Hue Citadel is located at Street 23/8, Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, on the banks of the romantic Perfume River. Hue Citadel was built in the first half of the twentieth century, this is one of the relics recognized by UNESCO as a World cultural heritage since 1993. Hue Citadel is the place where people live and activities take place. of the Nguyen kings and the last feudal court of our country. Hue is a peaceful and poetic land, so King Gia Long chose this place to build the Hue Citadel in 1803. It took 30 years for this project to be officially completed. Hue Citadel was built with Hue royal architecture, so every line and decoration is very sophisticated. Hue Citadel has two main areas: the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden City, each area includes many different works. The Imperial Citadel area includes Ngo Mon gate and Thai Hoa Palace. The Forbidden City is an area reserved for the king and royal family, including Dai Cung Mon, Ta Vu and Huu Vu, Can Chanh Palace, Thai Binh Lau, Dien Tho Palace... 1. Imperial Citadel area Ngo Mon Gate was built massively and majestically with extremely elaborate, sophisticated and solid patterns. Ngo Mon is not simply the entrance gate but also the representative face of the Hue Royal Citadel, so it is designed with many layers with a surrounding moat system. The Ngo Mon Gate of Hue Imperial Citadel looks south of the citadel and has 5 gates, the main gate in the middle is for the king, and the two side gates are for civil and martial mandarins. The remaining area of the two surrounding gates is for soldiers, elephants and horses to follow the king to protect and serve him. Thai Hoa Palace is a symbol of the power of the Nguyen Dynasty at that time. Thai Hoa Palace is the most important building in the overall Imperial Citadel of Hue. This place and Dai Trieu Nghi yard were once the place where court meetings of the Nguyen Dynasty took place, most of which were court meetings. important. Thai Hoa Palace uses ironwood as material. The roof, columns, etc. are carved with delicate, meticulous dragon shapes. In the middle of the palace is the king's throne placed in a solemn position, where the king sits during court meetings. 2. Forbidden City area Dai Cung Mon is the main door (south) into the Forbidden City, consisting of 5 compartments and 3 doors and was built during the reign of King Minh Mang, in 1833. The door in the middle compartment is only for the king to enter, the back on both sides has two corridors connecting Ta Vu and Huu Vu. Dai Cung Mon overlooks the front yard towards Thai Hoa Palace, built entirely of wood, topped with lapis lazuli tiles. Ta Vu and Huu Vu are two buildings right opposite Can Chanh palace, built in the early 19th century. Ta Vu building was built for literary mandarins, Huu Vu is a place for military mandarins in the court. These two buildings are the place to prepare for rituals before the court, where competitions or banquets are held. Can Chanh Palace is located directly with Thai Hoa Palace in the North-South direction, this is the place for the king to hold court. Can Chanh Palace is considered the largest and most beautiful wooden structure in the entire Forbidden City. The columns are made of ironwood, the upper frame is delicately and elaborately carved. Thai Binh Lau is located inside the Forbidden City of the Hue Citadel, this place will be used for the king to rest in his free time, read books, write literature or relax poetry. Thai Binh Lau was built in 1919 by King Khai Dinh and completed in 1921. Among the many palaces in the Imperial Citadel of Hue, Dien Tho Palace is considered the largest palace architectural system in Hue. This is the residence of the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother, powerful women next to the king. Hue Citadel is the largest scale project in Vietnam's history with a construction period lasting many years with tens of thousands of construction workers along with activities of filling rivers, digging trenches, building ramparts, besides Huge amounts of soil and rock amounting to millions of cubic meters. Visiting the Hue Citadel relic complex, you will admire hundreds of magnificent shrines, temples and palaces. With its magnificent beauty combined with unique architecture, it promises to be a destination that will bring you many interesting experiences. Source: Thua Thien Hue tourism information portal
Hue
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Rating : National monument
Uncle Ho's Memorial House is at No. 112 (new number 158) Mai Thuc Loan, Thuan Loc Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province. This is the house where President Ho Chi Minh lived when he followed his family to Hue for the first time from 1895 - 1901. In 1894, Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac (father of President Ho Chi Minh) passed the Bachelor's exam at Huong Nghe An exam school. In 1895, he went to Hue to take the Ho Chi Minh exam but did not pass. To prepare for the next exam, he applied to study at Quoc Tu Giam School - Hue and was accepted. In order to have the conditions to take care of his children, and his family was also a source of support for him during his busy days, he returned to his hometown and, along with his wife, Hoang Thi Loan, brought his two sons, Nguyen Sinh Khiem and Nguyen Sinh Cung, to Hue. . Thanks to an acquaintance's introduction, he rented a small house on Dong Ba Street (a current relic house). In this house, Mr. Nguyen Sinh Cung (Uncle Ho's name as a child) lived happy years with his family: An exemplary but strict father, dedicated to taking care of the books day and night; a gentle, responsible mother, spending time at the loom and joy when welcoming baby Nguyen Sinh Xin into the world. But this house also imprinted in Nguyen Sinh Cung's soul the pain of losing his mother and the cry of his child thirsting for milk. And the love and care of the poor people of Hue. Those deep sentiments are the cultural values that contribute to the formation of moral personality and humanism. Ho Chi Minh - He spent his entire life striving for independence, freedom of the nation, and happiness of the people. Uncle Ho's memorial house at 112 Mai Thuc Loan is a wooden house with three rooms, four columns, architectural style of traditional Hue houses, with a tiled roof, walls surrounded by bricks, the front is the system of "upper bars, lower bars"; Connected to the main house is the kitchen, plastered walls, and thatched roof. The house is located in a complete house - yard - garden complex. In particular, this house is where Ms. Hoang Thi Loan gave birth to her fourth child, boy Nguyen Sinh Xin, and is also where she breathed her last breath at the age of 33 on December 22, the year of the Rat (February 10, 2019). 