Overview of Dinh Hoa Historical Relics - Safety Zone (ATK)

Dinh Hoa ATK Special National Historical Relic Area is the most important "red address" in Vietnam's revolutionary relic system, known as the Resistance Capital of the nation. This is the place where the spirit of the great Viet Bac converges, where President Ho Chi Minh, the Party Central Committee and the Government lived and worked to lead the entire people to victory in the long resistance war against the French colonialists. With a dense system of relics hidden among ancient forests and rugged mountains, ATK Dinh Hoa carries priceless historical value and is a living testament to the indomitable will and wisdom of the Vietnamese people.

Historic Relic Area - Safety Zone (ATK) Dinh Hoa

Ensemble ATK Dinh Hoa is located in Dinh Hoa commune, Thai Nguyen province, acting as the nucleus of tourism development in the whole province. The space here is a wonderful blend of solemn memorial architecture and wild, majestic natural landscape. Tourists come to Dinh Hoa commune not only to learn about important decisions that have changed the nation's destiny but also to feel the peace and quiet of the old revolutionary base, where every tree and blade of grass is associated with touching stories about Uncle Ho and his revolutionary predecessors.

Outstanding attractions in Dinh Hoa Historical Relics - Safety Zone (ATK)

President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House (Deo Pass Peak)

President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House

President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House is majestically located on top of De Pass, is a work with the deepest spiritual and historical significance in Dinh Hoa commune. The architecture of the memorial house is imbued with national identity with a bright red tile roof and precious wooden columns, creating a solemn space among the vast Viet Bac. This is where tourists stop to offer incense to commemorate the beloved leader. At the same time, from the top of the pass, you can have a panoramic view of the rolling mountains, feeling the majesty of the ancient revolutionary base area.

Tin Keo Relics (Tin Keo Shack)

Tin Keo Relics (Lan Ty Glue)

Tin Keo relic is a place associated with one of the most important decisions in the nation's history: where the Politburo decided to open the Winter - Spring campaign of 1953 - 1954, leading to the famous Dien Bien Phu victory. Tin Keo Shack is hidden at the foot of De Pass, built of simple bamboo but exuding the solemnity and spirit of self-reliance of our people and soldiers. Visitors coming here will be able to witness firsthand the simple working space of Uncle Ho and his predecessors, and better understand the ingenious military art that created independence for the nation in Dinh Hoa commune.

Khau Ty Hill Relics

Khau Ty Hill Relics

Khau Ty Hill is where President Ho Chi Minh's first office was located when he and the Party Central Committee moved to Dinh Hoa ATK in 1947. Strategically located on a high hill, Khau Ty shack allows a panoramic view of the entire surrounding valley, demonstrating the genius vision in choosing a resistance base. In the cool green space, visitors will feel the tranquility and peace where Uncle Ho once lived and worked, writing classic theoretical works amid the many difficulties of wartime in Dinh Hoa commune.

Dinh Hoa ATK Museum

ATK Dinh Museum Hoa

Dinh Hoa ATK Museum is a treasure trove of thousands of artifacts, images and valuable documents about the nation's long resistance war against the French colonialists. With a modern upgraded display system, the museum helps visitors vividly recreate the "arduous yet heroic" life of officials and people of the Viet Bac region. This is an ideal stop for tourists to learn more about the history of the formation of the "Capital of Thousand Winds" and the great contributions of ethnic minorities in Dinh Hoa commune to the cause of national liberation.

Lan Khuon Tat Relics

Lan Khuon Tat Relics

Lan Khuon Tat is associated with the activities of General Vo Nguyen Giap and strategic advisory agencies during the years of resistance. The relic is located next to the clear Khuon Tat stream, surrounded by hundreds of years old trees, creating a charming landscape in the heart of Dinh Hoa commune. Visitors can not only learn about military history but also relax by the stream, hear the chirping of forest birds and feel the breath of Viet Bac nature still intact after decades of conservation.

Chu Market Prison Relics

Chu Market Prison Relics

Chu Market Relics are a testament to the indomitable fighting spirit of revolutionary soldiers imprisoned by the French colonialists. The solid stone walls and strict prison system still retain traces of a period of steadfast struggle against the enemy by loyal communists. Visiting the prison in Dinh Hoa commune helps tourists, especially the younger generation, understand more deeply the price of independence and the spirit of "unwavering courage, undaunted will" of ancestors on the path to saving the country.

