Vietnam War Place: Discover the Top 8 Destinations You Should Not Miss

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1. Overview of Vietnam War Place

Vietnam is famous for many international tourists, especially the Vietnam War, which has truly impressed many countries for many generations. All over Vietnam, there are traces of war. Vietnam War places are places associated with resistance wars to protect the country, especially the period against the French (1945-1954) and against the US (1954-1975).

These places have great historical value, helping to preserve memories of battles, important events, and the resilient fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people. In this list, we have selected a number of locations that represent various locations and periods during the Vietnam War for you to explore.

Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic site, Dien Bien (Source: Internet)

2. Vietnam War Place: Discover the Top 8 Destinations You Should Not Miss

2.1. Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic site, Dien Bien

The Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic site is a historical space and also the most prominent tourism product of Vietnam. Prominent relics of the ancient Dien Bien battlefield are hills A1, C1, C2, D1, F, Hong Cum base, Him Lam, Doc Lap hill, Muong Thanh bridge and airport, General De Catri's command bunker, Hill A1 Martyrs' Cemetery, Dien Bien Phu Museum, and Hill F Martyrs Temple.

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This relic complex includes 45 component relics with land names, mountain names, and river names associated with the 56-day and night campaign of "cutting mountains, sleeping in tunnels, soaking in the rain, squeezing rice" of the Vietnamese army and people to create the "illustrious victory on five continents, shaking the earth" that successfully ended the long resistance war against the French colonial invasion of the Vietnamese people.

Address: Muong Thanh ward, Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province.
Opening hours: 07:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 13:30 p.m - 17:30 p.m

The Crescent Lake at Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Temple with a 5-pointed star and 56 lamps symbolizing the 56 fierce days and nights of the Dien Bien Phu campaign are also incense sticks to commemorate the martyrs. (Source: Internet)

2.2. Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Quang Tri

The Quang Tri Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an important historical site during the Vietnam War, located along the 17th parallel, which is the temporary boundary between North and South Vietnam according to the 1954 Geneva Agreement. The Quang Tri DMZ stretches about 5 km on each side of the Ben Hai River, in Vinh Linh district (Quang Tri, the North) and Gio Linh district (Quang Tri, the South). The Hien Luong Bridge spanning the Ben Hai River has been a symbol of division in the country for more than 20 years.

Today, the demilitarized zone is an attractive historical tourist destination, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. Main tourist attractions in the DMZ demilitarized zone (Quang Tri): Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery, Lao Bao Prison, Lao Bao Commercial Area, Con Tien - Doc Mieu, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Ta Con Airport, Khe Sanh Base.

Hien Luong Bridge and Ben Hai River (Source: Internet)

2.3. Nga Ba Dong Loc, Ha Tinh

Nga Ba Dong Loc is a famous historical site in Ha Tinh province, attracting many tourists to visit and commemorate. This place was also an important traffic point during the resistance war against the US to save the country, especially in the period 1968-1972.

This monument stands out with the images of 10 young female volunteers who sacrificed their lives heroically while on duty to destroy bombs, repair roads, and ensure traffic for our soldiers throughout the war. These girls were called the "10 Dong Loc girls", becoming symbols of courage and noble sacrifice.

Address: Dong Loc commune, Can Loc district, Ha Tinh province, Vietnam.
Opening hours: from 07:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m

Nga Ba Dong Loc intersection of three routes: Lac Thien - Dong Loc, Khe Giao - Dong Loc, Ba Giang - Dong Loc. (Source: Internet)

2.4. Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi

Hoa Lo Prison was built by the French colonialists in 1896, initially named "Maison Centrale.". During the Indochina War and Vietnam War, this place detained many Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers and American prisoners of war.

In 1993, the Vietnamese government decided to change the use of Hoa Lo prison into a historical site of Hanoi to honor the heroes who sacrificed here for the independence and freedom of the nation. Hoa Lo Prison is an attractive historical tourist destination, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and learn about Vietnamese history.

Address: No. 1, Hoa Lo Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City.
Opening hours: from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (including holidays and New Year).

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Hoa Lo Prison - destination for history lovers (Source: Internet)

2.5. My Lai Massacre Memorial Area

The My Lai Massacre Memorial Site (Son My Remnants Area) commemorates the Son My massacre committed by a force of the United States Army on the morning of March 16, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The My Lai massacre was one of the most brutal war crimes in the history of the Vietnam War. Son My Relics Area was built to commemorate the victims and condemn war crimes, displaying artifacts, images, and documents related to the massacre.

Address: Tu Cung Village, Tinh Khe Commune, Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam
Opening hours: 07:00 a.m - 17:00 p.m

Son My Remnants Area (Source: Internet)

2.6. Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels is located in Cu Chi district, about 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City center. Cu Chi Tunnels are not only a shelter but also a place to organize important military campaigns during the war.

With a length of more than 200 km, these tunnels have many floors, connecting bases and combat areas, with meeting rooms, warehouses, infirmaries, kitchens, water wells, food storage warehouses, offices, etc. With a ventilation system to the bushes in the forest, the tunnel under the tunnels is just enough for one person to stoop. Today, Cu Chi Tunnels has become an attractive tourist destination, attracting thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year.

Address: Provincial Road 15, Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 7:00 a.m – 17:00 p.m

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Tourists experience how to disguise the tunnel door at Cu Chi tunnels (Source: Internet)

2.7. Independence Palace

Independence Palace, also known as Norodom Palace, is the place where President of the Republic of Vietnam Duong Van Minh had to go on the radio to read the declaration of unconditional surrender to the Revolutionary government. From here, Vietnam's history turned to a new page, and this place became a historical relic symbolic of the spirit of great national unity. After the country was completely unified in 1975, the Independence Palace became a historical and cultural relic, a tourist destination not to be missed when you come to Ho Chi Minh City.

Address: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Ticket sales hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Visiting hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City (Source: Internet)

2.8. Con Dao Prison, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Con Dao Prison is where thousands of revolutionary soldiers are imprisoned in harsh prisons. The place where many resilient struggles of patriots took place. This prison was built during the French colonial period and continued to be used during the war against America. The camps, tiger cages, and torture chambers are still preserved and are places to visit for tourists. The Con Dao Prison relic system includes Camp Phu Hai, Camp Phu Binh, French Tiger Cages, and American Tiger Cages.

Address: Scattered on the main island of Con Son, Con Dao district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
Opening hours: 7:30 a.m – 11:30 p.m; 13:30 p.m – 16:30 p.m.

Phu Son Prison Camp, Con Dao Prison (Source: Internet)

3. Final thoughts

Historical relics in Vietnam are not only magnificent architectural works but also living proof of a difficult and heroic period of the Vietnamese people. Each place, each monument, carries within it a historical story, a part of the soul of Vietnam.

Above is the information that Viland Travel shares with you about Vietnam War Place: Discover the Top 8 Destinations You Should Not Miss. Hope you will have a trip with many memorable experiences and better understand the heroic history of the Vietnamese people.