1901). * Uncle Ho's memorial house on Mai Thuc Loan street, the house was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national historical relic on February 2, 1993. * On December 31, 2020, the Prime Minister issued a Decision to classify the President Ho Chi Minh relic system in Thua Thien Hue as a special national historical relic. (including 4 relics that were previously ranked as National: Uncle Ho's memorial house on Mai Thuc Loan street; Hue National School site; President Ho Chi Minh's childhood memorial house in Duong No village and Duong No village communal house). Source: Thua Thien Hue province electronic information portal
Hue
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Rating : Special national monument
Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hue was established on September 16, 1980, under the direction of the Binh Tri Thien Provincial Party Committee, on the basis of an exhibition house about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh. On June 30, 1982, Ho Chi Minh Museum Binh Tri Thien officially became a member of the system of President Ho Chi Minh Museums and memorial relics. Since 1989, after Binh Tri Thien province was separated into three provinces, Ho Chi Minh Museum of Binh Tri Thien changed to Ho Chi Minh Museum of Thua Thien Hue, its functions and tasks have not changed. On May 19, 1998, on the 108th birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue was officially rebuilt and inaugurated on May 19, 2000. 2007 , Thua Thien Hue Ho Chi Minh Museum was ranked as a class II museum on September 27, 2007 by the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province. Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue, after more than 40 years of establishment and development, has a spacious and modern facility. Thua Thien Hue, the land that nurtured President Ho Chi Minh's childhood during the years he and his family lived, studied and participated in patriotic activities during the period 1895 - 1901 and 1906 - 1909. This is the place where This contributed to molding and forming his patriotic thoughts, thereby motivating him to be determined to go out and find a way to save the country and the people. Ho Chi Minh's Heritage - Uncle Ho's years in Hue from the perspective of "objects", is the system of relics he left behind. Up to now, according to statistics in Thua Thien Hue, there are about 20 monuments and relic sites commemorating President Ho Chi Minh, of which 4 monuments are ranked by the Prime Minister as special national monuments: souvenir of President Ho Chi Minh at Mai Thuc Loan street (new number 158); Hue Quoc Hoc School; Memorial House of President Ho Chi Minh in Duong No village; Duong No village communal house and 5 provincial-level relics. Regarding "intangible" heritage, there are thousands of written and folk documents about him, talking about him, his own memories of his time in Hue and Uncle Ho's heart for Thua Thien Hue and Thua Thien Hue. with Uncle Ho. The legacy that President Ho Chi Minh and his family left behind on the land of Thua Thien Hue is a pride and priceless asset that the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue has the honor and responsibility to preserve. embellish and promote values, in order to contribute to gradually bringing Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style into life, encouraging all classes of people to promote the cause of industrialization, modernization, and striving for the goal of rich people, strong country, democracy, fairness and civilization, building Thua Thien Hue economically rich, culturally beautiful, strong in national defense and security. Source: Ho Chi Minh Museum, Thua Thien Hue
Hue
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Rating : National monument
Hue National School Relics is located at 12 Le Loi, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province. Quoc Hoc Hue School is now Hue Quoc Hoc specialized high school. The school is the place to witness Uncle Ho's years of diligent study and vibrant activities in the patriotic movement of the early 20th century. Through many ups and downs of history, Hue National School is still a place to mold and nurture talents for the country and preserve within itself the tradition and enthusiasm of revolutionary geniuses. Quoc Hoc School was established according to the edict dated September 17, the 8th year of Thanh Thai (October 23, 1896) and the Decree dated November 18, 1896 of the Governor General of Indochina. This is the main French-Vietnamese school in the whole of Indochina. In May 1906, Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac entered Hue capital to accept the position of Minister of Rites. Nguyen Tat Thanh and his brother Nguyen Tat Dat followed their father to Hue to live and study. His father sent him to Dong Ba French-Vietnamese Primary School, Nguyen Tat Thanh was smart, studious and good at studying. As an excellent student at the school, in the 1908 Primaire exam, Thanh was one of the ten best students at Dong Ba French-Vietnamese Primary School who passed the exam to enter the second high school class of Quoc Hoc School in the school year 1908 - 1909. . Studying at Quoc Hoc School, Nguyen Tat Thanh had the opportunity to absorb Western civilization more deeply, but he also better understood the demagogic nature of the slogan "Freedom - Equality - Fraternity" that French colonialists are preaching. In the early years of the 20th century, the patriotic movement