Lang Son Travel Guide

1. Where is Lang Son?

Lang Son is a mountainous province in the North of Vietnam. It is about 150 km northeast of the capital Hanoi. With geographical location:

• Bordering Cao Bang province to the North
• Bordering Chongzuo city (Guangxi, China) to the Northeast.
• It borders Quang Ninh province to the southeast.
• The South borders Bac Giang province.
• The West borders Thai Nguyen province.

2. How is Lang Son unique?

Located at an altitude of over 500m above sea level. Therefore, Lang Son has a fresh, cool climate all year round. Moreover, this place possesses many scenic spots, beautiful mountains and rivers. Along with many historical and cultural relics bearing the imprint of national identity. When coming here, you can visit famous landmarks. Such as: To Thi mountain, Tam Thanh pagoda, Mau Son peak, Phia Po mountain, Bac Son valley … In addition, Lang Son is also a place that records many heroic historical relics of the nation. Such as: Chi Lang pass, Mac dynasty citadel, Muc Nam Quan pass, … In particular, Lang Son is also a place where many ethnic groups live and exchange cultures. These are the things that make Lang Son an impressive destination that you can’t miss.

3. When is the best time to visit Lang Son?

Lang Son’s climate clearly shows the humid subtropical climate of Northern Vietnam. In addition, in each season of the year, Lang Son has its own beauty with special experiences. Therefore, you can travel to Lang Son at any time of the year. However, according to the travel experience of Lang Son of tourists who have been here, you can choose to travel to Lang Son at the following times:

• In the first lunar month: This is the festival season in Lang Son, imbued with indigenous culture and traditional beauty. When you come here, you will be immersed in the atmosphere of unique festivals such as Tam Thanh Pagoda Festival, Ky Lua Cannon Festival, …
• Late July to late November: This is the season of ripe rice in Bac Son, it dyes a vast land yellow. Besides, plum blossoms, peach blossoms cover the mountains and forests. Mau Son peak is hazy in the clouds. This is the time when many tourists come to hunt clouds and check-in. So, you can enjoy the scent of flowers and ripe rice everywhere.
• Late August, early September: You will have the opportunity to enjoy the special custard apple season, also known as “clinging custard apple” Chi Lang. This is a type of custard apple grown on rocky mountains, the fruit is large, fleshy and very sweet.
• Winter: When traveling to Lang Son at this time, you may be lucky enough to see snow falling on Mau Son peak.

Note: you need to pay attention to the limit going from May to July because it is the rainy and stormy season here. It will make it difficult to travel and negatively affect the experience of the trip.

4. How to get to Lang Son?

4.1 Means of transportation to Lang Son:

Lang Son is located in the Northeast region of Vietnam, about 150 km from Hanoi and is connected by the Hanoi – Lang Son highway. Therefore, traveling here is quite fast and convenient. You can easily travel to Lang Son by the following 3 means:

4.1.1 By bus:

You go to My Dinh, Gia Lam or Giap Bat bus stations in Hanoi to buy tickets to Lang Son. The reference price is about 150,000 – 250,000 VND/person/way with a travel time of 2.5 – 3 hours.

4.1.2 Train:

You can choose to go to Lang Son from Hanoi by train, a distance of 150 km by railway with a duration of 4 hours and 13 minutes. It departs at 6:00 or 9:45 from Hanoi station. Therefore, this is a reasonable way to travel for those who get carsick easily.

4.1.3 By personal vehicle

If you go by motorbike, you will follow the route from Hanoi – Bac Ninh – Bac Giang – Lang Son. Starting from the center of Hanoi, you go to National Highway QL5 and travel about 10 km to the Southeast. Then, you turn left onto National Highway QL1A and follow this road about 140 km to the Northeast to Lang Son. If you go by car, you can get to Lang Son quite easily by the Hanoi – Lang Son expressway.

4.2 Means of transport in Lang Son

4.2.1 By taxi

Taxis are always a popular means of transport for tourists in Lang Son. You can easily catch a taxi anywhere, especially at tourist destinations.

4.2.2 Renting a motorbike

This means of transport is suitable for those who want to be proactive about time and save money. And can enjoy the beauty of Lang Son to the fullest. You can ask the staff at your accommodation to know the cheapest motorbike rental locations with the most reasonable prices.

