Explore Luc Nien citadel
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(Baonghean.vn) - Located on Thien Nhan mountain range, in Nam Kim commune (Nam Dan), Luc Nien citadel has a history of nearly 600 years and is ranked as a national historical relic. This is the place that marks the indomitable will of our people in the fight against the invading Ming army. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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| Luc Nien Citadel is located at an altitude of nearly 180 m above sea level. The road up to Luc Nien Citadel is quite steep and bumpy, requiring climbing over large rocks. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Surrounding the Luc Nien Citadel are vast pine forests and countless large rocks. In the summer of 2016, a fire broke out in this area, burning down a large area of pine forest, now reduced to dry trees. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Luc Nien Citadel was built by Le Loi in 1424. The citadel was made of stone slabs from the mountains, creating a dangerous position. In front of it, there is a stream flowing through, called Ho Thanh stream. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| The mountain rocks are stacked on top of each other to create a solid wall. After nearly 600 years, the rocks are covered with moss but still extremely sturdy. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Flowers and grass beside Luc Nien citadel. The bushes are clearly in bloom, adding to the beauty of the landscape. Photo: Cong Kien. |
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| Ho Thanh Waterfall at the foot of the citadel. Not far from Luc Nien citadel, there is a waterfall pouring down from Thien Nhan mountain, called Boc Bo waterfall, the locals call it Ho Thanh waterfall. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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A picturesque landscape painting. From Luc Nien citadel, one can see the mountains, prosperous villages and a large lake. The lake at the foot of this mountain is called Ho Thanh. Photo: Cong Kien. |
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| On Thien Nhan Mountain, there is also the tomb of La Son Phu Tu Nguyen Thiep (1723 - 1804). He was a famous Vietnamese person who contributed ideas to help King Quang Trung defeat the Qing army and build policies on culture and education. Photo: Ho Phuong |
Cong Kien - Ho Phuong
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