initiated by Phan Boi Chau, Phan Chu Trinh, Luong Van Can... had a great impact on Nguyen Tat Thanh's awareness, he became a liaison. for patriotic organizations and mobilize classmates to support patriotic movements. These were the activities that marked the beginning of Nguyen Tat Thanh's patriotic struggle career, from which he decided to say goodbye to Quoc Hoc school, gradually go to the South, go abroad to find a way to save the country. In 1975, the South was completely liberated, the country was independent and unified, Quoc Hoc High School truly became a socialist school, a place to attract and train gifted students from Thua Thien Hue, contributing to the training of talented people. for country. In 1990, to celebrate the 100th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, to commemorate the school's outstanding student, Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue together with Quoc Hoc School built a statue of Mr. Nguyen Tat Thanh in Thua Thien Hue. Right in the center of the school. Quoc Hoc School is proud to have contributed to cultivating a great personality, a great bravery, and a genius leader for the nation: Ho Chi Minh. * Quoc Hoc School Relics was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Historical Relic on March 26, 1990, and ranked as a special National Relic by the Prime Minister on March 26, 1990. December 31, 2020. Source: Thua Thien Hue electronic information portal
Hue
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Rating : Special national monument
Ba Den Mountain is located in the northeast of Tay Ninh city, Tay Ninh province, 11km from the city center. This is the highest mountain in the South (986m), located in the historical, cultural, scenic and tourist relic complex of Ba Den Mountain, which has been recognized by the Prime Minister as a national tourist area. Ba Den Mountain is a famous landscape considered a symbol of Tay Ninh province. Looking down from Ba Den Mountain, you will see a vast plain covering the outskirts of Tay Ninh city. Seen from a distance, Ba Den Mountain is sometimes clearly visible against the blue sky, sometimes hidden in the mist. This place also attracts tourists by an architectural complex of temples, pagodas, shrines, towers... all bearing the characteristics of Buddhist culture and folk beliefs spreading from the foot of the mountain, the slopes, to the top. On Ba Den Mountain there are a number of pagodas such as: Buddha Pagoda, Hang Pagoda, Ha Pagoda, Trung Pagoda, Van Son Pagoda... In addition, there are many small caves here: Thanh Long Cave, Ba Co Cave, Ba Tuan Cave... The most impressive for tourists is probably Linh Son Tien Thach Pagoda, where Ba Den is worshiped, where there is a "good reputation" about the sacredness of Ba Den (in the minds of the people here, they always believe that she often The divine spirit blesses and helps people in the area during times of crop failure, famine or injustice). The pagoda was built in the 18th century and has undergone many restorations, most recently inaugurated in 1997. With an altitude of up to 986m, all year round the top of Ba Den Mountain is covered with mist and clouds, making it as beautiful as a fairyland. Currently, there are many beautiful trekking routes with many challenges that attract tourists such as pagoda roads, electric pole roads, climbing Ba Den mountain through water pipes... In addition, there are other roads to reach the top of the mountain. such as: Ma Thien Lanh road, Phung mountain road and white stone road. In general, these routes are quite difficult to follow and easy to get lost for those who have no climbing experience. Visitors can visit the temple by cable car or slide system. The pilgrimage process also gives visitors many emotions when admiring the majestic view of Ba Den Mountain with its eye-catching blue color, dotted with poetic ornamental flowers amidst the green mountains and forests. Experiencing the cable car system also brings an exciting feeling to visitors. The total length of the two cable lines is 3,057m with a total of 191 cabins. Ba Den cable car station is the largest in the world with an area of up to 10,959 square meters. Chua Hang Station is uniquely designed like an ancient temple, inspired by the architecture of Ba Den Pagoda and Hang Pagoda; The highlight of the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha meditating is designed to be invisible along both sides of the wall. Van Son Station is a miniature "Nordic fairy tale world"; Columns and interior walls are multicolored stereoscopic paintings inspired by the architecture of Tay Ninh Holy See. Every year, from around the full moon of the first lunar month to the end of the third lunar month, it is the most crowded occasion for tourists to make pilgrimages to worship and participate in Ba Den mountain festivals. This is an opportunity to admire the moment when nature transforms into the most brilliant spring. Visitors can participate in the Ba Den Ceremony and experience the statue bathing ritual on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Visitors can also choose to spend the night in the mountains to experience a Da Lat of the Southeast region; Experience the four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter in one day. Visitors will feel the wildness and tranquility of the Ma Thien Lanh area, be able to touch and take "check-in" photos at the 986m milestone, watch the brilliant sunrise at the top or watch the sea of floating clouds. Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
