Tourist destination
Bao Dai Palace
Famous as one of the most beautiful palaces of King Bao Dai, Bao Dai III Dalat Palace with its beautiful space, modern European architecture and unique values of Art history is an attractive destination for tourists on their journey to Da Lat city. Bao Dai Palace III Dalat, also known as Palace III, "Summer Palace" is the most lavish and luxurious mansion in Dalat during the French colonial period. With typical French architecture located in the middle of a green pine forest, the artistic beauty of Palace III is associated with a part of the life of the last king of the Vietnamese feudal dynasty Bao Dai. Not only is it a historical destination, it also has its own unique imprint of the era, architecture and a beautiful natural space. Bao Dai III Dalat Palace is located at 1 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Ward 4, 2.3 km from Da Lat city center, Lam Dong province. This mansion has a very special location, located in the middle of a vast green pine forest on Ai An hill with an altitude of 1,540 m above sea level, and is also the highest mansion compared to the other two palaces of King Bao Dai in Da Lat. Palace III was built in 1933 and was not officially completed until 1938. This architectural work was designed by architect Huynh Tuan Phat and French architect Paul Veysseyre. Bao Dai III Palace in Da Lat has a very luxurious architectural style compared to other palaces of King Bao Dai in Vietnam. Accordingly, the campus of Palace III has an area of about 1,000 square meters built into two floors. Both the front and back of Palace III are arranged with beautiful flower gardens in the style of palace gardens in France. In the poetic space of the mountains and forests with cool atmosphere and green pine trees, Palace III of Dalat is a very massive architectural work with bold European-style construction. The ground floor of Bao Dai III Dalat Palace is a place often used for meetings and banquets to entertain foreign guests. The entrance area has a reception room combined with many other function rooms. On the right side of the hall is King Bao Dai's room and library, on the left is the king's meeting room, office and entertainment room. King Bao Dai's office is designed with an architecture that combines interior and exterior landscapes, giving people living inside the feeling of being fully immersed in nature. In King Bao Dai's reception room, there are still a pair of wild buffalo horns hunted by King Bao Dai himself at K'rong Pha, and two pianos that Queen Nam Phuong and her princesses used. Inside King Bao Dai's office, there are also many important historical artifacts such as the emperor's sister's jade, military seals, statues of King Khai Dinh and King Bao Dai, or national flags of countries. The second floor area of Bao Dai III Dalat palace is the private living space of King Bao Dai's family, including the bedrooms of the king, Queen Nam Phuong and the princes and princesses. In particular, King Bao Dai's bedroom is designed with a modern style, the main color is yellow, the artifacts displayed in the room are still kept almost intact, especially outside the king's bedroom, a Vong Nguyet Lau is also built as a place for the king to watch the moon. At Bao Dai III Palace in Dalat, a special space that visitors can hardly miss when visiting is the wine cellar. This used to be a place to store rare wines, but still retains its ancient beauty, making visitors feel like they are returning to the past. Here visitors can admire old objects in an impressive space. Coming to Bao Dai III Dalat Palace, visitors will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a space filled with impressive cultural and historical colors, and at the same time admire the most massive architectural work in Da Lat city from the French colonial period to today. Here, visitors will have a clearer sense of the life of King Bao Dai and his royal family members through the spaces and items still on display, from the office, reception room to private spaces such as the dining room, bedroom, the furniture is arranged harmoniously, without any fuss or extravagance. In addition to admiring the beauty of the architecture and interior of Dalat's Bao Dai III Palace, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy an extremely poetic space with beautiful grounds including the royal garden, Ai An forest, lake... From this location, visitors can also see far away to see the valley and wonderful landscape of Dalat. Experiential activities at Bao Dai III Palace are also very attractive to tourists. Here, in addition to walking to admire the scenery, visitors can also rent a horse-drawn carriage to walk around Palace III to visit and explore. In particular, if you like royal culture, visitors can experience dressing up as kings to take check-in photos with impressive backgrounds, carrying luxurious and splendid royal colors. The climate in Da Lat is cool and temperate all year round, however the weather is not always favorable to make a trip to visit Bao Dai Palace III in Dalat. The best time to visit Palace III is from November to April, because at this time in Da Lat there is little rain and the weather is cool and dry. Bao Dai Palace III Dalat will be a great destination for tourists who are looking for a tourist destination that has both beautiful space and many historical and cultural values to explore. Coming to Palace III and admiring the ancient architecture in a poetic campus, breathing the fresh air and feeling a bit nostalgic about the royal life of the famous king will be a gentle, enjoyable experience for your journey to explore Da Lat city.
