Lang Son Province
LANG SON PROVINCE
Ethnic groups: Nung, Tay, Viet (Kinh), Dao...
Highlights: Tarn Thanh Grotto, Ky Lua Market, Mau Son Mountain
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IDD code: 84 - 25
Lang Son Restaurants
Hoa Sim Restaurant
Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Lang Son City Tel: 812 136
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Lang Son Market
Dong Dang Market
Dong Dang, Lang Son City
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Lang Son Banks
Agribank
1 Tran Hung Dao Rd., Lang Son City
Tel: 717 246, Fax: 870 821
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Medical Services
General Hospital
Tham Thanh Ward, Lang Son City Tel: 871 101
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Lang Son City, capital of Lang Son Province, is 154km from Ha Noi; 20km from Dong Dang Town. Huu Nghi Border Gate (China Border) crossing is 3km from Dong Dang.
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Ky Lua Market
This market, in the centre of the city of Lang | Son, has been open for hundreds of years as | a busy trading centre for local people and i visitors from foreign lands. It is a point of cultural convergence for many ethnic minority groups.
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Chi Lang Defile
Chi Lang Defile is a narrow kidney-shaped valley located between high mountains and the Thuong River. This imposing site was a designated natural trap against Chinese invasions. Chi Lang Defile has witnessed numerous, glorious feats of arms by patriotic Vietnamese soldiers fighting for indepen¬dence. Now, those visiting the Chi Lang Defile enjoy the beauty of the mountains and rivers. It is 114km from Ha Noi by National Highway 1A.
FESTIVALS
Ky Lua Festival
22nd to the 27th of the 1st lunar month
Ky Lua Festival takes place every year at Lang Son City. The festival honour Than Cong Tai who had merit to establish Ky Lua Street and broadening trade. The solemn palanquin procession imprints national tradition. There are many folk games. The festival attracts many people even Chinese visitors.
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Mau Son Mountain
Mau Son Mountain, located east of the Northern province border, is 1,541m above sea level and surrounded by thousands of mountains running into the horizon.
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Nhi Thanh Grotto
Nhi Thanh is one of the most beautiful grottos in Lang Son Province. It is located in Nhi Thanh Street, approximately 1km from the city center. Nhi Thanh Grotto is 500 meters long. On the cliffs at the entrance are 20 inscriptions that are precious historical and literary documents, including autographs of famous scholars.
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Tam Thanh Grotto
Situated in Tarn Thanh Ward, Lang Son City, the Tarn Thanh Grotto is one of the famous grottoes in Lang Son.
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Sac Le Temple
The temple is located in Tan Thanh Commune, Huu Lung District. It is dedicated to the Goddess of Forest, one of the three goddesses worshipped in the belief of Holy Mother in Viet Nam.
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To Thi Mountain (wait her husband)
Located in the complex sites of Tam Thai Nhi Thanh grottoes is the peak of To Thi Mountain. In the remote horizon, there is a stone on top of the mountain that evokes a woman holding a child in her arms.
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IDD code: 84 - 25
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