5. Sightseeings in Lang Son

5.1 Historical and relic tourist destinations:

Lang Son owns many historical relics and beautiful landscapes that nature has bestowed. This is also a sacred land, converging “Tran doanh bat canh” with 7 rivers and 8 ancient relics. Let’s explore what’s interesting about Lang Son?

5.1.1 Mac Dynasty Citadel

Mac Dynasty Citadel is a military architectural complex built in the 16th century, under the feudal period of Vietnam. It was used to block the only road from the North to the South. Currently, Mac Dynasty Citadel only has a 300m long wall with large rocks covered with moss. When standing on the gate of the citadel imbued with the ups and downs of history, you can see the whole view of the beautiful city of Lang Son. Going through the road of many steps from the foot of the hill to the top, you will admire the majestic mountains and bustling streets. Moreover, you can also enjoy the fresh, airy atmosphere here.

5.1.2 Lang Son Citadel

Lang Son Citadel is located in Chi Lang ward, Lang Son and is one of the national historical relics. This place used to be the political, economic and cultural center of Lang Son with bustling trading activities. Lang Son Citadel was built in a rectangular shape with 4 gates corresponding to 4 directions, called “Tu Tran”. Currently, only 2 gates to the west and south are still intact. In addition, the citadel was built with hinges and large, elaborately carved stones. When traveling to Lang Son, don’t miss the Lang Son Citadel relic. Come here to admire and explore a part of the history of Vietnam.

5.1.3 To Thi Mountain

To Thi Mountain, also known as Vong Phu Mountain, is located in Tam Thanh commune, Lang Son. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a story about To Thi holding her child waiting for her husband to return from fighting. Waiting for a long time without seeing her husband, the mother and child turned to stone. Today, on the top of To Thi mountain, there is a natural rock with a shape quite similar to a woman holding a child, so people named it Vong Phu mountain. It is like a symbol of the steadfast loyalty of Vietnamese women. Located right next to the Tam Thanh scenic complex. To Thi mountain is the most famous beautiful landscape of Lang Son and is also a source of inspiration for many works of art over many generations. Anyone who sets foot in Lang Son wants to admire this landscape once.

5.1.4 Chi Lang Pass

What is it about Lang Son that makes tourists so fascinated? Try visiting Chi Lang, Lang Son once to find the answer. Chi Lang Pass is a typical historical pass of Lang Son, located in Chi Lang commune. In the past, this area was considered the “wall” of Thang Long citadel to prevent northern expeditions. Chi Lang Pass has a very grand scale with a length of up to 20km, connecting Chi Lang and Huu Lung of Lang Son province. In addition, Chi Lang Pass is a historical witness of many great wars in the history of the Vietnamese people. The West is surrounded by Kai Kinh mountain, the two ends of the pass are towering rocky mountains. It creates a dangerous position, contributing to the victory against the Ming army and defeating the Qing invaders.

5.2 Spiritual tourist destinations

In addition to Lang Son tourist destinations with historical significance, this land is also famous for its spiritual tourist destinations. When visiting Lang Son, do not miss the pagoda – cave complexes with this rare and hard-to-find beauty.

5.2.1. Tam Thanh Pagoda – Cave

Tam Thanh Pagoda complex is famous as an attractive and mysterious tourist destination in Lang Son with a system of 3 large caves. Of which, Tam Thanh Cave is the largest and most beautiful. Inside the cave are layers of stalactites with diverse and vivid shapes such as Ngo Dong tree, Tien Ong tree, … with a high, airy cave dome. Going deeper into Tam Thanh Cave is Am Ty Lake, you can admire the natural beauty of the clear, never-dry lake. Tam Thanh Cave also brings many other natural masterpieces. Such as: the door to heaven, the gate to heaven, … extremely beautiful and magical. In addition, Tam Thanh Pagoda is a very special pagoda, it stores many rich and valuable steles and a massive system of worship statues. In particular, the most valuable in terms of art is the Amitabha relief carved into the cliff in a standing position in the shape of a Bodhi leaf, dating back to the 17th century. When coming to the scenic spot of Tam Thanh pagoda – cave, you can’t only admire the unique and mysterious beauty of the natural landscape. But you can also immerse yourself in the festival space with many traditional customs of Lang Son.