Lam Dong
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N'Trang Long relic site
N'Trang Long relic area is a complex of memorial works, honoring national hero N'Trang Long, leader of the uprising against the French in the Southern Central Highlands. The project is located in Lam Dong province, including the 18.5 m high monument of national hero N'Trang Long, along with other items to educate history, promote culture and be a place for spiritual and cultural activities for the people. The struggle against the French colonialists of the M'nong people led by N'Trang Long lasted from 1912 - 1935. For more than a quarter of a century (25 years), N'Trang Long gathered most of the M'nong people in the Lam Dong highland area today to join the fight against the French. The locations of the M'nong people's anti-French colonial movement led by the hero N'Trang Long are places that mark glorious and heroic victories against foreign invaders, demonstrating the resilient will to fight, the indomitable spirit, solidarity, and love of the Central Highlands people in the national liberation movement. After the war passed, this place still has traces of tunnels, trenches, ramparts, fortifications... with historical and cultural value in educating generations about the tradition of love for the homeland. To remember the merits and victories of fighting against the invaders, the authorities have ranked, invested, renovated and restored a number of places of the struggle movement led by N'Trang Long in Tuy Duc commune and built a monument in Gia Nghia city, visitors can visit, learn and check-in. Currently, to remember the merits and victories of fighting against invaders, the authorities have ranked, invested in, renovated and restored a number of locations of the struggle movement led by N'Trang Long in Tuy Duc commune and built monuments in Gia Nghia City specifically, such as: The remains of Bu Méra post have a total area of 1 hectare (100m x 100m). The former post was arranged quite scientifically, including a main door in the West - North, 2.5m wide and 2 side doors (escape doors) in the West - South and East - North connecting along the trench running down the Dak Buk So tributary. With an overall area of only 1 hectare, Bu Méra station contains an ecological sub-population with echoes of the Central Highlands mountains and forests; There are many types of large wood, aged from 70 to 90 years (regenerated wood, almost intact), along with many species of birds, squirrels, reptiles, etc. Currently, the relic has been restored and embellished with items such as moats, ramparts, gates, etc. to serve tourists. Bu Nor bon vestiges with an area of about 7 hectares, currently located in the protective forest of Quang Tan Forestry Enterprise with many types of wood of quite large size, still intact. Remains of "Henri Maitre Beer". Currently, Henri Maitre's grave remains intact. The grave has an area of about 3m2, the highest point is 40cm (above the ground), traces reflect the crimes of the French colonialists against the people of the Central Highlands ethnic groups; reflects the resilient and indomitable will to fight of the people of Lam Dong ethnic groups under the brave strategic leadership of national hero N'Trang Long. Monument to Hero N'Trang Long and the national liberation struggle movement of 1912 - 1935 at Dak Nur hill, Bac Gia Nghia ward, Lam Dong province. If you have the opportunity to visit the Central Highlands, don't forget to stop by the N'Trang Long relic site to learn more about the patriotism, love, and pride of the heroes of the Central Highlands ethnic groups!
Lam Dong
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UNESCO Global Geopark
When coming to Lam Dong Global Geopark, you will have the opportunity to explore the unique and longest volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia, as well as immerse yourself in the majestic and beautiful nature and indigenous people's culture among the vast Central Highlands. Geoparks are models for connecting and learning about Earth science through geotourism, where you can learn about the origins and tectonic processes of the Earth's surface. This model focuses on educating and raising awareness of residents and tourists, encouraging a green lifestyle and harmony with nature. Therefore, Geopark tourism is very suitable for the criteria of a green destination in the current context. Amidst the majestic Central Highlands, Lam Dong tourism not only has vast forests and unique gong culture, but also owns a global geological park, home to the longest volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia. Lam Dong Geopark has an area of 4,760 km². Dak Nong Global Geopark includes five communes: Krong No, Cu Jut, Dak Mil, Dak Song, Dak Glong and Gia Nghia city. This place has 65 geological and geomorphological heritage sites, including about 50 caves with a total length of more than 10,000m, along with craters and waterfalls. With international and national heritage values, Lam Dong Geopark was officially recognized by UNESCO as a Global Geopark in July 2020. Lam Dong Global Geopark has five dormant volcanoes. This is where much evidence of tectonic activities of the earth's crust is preserved more than 140 million years ago. In this area, scientists have discovered many fossil bones of prehistoric people, along with bronze arrows and ancient Vietnamese objects from nearly 7,000 years ago, made from stone, ceramics, bones and shells. The most prominent feature of the Global Geopark in Lam Dong is the longest volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia, formed from the eruption of Nam Blang volcano (Buon Choah). With about 65 geological and geomorphological heritage sites, the highlight is a system of nearly 50 caves, craters and waterfalls. Nam Blang volcano, Krong No commune, is the highest peak in a complex of five extinct volcanoes in Dak Nong Global Geopark. Nam Blang volcano is 601m high, of which