Here are suggestions for some other experiential activities at Dinh Hoa ATK Relic Area:

  • Treeking journey "Back to the source": Participate in hiking trails through the forest connecting camp relic sites to truly feel the rugged terrain of the old base.

  • Ethnic cultural exchange in Dinh Hoa commune: Enjoy the Then singing melodies, the smooth Tinh music of the Tay people and participate in the process of making specialty bamboo-tube rice with indigenous people.

  • Take commemorative photos at the top of De pass: Capture the moment at the highest point of the relic complex with a beautiful panorama view of the green Dinh Hoa valley.

The most beautiful time to travel

Spring festival and gratitude (January to March of the lunar calendar)

Spring is the time when the relic wears a beauty full of vitality with the green shoots of the great Viet Bac. This is the time when tourists from all over often make pilgrimages to Uncle Ho's Memorial House on top of De Pass to offer incense, pray for peace and pay their respects to the father of the nation at the beginning of the new year. In particular, the Long Tong Festival (Field Festival) of the Tay ethnic people takes place on January 10 every year in the core area of the relic, bringing a bustling atmosphere with Then songs, Tinh instruments and unique folk games, helping you both admire the heritage and immerse yourself in the beauty of the indigenous culture of Thai Nguyen province.

Historical autumn and anniversaries (Month) 8 to October)

Autumn is probably the time that brings the most emotions when visiting ATK Dinh Hoa, when the weather turns cool and clear, very convenient for visiting outdoor relics. This is also the period when many important historical events of the country take place such as the anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of September 2, making the space more solemn and heroic than ever. Visitors will be able to walk under the canopy of ancient forests changing leaves, listen to the gurgling stream at Tin Keo or Khuon Tat shacks and clearly feel the quiet but powerful beauty of the "Capital of Thousand Winds" in the glorious historical days of the nation.

Transportation information

Flight routes to Thai Nguyen province

Noi Bai International Airport

Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) is the main air gateway bringing tourists from all over the country to the ATK revolutionary base area in Dinh Hoa commune. From the airport, visitors can easily catch shuttle buses or Limousine buses along the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen highway (CT.07), then continue onto National Highway 3C to go straight to the relic center. With synchronously upgraded transportation infrastructure, the total travel time from the airport to the "Capital of Thousand Winds" only takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, helping you save time to start the journey to visit historical camps in the morning.

  • From the Central & Southern Regions: Domestic airlines continuously operate flights to Noi Bai, creating favorable conditions for tourists from City. Ho Chi Minh or Da Nang make a historical trip to Dinh Hoa commune for a short vacation.

  • International: International tourists landing in Noi Bai can use the premium contract car service to travel directly to the relics of Tin Keo shack or Khau Ty hill, experiencing the journey to explore the history of the Vietnamese resistance in a professional and safe way.

Train to Thai Nguyen province

Thai Nguyen Station (Main Transfer Station)

Thai Nguyen Station

Travelling by train to Thai Nguyen Station is an interesting choice for those who want to see the majestic beauty of Viet Bac mountains and forests through the train window. From the provincial central station, visitors will move about 50km northwest through winding roads to reach the center of Dinh Hoa commune. The trains are equipped with modern furniture, comfortable seats and thoughtful on-board food and beverage services, bringing a feeling of slow but nostalgic travel before entering the solemn historical space of the relic site.

After leaving the station, you can choose the taxi service or intra-provincial bus route 05 to go straight to the ATK relic site. The presence of reputable car companies such as Mai Linh Taxi or Thai Nguyen Taxi right at the station door helps transfer journeys extremely quickly. Travel fares are clearly listed, helping large groups of tourists or families to proactively budget for the distance traveling through the palm hills and cassava forests typical of Dinh Hoa land.

Passenger buses to Thai Nguyen province

>High-class Limousine system

High-class Limousine service running the route Hanoi - Dinh Hoa commune is currently the most popular method of transportation thanks to the advantage of door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at key relic sites. These bus companies operate continuously on the CT.07 highway, shortening travel time and ensuring absolute comfort with luxurious interior space, massage leather seats and high-speed internet connection. This is the optimal choice for tourists who want to go straight from the Capital to offer incense at Uncle Ho's Memorial House on top of De Pass without having to go through many transit stops.