5.2.2. Mau Temple in Dong Dang

Mau Temple is one of the famous places of worship and also an impressive tourist destination in Lang Son. It is located in the center of Dong Dang town, with special value in terms of architecture, religious beliefs and history. Dong Dang Temple consists of 5 worshiping rooms. The innermost is the Tam Bao, where Buddha Chuẩn Đề and Buddha Quan Âm are worshiped, the outermost is the Tam Toa Thanh Mau. Next, is the Son Trang worshiping room, the middle room of the outermost main hall worships Lord Lieu. On both sides are Chau Bo and Chau Luc; the room on the left worships Chau De Tu Kham Sai. On the 10th of January every year, the Long Tong festival takes place at the Temple of Mother with folk games. Such as: lion dance, traditional martial arts performance, …

5.2.3. Thanh Pagoda

Thanh Pagoda is located on Hung Vuong Street, Chi Lang Ward, next to the poetic Ky Cung River with a long history. In the middle of the pagoda, there is a bell weighing over 2 tons hanging outside the three-door roof. In addition, this is the pagoda with the largest number of bronze statues in Vietnam with 53 statues. Moreover, Thanh Pagoda has an ancient and solemn beauty with the pagoda floor paved with Bat Trang tiles. It is designed in the style of the East Asian style, with 38 large and small rooms. The system of horizontal lacquered boards and parallel sentences in the pagoda is exquisitely carved and is hundreds of years old.

5.2.4. Tien Pagoda Relic

Tien Pagoda Relic is one of the “eight landscapes” in Lang Son, where there is Dai Tuong Mountain and Tien Pagoda Cave. It is located halfway up the mountain, the entrance has 64 steps, the side door faces East, and there is a door to the sky. Behind Voi Mountain is Tien Well, the surface of the well is about 20cm wide, underneath there is a precious water source that flows all year round. Tien Pagoda worships Buddha, Mother Goddess and Saint Tran, in the style of “Buddha before Saint”. This place also preserves a rich system of steles, typically the “Tran doanh bat canh” composed by Ngo Thi Sy.

5.2.5. Ta Phu Temple

Ta Phu Temple is located in the center of Ky Lua market, built in 1693. It worships Than Cong Tai, who opened 7 roads and 7 streets for Ky Lua. It contributed to promoting trade with the Chinese at that time. Ta Phu Temple has the main door facing the West, located in a sacred and majestic land of talented people. The temple is built with 2 buildings in the shape of the letter Cong. In addition to its historical significance, Ta Phu Temple is also a place for cultural and religious activities of local people. With a big festival right in the middle of Ky Lua market from January 22 to 27 every year. Visitors from all over the world flock to Ta Phu Temple to pray for prosperity and wealth in business.

5.2.6. Ky Cung Temple

Ky Cung Temple is located in Vinh Trai ward, Lang Son, right at the beginning of Ky Cung river bridge. The temple worships Quan Lon Tuan Tranh. In front of the temple is the Ky Cung stone wharf, one of the beautiful scenes that has been mentioned in the poems of 18th century poets. Ky Cung Temple Festival is the biggest festival in Lang Son and usually takes place at noon on January 22 every year. This is a festival to honor the merits of ancestors, attracting many tourists to visit. If you have the opportunity to visit Lang Son in the early spring, try to participate in this biggest festival in Lang Son.

5.2.7. Bac Le Temple

Bac Le Temple is located in Tan Thanh commune, Huu Lung district, Lang Son. This is also one of the oldest temples in Lang Son with hundreds of years of age. This is where the Lady of the Upper Realm is worshiped with Chau Be. The temple has been renovated 5 times, it has both ancient and modern features. This is a Lang Son tourist destination chosen by many people to have extremely sparkling check-in photos in Lang Son. In addition, Bac Le Temple Lang Son has 19 large and small wooden statues with parallel sentences pasted along both sides of the path and colorful robes. Bac Le Temple Festival is held from the 18th to the 20th of the 9th lunar month every year. It includes many rituals, the most important of which are the bathing ceremony, the procession ceremony, etc. When you come to Lang Son to visit the scenery, don’t forget to visit Bac Le Temple.