the underground part is 59m deep. Inside these volcanoes lies the largest and most unique cave system in Southeast Asia, with many undiscovered secrets. Nam Blang volcano, Krong No commune, is the highest peak in a complex of five extinct volcanoes in Lam Dong Global Geopark. Nam Blang volcano is 601m high, of which the underground part is 59m deep. Inside these volcanoes lies the largest and most unique cave system in Southeast Asia, with many undiscovered secrets. Chu Bluk volcanic cave is a site of great geological and cultural heritage value, bringing unique experiences to visitors. Chu Bluk Cave, also known as Bat Cave, is about 25km long, located in Buon Choah commune, Lam Dong province. Located about 20km from the center of Krong No district, from Dray Sap waterfall to Buon Choah cave, this cave system includes more than 100 large and small caves formed from lava flows millions of years ago, hidden in basalt rock. The Global Geopark with its pristine tropical forest ecosystem has preserved biodiversity values, unique cultural, geological, and natural features, along with traces of prehistoric activities dating back tens of thousands of years found in caves. Most of the heritage sites of the Global Geopark have not been affected by humans, so these are ideal tourist destinations for those who like to explore the wild beauty of nature. Over millions of years of creation, Mother Nature has bestowed this Central Highlands region with a huge treasure. The Global Geopark is a place rich in tropical forest ecosystems and preserves many unique cultural, geological and natural features. All blend into a wonderful giant picture, creating a captivating beauty for this red basalt land.
Lam Dong
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Quang Trung Museum
Quang Trung Museum is a place to preserve images and artifacts of cloth hero Nguyen Hue and the glorious victory of the Tay Son insurgent army. Quang Trung Museum is a tourist destination that in recent years has attracted many tourists when they have the opportunity to travel to Quy Nhon. As one of the most famous historical museums in Gia Lai province, this place preserves valuable artifacts associated with the Tay Son uprising. Besides, the museum is also where the bodies of the three Nguyen brothers, Nguyen Nhac, Nguyen Hue, and Nguyen Lu (known to local people as Tay Son Tam Kiet), are kept. The museum was built in 1978, in Tay Son commune, about 45km from Quy Nhon city center. The road is quite far so you can combine visiting other tourist destinations such as Ham Ho Tourist Area, Twin Towers, Banh It Tower, Thien Hung Pagoda, Heaven and Earth Altar. Quang Trung museum campus is more than 150,000 square meters wide, the architecture intertwines classic and modern lines, harmonious natural landscape, and many trees. This is also the largest celebrity museum today, ranked as a National Monument in 1979. Not only does it have historical significance, but Quang Trung museum also has long-standing cultural and political value. The special thing is that this project was built on the old house, where the three Nguyen brothers were born and raised: Nguyen Lu, Nguyen Nhac and Nguyen Hue. The museum is also considered a historical witness, it stores important artifacts, depicting the life of national hero Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue. Besides, this museum is also considered a cultural and educational center to research the nation's history. Having the opportunity to visit the museum, you will have a lot more knowledge about history and be more proud of the sacrifices of previous generations. The museum helps inspire and educate the young generation about patriotism and the spirit of solidarity and unanimity for the country and people. Entering the museum grounds, you will be surprised because this place is meticulously cared for. The design layout is harmonious and balanced, the center is where the Quang Trung monument is located, from here radiating out in other directions are other items. The museum has a curved, red tile roof with extremely meticulous and sophisticated carvings. The main items here include: Quang Trung Monument; Tay Son Tam Kiet Temple; Tay Son music and martial arts performance house; Tay Nguyen communal house; The house displays conservation items; Natural landscape area; Ben Truong Trau. The museum's display area alone includes 9 rooms, storing about 11,000 artifacts. History is a rather distant category because we mostly only learn it from books. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to come to Quang Trung museum, you will be able to directly see items associated with the Tay Son insurgent army such as elephant skin bronze drums, ordinations, seals, genealogies of martial generals, civil servants... to better understand the fighting journey and resounding victory of the insurgent army. Besides, countless simple and simple items are also preserved here, depicting the marches, battles, and arduous days of the insurgents at that time. These realistic, intimate images will certainly help you better understand an important historical period of the nation. The old garden of King Quang Trung's family still retains two precious relics: an ancient tamarind tree and a well. The well mouth has a diameter of 0.9m, located on the right side of Tay Son palace. The well was built of honeycomb stone slabs, originally a private well for the family but later restored to become a village well. You can sit under the tamarind tree in the shade, enjoying the quiet, calm and antiquity of Quang Trung Museum. When coming to the museum, don't forget to enjoy Tay Son martial arts performances. In addition, you can also watch a short film recreating the entire process of the Tay Son insurgents fighting and winning. If you have the opportunity to set foot in Tay Son, visit the Museum to listen to the still echoing sounds of ancient war drums and feel the eternal spirit of the Vietnamese people.
