Huu Lung Lang Son is a famous tourist destination in the Northern midland and mountainous region. Not only does it make many people bewildered and fascinated by the natural landscape, stopping here, you also have the opportunity to learn more about the cultural and historical beauty of Lang through temples, pagodas and monuments. special accumulation.
General introduction about Huu Lung
Huu Lung is a district located in the southwest of Lang Son province, on a strip of land connecting the mountainous midlands and the Northern Delta. With an area of up to 806.74km2, this place borders Bac Son and Van Quan districts to the North, Luc Nam and Lang Giang districts to the South. The East borders Vo Nhai and Yen The districts. The West borders Chi Lang and Luc Ngan districts.
Known as a famous tourist destination, Huu Lung district possesses many beautiful landscapes from rolling mountains, green steppes to stretching rice fields. There are also ancient temples, pagodas and relics imbued with the cultural identity of the mountainous people.
The journey to explore Huu Lung Lang Son will help you learn many interesting things about the Northern midland region, and at the same time immerse yourself in the daily life of the simple and sincere mountain people.
Huu Lung is a district located in the south of Lang Son province
2. The ideal time to travel to Huu Lung Lang Son
Lang Son has a temperate, cool climate all year round, so it is very convenient for you to visit and experience. If you have little time to travel during the year, MIA.vn suggests you should arrange to come here at the following two times.
– From July to October: This time falls in the rainy season. Therefore, the green space of Huu Lung district will be submerged in water. Instead, there is a landscape of “golden forest and silver sea” that captivates many people.
– From December to March next year: With sunny weather and little rain, this will be a suitable time for you to camp, play outdoors or check-in at famous natural tourist destinations.
3. Instructions for moving to Huu Lung district
Huu Lung is located about 80km from Lang Son City and about 95km from the center of Hanoi Capital. In general, you should travel here by personal vehicle to easily control your schedule and avoid wasting a lot of time due to bumpy roads, not suitable for passenger cars, buses…
Motorbike: Starting from Hanoi, you just need to run along National Highway 1A to reach Huu Lung district. During travel, pay attention to driving slowly to stay safe, especially after leaving Bac Giang province. Because this route has motorbikes and cars running in the same lane at high speed, it is quite dangerous.
Private car: If traveling by car, the journey to Huu Lung Lang Son will be safer because it runs mainly on the highway. The ideal route is to follow the Hanoi – Lang Son route, pass the toll station on Provincial Road 242, exit the highway and drive straight along National Highway 1A to Huu Lung.
4Unique fun activities at Huu Lung Lang Son
4.1 Camping at Huu Lung Lang Son
If you visit Huu Lung in the dry season, you must definitely try camping activities at Dong Lam steppe. The terrain of this mountainous district has most of the area being flat valleys with green grass, so it is extremely ideal for picnicking or setting up camping tents.
Camping activities in the middle of Dong Lam steppe
4.2 Mountain climbing
Similar to other mountainous districts, Huu Lung also has areas for trekking and climbing. Currently, Yen Thinh commune, Huu Lung district, has about 5 main climbing spots, 3 secondary spots with more than 110 routes at many different levels. Each place is designed by experts who research and develop terrain for this adventure sport.
Experience mountain climbing in Yen Thinh commune
4.3 Rowing
There are countless romantic streams and lakes surrounding Huu Lung district. Therefore, it will not be too difficult for you to find the ideal area for boating to visit and explore. In general, at these locations there will be kayak or SUP board rental services at a price of about 500,000 VND/hour.
Rowing a boat to explore the natural landscape of Huu Lung
4.4 Picking roses
Visit Huu Lung Lang Son in October and November, you will have the opportunity to visit rose gardens full of fruit and experience the activity of picking fruits yourself. In general, the Huu Lien or Yen Thinh commune area is home to many rose gardens open to visitors at a price of about 30,000 VND/hour. The ticket price includes services such as sightseeing, taking photos, harvesting and enjoying persimmons on the spot.
Harvest persimmons in full bloom and enjoy them right at the local garden
5 Top famous Huu Lung Lang Son tourist destinations
5.1 Yen Thinh rice fields
Address: Yen Thinh Commune, Huu Lung
Yen Thinh commune is memorable with its vast fields. If you have the opportunity to come here during the ripe rice season, you will be greeted by a picture of nature dressed in a shiny, poetic golden color. Compared to other areas in Lang Son, the rice fields in Yen Thinh are mostly cut squarely and evenly close together, thus creating an impressive endless effect.
Yen Thinh rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see
5.2 Yen Thinh limestone mountain
Address: Yen Thinh Commune, Huu Lung
For those who have traveled to Lang Son before, Yen Thinh limestone mountain is certainly no longer a strange place. Rocky mountains possess highly appreciated physical structures and topography, creating a wild but no less majestic natural landscape. Currently, this place is being exploited as a climbing destination for adventurous tourists.