5.3 Natural and cultural tourist attractions

5.3.1. Huu Nghi International Border Gate

Huu Nghi Border Gate is an international border gate of Vietnam located on the Vietnam – China border. This is an important bridge in economic development as well as trade between the two countries Vietnam – China. It is also the connecting point of the Nanning – Hanoi expressway. At Huu Nghi International Border Gate, the Vietnamese side has placed landmark 1116 and the Chinese side has placed landmark 1117.

5.3.2. Markets in Lang Son

One of the tourist destinations in Lang Son that many tourists love is the Lang market. Lang Son is famous for four markets: Dong Kinh, Ky Lua, Dong Dang and Tan Thanh border market. This is a commercial complex consisting of hundreds of stalls doing business in the traditional style, selling all kinds of different items. When you come to these markets, you can find a series of products with countless types, qualities and prices. Just walking around the market, you will spend all the money you brought because there are so many interesting and attractive things for sale here. And importantly, be bold to bargain, you will buy your favorite items at a very good price.

5.3.3. Na Lay Mountain

Na Lay Mountain is located at an altitude of about 600m above sea level. This is a Lang Son tourist destination that most visitors visit. Because the mountain has an ideal location to admire the beautiful panoramic view of Bac Son valley. With 1,200 steep stone steps, it will take about 30 minutes to reach the top. But don’t worry, there is a rest stop here so you can rest while conquering the mountain top.

5.3.4. Bac Son Flower Valley

Bac Son Flower Valley is located in Lan Khoang village, Tran Yen commune, Lang Son with an area of ​​up to 20ha. This is an interesting Lang Son tourist destination for visitors because of its ideal location with “beautiful mountains and rivers” scenery. Not only can you enjoy the fresh air, when you come here, you can also admire and inhale the fragrance of flowers. Bac Son Valley has many types of flowers such as white buckwheat flowers, butterfly wings, orange daisies, mustard flowers, etc. It creates a beautiful and charming landscape. Besides flowers, this place is also decorated with many miniatures for tourists to conveniently check-in.

5.3.5. Buckwheat flower garden

Another check-in location in Lang Son for travel enthusiasts is the buckwheat flower garden. Buckwheat flowers are grown in Tran Yen commune, Bac Son district, Lang Son. Flowers bloom in October and November with beautiful scenery, attracting many visitors to visit and take pictures. To get to the flower field and have sparkling pictures, you have to cross the rice fields and fields of the people.

5.3.6. Dang Mo Waterfall

Dang Mo Waterfall is located in Binh Gia district, 20km from Bac Son. The waterfall in Lang Son has a poetic and lyrical beauty, surrounded by wild mountains and forests. Along the waterfall, you will admire large and small rocks of various shapes, covered with green moss. On both sides of the bank are ancient trees stretching out in the middle of the waterfall, increasing the mystery and charm of this place.

5.3.7 Mau Son Peak

Mau Son Peak is known as the most beautiful place to watch snowfall in Vietnam. From about December to February, when the cold air flows in, Mau Son will be covered in white snow, visitors can come here to relax in ancient villas and watch the beautiful snow from an altitude of 800 – 1,000m above sea level.

5.3.8 Wind Cave

Traveling to Lang Son without exploring the caves is really a waste. One of the largest stone caves in Lang Son is Wind Cave. The cave is hundreds of meters long, 70m wide, and 40m high, it will surely satisfy adventurous tourists.

5.3.9 Phai Ve Mountain

Phai Ve Mountain is located in Vinh Trai ward, east of Lang Son city. This is a famous archaeological site, where important paleontological traces were found in Vietnam. Currently, when traveling to Lang Son, you can easily visit this place.

5.3.10 Long Dau Stream

Long Dau Stream is a popular tourist destination in Lang Son. This stream is about 10km long, typical of the culture and natural beauty of the Mau Son mountain range. Moreover, this is also considered one of the “virtual living” check-in locations that you shouldn’t miss during your trip to Lang Son.

5.3.11 Huu Lien Community Ecotourism Area

Not only diverse in natural space with beautiful mountain and forest scenery, but also large caves. Huu Lien community eco-tourism area also brings you many cultural, historical and traditional values ​​of ethnic minorities. When coming to this eco-tourism area, you will truly immerse yourself in the life of the people here.

5.3.12 Phap Ve Flagpole

This is an interesting destination that visitors will once again go from one surprise to another. Although newly built, it can be said that this is a project of great significance, a flagpole located right in the center of Lang Son city, standing above you can see the whole city.

