Lang Son is known as the city of peach blossoms in the Lang region, a province in the Northeast of our country, just 2 to 3 hours away from Hanoi. Particularly, Lang Son attracts tourists with its vibrant peach blossoms, diverse ethnic groups, many historical sites, and a rich culinary scene. If you are planning to visit Lang Son, nvktravel.com offers incredibly attractive all-inclusive tours. Explore now!

What season is suitable for visiting Lang Son?

Lang Son is an attractive destination that you should not miss to enhance cultural exchange activities. You can visit at any time of the year, as each season here has its own unique characteristics.

Spring (February - April)

This is the ideal time to participate in the distinctive traditional festivals of the Tay, Nung, and Dao ethnic groups, such as the Tam Thanh Pagoda Festival, Ky Cung Temple, Tien Pagoda, or Bac Nga Pagoda. Additionally, spring is also when peach and plum blossoms bloom, creating a poetic landscape blended with the colors of the rolling mountains, making it the perfect time for spring trips.

The weather during this time is usually humid, with fog in the early morning accompanied by light drizzles, bringing the characteristic chilly atmosphere of the North.

Bac Nga Pagoda is a major festival held in January

The Bac Nga Pagoda Festival is a major festival held in January.

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Summer (May - early August)

Lang Son in summer has hot and humid weather, with temperatures reaching 30-35°C, sometimes experiencing intense heat waves. However, sudden rain showers and thunderstorms help alleviate the oppressive feeling. This is also the time for the Na Chi Lang Festival, offering tourists the opportunity to experience interesting activities related to the local specialty fruits.

Autumn (September - November)

The climate in autumn becomes more pleasant with temperatures ranging from 18-28°C. The sky is clear, with little rain and dry air, making it very suitable for exploring the majestic natural landscapes of Lang Son. Especially in the Bac Son region, autumn is associated with the golden rice festival and adventurous paragliding activities, providing unique experiences for visitors.

Winter (December - January)

This is the coldest time of the year, with temperatures dropping below 10°C, and even frost appearing at higher mountain peaks. The northeast monsoon blows strongly, making the weather dry but biting cold. If you want to witness a snow-covered landscape, Mau Son is the ideal destination.

Top attractions you should not miss

1/ Tam Thanh Pagoda and Tam Thanh Cave

Tam Thanh Pagoda and Tam Thanh Cave are prominent tourist destinations in Lang Son, attracting visitors with their mysterious and majestic beauty. Tam Thanh Cave impresses with its diverse stalactite formations, including unique shapes like the Ngô Đồng tree and Tiên Ông. The interior of the cave is always cool, creating a pleasant atmosphere for visitors. Overall, this cave creates a mystical and poetic scene.

2/ Ky Cung Temple

If you visit Lang Son in January, you should not miss Ky Cung Temple, one of the famous spiritual sites in the region. The temple is located right in the city center and was established by locals to worship the deity Giao Long – the god who brings favorable weather. The Ky Cung stone wharf within the temple grounds is also recognized as one of the eight most beautiful scenic spots in Lang Son.

3/ Mau Son Mountain

Another destination that tourists cannot miss is Mau Son – a land likened to stepping out of a fairy tale. Each season of the year, this place dons its own unique beauty: spring is vibrant with wild peach blossoms, while winter is covered in frost and snow.

However, the most favored time to visit Mau Son is from August to March of the following year, when the white clouds float, creating a magical scene. To catch the clouds, you need to wake up early and greet the sunrise, when the layers of mist cover the entire sky.

