Lang Son ancient citadel (also known as Doan Thanh) belongs to Chi Lang ward. The citadel was ranked as a national relic in 1999.
Lang Son ancient citadel is a military architectural relic, has a very important position in defending the military defense at the gateway of the country. The citadel was built to become a political, economic and cultural center of Lang Son in the feudal period. In the past, the citadel was built on a very large scale, inside there were many soldiers, surrounded by markets and crowded streets, trading activities with Chinese merchants took place quite busy.
Lang Son Ancient Citadel
According to the description of ancient books, Lang Son citadel has 4 gates in 4 directions East, West, South, North, around the citadel there are 19 watch points. Over time, Thanh was not intact. Visiting Lang Son Citadel, visitors will discover the unique features of the ancient Citadel architecture, visit and worship at sacred temples located around the Citadel.
One of the two gates of Lang Son ancient citadel
Source: Collected internet.