From neighboring northern provinces, interprovincial bus routes connecting directly to Dinh Hoa commune bus station also operate very effectively. Long-standing bus companies such as Ha Lan Limousine (☎ 1900.6785) or Minh Anh (☎ 0979.63.11.33) always maintain a frequency of 30 minutes/trip, departing from major bus stations in Hanoi such as My Dinh or Giap Bat. Flexibility in hours makes it easy to plan a trip to visit the "Resistance Capital" at any time of the day.

Internal transportation in Dinh Hoa commune

To fully explore the system of relics stretching across the vast area of Dinh Hoa commune, visitors can use the following means of transportation:

  • Thai Nguyen Taxi: Car companies (☎ 0208.3.863.863) operate strongly around the area. The commune center is ready to safely take you to relics deep in the forest such as Khuon Tat shack or Keo tunnel.

  • Local motorbike taxi: A flexible vehicle that helps you easily move through narrow roads leading to historical camps, and at the same time listen to interesting stories from local "guides" who know the land

  • Tram within the relic area: At key relic sites, the tram service helps travelers move smoothly between exhibition areas and neighboring camps without much effort, especially suitable for groups of veterans and the elderly.

Self-driving motorbike rental:

  • Thai Nguyen car rental service: ☎ 0983.151.288 | Price from 150,000 VND/day | Support vehicle delivery to the center of Dinh Hoa commune, helping you freely explore the romantic De pass roads.

  • ATK Dinh Hoa motorbike rental: ☎ 0912.158.566 | Simple procedures, providing full protective equipment for you to start your trekking journey or visit ethnic cultural villages around the relic area.

Accommodation information

Luxury (4–5 stars)

Crown Hotel is located at 668, Street Phan Dinh Phung, Phan Dinh Phung ward, Thai Nguyen province. This is one of the leading high-end hotels in the province with modern high-rise building architecture, providing luxurious rooms, fully equipped with international standard services such as swimming pools, restaurants and conference centers. According to information from Booking.com, room prices here usually range from 800,000 - 1,800,000 VND/night, making it an ideal destination for tourists who want to enjoy a classy resort space and conveniently travel to relics such as ATK Dinh Hoa or Nui Coc Lake.

Crown Hotel

Kim Thai Hotel located at 3, Hoang Van Thu street, in the busiest central area of ​​Thai Nguyen province. The hotel meets high quality standards with exquisitely designed rooms, panoramic views of the mountain town and professional customer service. With an average price of 850,000 - 1,800,000 VND/night, Kim Thai is always the preferred choice for travelers who prioritize convenience in transportation and a quiet, luxurious resting space before starting the journey to explore heritage sites in the new Thai Nguyen province.

If you want more high-end options in the central area of the province, you can consider hotels. following:

  • Habana Hotel Thai Nguyen – No. 318, Bac Kan street – Price about 700,000 – 1,500,000 VND/night

  • Dong A Plaza Hotel – No. 666, Phan Dinh Phung street – Price about 800,000 – 2,000,000 VND/night

  • Da Huong Hotel – No. 1, Le Tuyen Street – Price about 600,000 – 1,200,000 VND/night

Resort

Sunny House Resort located not too far from the center of Dinh Hoa commune, is an ecological resort space surrounded by palm hills and lush green forests. The resort owns separate villas with an outdoor swimming pool and a BBQ party area in the middle of nature, very suitable for family groups looking for privacy. According to a 2026 survey, room prices here range from 1,100,000 - 2,800,000 VND/night, providing a high-end "glamping" experience right in the heart of the heroic Resistance Capital.

Sunny House Resort

For a variety of relaxation and immersion options into the nature of Viet Bac, you can refer to:

  • Bao Linh Lake Ecological Resort (now in Dinh Hoa commune) - Price from 800,000 - 1,800,000 VND/night

  • Tan Cuong Farmstay - Stop at the tea area before boarding ATK – Price from 700,000 – 1,500,000 VND/night

  • Thai Hai Village – Ancient stilt house resort – Price from 1,000,000 – 2,500,000 VND/night

Experience (2–3 stars, Homestay)

Homestay Ban Quyen (in Phu Dinh commune, neighboring Dinh Hoa commune) is the most famous stop for those who want to experience the local culture of the Tay ethnic people. Tourists will stay in original traditional stilt houses, cook bamboo rice with the homeowner, drink leaf yeast wine and listen to the smooth melodies of Then singing. According to reviews in the travel community, room prices here are extremely reasonable, only from 250,000 - 500,000 VND/night, providing an emotional and authentic journey back to the source amidst the vast mountains of Dinh Hoa.

