Lung Cu flagpole - spectacular scenic in Ha Giang

Located about 24km from the centre of Dong Van district, is a tourist destination that is meaningful for domestic visitors. Being known as “a high forehead of the motherland” where marks the extreme North of our country, Lung Cu is an interesting place for those who love learn history. From its top, visitors can see the whole of beautiful and spectacular landscape.

Just over 400km from Hanoi following National Highway 2 and 4C, the rocky plateau of Dong Van  with mountain paths like blood vessels sticking to the land standing between them and the summit of Lung Cu awaits visitor.

The Lung Cu flagpole, marking the country’s extreme north, is a popular tourist destination that inspires a deep sense of pride in Vietnamese. From a distance, Lung Cu is a spectacular sight with the view dominated by giant boulders and the national flag flying above Dragon Mountain, all set to the backdrop of magnificent forests.

Lung Cu flagpole locates in longitude of 1580 58’, 21’’ west and latitude of 230 21’48, 76’’ North. Its height is 1468.73 m – north pole, the border area of nation. Its design is an imitation of the Hanoi Flag Tower, with eight bronze drums guarding the sides of the octagonal tower. The national flag adorning the top of the 135-stair tower has an area of 54m², symbolizing the unity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. The road to Ha Giang is like a challenge with visitors and driver. However, coming to Ha Giang few people skip the arch roads leading to the Lung Cu flagpole. It is about 24 kms from center of Dong Van to Lung Cu. 24-km road is a constant series of mountains lying close together. One side of flimsy road is a gut and another side is a high mountain. The mountain pass is sinuous, which gives a trial to every driver.

The road to Lung Cu is beautiful like a watercolor painting. The paddy fields and earthen-walled houses dot the sumptuous panorama. At sunset, Lung Cu village is very peaceful with smoke from roofs and children drive the herd of buffalos to the houses. The cold weather covers on children faces and their hair. The smoke spreads out and makes a corner of the dusk warmer. The road to Lung Cu flagpole has been rebuilt with stair structure helping travelling easier. The higher, the perfect Lung Cu scenery is. See towards 4 sides, Lung Cu village is quiet in the light yellow sunset. Seeing more, you will be more charmed.

 On the Lung Cu flagpole, the red nation flag is flying flutteringly in the winter wind. Be quiet to see the red nation flag with yellow stars, it is certain that visitors will feel peacefulness in your soul and am proud of putting feet on the scared and charming land and touching the flagpole in the border area of nation.

Visiting Tan Trao Historic Site to learn the August 1945 Revolution

Tan Trao, a small valley lying between mountains and jungles in Son Duong District, 40 km from Tuyen Quang Town and 200km from Hanoi, is a historical area - a resistance base before the August 1945 Revolution.

Tan Trao used to be the revolutionary base of Vietnam before the August 1945 Revolution. Today, Tan Trao is not only a historical area but is an attractive destination of Tuyen Quang for tourists in Vietnam travel as well.  

In fact, Tan Trao is a complex of Tan Trao Communal House, Hong Thai Communal House, and a small jungle which used to be living place of Uncle Ho from June to August 1945. Tan Trao used to be a base for resistance before the August 1945 Revolution. It was also place for organizing the National Assembly on August 1945. That period was bearing time of the great policies of Viet Minh as well as a temporary government which was led by President Ho Chi Minh.

At other aspect, Tan Trao is just a small pretty valley which is situated in the area between mountains and jungles in Son Duong District. It is about 40km from Tuyen Quang City and 200km from Hanoi Capital. In order to reach Tan Trao historic site, visitors only need to travel for 80km from Hanoi on National Highway 3 to arrive Thai Nguyen. Next, you continue to travel for 10km to reach Bo Dau. After that, turn left along Highway 37 and travel for more 45km to arrive Son Duong. Finally, turn right for 16km you will reach Tan Trao Historical Site.

The row of romantic bamboo on the way to Na Lua shack house

Coming to Tan Trao, visitors should pay a visit Na Lua shack house where President Ho Chi Minh presented the pledge to win national independence before the national congress.

Na Lua shack house where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked

This is a small shack house on the mountainside of Na Lua, about 1km from Tan Lap village to the East. Here, on June 4, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh summoned Congress to strengthen the base of revolutionary and established the Liberation Army to prepare for national conference of the Vietnamese Party and Congress.