Chot Mat Tower Historical-Cultural Relic, located in Xom Thap hamlet, Tan Phong commune, Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province, was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) as historical - cultural relic on July 23, 1993. Also one of the last three ancient towers remaining in the South of our country. Having undergone many restorations in 1938, 2003 and most recently in 2013. Despite undergoing restorations, the Chot Mat ancient tower relic site has given itself a new look but still remains retains the spirit of ancient architecture. The entire Tower is built of brick and slate with the top of the tower tapering upward, from the ground to the highest point of the tower is estimated to be 10m. In addition, this ancient tower is located on a high mound in the middle of the field, so from a distance it looks like a pen rising gradually. In 2003, the People's Committee of Tay Ninh province decided to approve the investment project to restore, embellish and preserve Chot Mat tower relics and carried out the restoration, restoration, display and opening of the excavation pit in 2003. into use. On November 27, 2019, the Provincial People's Committee issued a Decision regulating the decentralization of management, protection and promotion of the value of historical and cultural relics and scenic spots in Tay Ninh province. Decision to assign the People's Committee of Tan Bien district to directly manage 4 relics, including the National Historical-Cultural relic Thap Chot Mat. In particular, the Chot Mat Tower Historical-Cultural Relic in Tan Phong commune, Tan Bien district was chosen to be part of the tourism development link of Tay Ninh Province. This is a tourist destination worth exploring, contributing to tourism development in Tan Phong commune in particular and Tan Bien district in general. Source: Tay Ninh province electronic information portal
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
Binh Thanh ancient tower is in Binh Phu hamlet, Binh Thanh commune, Trang Bang district, Tay Ninh province. Binh Thanh ancient tower is one of three typical architectures representing the remaining Oc Eo culture in the South that still exists today. The tower is located on the right bank of the Vam Co Dong River, about 50 km southeast of Tay Ninh city center. This is an ancient tower built in the 8th and 9th centuries, and is now more than a thousand years old. The entire Binh Thanh ancient tower area consists of three buildings, but only the main tower still retains its architectural integrity thanks to restoration in 1998. The other two towers have now collapsed, leaving only ruins above. square foundation. Binh Thanh ancient tower and Tay Ninh Chop Mat tower were officially discovered through archaeological reports at the Indochina archaeological research library in the early 20th century and were recognized as national historical relics in 1999. 1993. Binh Thanh ancient tower is a testament to many ups and downs of Vietnamese history over the past 1000 years. This is the only tower with stone walls that have remained almost intact since it was first discovered in 1886. It is also a rare architectural heritage of the Oc Eo culture that still retains its original construction design. . Besides, Binh Thanh ancient tower also contains many traditional cultural values, religions and beliefs of the ancient Funan people. Typically, the patterns and reliefs embossed on the tower, mostly images of stylized flowers, gods, vitality... are popular images in Hinduism, worshiped by Funan people. worshiped thousands of years ago. Through the architecture, construction techniques and ingenious sculpture shown on Binh Thanh ancient tower, it contributed to reflecting the peak development of Oc Eo culture at that time. This is a valuable document that researchers are constantly exploring to discover more unique cultural and historical values at this ancient relic site. Not only that, the discovery of an ancient tower more than 1,000 years old further confirms that Tay Ninh land since ancient times has been a focal point for trade and exchange of many great cultures, a place with a long history. before the Vietnamese set foot in Tay Ninh in the 17th century. The tower is built on a square ground with a total height of 10m and each side is 5m long. The four sides of the tower are built in the East - West - South - North directions and have a single main door facing East. The main door is designed to protrude outwards with a width of 1m and a height of about 2m. Below the main door are stone steps and above there is a large stone slab, embossed with many delicate patterns. In addition, the West, South, and North walls are all designed with fake doors and decorated with reliefs with elaborate patterns no less than the main door. The space inside the tower is not large, mainly used as a place to worship Linga and Yoni - a symbol of Shiva in Hinduism. Binh Thanh ancient tower carries a long history and sophisticated architecture in every detail... Source: Tay Ninh Tourism
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is located at 235 National Highway 22B, located in Tan Binh commune, Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province. Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park in the North and West borders the Vietnam - Cambodia border; The name of Lo Go Xa Mat National Park is combined from two different locations in Tay Ninh province: Lo Go, Xom Moi (now in Hoa Hiep commune, Tan Bien district) and Xa Mat border gate - one of four gateways. The province's most important place in terms of trade exchanges and exploiting foreign economic potential. According to data updated on December 22, 2023, the total area of Lo Go Xa Mat National Park is 30,022 hectares. The garden is divided into 3 main subdivisions with their own functions: 1. Strictly protected zone (area 10,615.16 hectares): A place that focuses on preserving the inherent ecological characteristics of the forest and its flora and fauna. With an ideal coordinate system and influence With a tropical monsoon climate, the tourist area of Lo Go Xa Mat National Park has become the habitat and migration of many rare and endangered animal species according to the Vietnam and world red books. Besides rare animal species, Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park also owns a large forest with nearly 1,000 species of plants, many of which have not yet been discovered and researched. The management board specifically prohibits acts of exploiting resources and building massive infrastructure in this area. 2. Ecological restoration subdivision (area of 30,023 hectares): In this area, people have carried out zoning, afforestation, and reconstruction of natural forest areas that have been destroyed, strengthening the protection of water sources and the environment. surrounding school. 