Homestay Ban Quyen

Cho Chu Hotel is located right in the new administrative center area of Dinh commune Hoa, is a familiar 2-3 star accommodation address for tourists from all over. The hotel scores points thanks to its cleanliness, rooms with full basic amenities and location very close to food service areas and local markets for you to explore the life of mountain town people. Room prices here range from 350,000 - 600,000 VND/night, which is the optimal choice for groups of veterans or students going on field trips to learn about the history of ATK land.

For tourists who love simplicity, cost savings but still ensure peace of mind, the following places are worth a try:

  • Dinh Hoa Homestay - Dinh Hoa Commune Center - Price from 200,000 - 400,000 VND/night

  • Pac Tam Homestay - Experience the village - Price from 250,000 - 450,000 VND/night

  • Da Huong Guest House - Mountain town branch - Price from 300,000 - 550,000 VND/night

Festival cuisine and culture 

Famous restaurants

Bang Mai Restaurant (War zone rice ATK)

Bang Mai Restaurant 

Located right on the road leading to the Tin Keo relic, Bang Mai restaurant is the most iconic destination in Dinh Hoa commune for those who want to rediscover the culinary flavors of the resistance period. The restaurant stands out with its unique "War Zone Rice" menu including palm leaf rice balls, sesame salt and boiled wild bamboo shoots - simple dishes that nourished our army in the past. The spacious wooden stilt house space, surrounded by a lush green garden, brings a nostalgic and cozy feeling. This is a prestigious address chosen by official delegations and veterans to both dine and review heroic historical stories. The estimated cost here is very reasonable, ranging from 120,000 - 250,000 VND/person, depending on the mountain specialties ordered.

Hai Dang Restaurant (Chu Market)

Located in the bustling central area of Dinh Hoa commune, Hai Dang restaurant makes a strong impression on visitors with its largest-scale wooden stilt house architecture in the basin. Dinh Hoa. With a professional service style and a space imbued with Tay cultural identity, this place specializes in serving "premium" local specialties such as crispy fried stream fish, mam mat pork and grilled hill chicken with wild honey. The large dining room system, accommodating hundreds of guests and convenient parking, helps the restaurant become a top stop for family tours that want to combine enjoying specialties and resting in a sophisticated cultural space. The estimated cost here is about 200,000 - 450,000 VND/person, bringing value commensurate with the quality of food and classy space.

Some other quality culinary locations have information on Google:

  • Deo De Restaurant: A stop right at Uncle Ho's Memorial House, famous for its delicious dishes. Lam rice and charcoal-grilled chicken.

  • Thanh Nien Restaurant: An address specializing in serving hot pot dishes and rustic cuisine with a service style as close as home cooking.

  • Ba Doan Rice Restaurant: A popular place in Dinh Hoa commune, highly appreciated for its bitter bamboo shoot soup and authentic kitchen-hanging meat. local.

Local cuisine

Dinh Hoa lam rice

Dinh Hoa lam rice

Lam rice is the most quintessential product of Dinh Hoa commune, made from fragrant upland sticky rice, wrapped in young bamboo tubes and grilled on a charcoal stove. Visitors can easily see and enjoy fragrant tubes of bamboo-tube rice at stalls along the road leading to Tin Keo shack or Khau Ty hill. When peeling the bamboo skin, the white rice grains blend with the sweetness of spring water and the aroma of forest bamboo to create a rustic but unforgettable flavor. This is not only an iconic dish but also an OCOP product that tourists often buy as meaningful gifts after their trip.

Cho Chu rice noodles

Cho Chu rice noodles is a long-standing specialty of the traditional craft village in Dinh Hoa commune, famous throughout the region thanks to its clear white, chewy and completely natural noodles. At restaurants around the relic area, visitors can enjoy a hot bowl of noodles cooked with chicken intestines or rich minced meat. When cooked, the noodles do not fall apart and retain the sweetness of the typical upland sticky rice. This is a typical product that reflects the meticulousness and enthusiasm of local people, bringing a warm feeling to diners amidst the mountains and forests of Viet Bac.

