Visit Lang Son Citadel Pagoda

Possessing a unique architecture,  Lang Son Citadel  is chosen by many tourists as a spiritual and annual tourist destination. This is also a temple with many records recognized by Buddhist organizations that promises to bring you interesting experiences and discoveries when visiting. 

1. Where is Lang Son Citadel? 

• Address:  Hung Vuong Street, Chi Lang Ward, Lang Son City. 

Lang Son Citadel was originally called Dien Khanh Tu Pagoda. Many tourists when coming to Lang Son city often wonder where is Lang Son Citadel? Who does Lang Son Citadel worship? This is a very ancient temple located on the Ky Cung river. This spiritual tourist destination has also been changed by many different names from time to time. 

Thanh Pagoda was built right on the Ky Cung river (Photo: Collectibles)

This temple began to be built in the 15th century with the name Huong Lam Tu, located in Mai Pha commune. Until 1796, the temple was moved to its present location. (About 200m from the old location). Later, the pagoda was also renamed Dien Khanh Tu. 

From 1846, from the reign of King Thieu Tri, this pagoda was renamed Tuan Khanh Tu. Until a while later, continue to maintain the old name of Dien Khanh Tu. To the locals here, they often call it Lang Son Citadel Pagoda because this temple is located right next to the ancient citadel. 

The gate of Thanh pagoda is solemn and ancient (Photo: VOV electronic newspaper)

What does Lang Son Citadel have? For many tourists, this will definitely be a question when coming to this land. In fact, the temple has many unique architectures. The most prominent thing to mention is the three-door pagoda with a 24-roof match-stack, accompanied by a comedic nose tile, uniquely designed curved blades. In addition to the three pagodas, Lang Son Citadel also has an additional wing, the communal house, the Mau palace, the Ancestral house… all of these works are designed extremely ancient and dignified. 

2. Directions to Lang Son Citadel 

The road to Lang Son Citadel is considered to be quite convenient, visitors can travel with many different means of transport such as motorbikes, passenger cars, etc.

The route to Lang Son Citadel from Hanoi is as follows: 

• From Hanoi city center, visitors find their way to Chuong Duong bridge, then turn onto Highway 5 and continue through the overpass. When coming to National Highway 1A, visitors follow the Hanoi – Bac Giang highway. Then continue to follow National Highway 1A, Highway 37 to move to Hung Vuong Street in Yen Trach. When going through this Hung Vuong road, visitors will come to the foot of Ky Cung bridge – this is also the location of Lang Son citadel pagoda.  

Thanh Pagoda is about 157km from the center of Hanoi city (Photo: Capital Youth Newspaper)

This Lang Son tourist destination is about 157km from the center of Hanoi city, the travel time fluctuates about 3-4 hours. You should avoid the time of traffic jams to save time for your schedule.