6. Specialties when traveling to Lang Son

Let’s explore the typical dishes when traveling to Lang Son with Origin Vietnam.

6.1 Khau nhuc:

This is a specialty dish of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups. Each piece of pork belly is stewed until tender and soaked in rich spices. It will surely make diners fascinated.

6.2 Lang Son sour pho:

It is a harmonious combination of flavors between dry pho noodles, julienned potatoes, pork liver, pork belly, roasted duck. Combined with delicious sweet and sour sauce

6.3 Huu Lung grilled spring rolls:

Possessing the special aroma of sour spring rolls when the outer shell is grilled with charcoal. Grilled spring rolls served with Polyscias fruticosa leaves and chili sauce are truly wonderful.

6.4 Lang Son rice rolls:

This is a famous specialty of this land. The soft, thin cake layer is covered with a layer of stir-fried minced meat and soft-boiled eggs, which is very attractive.

6.5 Banh ap chao:

The cake shell is made from sticky rice, rice, soybeans, and taro, creating a unique flavor for this dish. The cake filling is roasted duck meat marinated with rich flavor. When enjoying, you take a piece of fried cake and dip it in sweet and sour fish sauce soaked in green papaya salad with some fresh green vegetables.

6.6 Bac Son black banh chung:

It is made from black sticky rice with a strange color, tightly mixed with soft green bean filling, fatty, fragrant meat, creating an irresistible attraction.

6.7 Lang Son roasted pork:

This is a must-try dish that visitors to Lang Son should not miss. Because of its rich flavor, crispy skin, soft, moist pork that is hard to match anywhere else.

6.8 Lang Son roasted duck:

Also has a unique way of processing with secret marinade ingredients. So just enjoy one piece and you will not be able to stop

6.9 Cao Sang Cake:

It is made from very fragrant rice flour, on top of the cake dough is minced meat sauteed with onions. When enjoyed with fish sauce, it is really attractive.

6.10. Mau Son Salmon:

This is a specialty in Lang Son, often processed into sashimi eaten with mustard and soy sauce. The fish meat is thick, fatty and fragrant, not inferior to 5-star restaurants.

6.11 Bac Son Bamboo Rice:

This is a dish that you should not miss when traveling to Lang Son. This is definitely a specialty of the mountainous regions that every tourist should enjoy or buy as a gift.

6.12 Coong Phu:

This is a specialty of the Tay people in Lang Son, made quite similar to the floating cakes in the lowlands. However, this cake consists of red and white balls filled with green beans. Hot Coong Phu with chewy rice flour, the sweet taste of mung beans mixed with sweet sugar water, shredded coconut and fatty roasted peanuts.

7. Some seasonal specialties to buy as gifts when traveling to Lang Son

7.1 Mau Son wine:

Its main ingredients are rice and spring water taken from mountains 800 – 1,000m above sea level. Along with the yeast made from more than 30 rare herbs, it creates a special flavor.

7.2 Chi Lang custard apple:

People grow custard apple gardens on high mountains, the fruit is large, firm and very sweet. The custard apple season is best in September.

7.3 Mau Son peach:

This fruit only bears fruit from June to August. Because it grows on special terrain, especially the mountains, the flavor of Mau Son peach is also different, rich, crunchy and sweet.

7.4 Mac mat fruit:

This is a specialty that tourists when traveling to Lang Son buy as gifts. This fruit can be eaten fresh or used to grill with meat, which is also very delicious.

7.5 Star Anise Products:

Star anise products include essential oils and flowers, which are all medicinal herbs. These are indispensable ingredients in many dishes and medicines.

7.6 Bac Son Mandarin:

Bac Son Mandarin has two types: round and flat, with a thin, peeled skin, rich sweetness, and little fiber.

7.7 Trang Dinh Cake:

This is a souvenir you can buy for children, relatives, and friends when traveling to Lang Son. This is a delicious and cheap gift.

7.8 Mau Son Wild Lemon:

It is small in size. So, people often use this fruit as a cough medicine, cold medicine, or as a spice in meals.

7.9 Bao Lam Persimmon:

This is a famous fruit in Lang Son that many tourists choose to buy. Each persimmon tree is up to ten years old, so it produces very sweet, crunchy, rich sweetness and flat seeds.