Some other local products around the area:

  • ATK green tea: A type of tea with a strong astringent taste, a deep sweet aftertaste, grown on the hillsides around the relic.

  • Bitter bamboo shoots: A product from the wild with a bitter taste, often bought by tourists as gifts in the spring.

  • Cooc Mo cake: Traditional croissant of the Tay people, fragrant and fragrant with upland sticky rice and chit leaves.

Cuisine experience

>Enjoying tea and grilled bamboo-tube rice in Tay village

Sitting next to a flickering fire in a traditional stilt house in Dinh Hoa commune, grilling tubes of bamboo-tube rice yourself and sipping a cup of green tea is an extremely unique cultural experience. In the quiet space of the mountains and forests, you will listen to artisans tell historical stories of the resistance period and feel the slow pace of life of the people. The sweetness of sticky rice mixed with the passionate flavor of tea helps visitors feel absolutely relaxed, as if returning to the original values of the land of the Windy Capital.

Cultural Experience & Festivals

Long Tong Festival (Field Festival)

Long Tong Festival (Down Festival) copper)

The Long Tong Festival takes place every year on the 10th day of the first lunar month in the core area of ​​Dinh Hoa ATK relic and is the biggest cultural event of the Tay ethnic people. The entire space of Dinh Hoa commune lights up with worshiping rituals to pray for favorable weather and good harvests. Visitors will be immersed in the bustling atmosphere of Then singing, smooth Tinh music and participate in folk games such as shuttlecock toss, stick pushing, crossbow shooting. This is an opportunity for you to explore the diverse cultural identities and solidarity of the peoples of the Northeast.

Incense offering ceremony to commemorate Uncle Ho

The incense offering ceremony at the Memorial House of President Ho Chi Minh on top of De Pass is an important spiritual beauty, carrying a deep sense of gratitude to the beloved leader. Visitors will feel the solemnity when witnessing the procession move through the winding stone steps among the ancient forest. The moment when the bell resounds among the thousands on historical anniversaries will certainly be a profound memory, helping travelers find tranquility and national pride on the journey back to ATK Dinh Hoa.

In addition to the main highlights, ATK Dinh Hoa also has many unique cultural features:

  • The art of Then singing - Dan Tinh: African cultural heritage Human objects are regularly performed at cultural events of the commune.

  • Ancient stilt house architecture: The Tay people's stilt house system in Quyen village is still preserved in its original form, demonstrating the rich history of this land.

  • Tea cultural exchange: Tea talks at the cultural space ATK tea culture helps tourists better understand the tea drinking customs of Thai people.

Amusement area

Ban Quyen community cultural tourism village

Ban Quyen community cultural tourism village

Ban Quyen community cultural tourism village is located near the core area of ​​Tin Keo relic, and is the most unique cultural experience entertainment spot in Dinh Hoa commune. This place owns a complex of ancient stilt houses of the Tay people winding along green rice fields, providing a rich indigenous entertainment space. Visitors can participate in hands-on experience activities such as practicing making bamboo rice, learning to play the Tinh instrument, or participating in folk games such as tossing and pushing sticks. With the combination of visiting relics and experiencing highland life, Ban Quyen is an ideal place for young people and their families to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle and save brilliant "check-in" photos in traditional Tay ethnic costumes.

The area around ATK Dinh Hoa relic has many attractive places to visit and experience, bringing complete relaxation and discovery to visitors:

  • Bao Linh lake eco-tourism area - Dinh Hoa commune: Large water space surrounded by shady palm forests, where visitors can experience scenic motorboat rides, relaxing fishing and enjoy a barbecue picnic right on the quiet lakeside.

  • Central walking street of Dinh Hoa commune (Old Chu Market area): Entertainment spot bustling on weekend evenings with street food stalls, public art performance space and a place to experience the busiest life of the new Dinh Hoa mountain town.

  • ATK tea cultural space - Dinh Hoa commune: Where visitors can transform into artisans picking tea on the hillsides, make their own handmade tea and learn how to enjoy tea in the style of Thai people amidst the natural scenery great thousand.

  • Experience wading streams at Khuon Tat - Dinh Hoa commune: An ideal natural recreation spot with a clear seven-tiered stream pouring down from high mountains, where you can relax in the stream, take photos next to uniquely shaped rocks and feel the absolute coolness of the Viet Bac mountains and forests.

