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Lang Son City

Lang Son 265m
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About Lang Son City

Lang Son City is the capital of Lang Son province in far northern Vietnam, close to the China border and key Hanoi border-road routes. It is a practical city base for caves, markets, colonial-era history, and onward trips to Mau Son.

💡Why Visit?

Visit for border-town energy, local markets, karst scenery, Tam Thanh Cave, and easy access to northern Vietnam road routes.

Languages
Vietnamese
#lang son#northeast vietnam#border town#markets#tam thanh cave

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Quick Facts

RegionLang Son
CountryVietnam
Altitude265m
Budget Stay₫300,000*/night
Budget Food₫170,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec

Aug · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 25°C annually. Best visited during Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Avoid travel in Aug due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
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Temperature24° – 30°C
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Rainfall308mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Aug due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₫300,000*/night
  • Basic guesthouse
  • Local homestay
  • Simple budget hotel
🏨 Premium
₫750,000*/night
  • Comfortable guesthouse
  • Small hotel
  • Family-run lodge
✨ Luxury
₫1,600,000*/night
  • Best available local hotel
  • Upscale lodge where available

Local Cuisine

⭐ Pho or noodle souplocal
⭐ Grilled mountain vegetables and meatlocal
Com ranglocal