7.10 Lang Son Wormwood Cake

Wormwood cake is made from a type of leaf of the same name that has a delicious, sweet flavor. After being soaked in ash water, the young wormwood leaves will be washed, the fibers removed and crushed to make sugar to cook wormwood cake. The cooked sticky rice will be crushed with wormwood leaves to create a fine powder to make the cake.

8. Accommodation when traveling to Lang Son

When traveling to this beautiful land, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:

• Vinpearl Hotel Lang Son. Address: Tran Hung Dao, Chi Lang, Lang Son.
• Muong Thanh Lang Son Hotel. Address: 68 Ngo Quyen, Vinh Trai, Lang Son.
• Tru by Hilton Lang Son City Centre. Address: 297 Phai Ve, Mai Pha, Lang Son.
• Four Points by Sheraton. Address: Tran Hung Dao, Chi Lang, Lang Son.
• Imperial Lang Son Hotel. Address: 69 Ly Thuong Kiet, Vinh Trai, Lang Son.
• Song Long Hotel. Address: 122 Ly Thuong Kiet, Vinh Trai, Lang Son.
• Vi’s Boutique Hotel. Address: 185 Tran Dang Ninh, Hoang Van Thu, Lang Son.
• Then And Now Homestay. Address: 608B Ba Trieu Street, Dong Kinh, Lang Son.
• Hoang Vu Hotel. Address: 253 Le Loi, Lang Son.
• Phu Quy Hotel. Address: 200 Phai Ve, Dong Kinh, Lang Son.

9. Participating in some unique traditional festivals when traveling to Lang Son

9.1 Long Tong Festival:

People organized this festival on the 4th day of the first lunar month every year. This is one of the largest festivals in the region with rituals of worshiping tutelary gods and agricultural gods. According to a preliminary survey by the Lang Son Department of Culture and Information, the whole province has about 200 Long Tong festivals. The scale of organization is based on a village, a commune, an area or several communes.

9.2 Bung Kham Festival:

They organized it on the 12th day of the first lunar month every year in Na Phai village, Dai Dong commune. According to legend, Bung Kham is a place of entertainment for fairies.

9.3 Pac Mong Festival:

They organized it on the 5th day of the first lunar month every year on a large scale in Lang Son city. Pac Mong Communal House worships King Dinh Tien Hoang and the generals of the Dinh Dynasty. They once fought the Northern invaders and quelled the border rebellion in ancient times. Many generations later, the people in the area, remembering the merits of King Dinh’s dynasty, pooled money and effort to build a communal house to worship them.

9.4 Nang Hai Festival:

People hold this festival on the 4th day of the 2nd lunar month every year in Na Cao village, Chi Minh commune. To pray to the fairies for a year of favorable weather, good crops, and a peaceful life.

9.5 Na Nhem Festival:

This is a ritual and ceremony to worship the village’s tutelary god associated with the story of fighting the enemy and defending the village of the Tay people (Tran Yen).

9.6 Ky Lua Cannon Head Festival:

People hold this festival from the 22nd to the 27th of the 2nd lunar month at Ta Phu Temple, Ky Lua Market, Hoang Van Thu Commune.

9.7 Bac Le Temple Festival:

This is a typical Mother Goddess worshiping belief. People have organized it for 3 days from the 18th to the 20th of the 9th lunar month every year. The festival includes the main rituals such as the bathing ceremony, the main banquet ceremony, and the procession ceremony. Besides, the bathing ceremony takes place before the procession ceremony.

10. Some important notes when traveling to Lang Son

To ensure a safe and complete trip to Lang Son. You need to refer to some necessary notes below:

• Always carry your passport with you because cross-border travel is always spontaneous.
• You should buy household items such as blankets, pillows, pots, and dishes. Avoid buying electronic devices because it is easy to buy goods of poor quality
• Bargain before buying if you do not want to buy goods at too high a price and waste money
• You should call to book a hotel room, and book a restaurant table in advance to avoid the situation of no seats.
• Be aware of keeping the destination’s environment green, clean and beautiful. Absolutely do not litter.

With many attractive destinations, beautiful natural scenery and countless delicious specialties, Lang Son is an attractive tourist destination for visitors from all over. Join Origin Vietnam – a reliable tour operator. We will accompany you on the Vietnam tour to explore this historic land with memorable experiences.