3. Administrative service subdivision (area of 130.46 hectares): Is where management buildings, motels, amusement parks, tourist routes... serve visitors to rest and relax. expansion, while combining protection of nature, avoiding negative impacts on biodiversity. 2019 Recognized as an ASEAN Heritage Garden Coming to Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the majestic natural landscape but also admire many long-standing historical and cultural relics here! 1. The observatory is 32m high 2. Vam Co Dong upstream - natural boundary with Cambodia 3. Landmark 132 is originally a double landmark, in which Landmark 132 (1) is under the management of Cambodia and Landmark 132 (2) is guarded by Vietnamese border guards. 4. Ta Not Trang 5. 215-year-old heritage tree - 44 meters high 6. 269-year-old Otter heritage tree - 42 meters high 7. Stele commemorating the Central Propaganda Department of the Southern Department. The Central Propaganda Department of the Southern Department - the "spearhead" at the forefront of political ideology and mass propaganda, contributed to the great victory in the spring of 1975. 8. Memorial stele of Nguyen Van Troi school. In 1965 - one year after the death of heroic martyr Nguyen Van Troi, the Central Base of the Southern Department established a school named after him, welcoming children of officers and soldiers in the Southeast region to live. , study. The school existed until 1976 and produced many talented people who held important positions in the central and local government apparatus. Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
Giac Ngan Pagoda is located on provincial road 781, from Tay Ninh town to Chau Thanh district, one of the ancient pagodas in Tay Ninh that still exists. The pagoda is located in Binh Phong hamlet, Thai Binh commune in a peaceful and pristine setting, with an ancient architecture, close to folk culture, reflecting the traditional beauty of Vietnamese Buddhism. The temple was built on an area of about 400 square meters and is located on a 1 hectare plot of land. The front of the pagoda is a facade consisting of 3 compartments 8m high, with stairs leading up to it on both sides. In front of the yard is a beautiful and simple stone mountain, inside the mountain there is a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. There is also a solemn white statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. To the right of the pagoda is the cemetery, the resting place of deceased Buddhists. Giac Ngan Pagoda was built by Luc Hoa Tang Buddhist sect more than 100 years ago, after Thien Lam Pagoda, at the same time as Phuoc Lam, Cao Son, Long Son, Hanh Lam, Cam Phong pagodas. At first, the pagoda was only built with simple materials. It was not until 1950 that it was built solidly according to today's architecture. The person who repaired and rebuilt the pagoda was monk Thich Giac Thien from Ba Den mountain. Next is monk Thich Tinh Hai. Since 1994, Venerable Thich Hue Thong has been the abbot until now. During the resistance war against the French and Americans, Giac Ngan Pagoda was once a safe base for revolutionary cadres. Nowadays, sometimes people still come back to visit the beloved temple of the past. During spring days and major Buddhist holidays such as the full moon days of January, April, and July, Giac Ngan Pagoda is always bustling and crowded. Believers and Buddhists who come here are not only local people but also many people from other places. Source: Tay Ninh Buddhism
Tay Ninh
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Junction City victory memorial site (Tan Chau, Tay Ninh) is one of the fierce points where the US Empire bombed, with the illusion of achieving military victory to resolve the war in the South of the country. ta. During the years 1965 - 1968, the US and the Saigon government mobilized tens of thousands of troops to consecutively organize two strategic counter-attacks in the dry season of 1965-1966; 1966-1967, in order to "find and destroy" the main force of the Liberation Army and complete the "pacification" of the South. But contrary to the calculations of the American Empire, their "search and destroy" and "pacification" operations failed one after another. In particular, after the failure in the "search and destroy" operations against Attleboro (October 12, 1966 - November 25, 1966) and Cedarfalls (January 8, 1967 - January 26, 1967), the US government was even more divided. deepen. Trying to overcome this situation, from February 22 to April 15, 1967, the US Empire mobilized 45,000 troops, with 1,200 tanks, armored vehicles, 256 artillery pieces of all kinds and 160 combat aircraft and other weapons. weapons, strong firepower, launched the Junction City operation with the hope of implementing the two-pronged strategy of "search and destroy and pacify" to attack the Bac Tay Ninh base to destroy the Central Bureau of the South, Division 9 The main forces of the Liberation Army and the Liberation Radio station sealed the Cambodian border and destroyed the revolutionary forces' logistical reserves. Meanwhile, our forces only have the 9th Regional Main Force Division, reinforced by the 16th Regiment and other forces with the motto of sticking to fighting on the spot, building a people's war network in the base area, ready to attack the enemy at bases, destroy warehouses, and strongly attack "strategic hamlets" to contribute to breaking the strategic counterattack of the American Empire. After 53 days and nights, our army and people eliminated 14,233 American troops from combat, shot down and destroyed 160 aircraft, 992 military vehicles (including 775 tanks and armored vehicles), 112 artillery pieces of all kinds, destroying 3 battalions and 11 infantry companies, 3 battalions and 5 artillery companies, 10 US armored divisions. Among them, local guerrillas and soldiers destroyed 6,619 enemies, 434 vehicles (including 425 tanks and armored vehicles), 110 aircraft and 3 artillery pieces. The Bac Tay Ninh base area is maintained. The victory in the counterattack campaign to defeat the Junction City operation - the pinnacle of the US military's "search and destroy" strategic measure - is one of the strategically significant victories in the resistance war against the US to save the country. our army and people. By breaking this operation, we have preserved the headquarters commanding the resistance, maintained the Central base of the Southern Department, the Regional Command, the National Liberation Front, and preserved the forces. Revolution. At the same time, it dealt a decisive blow to America's efforts in escalating the war in the South, causing the failure of the second strategic counterattack, contributing to the collapse of the "Local War" strategy. . With historical and military values, Junction City Victory Memorial Site was ranked as a national historical site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on November 12, 2013. Source: World Heritage
