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A Vietnam Flagpole Check-in Challenge:


1. Lung Cu Flagpole (Ha Giang): Located atop Lung Cu mountain, this national flagpole was originally built during the Ly Dynasty and has undergone numerous renovations. The current 30-meter-tall structure was inaugurated in 2010.


2. 17th Parallel Flagpole (Quang Tri): Rebuilt in 2001, this 38.6-meter-tall flagpole, also known as the Hien Luong flagpole, stands by the Ben Hai River and is a significant historical site.


3. Thu Ngu Flagpole (Ho Chi Minh City): Constructed in 1865, this structure is a historical symbol of old Saigon, closely associated with the colonial era.


4. Ca Mau Flagpole: Modeled after the Hanoi flagpole, this site also features exhibits showcasing Ca Mau's natural environment and culture.


5. Hanoi Flagpole: Built in 1805, this flagpole is intertwined with over 200 years of the capital's history and is a key attraction within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.


6. Lung Po Flagpole (Lao Cai): Construction began in 2016 on this 31.43-meter-tall flagpole, symbolizing Fansipan peak and representing the 25 ethnic groups of Lao Cai.


7. Hue Citadel Flagpole: Built in 1807, this is a significant historical symbol of the ancient capital of Hue, and was renovated in 1840.


8. Hung Hoa Flagpole (Phu Tho): A symbol of the fight against the French, this flagpole is linked to the resistance of the Can Vuong army.