Other place you should get to is Tan Trao communal house  where on 16-17 August 1945 the National Congress adopted the decision on the general uprising to seize power across the country.

Tan Trao Communal House

In conclusion, Tan Trao Historical Site is an ideal destination for those who like to discover historic sites as well as learn more about history of Vietnam.

Lung Cu flagpole - spectacular scenic in Ha Giang

Located about 24km from the centre of Dong Van district, is a tourist destination that is meaningful for domestic visitors. Being known as “a high forehead of the motherland” where marks the extreme North of our country, Lung Cu is an interesting place for those who love learn history. From its top, visitors can see the whole of beautiful and spectacular landscape.

Just over 400km from Hanoi following National Highway 2 and 4C, the rocky plateau of Dong Van  with mountain paths like blood vessels sticking to the land standing between them and the summit of Lung Cu awaits visitor.

The Lung Cu flagpole, marking the country’s extreme north, is a popular tourist destination that inspires a deep sense of pride in Vietnamese. From a distance, Lung Cu is a spectacular sight with the view dominated by giant boulders and the national flag flying above Dragon Mountain, all set to the backdrop of magnificent forests.

Lung Cu flagpole locates in longitude of 1580 58’, 21’’ west and latitude of 230 21’48, 76’’ North. Its height is 1468.73 m – north pole, the border area of nation. Its design is an imitation of the Hanoi Flag Tower, with eight bronze drums guarding the sides of the octagonal tower. The national flag adorning the top of the 135-stair tower has an area of 54m², symbolizing the unity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. The road to Ha Giang is like a challenge with visitors and driver. However, coming to Ha Giang few people skip the arch roads leading to the Lung Cu flagpole. It is about 24 kms from center of Dong Van to Lung Cu. 24-km road is a constant series of mountains lying close together. One side of flimsy road is a gut and another side is a high mountain. The mountain pass is sinuous, which gives a trial to every driver.

The road to Lung Cu is beautiful like a watercolor painting. The paddy fields and earthen-walled houses dot the sumptuous panorama. At sunset, Lung Cu village is very peaceful with smoke from roofs and children drive the herd of buffalos to the houses. The cold weather covers on children faces and their hair. The smoke spreads out and makes a corner of the dusk warmer. The road to Lung Cu flagpole has been rebuilt with stair structure helping travelling easier. The higher, the perfect Lung Cu scenery is. See towards 4 sides, Lung Cu village is quiet in the light yellow sunset. Seeing more, you will be more charmed.

 On the Lung Cu flagpole, the red nation flag is flying flutteringly in the winter wind. Be quiet to see the red nation flag with yellow stars, it is certain that visitors will feel peacefulness in your soul and am proud of putting feet on the scared and charming land and touching the flagpole in the border area of nation.

Fried Bitter Melon with Beef Recipe

Fried Bitter Melon with Beef is one the healthy Vietnamese foods especially good for your bodies. Moreover, this fruit is really fresh, and make your skin more stunning. If you love your health and want to protect your skin keep young longer.

There are 7 steps to make intriguing dish:

Ingredients:

2 Bitter Melon Fruits (400 – 500 gr)
250gr Beef, slice thinly
Purple onion, scallion
Spices: Salt, Maggi’s stuff, oyster oil, vegetable oil, dried purple onion, pepper, corn starch.

Process:

Step 1: Put beef into bowl, marinate with 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon corn starch + pepper + 1 teaspoon oyster oil, mix together and wait about 30 – 45 minutes.

Step 2: Clean bitter melon, cut into half; throw away seeds.

Step 3: Slice bitter melon thinly (3mm). Soak into cold water added a little salt about 30 minutes. Next, pour water out and wait to dry.

Step 4: Peel off cover purple onion, slice thinly.

Step 5: Here is the important step to create one of intriguing dish, so please follow it carefully. Pour oil into pan, wait to hot, add minced garlic and purple onion and fry until it is fragrant. Next, add more sliced beef meat and fry about 5 – 7 minutes. Pour into plate.

Step 6: Use this pan again, add more oil and wait to hot, pour sliced bitter melon into pan, fry quickly with large heat. Add more sliced onion anh salt. Taste to suit your flavor.