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
The historical site of the Central Base of the Southern Department is located in Chang Riec forest, Rum Duon, Tan Lap commune, Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province. The Southern Department Central Base is in the north of Tay Ninh province, close to the Vietnam - Cambodia border. The relic area is also known by other names, such as: R (code name of the Central Department of the South); Chang Riec Base (named after the forest where the Base is located); Pham Hung Base (comrade Pham Hung once held the position of Secretary of the Central Bureau for a long time); Bac Tay Ninh base. During the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, the Southeast region in general and Tay Ninh in particular were important strategic areas. The Northern Tay Ninh base area was the area of the Southern revolutionary headquarters for a long time and directly directed and led the Southern revolution until the day the South was completely liberated. The historical site of the Central Base of the Southern Department includes three subdivisions: Central Base of the Southern Department, Base of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam and Base of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Southern Republic. Vietnam. 1. Central Base of the Southern Department In March 1951, the first Central Conference (term II) decided to establish the Central Committee for the South, with comrade Le Duan as Secretary and comrade Le Duc Tho as Deputy Secretary. After that, comrade Le Duc Tho was appointed as Secretary, comrade Pham Hung as Deputy Secretary. On September 6, 1954, the Politburo decided to dissolve the Central Committee of the South and re-establish the Southern Regional Party Committee and the Regional Party Committees. On January 23, 1961, the 3rd Conference of the Party Central Committee (term III) decided to re-establish the Central Bureau of the South. In early 1965, the Central Department was assigned the task of directing the South and the South Central Department. Comrade Nguyen Van Linh, Secretary of the Southern Party Committee, assumed the responsibility of Secretary of the Central Department. During the period 1967 - 1975, comrade Pham Hung was Secretary; Comrades Nguyen Van Linh, Phan Van Dang and Hoang Van Thai as Deputy Secretaries of the Central Bureau. 2. Base of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam On December 20, 1960, in Trang Chieng, Tan Lap commune, Chau Thanh district (now Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province), the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam was established and appointed to the Central Committee. temporary. 3. Base of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam From June 6 - 8, 1969, in Ta Not forest, Chau Thanh district (now Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province), the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam was established. Architect Huynh Tan Phat is Chairman of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, Lawyer Nguyen Huu Tho is Chairman of the Advisory Council. The historical site of the Central Base of the Southern Department has special value. During 15 years (1961 - 1975), the Central Committee concretized many policies and guidelines of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh into the reality of the Southern revolution, thereby giving birth to many Directives and Resolutions. , decided the strategic direction of the Southern revolution and successfully deployed it throughout the entire Southern battlefield. With the special values of the monument, on May 10, 2012, the Prime Minister decided to classify the Southern Department Central Base Historical Relic as a special national monument. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
Tay Ninh
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Rating : Special national monument
Tay Ninh Provincial Party Committee base at Boi Loi, Trang Sa hamlet, Don Thuan commune, Trang Bang district, Tay Ninh province. During the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, this place was the base of the Executive Committee of Tay Ninh Provincial Party Committee; of the Eastern Inter-Region, a part of the Southern Regional Party Committee during the anti-French period and a part of the Central Committee during the anti-American period. The Saigon - Gia Dinh City Party Committee and a number of agencies of the Saigon - Gia Dinh City Party Committee were also based here. Boi Loi was also the base of Trang Bang and Go Dau District Party Committee during the resistance period. Although he moved to many places, Boi Loi was the place where the Tay Ninh Provincial Party Committee had the longest stay. It was here that from 1946 to 1975, many particularly important historical events took place. Many Regional and Provincial Party Committee conferences were held here and issued important resolutions, leading the revolutionary movement of the masses through the stages. For 15 years (1960-1975), the US and puppet groups conducted hundreds of raids, sprayed toxic chemicals, and used B52 flying fortresses to carpet the Boi Loi forest in an attempt to encircle and destroy the revolution there. Due to its extremely special strategic location, Boi Loi belongs to the iron triangle at the Northwest gateway of Saigon (Trang Bang - Cu Chi - Ben Cat), so the enemy's bomb intensity was extremely devastating. However, the Provincial Party Committee and agencies of the Tay Ninh Provincial Party Committee still remained firmly in place, steadfastly leading and directing the revolutionary movement in Tay Ninh to the day of complete victory. With the above historical value, the Tay Ninh Provincial Party Committee base relic at Boi Loi was recognized as a national historical-cultural relic on January 26, 1999. Source: Tay Ninh province electronic information portal