Gia Lai
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Banh It Tower
Banh It Tower is a structure built during the ancient Champa period that exists in the heart of Gia Lai today. Coming here, you will definitely be impressed by the almost intact beauty of the tower. Located on a high hill in Dai Loc village, Banh It Tower leans down, reflecting on the Con river flowing through Ba Di bridge. Also known as Silver Tower, Banh It Tower was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries, belonging to the ancient Champa dynasty. Located on a high hill in Dai Loc village, Banh It Tower leans down, reflecting on the Con river flowing through Ba Di bridge. Also known as Silver Tower, Banh It Tower was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries, belonging to the ancient Champa dynasty. From the first moment you set foot here, you will be impressed by the historical traces of the Champa period that still exist on the top of the tower, stone statues, dancing girls with curvy bodies and vivid, meticulous sculptures. Banh It Tower is a complex with four towers radiating out in four directions and clustered in the middle. When viewed from a distance, it resembles banh it, a specialty of the martial arts land of Gia Lai. Therefore, local people called this place Banh It tower for that reason. The most prominent part of the Banh It Tower complex is the gate tower in the East. The tower is 13 meters high, finished from laterite bricks with two connecting doors in the East - West direction. The gate tower at Banh It Tower was built according to Gopura architecture with spear-shaped arches, many layers stacked vertically. The tower's body has concave vertical grooves, forming a towering, elegant-shaped column, towering between the heaven and earth of Gia Lai. The Main Tower is located on the top of the hill, and has the largest structure at Banh It Tower with a height of 29.6 meters. The main tower has a square plan with each height of 12 meters. The majestic part of the tower is very majestic, meticulous in every smallest detail. The main tower at Banh It Tower has only one main door located in the East and three fake doors radiating out in all directions according to Kalan architecture. The main door is built to protrude from the wall with an impressive height of 2 meters. The door arch is built in the shape of a spear, in the middle is a relief sculpture of Kala's face, and the border of the arch is a relief of the dancing monkey god HaNuMan. The southern tower of the Banh It Tower complex has similar architecture to the East tower with special features in Nau culture and architecture, especially the Posah style: square plan, spear-shaped door, tower body made from cladding columns. In addition, the roof of the South Tower has a unique design with gradually smaller floors moving upwards. The floors of the tower have rows of columns in the middle, bulging at both ends similar to the shape of a gourd. From the main tower, go a little further and you will see the last tower in the Banh It Tower complex. This is a tower with unique architecture with a height of 10 meters, a rectangular plan, 12 meters long, 5 meters wide. The main door of the tower faces East, opening in both North and South directions. The tower's roof is concave in the middle, similar to the shape of a saddle. Therefore, this place is also called by people another name: Yen Ngua tower. Meanwhile, the base of the tower protrudes slightly from the body, built in a square step shape to form a pedestal for the entire project. The body of the tower is shaped like a relief of a magical bird with an interesting and evocative wingspan posture. The appropriate time to go to Banh It Tower is from January to August. At this time, the weather in Quy Nhon is very beautiful, clear and no rain, suitable for people to visit outdoors. Banh It Tower is one of the few works associated with the rare Champa Dynasty that still exists today. With its unique architectural beauty, it is certain that your journey back to Quy Nhon will become much more complete if you have the opportunity to visit and enjoy the scenery at Banh It Tower.