Evocative tour Italy

Experience tour

Tour 3 Days 2 Nights: The Pride of the Windy Capital & The Flavors of Viet Bac (Departing from Hanoi)

Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Hanoi – Move to Dinh Hoa commune – Visit President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House on top of De Pass – Explore Lan Tin Keo relic – Overnight at ATK Guest House.

  • Day 2: Dinh Hoa Commune - Visit Khau Ty Hill Relics and Lan Khuon Tat Relics - Move to Thai Nguyen city - Visit the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures.

  • Day 3: Experience tea picking in Tan Cuong tea region - Enjoy hill chicken and pig specialties - Shop for rice noodle products at the Market Chutney and green tea - Return to Hanoi.

Characteristics: The journey provides a panoramic view of the most important revolutionary base system in the resistance war against the French, combined with the cultural beauty of the northern mountainous peoples. Visitors will clearly feel the change in tourism infrastructure with smooth asphalt roads leading deep into the camp relics amid the lush green forests. This is an opportunity for you to both learn about the heroic history, experience firsthand the peaceful lifestyle and enjoy cups of heritage tea right in the old war zone land.

  • Transportation: Business class tourist car or high-class Limousine.

  • Reference tour price: 2,950,000 - 3,500,000 VND/person (Full package of specialty dining services, standard accommodation and on-site tour guide).

  • Suggested organizer: Thai Nguyen Tourist, Vietravel.

Family tour family

>1-Day Tour: Journey to the Origin - Following in Uncle Ho's footsteps

Itinerary: Hanoi - Dinh Hoa commune - Visit Dinh Hoa ATK relic complex - Offer incense at Uncle Ho's Memorial House - Experience making bamboo rice and enjoy lunch at Ban Quyen community tourism cultural village - Visit Dinh Hoa ATK Museum - Return to Hanoi.

Features: The tour is designed at a gentle pace, focusing on traditional educational values for younger generations in the family. Children will be extremely excited to see the bamboo "plane" or the simple camps where Uncle Ho used to live, while adults can relax and admire the romantic scenery of palm forests and tea hills of Dinh Hoa commune. The combination of historical sightseeing and hands-on practice of making local specialties will bring vivid history lessons and meaningful bonding moments for all family members.

  • Transportation: Personal car or new group tour car.

  • Reference tour price: 850,000 – 1,200,000 VND/person (Including shuttle bus, hill chicken rice lunch and tickets to visit relic sites).

  • Suggested organizers: PYS Travel, Saigontourist.

Eco-tourism

>Tour 2 Days 1 Night: ATK Camping & Conquering Khuon Tat Waterfall

Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Hanoi - Dinh Hoa commune - Visit Lan Khuon Tat relic - Light trekking to explore the 7-storey waterfall system Khuon Tat - Camping and holding a BBQ party next to the cool stream.

  • Day 2: Welcoming the sunrise and practicing meditation in the quiet space of the "Wind Capital" thousand" – Visit Bao Linh lake and experience motorboating – Enjoy specialties of stream fish and wild bamboo shoots – Return to Hanoi.

Characteristics: Experience for those who love freedom and wish to "heal" their soul amidst the pristine nature of the Viet Bac mountainous region. The unique highlight is a night of sleeping in a luxury tent (Glamping) right near Khuon Tat stream, listening to the murmuring sound of the waterfall and feeling the chilly climate typical of the mountain town. The moment of dawn sunlight filtering through the ancient trees in the ancient war zone will certainly be an extremely splendid and relaxing visual memory for those who love ecological exploration.

  • Transportation: Self-driving cars or motorbikes to experience in groups.

  • Reference tour price: 1,650,000 - 2,150,000 VND/person (Including comfortable tent services, outdoor barbecue and waterfall experience activities).

  • Suggested organizers: Trekking Thai Nguyen, Meditours.

Shopping and Souvenirs concept

>ATK Product and Souvenir Display Center

The product display center is located right in the square area at the foot of Deo Deo, an ideal stop for visitors to look for gifts bearing the breath of the old war zone. The space here is designed in harmony between modernity and tradition, specializing in introducing standard OCOP product lines of Dinh Hoa commune. From premium tea boxes grown on historic hillsides to highland dried agricultural products, all products have clear origins and exquisite packaging. This is a place where you can be completely assured of the quality when you want to bring a bit of "Viet Bac forest flavor" as gifts for family and friends.

