side chambers. Tourists visiting Lang Son here will feel as if they are lost in a fairyland, as they marvel at the glittering rock formations, soft rock curtains, or mysterious stalactites and stalagmites... recreated by nature over millions of years.
9. Ky Cung Temple
Ky Cung Temple is an architectural and folk belief relic with many cultural and spiritual values. The sacred temple is considered a place of worship for the Giao Long deity (river god) tasked with ensuring year-round favorable weather. As a result, this place has become a spiritual tourist destination sought after by many.
10. Pac Mo Lake
Located about 2km from the center of Bac Son, Pac Mo Lake is a Lang Son tourist destination offering many beautiful natural experiences. The lake is nestled amidst the majestic mountain ranges with its clear water.
Next to the lake is the Bó Loóng well with incessant water flow year-round, supplying water to the vast lake area. About 200m from Pac Mo Lake is the Tham Hoai Cave, a two-story cave with many peculiar stalactites and stunning limestone columns tens of meters high standing proudly beside the path. The serene surface of Pac Mo Lake reflects the hidden image of lush vegetation, blending with the fresh air that can provide visitors with pleasant experiences.
11. Bac Le Temple
Bac Le Temple worships the Cong dong tu phu (Four Palaces Assembly) and venerates the Deities of the Four Realms similar to other Mother Temples. However, the distinctiveness here lies in the special emphasis on worshiping deities closely associated with the locality, such as the Upper Mountain Mother, Chau Be, and Co Be... providing offerings amidst the mountains and forests.
Travelers on cheap Lang Son tours will immerse themselves in the pristine scenery of the mountainous region, where the soul suddenly feels more peaceful amidst the harmonious space between mountains and forests. Pilgrims not only come to burn incense, offer prayers, seek fortune, prosperity, peace, and success but also admire the beautiful surroundings.
12. Mac Citadel
Mac Citadel, in ruins, anciently stands as one of the military architectural relics from medieval times still existing today. Nowadays, with the war over, the citadel has been renovated and serves tourists for exploration and historical learning.
The remaining traces of Mac Citadel today consist of two wall sections about 300 meters long, with the wall face about 1 meter wide built from large stone blocks lying between the mountain pass. From the road leading up to the citadel gate with straight, steep steps, Lang Son tourists will admire the panoramic view of the beautiful city from above, both majestic and picturesque.
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13. Statue of Lady To Thi carrying her child, waiting for her husband
Perhaps tourists on budget tours to Lang Son will no longer be unfamiliar with this fascinating relic. Mount To Thi, or Vong Phu Mountain, is intertwined with the legend of a faithful girl holding her child waiting for her husband who never returned from war and turned into stone. On the mountain, there is a natural rock formation resembling a woman holding a child, gazing into the distance.
Lady To Thi is considered an icon of unwavering loyalty that has become legendary. Over the years, the statue of To Thi still stands tall in space, enduring through time. Standing on the mountain, tourists can cast their eyes over the surrounding fields, witnessing the changing colors of rice paddies below at different times.
14. Dong Dang Mother Temple
Dong Dang Mother Temple is a place of worship for the Mother Goddess for thousands of years and the Buddha in Dong Dang town, holding immense value in terms of architecture, belief, and history. Every year on the 10th day of the first lunar month, a spring festival takes place here, featuring ethnic martial arts, lion dances, and sports competitions.
Travelers visiting Dong Dang Mother Temple in Lang Son will witness firsthand the ancient and sacred temple, separating themselves from the hustle and bustle and blending into the relaxed atmosphere here.
15. Bac Son Valley
Bac Son Valley is a tourist destination in Lang Son that impresses with its fresh and mild climate, intertwined with the wildness of rocky mountains and winding mountain passes. For a long time, this place has become an ideal rendezvous for flower lovers as the space boasts a variety of colorful flowers covering endless flower fields running along the foot of majestic mountains.
According to Mytour's Lang Son travel experience, you can visit the valley to admire buckwheat flowers around October and November. Additionally, you can also witness the scenery of fields being planted, ripe fields turning golden around the end of July and mid-November, when the bright colors of the harvest season cover the landscape.
16. Bac Xa
Bac Xa is a highland commune where mainly ethnic minorities such as Tay and Nung reside. Travelers on Lang Son tours can delight in the beautiful scenery, rustic villages on both sides of the road, and winding paths through the misty green and white colors of pine forests and bamboo forests.
The commune is also famous for possessing many border milestones (40 border milestones), including special milestones located on high hills with staircases leading to the top, such as milestones 1297 and 1300. Tourists can climb up to admire and check-in at these two milestones after climbing the hill and overcoming the steep stairs, with a length of nearly 1km. The pink and white colors of the blooming bamboo flowers on both sides of the road make our footsteps want to stop to admire.
17. Ky Lua Market
The saying 'Dong Dang has Ky Lua market' has long been ingrained in our folklore, so if you've visited Lang Son for tourism, you'll surely want to explore this landmark. Every month, Ky Lua market convenes 6 sessions on the 2nd and 7th days of the lunar calendar. With a history of hundreds of years, the market is a bustling trading center for locals in the region as well as neighboring areas. It's also where ethnic minorities like Tay, Nung, and Dao gather to exchange cultures, shop, and socialize.
18. Huu Lien Community Ecotourism Area
Embarking on domestic tours is also an opportunity for you to explore the biodiversity of the national nature reserve. At Huu Lien, we can explore eco-tourism and nature discovery. Not only does it boast precious rare primeval forests, mountain caves, and majestic waterfalls, but it's also a place rich in historical, cultural, festival, and folk game values.
Strolling around Huu Lien commune, you may encounter the sight of spacious, airy stilt houses nestled halfway up the mountain clouds amidst the lush old-growth forest standing out amidst the rice valley.
We hope your upcoming trip will be smoother thanks to the list of Lang Son tourist attractions compiled by Mytour. If you have any questions about your itinerary or choosing our discounted tours, feel free to contact our hotline Mytour for dedicated assistance.
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