National flag in Vietnam’s northernmost region

Lung Cu – a commune in Dong Van district, the northern province of Ha Giang, is a holy land. At a height of 1,700 metres above sea level, situated 200 kilometres from Ha Giang City, Lung Cu, Vietnam’s northernmost point, having a 16 kilometre borderline with China, is called “the roof of the nation” with sacred legends on patriotism and national pride. Talking about Lung Cu is talking about the national flag, and historical and cultural relics involving the spirit to protect the nation.

Lung Cu national flag tower is 33.15 metres in height with the flag of 9 metres high, 6 metres wide and an area of 54 square metres, representing 54 ethnic groups.

The first Lung Cu national flag tower was built under King Ly Thuong Kiet on top of Lung Cu Mountain, known as top of Rong (Dragon) Mountain.

The national flag flies in all kind of weather, confirming the national sovereignty.

The road to the top of the mountain where the flag tower is built has 839 stone steps.

There are 16 kilometres of borderline which witnessed the ancestors’ sacrifice to protect territorial sovereignty.

From the flag tower, the view is of peaceful and wildly beautiful villages.

On two sides of Rong Mountain where the flag tower is planted, there are two lakes that are never dry. The legend says they are the dragon’s eyes.

People across the country and foreign tourists pass mountainous roads to feel the holy beauty of Lung Cu and Vietnam’s national flag.

At the foot of the national flag tower, ethnic minority groups live and work the ground.

Children in Lung Cu study and play in a peaceful atmosphere.

The national flying flag can be seen in every corner around Rong Mountain.