Monday, March 25, 2019

Admire Dong Van Stone Plateau: Both majestic and poetic

About 300 kilometres northeast of Hanoi, the Dong Van Stone Plateau in Ha Giang province is formed by beautiful narrow valleys alternating with rocky mountain ranges which make it an absolute must-see tourist destination in Vietnam.

Dong Van stone plateau, also known as Son Nguyen Dong Van, is a stone plateau spread over four districts: Quang Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac of Ha Giang and is very famous for the circuit triangle flower festival.

Admire Dong Van Stone Plateau: Both majestic and poetic
Photo by Khánh Hmong
Towering rocky "walls" that feed people.

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Dong Van old quarter

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The white color of plum flowers on the stone walls creates a charming beauty in the highlands.

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Tourists visit Dong Van stone plateau and take photos with buckwheat flowers.

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Watching Nho Que river from Ma Pi Leng peak

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Lung Cu flagpole is the national flagpole located at Lung Cu peak, also known as Dragon mountain (Long Son), with a height of 1.470m, in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province - is the northernmost point of Vietnam. From the top of the flagpole to the ground, there are 2 lakes on the two sides of the mountain, which are never dried up, the water is called the dragon's eye, which is the source of water for the people here to use. Lung Cu pillar has a very long history, going through many reconstructions and embellishments. New octagonal flagpole with a height of over 30m was inaugurated on September 25, 2010.

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Photo by Khánh Hmong
The mansion of King Meo (Vuong's mansion, also known as Vuong's House) is located in a valley in Xa Phin commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. The residence is classified by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national monument, an indispensable tourist destination for visitors to Ha Giang.

Dong Van stone plateau attracts visitors by the wild natural beauty, friendly people and unique dishes. If you are interested in this fascinating destination, contact us to get a detailed exploration journey: http://vietnamtypicaltours.com/contact-us/