Lang Van Park - A Green Space Linked to Vietnamese History

Located in the center of Viet Tri city, Van Lang Park is an attractive destination that combines nature, modern recreational space, and cultural-historical values. When visiting here, tourists will be immersed in architectures bearing the imprint of the Hung Kings. Let's explore the interesting points of this wonderful park with NVK Travel.

Where is Van Lang Park located?

Van Lang Park is situated right in the center of Viet Tri city, Phu Tho, becoming an impressive destination for both tourists and locals. This project was started in 2013 and officially opened in September 2015. With a total area of up to 113 hectares, the park has created a vast space that combines nature, architecture, and cultural values.

Overview of Van Lang Park in Phu Tho

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Especially, the park is designed based on the legend of Lac Long Quan - Au Co, vividly recreating the story of the nation's founding. Visitors will encounter iconic structures such as a palace in the middle of the lake, small islands, and decorative works rich in mythical elements. Every corner of the park is harmoniously arranged, from the stone-paved paths, water lakes to the cool green miniatures.

Not only a sightseeing spot, this park is also an important cultural-historical site, helping visitors understand more about the origins and traditions of the Vietnamese people. Here, you can stroll around the outdoor display areas, check-in with unique landscapes, and enjoy peaceful moments.

This place serves both entertainment and learning about national history

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Overview of the structure of Van Lang Park

Van Lang Park is thoughtfully planned, located right within the Van Lang complex. Therefore, when you come here, you will see many areas, each carrying its own unique meaning.

The current structure of Van Lang Park

The entire park is divided into four distinct functional areas, creating a diverse space from landscapes, culture to entertainment. This layout helps visitors easily explore each space with wonderful experiences.

The entire park area is allocated into 4 zones.

• Cultural and historical tourism area: This is the first area when visitors enter the park, vividly recreating the life and culture of the Hung Kings era. The structures in this area are built based on the architecture of ancient communal houses and temples, combined with models depicting rituals and the daily life of ancient people.
• Lac Long Quan - Au Co statue area: Located in the Northeast of the park, this statue area is the most important highlight. Here, the statue of Mother Au Co is realistically depicted, standing majestically in the open space, surrounded by symbols representing the legend of 'hundred eggs hatching into hundred children'.

The statue of Mother Au Co is intricately sculpted

• The area of 52 ethnic groups of Vietnam: Within the park grounds, there is a system of small ceramic statues, showcasing the distinctive images of 52 ethnic groups of Vietnam. Visitors will easily recognize H'Mong girls, E De,... The arrangement of the statues in a semicircular shape creates a lively and harmonious picture, honoring the spirit of national unity.
• One of the most outstanding and impressive structures at Van Lang Park in Viet Tri is the pedestrian bridge crossing the lake, often referred to by tourists as the “love bridge.” This bridge is 178m long, connecting both sides of the lake, symbolically featuring a 7-story tower in the middle.

The bridge and tower symbolize the park

An architectural masterpiece beneath the lake of Lac Long Quan palace

Located within the Van Lang Park complex, the Lac Long Quan palace is an important highlight, perfectly complementing the statue of Mother Au Co. This impressive structure is built right beneath the lake, combining unique architecture and underwater landscapes. When viewed from a distance, the palace seems to rise above the calm lake surface, reflecting the image of a dragon winding along with a curved dome.

The first striking feature that impresses visitors is the giant dragon figure facing the statue of Mother Au Co, with the dragon's tail stretching towards the northeast, symbolizing protection, safeguarding, and connecting the ethnic roots. The combination of ceramics, natural light, and water makes the dragon appear to be in motion, providing an impressive visual experience for all visitors.

The entrance area of the Lac Long Quan palace

An equally interesting point is that when visiting the park, visitors have the opportunity to explore inside the dragon. People can follow the winding path inside the statue, entering the aquarium area of the park, where lively miniatures recreate the story of Lac Long Quan - Au Co.

The land of Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh

One of the prominent areas in Van Lang Park is the land of Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh, vividly recreating the famous folk legend about the competition between two deities for the hand of Mi Nuong. This area is built on a high hill, located to the north along the main road of the park. Visitors will immediately feel the majestic atmosphere, rich in legend.

Experience the area simulating the legend of Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh

The first highlight is the offerings that Son Tinh presented to King Hung, realistically recreated such as nine-tusked elephants, nine-clawed roosters, and nine-maned horses,... All are intricately carved and arranged in a lively layout, helping viewers easily visualize the ancient legend. In addition, decorative details such as mountains, forests, and artificial waterfalls arranged around the area also create a feeling of stepping into a mythical land.

Mai An Tiem Island and Tien Dung Island - Chu Dong Tu.

On the wide lake of the park, two small islands associated with Vietnamese folk tales have been meticulously constructed. This place has become an attractive check-in spot that cannot be missed when visiting Van Lang Park.

The area of Mai An Tiem Island combined with Tien Dung princess island

• Mai An Tiem Island is located in the Southwest of the lake, vividly recreating the famous watermelon story. On the island, giant watermelon models and scenes of Mai An Tiem's life are displayed lively.
• Tien Dung Island - Chu Dong Tu is placed in another location on the lake, with the princess Tien Dung's castle and the surrounding scenery designed cleverly, creating a feeling of being hidden in the misty haze at dusk.

The combination of architecture, lake landscapes, and mythical miniatures has transformed this area into a lively cultural space with educational value. From there, young visitors can explore, experience, and capture beautiful “virtual life” photos. This is truly one of the highlights that cannot be missed when visiting Van Lang Park.

Visitors can enjoy a wonderful space

Guide to traveling from Hanoi to Van Lang Park

To have a complete Phu Tho travel experience and explore Van Lang Park, tourists should choose a suitable route. NVK Travel shares the shortest route as follows:

• From the center of Hanoi, you move along the Vo Chi Cong route, crossing the Nhat Tan Bridge, then continue straight to the intersection with Vo Nguyen Giap road. Here, everyone will enter the lane heading towards the Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway (CT37). Once on the CT37 expressway, you drive straight for about 50km to the Viet Tri exit.
• Upon reaching Viet Tri city, visitors can follow Tran Phu street or use navigation maps to go straight to Van Lang Park. The park grounds are located right in the center, easy to find, with clear directional signs.

The travel route for visitors when coming to the park

Van Lang Park is a destination that carries cultural significance while providing an ideal relaxation space for all visitors when visiting Viet Tri. If you are planning a trip to Phu Tho, let NVK Travel provide you with professional, safe, and complete travel services.