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
The relic is located in Tua Hai hamlet, Dong Khoi commune, Chau Thanh district, Tay Ninh province. Here, on the night of January 25 and 26, 1960, implementing Resolution 15 Central under the direction of the Southern Party Committee, the revolutionary armed forces along with the people of Tay Ninh conducted a raid to destroy the base. Regiment 32, Division 21 puppet at Tua Hai - The opening battle of the armed uprising movement throughout the South has gone down in history and become a revolutionary historical relic. The Tua Hai victory, which opened the armed movement, went down in history and became a milestone marking the transition of the southern revolution, opening up a method of political struggle combined with armed forces, creating a world war. "two legs, three tips, three areas" comb. After the Tua Hai victory, the co-insurgency movement spread throughout the southern provinces, proving that the 15th Party Central Committee resolution was issued at the right time and opportunity. The Tua Hai battle was the result of long-term preparation, the accumulation of hatred and sacrifices caused by the national policy of "Destroying communism and the fascist law of October 1959 of America-Diem that caused the compatriots." The battle of Tua Hai shattered the morale of the enemy soldiers. They believed that the soldiers attacking Tua Hai were the "main force of North Vietnam". If they defeated Tua Hai, the Viet Cong would have no difficulty. get the Town and the entire province. After the battle of Tua Hai, the popular uprising and the revolutionary people's armed forces were born with highly effective battles, destroying many enemies. The battle of Tua Hai on the night of January 25 and 26, 1960 in Tay Ninh was a major battle, killing over 500 enemies, capturing 1,500 guns of all kinds, promoting the victory of Tua Hai, the people of Tay Ninh rose up simultaneously to liberate two parts. three communes in the province. With that historical value. The Tua Hai victory site was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a cultural and historical relic on July 23, 1993. Source: Tay Ninh Newspaper
Tay Ninh
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Rating : National monument
Nang Han Temple is located in Tay An village, Muong So commune and Phai Cat village, Khong Lao commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province. This is a place to worship the legendary character known by the people as Miss Han (She means daughter, Han means hero). Legend has it that Nang Han came from a poor Thai family in Chieng Sa (now Muong So commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province). She disguised herself as a man and stood up to call on the young men of the villages to unite and fight the enemy. She led the uprising of 16 Thai people who stubbornly defeated the Northern invaders. After leading the victorious army back, she bathed in the water of Tay An (Muong So commune) and then flew to the sky. From then on, remembering her gratitude, people built a temple and held a festival right in the water where she bathed. Ms. Han is not only a worshiped figure of people in Muong So commune or Lai Chau province in particular, but Ms. Han is a worshiped figure of all White Thai ethnic people throughout the Northwest region. Miss Han in the spirituality of 16 Thai and Muong regions in the Northwest is like Ba Trung and Ba Trieu to the Kinh people. On December 25, 2007, the People's Committee of Lai Chau province recognized Nang Han Temple as a provincial-level historical, cultural, architectural and artistic relic. Source: Lai Chau province electronic information portal
Lai Chau
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Muong Bum Fort was designed by the French colonialists based on the rugged terrain, built solidly in 1917 and had a long-term strategy with a large area located on the top of the hill in Bum village, Bum Nua commune (now part of the town). Muong Te). With a total area of 2,592m2, length of 72m, width of 36m, divided into three levels along the length, surrounded by solid walls, four important observation corners are built with four defensive bunkers. . The defense system is divided into three main firepower clusters, including the battlements, the fort system is surrounded by solid walls, the front has the main gate, the back has a side gate, the side is adjacent to the Nam Xi Luong stream still has a gate used for retreat when attacked and to supply food and reinforcements by waterway. When there is an alarm, all gates are closed, the station system is completely closed and is put into a state of combat readiness. Muong Bum Fort is not only a military operation, but within the station is an entire system, an overall architecture including a defense system, base, and production increase that is calculated and has a long-term strategy. Many important local historical events took place here such as the war against the Fascists (remains of the French colonialists and reactionary henchmen (December 1953 - 1954)... Muong Bum Fort was ranked as a provincial historical relic by the People's Committee of Lai Chau province on April 25, 2011. Source: Lai Chau province electronic information portal
Lai Chau