Step 7: Pour beef meat into pan, fry continue about 5 minutes. Season to suit your flavor. Turn off the heat.

Finally, you have done one of stunning dish. Serve this dish with boiled rice and some others Vietnamese Soup. It is more delicious when use this amazing dish with your family on weekend or family meals. Moreover, cooking good meals is the good way to protect your family's health. How do feel after doing our instructions? If you interested in this soup, let us know by commenting on the box below. We are pleasure when receive your feedbacks. Good luck for your cooking, and have a good appetite.

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Gogerous images of sunrise over local beaches

For photography lovers, the beauty of Da Nang’s beaches in the early morning always is an endless source of inspiration.

Here are some of wonderful photos, which showcase some spectacular scenes from local beaches at dawn.

Gogerous images of Da Vien Islet

Da Vien Islet that was formed by silt deposits from the Huong River (Perfume Rvier), covers more than 100,000 square meters with 890m in length, and 185m in width.

Da Vien Islet, a small island, which was officially named by King Tu Duc, facing the entry to the Hue Royal Palace. When building the Phu Xuan Royal Palace in the early 19th century, King Gia Long during the Nguyen Dynasty chose Da Vien as a White Tiger and Hen Islet as an Azure Dragon. The two powerful creatures was used to guard the emperors’ throne in the former Imperial City of Hue. 

After King Tu Duc, owner of the Da Vien garden, died in 1883, the Nguyen Dynasty was facing a crisis. Da Vien soon became deserted and was destroyed by a storm in 1904.

In 1908, the Hue  -Quang Tri railway line was built with two bridges – Bach Ho and Da Vien crossing the islet.

In 1957, a water tower and water supply plant took shape, giving the royal garden a facelift.

Da Vien Islet seen from the northern bank of the Huong River

Bach Ho Bridge linking the northern bank of the Huong River to Da Vien Islet

Da Vien Bridge linking the southern bank of the Huong River to Da Vien Islet

A water tower in the centre of Da Vien Islet

The tower has stood the test of time for more than half a century

This is the only concrete road on the islet

Around 15 families living on the islet

This is  a common worship place of local people

A living quarter of water plant’s workers

A stone stele erected in July 1868.

Da Vien Islet seen from the southern bank of the Huong River

Conquering Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang

For those who love to explore the highlands, “the happy path” is a really special journey. To reach Ma Pi Leng Mount, visitors have to pass the high mountain passes such as Bac Sum Pass, Heaven Gate Pass, Can Ty Pass…

Ma Pi Leng Pass is in the complex of geological park of Dong Van (Ha Giang), which is recognized as a global geological park. Explaining the real mean of this name, the local people said Ma Pi Leng means “horse’s bridge of the nose”. It expresses that this is a craggy Pass that horses are afraid of going through.

Ma Pi Leng has a height of approximately 2,000m, a length of 20km, connecting Dong Van district to Meo Vac District, based on ancient sediments formed hundreds of millions of years ago.

Looking down from Ma Pi Leng, there is a winding river named Nho Que that is just seen as a thin yearn crossing ravines.

Nho Que river is looked down from Ma Pi Leng

Nho Que river originates from Nghiem Son mountainous area (Van Nam-China) that is called Pho Mai river with a height of 1.5000m, flowing to the Northwest-Southeast.

Nho Que river flows into Vietnam from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, and it continues to flow through Dong Van town, Ma Pi Leng, and Ma Pi Lung…then be into Gam river at Na Nat, Ly Bon commune, Bao Lam district, Cao Bang province and flowing downstream.

Dong Van Plateau

It is about 12km in length from Ma Pi Leng to Nho Que River below. Therefore, It takes you about 30 minutes to reach the Nho Que river by motorcycles or cars. The road to Nho Que river is so dangerous. But with the youth, this is a great challenge that they want to conquer once in their life.

Looking down from Ma Pi Leng, the scenery becomes more intriguing and majestic that enchants every visitors coming here.

Visitors take photos to keep memories on " Happy Path"

Ethnic children

Coming here, visitors not only admire or conquer the majestic beauty of mountain, but also learn daily life of ethnic people here.

Ha Giang is a really tourist attraction for anyone who love to explore nature and people.