Yen Thinh limestone mountain impresses from terrain to landscape
5.3 Khe Dau Waterfall
Address: Yen Thinh Commune, Huu Lung
Khe Dau Waterfall or Sa Dau Waterfall has water originating from Mo Anh Lake, flowing down limestone ravines to the lowland. The slopes of the waterfall are covered with green moss and lichen. In the summer, the waterfall falls more strongly, creating white foam, creating an extremely magnificent natural scene. Blending into the green of the mountains and forests, this will be the place to bring you impressive check-in photos.
Surrounding Khe Dau waterfall are rocky rapids covered with moss
5.4 Spouse Tree
Address: Ba Leng Village, Huu Lien Commune, Huu Lung
This place is where two bamboo trees are twisted together in the middle of the forest, right next to the road leading to Bac Mo dam. The natural scenery seems even more charming and poetic with a swing overlooking the clear blue lake, not far away is a beautiful small stilt house. This is Huu Lung Lang Son tourist destination owned by the people, so it is necessary to visit through locally organized tours.
The landscape at Phu The tree is likened to “Tuyet Tinh Coc”
5.5 Dong Lam steppe
Address: Huu Lien Commune, Huu Lung
Dong Lam steppe can be said to be the place that puts the name Huu Lung Lang Son on the tourist map. The landscape here changes with the seasons, so each time you visit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy natural beauty in a different way. This area also has enough fun activities and interesting experiences to serve visitors and tourists.
Each season, Dong Lam steppe is beautiful in its own way
5.6 Huu Lien community ecological village
Address: Huu Lien Commune, Huu Lung
Huu Lien is the most famous community ecological village in Huu Lung district. This place is surrounded by rolling limestone mountains, in the middle are vast forests and valleys. Besides the beautiful natural landscape, the lifestyle imbued with cultural identity here also attracts a large number of tourists to learn and experience. This is the ideal Huu Lung Lang Son tourist destination for those who want to explore the natural beauty and mountain ethnic life.
Huu Lien Eco Village will help you learn more about the history and culture of this land
5.7 Temple of Supervisors
Address: Hoa Lac Commune, Huu Lung
Quan Supervisory Temple is a place to worship the second great mandarin guarding the Son Lam region – the second son of King Bat Hai Dong Dinh and second in rank among the Five Vi Ton Ong. On the 11th day of the 11th lunar month every year, the Quan Supervisory Temple ceremony will be held here, attracting a large number of local people to offer incense to show their sincerity and pray for luck and peace for their families.
The majestic, ancient architecture of Quan Supervisory Temple
5.8 Bac Le Temple
Address: Bac Le Village, Tan Thanh Commune, Huu Lung
Bac Le Temple is located on a hill in the southern area of the village of the same name, Tan Thanh commune. Like other Mother Goddess temples, this place worships Cong Dong, Tu Phu, Chu Linh in the four regions of the universe along with deities associated with the locality such as Mau Thuong Ngan, Chau Be, Co Be… This is a tourist attraction. shows the unique cultural and religious beauty of Huu Lung Lang Son district.
Bac Le Temple shows the unique cultural and religious beauty of the local mountain community
6 Specialties not to be missed when stopping at Huu Lung
Coming to Huu Lung Lang Son, how can you miss the opportunity to enjoy dishes with bold characteristics of mountain town cuisine. Below are some specialties that you must try once when visiting this district.
Roasted pig: This is a dish invited to guests by Lang Son people with a delicious, irresistible flavor. Large meat that has just been cooked will be tough and fragrant with the scent of mac honey leaves. Bite into one and immediately feel the rich, delicious taste.
Stream fish: Stream fish are 2 to 3 fingers big, often fried. After turning evenly on all sides in a pan filled with oil, it will be golden in color and radiating an ecstatic aroma. The greasy head, crispy scales and delicious meat fibers create an unforgettable flavor for stream fish.
Grilled spring rolls: Huu Lung grilled spring rolls are made from skin, pork, seasoned with MSG, taro, fine salt and then wrapped in many layers of banana leaves. After incubation for 2 to 3 days, it will ferment and produce a delicious, special sour taste.
Stone snail: This type of snail lives in caves on high mountains, often found in abundance from April to August. The snail’s meat is chewy and crunchy, dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce to accentuate the flavor. delicious taste.
Banh gourd: This is a traditional cake in Huu Lien commune, Huu Lung district. Banh gourd not only has an impressive name but also has a sophisticated and unique processing process that attracts the curiosity of food lovers.
Huu Lung Lang Son roasted meat possesses a rich and attractive taste
The mild, sour taste of Huu Lung grilled spring rolls makes diners excited
Stone snails are a delicacy only available during the rainy season in the North
Visit Huu Lung Lang Son, besides countless beautiful landscapes, welcoming you are also honest, honest mountain people, along with a lifestyle imbued with national cultural identity. Don’t forget to bring along MYTOUR.ASIA to have a journey from South to North, fully exploring Lang.