Lang Son borders Cao Bang, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, and Sung Ta city (Guangxi province, China). The province has one city and 10 districts.

Lang Son has many scenic spots, charming mountains, historical relics and customs imbued with national identity, such as Bac Son's archaeological and Mai Pha cultures. The province's tourist attractions are Lang Son City, Bac Son District, Huu Lung District, Binh Gia, and Loc Binh. The province also has hundreds of folk culture festivals.

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Climate

With a distinct separation between winter and summer, Lang Son's climate demonstrates the features of the subtropical climate in the North. The average annual temperature ranges from 17 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature in winter, especially at Mau Son peak, can drop below 0 degrees Celsius, causing ice and snow to appear. The highest temperature in summer is approximately 30 degrees Celsius.

The rainy season in Lang Son mainly focuses on the summer months, from June to August. Therefore, although winter is cold, it is a suitable time for tourism because it is dry.

Move

The road from Hanoi to Lang Son is convenient. Travelling about 160 km takes less than 3 hours because most is on highways. From the centre of Hanoi, tourists go toward Long Bien to Bac Giang highway, continue CT01 and go straight to Lang Son.

Many limousine bus companies to Lang Son, such as Duy Quang, Hoang Ha, Quynh Thanh, and Van Ha, with prices ranging from 250,000 VND to 350,000 VND per ticket. Passenger buses with 26 seats cost 120,000 VND to 180,000 VND per ticket. The buses depart from My Dinh, Giap Bat, and Gia Lam wharves.

Tourists from other provinces come to Hanoi and travel in the above way.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Lang Son is quite diverse, from affordable motels to luxury hotels.

In the city, visitors can choose 4-5 star hotels such as Sheraton Lang Son or Muong Thanh Luxury, with room rates per night ranging from 1.2 to 1.4 million VND. 3-star hotels include Sojo, Long Vu, Tra Linh, Dong Phuong, A1, and Phu Quy, with prices from 400,000 VND to 700,000 VND per night. Affordable motels or hotels range in price from 150,000 VND to about 300,000 VND.

Outside the city, places with many tourist attractions are Bac Son District, Binh Gia District, Huu Lung District, and Loc Binh District. There are motels and homestays suggested by the Provincial Tourism Promotion Center such as Rung Xanh, Yen Nhi, Binh Minh, Thang Lien (Huu Lung); Golden Field, Thuy Tien, stilt houses in Ban Chan (Bac Son), Hong Son, Van Quang, Van Tuyen (Binh Gia); Chan May, Cong Doan, Hoa Qua Son, Huong Son, May (in Mau Son, Loc Binh district).

Destinations

Ky Lua Walking Street

Ky Lua Walking Street started operating on October 16, 2020, on the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Lang Son City; it is open every Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The walking street is around the Ky Lua market area, such as Bac Son, Le Lai, Tran Quoc Toan, and Luong Van Tri. Activities on the walking street include:

• Folk games.
• Cultural and artistic performances.
• Enjoying cuisine.
• Shopping for consumer goods.
• Typical souvenirs of Lang.

Dong Dang Station

The Cao Loc district, north of Dong Dang town and roughly 15 kilometres from Lang Son City, is home to the Dong Dang International Train Station. Along with outstanding activities in the transportation business, in recent years, Dong Dang station has also been one of the destinations attracting domestic and foreign tourists. In particular, on February 25, 2019, the station was the first destination on North Korean President Kim Jong Un's trip to Vietnam to attend the US-North Korea Summit.

Tam Thanh Pagoda - Tam Thanh Cave

Tam Thanh Cave is a part of the picturesque relic complex Nhi - Tam Thanh - To Thi Mountain - Mac Dynasty Citadel in Lang Son City. This is a well-known historical, cultural, and beautiful location in Lang. Layers of stalactites at Tam Thanh Cave include bright and varied shapes, including Ngo Dong and Tien Ong trees and tall, airy domes. Am Ty Lake, located further into the cave, allows tourists to enjoy the clear, permanently wet lake's natural beauty.

In the cave there is Tam Thanh Pagoda (Thanh Thien Pagoda). This old pagoda, formerly a place of worship for Taoism, worshipping Tam Thanh (Ngoc Thanh, Thuong Thanh, Thai Thanh), is called Tam Thanh Pagoda. Later, Taoism lost its impact on locals owing to various causes, and they began to combine parts of Buddhist and Saints worship onto the monument. Every year during the holidays, the pagoda welcomes many visitors everywhere to visit and pray for good luck.

Lang Son Ancient Citadel

The ancient citadel is located in Chi Lang ward and is one of the national historical relics. This place used to be the political, economic and cultural centre of Lang Son, with vibrant trade activities. The rectangular old fortification of Lang Son had four "four towns"—four gates that faced the four directions—each with intricate carvings on big stones and movable blocks. Only the west and south city gates are still in good condition.

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To Thi Mountain

To Thi Mountain (Vong Phu) is located in Tam Thanh commune. Legend has it that To Thi was waiting for her husband to return from battling the enemy while carrying her infant. She waited long, but there was no trace of her husband, mother, or stone-bound child. As a result of a natural rock formation that today resembles a lady cradling a child atop To Thi Mountain's summit, the mountain was given the name Vong Phu as a representation of Vietnamese women's steadfast hearts. The most well-known and stunning environment in Lang Son is To Thi Mountain, which has inspired numerous art pieces.