Gia Lai
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Quy Nhon Twin Towers
Twin Towers is not only a destination for history lovers but also a place for tourists to find tranquility, contemplate ancient cultural beauty, and is one of the most beautiful Cham architectural relics left in Vietnam. Quy Nhon Twin Towers - also known as Hung Thanh Tower - is one of the most ancient and impressive Cham architectural works remaining in Binh Dinh. Located on Tran Hung Dao street, Dong Da ward, right in the center of Quy Nhon city, the tower appears as a historical witness, preserving the cultural essence of the ancient Champa kingdom. Quy Nhon Twin Towers are not like traditional Cham towers. The project consists of two towers standing side by side, creating an impressive layout. The big tower is about 25m high, the small tower is 23m high, both have the main door facing south - a symbol of the connection between humans and gods according to the concept of the Cham people. The most special feature of Quy Nhon Twin Towers is the mysterious construction technique: red bricks are stacked on top of each other without any visible mortar marks, tightly bonded with a type of adhesive that scientists have not yet been able to decipher. The three main parts of the tower clearly show the Champa architectural style: Tower base: Solid with large stone blocks (big tower) and baked bricks (small tower). Tower body: Solid square structure, decorated with vivid motifs such as the divine bird Garuda, hybrids with elephant heads and lion bodies, and human figures with 6 or 8 arms. Top of the tower: Not scaled down like traditional Cham towers, but has a soft curved dome shape, symbolizing the connection between earth and sky. Through many ups and downs of history, war and time, Quy Nhon Twin Towers were severely damaged. But with constant efforts, from 1990 - 1997, Polish and Vietnamese experts coordinated the restoration, helping the project revive almost intact. This is considered a destination rich in historical, cultural and architectural values. Today, Quy Nhon Twin Towers are located in the middle of a green campus of more than 6,000 square meters, looming under the canopy of coconut trees, areca palms and frangipani flowers - plants associated with Cham culture, creating a quiet and mysterious space. The unique feature of the Twin Towers is the combination of red bricks and elaborately carved sandstone panels. The images of linga - yoni, Shiva, elephant, Naga, or dancing Apsara dancers all show the unique artistic imprint of the Cham people. Not only do they have aesthetic value, these motifs also contain spiritual meaning, expressing beliefs about prosperity, fertility and the power of divine protection. Take a leisurely walk around the two towers, feel the quiet space, admire each delicate architectural line and imagine a prosperous period of the Champa kingdom. Discover the Linga - Yoni symbol made of sandstone inside the large tower, expressing the prosperous beliefs of the Cham people. Listen to the story of a lost dynasty, feel the harshness of time and the golden vestiges of the past. Live slowly in the ancient space, take photos with mossy walls, where the past and present intersect. On festive occasions, you may be lucky enough to encounter dancers in traditional Cham Pa costumes performing the mysterious Apsara dance - a dance that honors the beauty and soul of women. With its ancient features and unique symmetry, Quy Nhon Twin Towers are the ideal backdrop to create photos imbued with heritage. Although most of the artifacts inside have been lost over time, the Twin Towers still preserve a number of precious antiques, vividly reflecting the cultural and spiritual life of the ancient Cham people. Among them, the most prominent are reliefs of dancing girls, Nandin bull heads and inscriptions engraved with ancient Champa script. A number of artifacts are currently displayed at the Binh Dinh Museum, helping visitors better understand the once brilliant civilization. Not only is it a historical relic, Twin Towers is also a place where many interesting cultural activities take place. During festivals, visitors can enjoy traditional Cham dances and admire unique artistic performances. Or even have the opportunity to explore the unique features of the religious life of the ancient Champa community. Don't hesitate any longer without visiting the Twin Towers to once touch the ancient bricks, listen to the hundreds of years of stories of the Cham people and feel the breath of the past still creeping into every corner of the coastal city of Quy Nhon.
