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The Lung Cu National Flagpole, a sacred symbol and source of pride at the northernmost point of Vietnam, will temporarily cease welcoming visitors to the top of the flagpole from May 30th to June 18th. According to an announcement from the Lung Cu Flagpole Management Board, this period is for the purpose of carrying out restoration and renovation work to ensure the monument maintains its majestic appearance, durability, and safety for visitors.
During this period, visitors to Lung Cu can only stop at the waiting area and will not be allowed to climb the stone steps to reach the flagpole.
The Lung Cu National Flagpole Monument will temporarily close to visitors for 20 days for renovation work.
The temporary suspension of visitor access is necessary so that construction workers can focus on repairing damage caused by harsh weather conditions. Some sections of the monument's brickwork have broken, posing a potential safety hazard to visitors. The construction team will have to use scaffolding throughout the repair process to ensure safety and efficiency.
The Lung Cu flagpole is located on the summit of Dragon Mountain (Long Son) at an altitude of approximately 1,470 meters above sea level, in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. This area is frequently affected by strong winds, storms, and frost, causing the structure's components to easily erode and deteriorate. Therefore, regular maintenance and repair are extremely important to preserve the monument's solidity and inherent beauty.
The flagpole, modeled after the Hanoi Flagpole, has a total height of 34.85m and a flag measuring 54m2, symbolizing the 54 ethnic groups living together in harmony and unity on the territory of Vietnam.
Before temporarily suspending visitor access, the Lung Cu flagpole was always one of the top tourist attractions in Ha Giang. On days with favorable weather, it could welcome thousands of visitors daily, with an entrance fee of 30,000 VND per person.
According to the announcement, during the construction period, tourists and organizations/individuals not involved in the construction are only allowed to stop at the waiting area on the flagpole; they are strictly prohibited from climbing the stone steps to reach the top.
Representatives from Jasmine Tours, a company specializing in welcoming foreign tourists in Ha Giang, said that many visitors expressed regret upon hearing that they would not be able to conquer the Lung Cu flagpole during their trip. For many, especially international tourists, standing on top of Lung Cu is a unique experience, allowing them to witness the "one glance, two countries" scene, seeing both Lo Lo Chai and Then Pa villages in Ha Giang and the Chinese border region. This is a rare sight, with special geographical and historical significance.
The Lung Cu flagpole is more than just a simple architectural structure. The flagpole itself has a staircase leading to the top, where the Vietnamese national flag is hoisted. The flagpole is 12.9 meters high, and the red flag with a yellow star measures 9 meters in length and 6 meters in width, covering a total area of 54 square meters, symbolizing the 54 ethnic groups living together in Vietnam. This is a vibrant symbol of national sovereignty, a destination that every Vietnamese person wishes to visit at least once to experience the sacred atmosphere of this northernmost region of the country.
Investing in the restoration and preservation of this historical site demonstrates the government's concern for safeguarding cultural, historical, and patriotic values, ensuring that this sacred symbol will remain steadfast over time, welcoming visitors from all over.
