Where the Lung Cu flagpole stands proudly with national sovereignty. No one travels to Ha Giang without seeing this sacred historical witness symbol.Lung Cu flagpole is not only beautiful and proud, but also carries a lot of special historical and geographical meanings. To discover this heroic beauty, and many historical meanings, let’s find out the article below.
Legend of the name Lung Cu flagpole
According to legend, the top of Lung Cu mountain is also known as Dragon mountain. Therefore, the name Lung Cu in the H’Mong language means Long Cu, which is the land of sacred dragons.
As recorded in history books. In the reign of King Quang Trung, the king had a large bronze drum placed at Lung Cu peak. Every hour, the drum will be sounded to show the sovereignty of our country. Since then, Lung Cu was also called with the name Long Co, which means king’s drum.
The legends are different. But they all highlight a heroic past, a sacred land that follows heaven and earth.
Description of Lung Cu flagpole
Originally built in the Ly Dynasty with a height of 10 meters. Through many restorations, the flagpole has been changed in height and size. The flagpole looks like it is currently built according to the Hanoi flagpole model, but the size is smaller. With an octagonal shape, the base of the flagpole has 8 reliefs depicting the historical periods of the nation. Blending the cultural characteristics of the people here. Above the 8 relief panels are 8 bronze drum faces. As an expression of ancient cultural symbols. And partly conveys the story of the echoing bronze drum. The bronze drum that King Quang Trung ordered was placed at the top of the mountain in the past.
On the top of the flagpole hangs a giant flag 54 m2 wide, symbolizing 54 heroic Vietnamese ethnic groups. The flag was flown on top of Lung Cu mountain for the first time on August 12, 1987. Looking from the bottom, visitors will see the red flag with yellow star fluttering proudly in the middle of Ha Giang’s sky.
What to do at the majestic Lung Cu flagpole?
Admire the beautiful scenery under Lung Cu flagpole
From the top of the mountain, zoom your eyes down to the landscape below. You will find that the option of climbing here is not wasted. You will see the entire landscape of the same mountain message. A fresh green color of vast picturesque nature. Perhaps this is the most beautiful ink painting with the heroic spirit of the Northeast region of our country.
And having climbed this far, there is no reason to pass up the opportunity to climb to the top of the flagpole. Following 140 spiral stairs, visitors will be standing at the foot of the beloved country’s flag. Touch the border guard flag. Watching the clouds in the sky, feeling the cold air above. Seeing the village nestled in the mountains and forests, the terraced fields competed with each other with golden ripe rice. And what is more beautiful than coming here in the season of buckwheat flowers in full bloom, brightening up a corner of the sky.
Visit the border post at the end of the country
If you have time, visit the Lung Cu border post. The border post is nearly half a kilometer away from the flagpole. Brothers and sisters, day and night guard and protect the border with China. If given the opportunity, you can see border guards performing the flag changing ceremony on Lung Cu flagpole.
Above all, it is to visit the border guard station, visit the children with difficult circumstances in the locality. The children were brought home by border guards, taught them letters, and took care of their food. To instill the humanity of Ha Giang people in general and Uncle Ho’s soldiers in particular.
What time of year should you go to Lung Cu flagpole?
It can be said that each season has its own beauty, so you can come here in any season. If you want to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and lush fruit trees, come here in the spring. There are peach and plum flowers showing off their colors with yellow mustard flowers.
If you want to be immersed in the scenery of beautiful waterfalls, you should visit in May. June – August is dry, suitable for conquering Lung Cu flagpole under the bright yellow sun. And coming here from September to December is the best. Everywhere is filled with the scent of buckwheat flowers. The village bustlingly organizes an annual flower festival.
Note
- The road to Lung Cu flagpole is quite far, so you have to choose carefully the means of transportation.
- Because this area is visited by a lot of tourists, the decorated roads are easier to go than before. However, during the visit, be very careful.
- Visitors can check-in comfortably but must be suitable for a place of historical stature. And especially not to write, draw on the flagpole