Gia Lai
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Vinh Moc Tunnels
When we mention Quang Tri, we will immediately remember the painful land with many bombs and bullets, especially the pain of national division. Even though the wars have been over for half a century, the pain is still there, the clearest evidence being the historical relics that remind us of Vietnam's glorious period. One of the prominent places among them is the Vinh Moc tunnels of Quang Tri province, a magnificent underground architectural work, where the people of Vinh Linh live and fight hard to wait for the day of national unification. Vinh Moc Tunnels is located in Vinh Moc village, Vinh Thach commune, Quang Tri province. With the motto "not an inch away, not an inch away", the army and people of Vinh Moc dug more than 2,000 meters of tunnels, creating an "underground village" to live, fight and support Con Co island. Coming to Vinh Moc, you not only visit a relic but also touch the breath of history, feel the patriotism and extraordinary creativity of your ancestors. The weather in Quang Tri is typical of the Central region, with two distinct seasons: dry season (April - August) and rainy season (September - March). According to experience, the most ideal time to visit Vinh Moc Tunnels is: Dry season (April - August): The weather is sunny, warm, dry, convenient for moving and exploring outdoor attractions such as Cua Tung beach or Vinh Moc museum. Winter (December - March): Cool air, little rain, suitable for experiencing the cool space inside the tunnels. As soon as we stepped into the Vinh Moc tunnels, we could feel an unexpected cool feeling. The airy and cool wind system inside has surprised many Quang Tri tourists. That is also understandable because ventilation and ventilation factors to ensure the safety of hundreds of people living and fighting must be given top priority. The deeper you go inside the Vinh Moc tunnels, under the light you can clearly see the legendary red soil color here as well as the precise and scientific distribution of each area inside. In addition to being a simple fighting tunnel village, the tunnels also serve as an underground living space for local militia. It was their tenacious and indomitable spirit that gave them the ability to turn the underground into sturdy fortresses with three interconnected floors. According to travel experience, this tourist destination is considered a typical project of the Vinh Linh tunnel village system. The tunnels start from the well and radiate out into the tunnel, running zigzag in a Z shape to create solid bends, using earth walls to block the path of bombs and bullets if they accidentally fall. Not far from the tunnel area, the museum is a place to store war artifacts and recreate the lives of Vinh Moc people. The highlight is the famous painting To Be Or Not To Be, depicting the resilience of the people and soldiers here. In addition, you will see: Remaining bomb casings and bullets, testament to the severity of war. Documents and images about the tunnel construction process and the suicide boats supporting Con Co island. Located inside the tunnels, the cinema room offers a vivid experience with precious footage from the wartime period. The images of bombs, underground life and fighting spirit will make you emotional. First vent well: This is where the first pickaxe was placed to start the tunnel in 1965. The well does not contain water but plays the role of providing air, ensuring life for hundreds of people in the tunnel. Standing here, you will feel the magic of natural ventilation design, keeping the space always cool. The outdoor area displays remaining bomb casings and bullets, along with deep bomb craters, traces of a time of fire and smoke. This is the ideal place to take photos and reflect on the value of peace. To make your trip more enriching, you can combine visiting famous places near Vinh Moc Tunnels: Cua Tung Beach; La Vang Holy Land; Quang Tri Ancient Citadel... Vinh Moc Tunnels is not just a tourist attraction, but a place that touches the heart, arouses national pride and the sacred value of peace. When you step out of the dark tunnels, which were once a place of refuge amid the storm of bombs and bullets, and catch the bright sunlight shining down on the blue Cua Tung beach, you will feel more deeply the silent sacrifice of your ancestors to protect every inch of their homeland.
Quang Tri
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Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery
Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery is not only the resting place of more than 10,333 soldiers who died on the legendary route, but also a living testament to the resilience of an entire nation. Each tombstone here is a story of courage, of steps through the forest, across streams, of exchanging youth to regain independence and freedom. Join us to explore and learn about this heroic historical place! Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery is located in the Ben Tat area, Vinh Truong commune, Quang Tri province, about 38 km northwest of Dong Ha city. With an area of 140,000 m² stretching over three hills upstream of Ben Hai River, this is the largest cemetery in Vietnam, gathering 10,333 graves of martyrs who died during the resistance war against the US on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Started on October 24, 1975 and completed on April 10, 1977, this project is not only an eternal resting place but also a unique architectural work, expressing the deep gratitude of the nation. The graves are divided into 10 areas according to the hometown of the martyrs, along with one area for 68 unknown martyrs, all of which are solidly built and carefully cared for by the masonry team. Truong Son Cemetery is a place to commemorate the soldiers who died on the Truong Son route, an important strategic transportation route in the resistance war against the US. The idea of gathering martyrs' graves from all over the Truong Son route, including Laos and Cambodia, was proposed by General Dong Si Nguyen and approved by the Politburo. This place is not only a spiritual destination but also a space for educating patriotic traditions for the young generation. When you come here, you will feel the solemn atmosphere, the respectful silence, and the story of the sacred Bodhi tree growing behind the memorial - a symbol of protection for the heroic martyrs. Suitable time to visit: Especially on July 27 - War Invalids and Martyrs Day, this is the busiest time with thousands of visitors coming to offer incense and commemoration. The atmosphere is solemn and gratitude activities take place enthusiastically, suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in the historical space. January to March: Quang Tri's weather is cool at this time, with little rain, convenient for traveling and sightseeing. Or on major holidays such as April 30, September 2, or anniversaries related to historical victories, the Cemetery often attracts many groups of visitors and veterans. The cemetery is designed in harmony between architecture and nature, with the following main areas: Central memorial area: Located on a 32.4 m high hill, where a white stone memorial with a three-sided, hollow design is located, symbolizing loss but still rising proudly. Behind is the sacred Bodhi tree, with profound spiritual meaning. Martyrs' graves: Divided into 10 areas according to hometown (Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Nghe Tinh, etc.) and one area for anonymous martyrs. Each area has a memorial house with unique architecture of each region. Relief and monument area: Relief works depicting images of Truong Son soldiers during the resistance war are the artistic highlight of the Cemetery. Green area and ornamental lake: With 60,000 m² of green trees and 35,000 m² of lake, this area brings a peaceful feeling, suitable for strolling and contemplation. The journey to visit this place not only brings deep gratitude but also helps each visitor better understand and appreciate the great sacrifices for today's independence. Visiting Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery is not only a trip, but also a journey back to history, with gratitude and national pride. With this guide, we hope you will have a complete, meaningful and memorable experience.