Here are some reputable addresses and products for you to find and buy typical local souvenirs:

  • Cho Chu rice noodles (Traditional craft village product): Made from Pure bao thai rice grains from Dinh Hoa commune, Cho Chu rice noodles are famous for their natural elasticity and chewiness and do not use bleach. This is a simple but extremely popular gift, often packaged in large bundles, convenient for tourists to transport long distances.

  • Dinh Hoa Lam Rice (Gift packaging): The fragrant tube of Lam rice with the rich taste of bamboo and sticky rice is always the top choice. In 2026, many establishments in Dinh Hoa commune have developed a line of vacuum-sealed bamboo rice, which helps keep the fragrant consistency for many days, extremely suitable for tourists to buy as hot specialty gifts after the trip.

  • ATK Dinh Hoa green tea: The tea here has a rich astringent taste typical of the limestone mountains and a deep sweet aftertaste. "Dinh" or "Non Tom" tea lines in Dinh Hoa commune are often stored in wooden boxes or bamboo tubes delicately carved with the image of Lan Tin Keo, creating high souvenir and artistic value.

  • Dried bamboo shoots and wild shiitake mushrooms: Precious products from the great forest of Dinh Hoa are harvested manually and dried naturally by ethnic people. Wild shiitake mushrooms here have a strong aroma that is completely different from cultivated mushrooms, making them a great ingredient for highland family meals.

  • Handmade brocade items of the Tay people: Handbags, scarves or headdresses are handwoven with exquisite patterns in Ban Quyen cultural village. Each item is not only a souvenir but also contains a story about the culture and hospitality of ethnic people in Dinh Hoa commune.

Dinh Hoa Green Tea

Support information and other information

Management Board of ATK Dinh Hoa Historical-Ecological Relic Site

Address: Dinh Hoa Commune, Thai Nguyen Province.

Function: This is the permanent unit responsible for managing Manage, preserve and coordinate all traditional sightseeing and educational activities at the ATK Dinh Hoa special national relic complex. The office is the place to receive requests for tour guides at key relic sites such as Lan Tin Keo and Khau Ty Hill and assist visitors in registering for educational programs about origins or participating in the Long Tong Festival on the 10th day of the first lunar month. The staff here will help you better understand the historical value of the "Capital of Thousand Winds" as well as provide regulations on protecting the natural landscape and resistance artifacts inside the relic.

Dinh Hoa Commune Police

Address: Dinh Hoa Commune, Thai Nguyen Province.

Function: The unit performs the task of ensuring security, order, safety for tourists and regulating traffic on roads leading to the monument and the Deo Pass area 24/7. Commune police directly receive reports of security incidents, assist in finding lost objects and maintain a civilized sightseeing environment, and prevent acts of soliciting visitors or superstitions in worship and memorial areas. The presence of functional forces helps ensure that your journey back to your base area is always safe, especially during peak periods when large numbers of tourists and veteran groups flock to the source on major national holidays.

Dinh Hoa Commune Health Station (Regional Medical Support Facility)

Address: Dinh Hoa Commune, Thai Nguyen Province.

Function: Medical facility specialized in providing emergency first aid and quickly handling health situations that arise for tourists during trekking, climbing or moving between camp relic sites. Located in the central area of ​​the commune, this unit is very convenient to promptly assist with problems such as heatstroke, hypoglycemia or minor injuries when tourists explore the mountainous terrain at Khuon Tat relic site or Khau Ty Hill. This is a reliable medical fulcrum to help you and your family feel completely secure when exploring the heroic yet challenging beauty of the old war zone in Dinh Hoa commune.

In situations where urgent security, rescue or medical support is needed in the Dinh Hoa ATK area, please contact immediately via the national numbers: 113 (Police), 114 (Fire) and 115 (Emergency) medical) for timely treatment.

Wish you have a meaningful journey back to the source at ATK Dinh Hoa, fully feel the historical aura of the nation among the great thousands and enjoy peaceful moments in the land of Dinh Hoa - where the sacred soul of rivers and mountains and the thousand-year-old revolutionary cultural identity of the new Thai Nguyen province converge!