4/ Bac Son

Bac Son is a completely different world – peaceful and quiet. About 100km from the city center, Bac Son boasts fresh air, providing a relaxing feeling. Some notable destinations here include:

The rice harvest season in Bac Son

The ripe rice season in Bac Son

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  • Na Lay Mountain: At an altitude of 600m above sea level, this place offers a panoramic view of the Bac Son valley, creating ideal opportunities for beautiful photography.
  • Nong Luc Communal House: An important historical site, it was once the venue for meetings of Bac Son Party members on September 25, 1940, during the uprising to regain power from the French colonists.
  • Golden season in Bac Son: If you come here in June, July, or August, visitors will witness the endless golden rice fields, creating a peaceful and poetic beauty.
  • Quynh Son Cultural Village: Listed among the attractive destinations in Bac Son, Quynh Son village features poetic natural scenery with majestic mountains and rice fields stretching to the horizon. The village has a peaceful beauty, highlighted by rows of stilt houses built in the same direction, creating a unique architectural style. When visiting Quynh Son, you can participate in traditional production activities and enjoy local specialty dishes.
  • Bac Son Uprising Museum: Established in 1985, inspired by the stilt house architecture of the Tay ethnic group. The museum displays many valuable documents and artifacts about the Bac Son uprising, helping visitors understand more about the heroic historical period and the great sacrifices of the soldiers for national independence.

5/ Huu Nghi Border Gate

A must-visit destination when coming to Lang Son is Huu Nghi Border Gate, an important trading point between Vietnam and China. Not only significant in economic terms, this border gate also attracts many tourists for the opportunity to explore diverse culture, cuisine, and shopping. For those who want to combine domestic and international travel, this is the ideal stop.

How to get to Lang Son?

Lang Son is more than 160km from Hanoi via the highway, making it convenient and easy to travel here. You can choose one of three means of transportation:

Duy Quang Limousine is a popular choice among many tourists

Duy Quang Bus is a limousine service chosen by many tourists.

  • Traveling by coach: Many bus companies operate the Hanoi – Lang Son route from bus stations such as My Dinh, Gia Lam, Nuoc Ngam, or Luong Yen. Ticket prices range from 100,000 to 200,000 VND/person/one way, with a travel time of about 3 hours.
  • Traveling by Limousine: This is the choice for those who want to go straight through, reducing travel time from Hanoi to Lang Son (suitable for those who get car sick). The price is higher than that of regular buses because it is a 9-seat vehicle, with ticket prices ranging from 200,000 to 280,000 VND/person/one way.
  • Traveling by train: Currently, Lang Son has Dong Dang train station, convenient for tourists who want to experience the journey by train. The earliest train departs from Hanoi at 6 AM, with a ticket price of about 150,000 VND/person/one way, and a travel time of about 3 hours.
  • Traveling by personal vehicle: If you enjoy flexibility, you can ride a motorbike or drive a car along the route Hanoi – Bac Ninh – Bac Giang – Lang Son or take National Highway 5 and then turn onto National Highway 1A. This route has many trucks and containers, so caution is needed when traveling, especially by motorbike.

Specialties you should not miss when visiting Lang region

Ngai Cake

During your trip to Lang Son, you definitely cannot miss the famous specialties here. One of the standout products of this land is Ngai cake, a meticulous cake made from young mugwort leaves combined with sticky rice.

Ngai cake is a delicious and attractive dish of Lang Son

Ngai cake is a delicious dish of Lang region.

Chua Pho

In addition to traditional cakes, Lang Son's Chua Pho is also an appealing culinary experience. This dish consists of two main parts: the dry part includes soft and chewy pho combined with char siu, cucumber, roasted peanuts, fried sweet potatoes, fried onions, and herbs; the dipping sauce is made from vinegar, garlic, and sugar, creating a distinctive sour taste. When mixed together, the ingredients blend to create a unique, easy-to-eat flavor that is not at all greasy.

Roasted pork and roasted duck

In addition, when mentioning the cuisine of Lang Son, one cannot forget to mention roasted pork and roasted duck, dishes that have made this land famous. The meat is marinated with special spices, particularly the leaves of mac mat, and then roasted over hot coals until the skin is crispy while the meat inside remains tender and sweet.

Roasted duck is a dish you must try when visiting Lang Son

Roasted duck is a dish you must try when visiting Lang Son

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