Quang Tri
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Quang Tri ancient citadel
Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is a destination that attracts tourists not only because of its unique architecture but also heroic historical stories associated with the heroic struggle of our nation. Quang Tri Ancient Citadel (also known as Quang Tri Ancient Citadel) is located in Quang Tri town, Quang Tri province. During the Nguyen Dynasty, this place was the royal headquarters and a military stronghold in Quang Tri province. During the French colonial period, the Ancient Citadel was the center of Quang Tri province. Until the General Offensive and Uprising in 1972, the whole world knew about the fierce and heroic 81-day and night-long war of the Vietnamese people right here. On December 9, 2013, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel was ranked as a special national relic and became a must-see attraction during your trip to Quang Tri. Quang Tri Ancient Citadel was built during the reign of King Gia Long, initially located in Trieu Thanh commune, Trieu Phong district, Quang Tri province. In 1809, the king moved the citadel to its current location. During this period, the citadel was still covered with soil. In 1837, King Minh Mang had the citadel rebuilt with bricks. Inside the citadel are works serving the living and working of agencies of the administrative apparatus at that time, including: Palace, Flag Tower, Tuan Phu Palace, Prosecutor's Palace, Bo Main Palace, Soldiers' Palace, Procuratorate, Military Camp, Kitchen, Warehouse, Examination Hall, Prison. In the early 20th century, after placing a "protectorate" government on Quang Tri, the French colonialists built a series of works inside to serve the ruling apparatus such as prisons, police stations, command posts... After the war, the relics were restored to sections of roads and city walls damaged by bullets. The four main gates were redone. The central area of the Ancient Citadel was built with a memorial and a common grave for thousands of soldiers who heroically left the motherland. In the southwest corner of the citadel, a museum was built to display relics, artifacts and recreate the fierce scenes of the war. Quang Tri Ancient Citadel was built in the familiar Vietnamese citadel architecture style. The citadel has a square shape with a height of more than 4m, the base is 12m thick and the perimeter of the wall is more than 2km. Surrounding the citadel is a solid moat system, and the four corners of the citadel are four fortresses jutting out. The citadel's walls were built solidly with large-sized burnt bricks, bonded with a mixture of lime, molasses and some other additives. The East, West, South, and North have four main doors. The path leading to the relic and the courtyard inside the citadel are paved with cement and planted with grass. To the west of the Ancient Citadel is the road leading from the right gate of the citadel straight to the banks of the Thach Han River, parallel to the bell towers, large parks and squares and flower-floating docks on both sides of the river. The bell tower was inaugurated on April 29, 2007. The tower is nearly 10 meters high, above it hangs a bronze bell with a height of 3.9 meters and a diameter of 2.15 meters, weighing nearly 9 tons. Bells are rung on holidays, full moon days... to commemorate the souls of martyrs. The memorial is located in the center of the monument and is also a common tomb, designed according to the concept of yin and yang philosophy with an octagonal shape symbolizing the eight trigrams, with four ascending paths symbolizing the four images and a double floor for offering incense. Above the second floor is a stylized communal roof with a traditional tai chi vase design. The memorial has 81 steps to climb, symbolizing the 81 days and nights of fire in the Ancient Citadel. In addition, to go up to the memorial, visitors must go through a total of 81 steps, symbolizing 81 days and nights of fierce fighting at Quang Tri Citadel. To the southwest of the relic is the Quang Tri Citadel Museum, which was built to preserve and display historical relics, letters sent home by young soldiers to their families, and statues recreating fierce war scenes. Quang Tri Ancient Citadel today still preserves a number of ancient works such as underground tunnel systems, city gates, temples and ancient prisons. Everything is covered with a layer of moss and trees, adding to the quiet look of the relic. Besides, you also have the opportunity to learn about the philosophy of yin and yang in the architecture of the Ancient Citadel. On Thanh's campus as well as the suburban area, there are many memorial works such as memorials, bell towers, museums, parks, squares... for visitors to experience and save memorable memories with friends and relatives. When coming here, visitors will relive the heroic moments of the past through meaningful and solemn activities such as offering incense to commemorate fallen heroes and releasing flower lanterns on the Thach Han River. Coming to Quang Tri Citadel, we feel like we can relive the heroic history of the "Red Summer" of 1972, even more honoring and appreciating the generation of our ancestors who dedicated their youth to the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. This place will forever be a red address for future generations to look towards, to remember and preserve the indomitable patriotic tradition of the Vietnamese people.