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Relics where lawyer - president Nguyen Huu Tho were imprisoned. Recognized as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic on August 23, 2012. The relic is located in Ban Giang area - Muong Te commune - Muong Te district, Lai Chau province. Previously, the French colonialists detained the late lawyer Nguyen Huu Tho. Local people built a wooden stilt house for Nguyen Huu Tho to live in. In June 1950, the French colonialists sent a plane to transport Lawyer to Son La town from Son La, and cars transported Lawyer along route 6. to Lai Chau. Lawyer Nguyen Huu Tho was born on July 10, 1910. In 1930 he studied Law in France and returned to the country in 1933. In 1948 he joined the pan-Vietnamese front, and in 1949 was admitted to the Indochina Communist Party. He was active in the patriotic intellectual movement, was arrested by the French colonialists in June 1950 and imprisoned in Lai Chau (in Giang village, Muong Te Commune, Muong Te District, Lai Chau Province today), after which he was imprisoned. Rotated to Son Tay until November 1952. At the end of November 1961, Lawyer Nguyen Huu Tho returned to Tay Ninh. In February 1962, the first Congress of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam was held and he was elected Chairman. In June 1969, the provisional revolutionary government of the Republic of South Vietnam was established, and he held the position of chairman of the advisory council. In 1976, he was elected Vice President of a unified Vietnam. In April 1980, after President Ton Duc Thang passed away, he served as Acting President until July 1981. From 1981 to 1987, he was Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam. He was awarded the "Golden Star Medal" in 1993. He died in Ho Chi Minh City on December 24, 1996. Through this, we can see that lawyer - Chairman Nguyen Huu Tho has the life and career of a talented patriotic intellectual, a noble moral example and lifelong contributions to the country and the people. He is a representative of national solidarity, a talented leader, and a shining example of revolutionary ethics. On December 8, 2012, the People's Committee of Lai Chau province also cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Memorial House (where some pictures of Lawyer Nguyen Huu Tho are kept) - of the Primary School named after Nguyen Huu Tho in Muong Te commune - District. Muong Te. Source: Lai Chau Tourism
Lai Chau
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Tien Son cave (other names are Dan Don cave, Po Ngai Tung cave, Da Trang cave, Binh Lu cave) is located next to Highway 4D, in Binh Lu commune, Tam Duong district. Tien Son Cave with caves located in a scenic complex associated with the legend of 99 mountains and 99 lakes of Lai Chau ethnic people - has become a unique beauty that few places have. The legend of Tien Son cave has been passed down through many generations: the 99 mountains are the symbol of 99 healthy, strong boys, while the 99 clear blue lakes are the symbol of 99 hardworking, beautiful girls. Pretty. The mountains and lakes follow each other to create a wall that holds a rich and fertile land. The beautiful scenery and people here became the inspiration for the wonderful lyrics "ninety-nine mountains for boys, ninety-nine blue lakes for girls"... Tien Son Cave has 49 consecutive arcs running through two mountain slopes. The deeper you go inside, the larger the area of the arcs becomes. In the cave there are many stalactites of various shapes and magical colors. At the bottom of the cave, there is a clear stream flowing through, winding through palaces such as: Palace of Merit, Lac Long Quan, Mau Au Co, Ba Chua Kho, clearing injustice, asking for children. Tien Son is a famous natural cave in the region that still retains its wild beauty. During the resistance war against the French colonialists, this place was also a place to hide food and the base of the revolutionary movement. In 1996, the Ministry of Culture and Information recognized Tien Son cave as a national historical and cultural relic and scenic spot. Source: Lai Chau province electronic information portal
Lai Chau
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Rating : National monument
Ban Luot relic in Muong Kim commune is where Lai Chau Provincial Party Committee was born through the Resolution of the 10th Inter-Regional Party Committee on establishing Lai Chau Party Cell. This is the predecessor of today's Lai Chau Provincial Party Committee. On October 10, 1949, the Standing Committee of the 10th Inter-Regional Party Committee established the Lai Chau Party Committee consisting of 3 comrades: Nguyen Ba Lac (alias Tran Quoc Manh) - member of the Yen Bai Provincial Party Committee as a member of the Party Committee, and co-commissioner. Comrade Hoang Dong Tung - Leader of the Lai Chau assault team and comrade Ta Nhat Tuu (alias Hoang Hoa Thuong) - Standing member of the District Party Committee of Lap Thach district (Vinh Phuc) were transferred to Lai Chau as members. In November 1949, the Lai Chau Party Committee delegation led by comrades Tran Quoc Manh and Hoang Hoa Thuong came to Than Uyen and decided to choose Ban Luot, Muong Kim commune (Than Uyen) as the base of operations to advance. to Lai Chau. On December 2, 1949, the Lai Chau Civil Affairs Committee convened a conference to announce the decision of the 10th Inter-Region Party Committee to establish the Lai Chau Cell with 20 comrades, with comrade Tran Quoc Manh as Secretary. This is an important event in the history of Lai Chau revolution, marking the birth of the first party cell of Lai Chau Provincial Party Committee. Ban Luoi is located on Noong Nanh hill in Luot village, Muong Kim commune, Than Uyen district, 4km south of Than Uyen town and 100km southeast of Lai Chau city along national highway 4D and national highway 32. The tourist area The area was invested in building a memorial stele around the village's campus. In October 2003, Than Uyen district was honored by the state to award the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces during the resistance war against the French. Ban Luoi relic was recognized by the province in 2009 as a revolutionary historical relic. Source: Lai Chau Provincial Youth Union
Lai Chau
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Rating : Provincial level relics