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This land is a place associated with heroic historical events of the nation, so April 30 has naturally become a big festival with many events of great significance to local people, much appreciated. Tourists from near and far are excited to participate.
Hien Luong Bridge
After the Geneva Agreement in 1954, the Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge became a temporary military boundary, directly witnessing the pain of dividing the country. For 21 long years, our people have had to live in the situation of “two halves of the country, two regions of the Fatherland”. However, under the rain of bombs and bullets from the enemy, the Fatherland flag at the bridgehead of the border line still proudly flew day and night, becoming a symbol of unified will, the belief and hope to urged the Southern compatriots to persevere in fighting and achieve many resounding victories.
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Quang Tri was the first locality in the South to be liberated, contributing to the common victory of the nation, liberating the South and unifying the country. Therefore, every year, on April 30, Quang Tri province organizes the Unification Flag Raising Ceremony, attracting the attention of people inside and outside the province to attend. Many cultural and artistic activities and traditional boat racing tournaments are also organized to celebrate this big event.
Eternal tunnels
From Hien Luong Bridge, go about 13 km further north, visitors will reach Vinh Moc Tunnels. The tunnel is located in Vinh Thach commune (now Kim Thach commune), Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province, and is a miraculous project of Vinh Linh people and local armed forces to dig and transport more than 6,000m³ of soil. stone for 18,000 days of hard work under rain of bombs and storms of bullets.
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With a tunnel system about 2.8 km long located underneath Vinh Moc village, the tunnels were home to about 60 families during the war and were once a shelter from American bombing. The tunnels are a popular destination for history buffs, explorers, and those interested in the Vietnam War.
Cua Tung Beach
From the Vinh Moc tunnel area, there are gates leading straight to Cua Tung beach. With its wild beauty, Cua Tung was once considered the “Queen of the beaches”. The beach has beautiful views and is a great place for visitors to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and completely relax. There are also many restaurants and hotels here, serving fresh seafood and unique specialties, typically Cua Tung jelly cake.
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Accommodation services here are increasingly improved with new homestays built with unique structures, attracting tourists from near and far such as Son Thuy Homestay, Ru Linh Glamping… Coming here, you can join Let’s set up tents, watch the sea, camp right on the beach or nearby places that have been checked-in by many young people such as Mui Si, Mui Treo… or check-in in areas of the Ru primeval forest. Linh, Ru Dung near the sea area.
Con Co Island
Con Co Island is a small and pristine island, only about 1 hour by boat from the coast of Gio Linh district. When visiting and enjoying the island, visitors will enjoy fresh, cool air and dishes rich in natural flavors.
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Coming to Con Co, you cannot miss the typical seafood dishes such as pearl-eyed snails, hill snails, earth snails, fish powder porridge,… In addition, on the island there are also many dishes made from seaweed. The sea is also very delicious and unique. However, when coming to Con Co on holidays, you should book in advance to have the best preparation because the number of tourists staying on the island is quite large. So, why don’t you go to Con Co to temporarily “get away from the city, find a peaceful place” and breathe in a little ocean breeze, right?
Quang Tri ancient citadel
Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is a special national monument of Vietnam ranked phase 4. Located on the main road in the center of Quang Tri town, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is a citadel built in the 19th century to preserve Quang Tri town guard. The victory of the 1972 Spring-Summer campaign to liberate Quang Tri and the tenacious 81-day and night-long fight to protect the Ancient Citadel became the central political issue that shook the entire United States, extinguishing America’s intention to escalate the war. US imperialism, contributing to forcing them to resume negotiations and sign the Paris Agreement.
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Today, the Ancient Citadel is a spiritual historical site where visitors can learn about the war as well as its impact on Quang Tri and the whole country. At the same time, it is a red address that tourists must visit when coming to Quang Tri to listen to the tragic war stories of the boys and girls in their 19s and 20s who took up guns to fight and liberate the Fatherland. country.
Khe Sanh, Huong Hoa
63 km west of Dong Ha, 20 km east of Lao Bao border gate, Khe Sanh is known to the whole world through the battle of Khe Sanh in 1968 in the history of war. With the villages of the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic minority, tourists often come here to learn more about the culture, customs, and unique cuisine of the people in the Western region of Quang Nam. Tri. From here, you can also visit many attractive natural places such as Chenh Venh peak, Ta Puong waterfall, Prai cave, Voi Mot peak, … cafes with mountain and forest views, beautiful wind power. like Homi coffee, Horizon flower garden, Retro Coffee,… Here, forms of exploring the mountains and hills of Quang Tri such as trekking, mountain climbing, stream bathing, camping,… are also popular with tourists.
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In particular, with an extremely rich accommodation system of options, surrounded by mountains and forests such as Khe Sanh Valley Farm, Homi camping, Nam Mua Bungalows,… Furthermore, take advantage of being adjacent to your country. Laos, you can absolutely visit Lao Bao International Border Gate, a landmark of the Vietnam-Laos border, and enjoy Laotian specialties. With cool weather and poetic nature like a second little Da Lat, Khe Sanh deserves to be on the list of must-visit attractions on this April 30.
Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery
Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery is a place to commemorate heroes and soldiers who sacrificed themselves to regain independence and freedom for the nation. The cemetery is located on Ben Tat hill, next to Highway 15, in Vinh Truong commune, Gio Linh district, about 38km northwest of Dong Ha city. Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery is where 10,333 graves of martyrs gather; has a total area of 140,000 square meters2.
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Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery is the eternal resting place of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the anti-American era to save the country. This is the most massive, largest-scale, highly artistic gratitude project, expressing the deep remembrance, gratitude and secret honor of the entire Party, the entire army and the entire people of our country. with our beloved children in all parts of the country who spared no blood for the cause of the struggle to liberate and unify the country. Come here to learn more about our nation’s heroic and indomitable resistance history and light a stick of incense for those who lie down to show respect to the generations of ancestors who came before us!
Quang Tri is a great destination for those interested in the history and natural beauty of the Central region. No longer a land that only belongs to history, Quang Tri today has attractive and interesting destinations, gradually becoming known to many tourists from near and far. From beautiful beaches and villages to mountains and streams, creating wonderful scenery in the Western mountains and forests waiting for visitors to admire and explore. So, if you are planning a trip for April 30, remember to put Quang Tri on your list of destinations!
Tue Anh/ipa.quangtri.gov.vn