Quang Tri
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Lam Kinh relic area
Thought to have fallen into oblivion, the Lam Kinh relic site with its royal architecture has once again become an interesting tourist destination in Thanh Hoa. Stretching over a land area of more than 140 hectares, Lam Kinh Relics is a prominent attraction, attracting the attention of many people, especially Vietnamese history lovers when coming to Thanh Hoa. Built in a 'mountain position facing the water', Lam Kinh Relic Area is surrounded on all four sides by Dau Mountain, Chu River, Chua Mountain, Phu Lam Forest, Huong Mountain and Ham Rong Mountain. With the beauty of royal architecture still almost intact and enchanting spiritual stories, Lam Kinh Historical Site has truly become a prominent tourist destination on the tourist map of Thanh Hoa. Lam Kinh relic area was built in the direction of 'mountain facing the water' with the back leaning against Dau mountain, facing the Chu river and Chua mountain. On the left is Phu Lam forest, and on the right is the Huong mountain range and Ham Rong mountain. Through many ups and downs and fluctuations of time, however, the space at Lam Kinh historical site still exudes the beauty of royal authority of the past. The relic was built in the shape of the letter Vuong, 314 meters long, 254 meters wide, with a bow-shaped wall 1 meter thick embracing all the works in the citadel, including: Ngoc River is a winding river crossing the main road leading to Lam Kinh Relic Area. On both sides of the road are rows of green trees reflecting the lake's surface, while also providing shade for those who visit the Lam Kinh historical site. In the middle of the gentle Ngoc River is Bach Bridge built in a beautiful curving shape. Over time, the two sides of the bridge have been covered with a layer of moss, making the space more ancient and indescribably majestic. Passing Bach Bridge, you go about 50 meters further and you will see a giant ancient well, built during the time of the founder Le Loi. In the past, people used to release lotus flowers at the well, but now they no longer exist. But thanks to that, the water surface of the well is also clearer, able to reflect interesting silhouettes. Also known as Nghi Mon, Ngo Mon is a large-scale structure at Lam Kinh Relic Area. Ngo Mon has 3 compartments, the middle compartment is 4.6 meters wide and the two side compartments are about 3.5 meters wide. In addition, the building also has three doors with the middle door 3.6 meters wide, two side doors 2,674 meters wide with a row of towering columns in the middle as pillars. Right in front of Ngo Mon are two stone statues dating back hundreds of years as if standing guard, protecting the peace of the temple right behind. In the past, Ngo Mon was the place where rituals took place before visiting the king. As the largest project in the Lam Kinh Historical Relic Area, the Dragon yard is more than 3,500 square meters wide with three walkways leading to the main hall. This is the location where sacrificial rituals take place on major occasions of the year. The main hall at Lam Kinh Relic Area is built in the shape of the letter Cong with three large buildings made entirely of wood with giant pillars supporting them. It can be said that the main hall is the work that depicts the most outstanding architectural beauty of the Early Le Dynasty at that time. Right behind the main hall are 9 Thai temples. The space of the Thai Temple is solemnly and sacredly decorated with a bow shape embracing the main hall. The electric roof is covered with traditional roof tiles. This is the place to worship the King and Queen Mother of the Later Le Dynasty with a year-round scene filled with incense smoke and sacred colors. The mausoleum system at Lam Kinh Relic Area has a large and majestic scale, with each mausoleum area about 400 square meters wide, including the mausoleum area and yard. The most prominent construction here is Vinh Lang, the resting place of King Le Thai To. Vinh Lang was built in the southwest of the capital with the back leaning against the mountain, facing the mountain, on both sides are two high mountain ranges surrounding it, creating a 'tiger serving dragon' position. Lam Kinh relic site is considered a precious gem of the Qing country with great architectural and historical value, truly depicting the golden age of the Later Le Dynasty. If you are a lover of Vietnamese history, let's learn and explore the Lam Kinh relic site!
Thanh Hoa
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