Going to Lao Cai Lung Po, visitors have the opportunity to admire the sacred national flagpole and check in to the landmark marking the first point of the Red River flowing into Vietnam.
Where is Lung Po Lao Cai?
Lung Po Lao Cai is not a village or a commune. This name refers to a stream flowing in the Bat Xat district. However, Lung Po has long been known as a place in the far-flung regions of the country. Lung Po stream plays an important role in the division of waterways between Vietnam and China.
In particular, this stream flows out to meet the Red River, forming the Lung Po junction. It is the point marking the meeting of the small stream and the first point of the Red River in the territory of our country.
Lung Po is located in Bat Xat Lao Cai. Photo: @th_trang__
Today, Lung Po is known to many people because it is the place to preserve the heroic historical imprints in the remote region. That’s where the brave A Mu Sung border guards fought and died to protect the country’s border. If you have the opportunity to travel to Lao Cai , take a little time to visit this place to see the sacredness of every inch of your homeland.
Lung Po stream meets the Red River flowing into Vietnam, forming the famous Lung Po fork. Photo: @sonhainguyen0212
From Lao Cai city center to Lung Po about 70km. You can follow the route DT 158 through the winding and steep passes before reaching the Lung Po junction. It is best to go by motorbike to make it more convenient for the journey to both explore and admire the beautiful scenery.
Check in the coordinates in Lung Po Lao Cai
The journey to discover Lung Po Lao Cai is visited by visitors through the beautiful roads of Bat Xat district, capturing the full view of the beautiful scenery of the northwestern border region. The natural scenery of this northern mountainous province never disappoints travelers. All the wildness and magnificence are fully expressed through the forests, mountains and hills.
Lung Po has Lung Po flagpole and sacred landmark 92. Photo: @dinhmaithy
After a long trip from Lao Cai city, you will come to the two most important coordinates in Lung Po, the Lung Po flagpole and landmark 92. Both of these “pillars” have sacred meanings, marking the territory of Vietnam. Vietnamese territory and at the same time a beautiful check-in point for tourists when exploring Bat Xat, Lao Cai.
This is the place marking the first point of the Red River flowing into our country. Photo: @hoang_viet_chord_man
Lung Po flagpole was built in 2016 to commemorate the feats of border guards A Mu Sung in the fight to protect the country’s border. This project was completed in 2017, becoming a destination in Bat Xat frequented by many Vietnamese and international tourists.
Lung Po flagpole was built in 2016. Photo: @nguyenthithuy_linh
The flagpole was built with a height of 31.43 meters, symbolizing the height of the “roof of Vietnam” Fansipan 3143 meters high. On the top of the flagpole is a red flag with a yellow star of 25 m2, symbolizing 25 ethnic groups living in Lao Cai province. The entire flagpole is located on a large area of 2,100 m2.
The muscle column is 31.43 meters high, symbolizing the height of Fansipan. Photo: @hin.ttl
According to the share of many visitors when coming here, visitors can follow the spiral staircase inside the flagpole to go to the top. From the top of the flagpole, you will have a full view of the beautiful mountains of the Bat Xat district. In the distance are villages of ethnic minorities, nearby is Lung Po junction where Lung Po stream and Red river meet.
Spiral stairs inside Lung Po flagpole. Photo: @bachhaiphong
Traveling to Lao Cai Lung Po, in addition to checking in with the national flagpole, visitors also do not forget to live virtual with milestone 92. This is the marker that marks the beginning of the Red River flowing into the territory of Vietnam. The landmark is located at the intersection of Lung Po 3. This landmark consists of 3 pillars: landmark 92(1) is located on the Vietnamese side; landmark 92(2) and landmark 92(3) are located on the riverbank where the Chinese territory is located.
Landmark 92 in Lung Po Lao Cai. Photo: @hoang_viet_chord_man
Right from this landmark position is upstream of the Red River, leading to cool alluvial waters running along with the northern provinces of our country. Along the riverside are peaceful villages, interspersed with beautiful green fields and fields. As it turned out, the scenery in the far-flung regions of our country is beautiful and loveable everywhere.
Experience exploring Lung Po
As a sacred land of the country, Lung Po Lao Cai is gradually known and visited by many tourists. You only need to spend a day here to be able to come here to explore the beautiful scenery, and take some souvenir photos for yourself.
You can combine going to Y Ty, Muong Hum and Lung Po. Photo: @gio_sang
Because Lung Po belongs to Bat Xat district, you should schedule to go to other famous tourist attractions of the district such as Y Ty, Muong Hum , and Lao Chai village,… These are all extremely beautiful coordinates of the district, especially in autumn when the terraced fields are ripe and golden.
There are many virtual living corners for visitors to check in. Photo: @camen_luu
Bat Xat tourism is growing strongly, so visitors do not need to worry about where to eat and stay. At Y Ty, Lao Chai has many lovely homestays and relatively complete travel services, helping you to have memorable days here.
About Bat Xat Lao Cai, visitors cannot ignore Lung Po flagpole. Photo: @hannah.aqua
Lung Po Lao Cai is one of the famous tourist attractions of Bat Xat district with the highlight of the Lung Po flagpole and sacred landmark 92. Coming here, you will not only admire the scenery or take photos but also be more proud of the country of Vietnam, about the heroic sacrifices of the border guards to preserve the country’s borders.
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