Da Lat is famous for 3 palaces during King Bao Dai's reign: Palace 1, Palace 2, Palace 3, associated with the ups and downs of our country's history. In 1940, a French millionaire named Robert Clément Bourgery built Palace 1. In 1949, King Bao Dai's father-in-law contributed money for the king to buy this mansion. King Bao Dai set up his General Headquarters here to work during his years as Head of State from 1949 to 1954. Besides Da Lat, King Bao Dai also owns another very famous mansion in Vung Tau, which is Bach Dinh. In 1956, Palace 1 was transferred to Ngo Dinh Diem for use. Many years later, this place became a resting place for heads of state until 1975. In 2014, the local government invested in restoring and repairing Palace 1, making this place available for sightseeing. vacation in Da Lat. Palace 1 of Da Lat (Bao Dai Palace) has undergone many renovations. The outside campus is spaciously designed and equipped with luxurious tables and chairs. Stepping through the gate into the campus, there are hundreds of blooming flowers, a giant flag garden, 7-color steps, hundreds of hanging lanterns... The fountain has a bold European feel as well. attracts many tourists. Stepping up to the first floor, in addition to the main lobby area, on both sides of the palace are 2 large living rooms, behind are 4 rooms of different sizes. In the past, these rooms were used as transition rooms, clerical rooms, kitchens and WCs. At the end of the first floor is a very majestic and magnificent photography room. Including a throne, a hammock painted in red and gold... When you step up to the 2nd floor of Bao Dai Palace 1, you will see 3 different bedrooms. The first room is the bedroom of King Bao Dai's mother (Mrs. Tu Cung). The second room is King Bao Dai's bedroom. Next is Queen Nam Phuong's bedroom, located opposite the palace hallway. It can be said that the second room is the most important in King Bao Dai's first palace. This is where important meetings took place during the reign of King Bao Dai from 1949 to 1954. This is also the place to discuss campaigns and wars from 1955 to 1963. During Ngo Dinh Diem's government, he renovated King Bao Dai's room and dug a secret tunnel here. The path down to the tunnel is disguised to look like a bookshelf to the right of the bed. This exit leads to the helipad behind the hill of palace 1. Especially in this mansion are military-style constructions, you will not help but be surprised and overwhelmed by its unique appearance. First is a large helicopter landing pad, gas depot, and emergency exit (tunnel). The tunnel door is equipped with metal weighing several hundred kilograms, artillery, bulletproof glass... Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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The historical relic site of resistance base in Cat Tien zone VI has a total area of nearly 50 hectares, located in village 5, Duc Pho commune, Cat Tien district, Lam Dong province. This is an ideal address to attract people and tourists who love nature, explore and learn about history and national revolutionary traditions. Area VI relic, Cat Tien is a work of important historical significance, recording the merits and achievements of generations of ancestors in the struggle against the American invaders, period 1963 - 1966. Mold The relic site of Area VI, Cat Tien is designed harmoniously, scientifically and beautifully, suitable for the landscape space, with a system of clean, beautiful concrete-paved internal roads winding around cool, green ponds and lakes; The majestic monument located on the top of the central hill has created a highlight that attracts the attention of people and tourists when visiting the relics of Area VI, Cat Tien. Not far from Monument Hill is a display house with 108 collected artifacts and a number of primitive weapons restored for display and explanation. Scattered on the green hillsides shaded by forest trees are buildings of camps and shelters recreating the working and living spaces of "Region and Military Region Party Committee agencies" with a total of 23 categories. categories, in which, the Regional Party Committee agency has 12 categories and the Military Region agency has 11 categories. According to historical documents, in the period from 1963 - 1966, Cat Tien Party Committee and Zone VI made important contributions marking the continuous growth of our country's revolutionary forces. In the beginning, Area VI was the place to focus on consolidating and preparing the necessary conditions to coordinate with the entire South to attack the enemy, destroy strategic hamlets, expand the controlled and liberated areas, and create position and force. for the Vietnamese revolutionary movement to win great victories. Especially in the Winter - Spring of 1964 - 1965, the revolutionary movement in Area VI had a leap forward in both width and depth; The army and people of Zone VI proactively coordinated with the entire South to attack the enemy in the Dong Xoai campaign in the summer of 1965, contributing to the bankruptcy of the US imperialism's "special war" strategy. In the dry season of 1965 - 1966, the army and people of Zone VI defeated the enemy's first counterattack in the Zone VI battlefield. From here, the army and people of Zone VI continuously failed the enemy's pacification and search-and-destroy plan in the second strategic dry season counterattack (1966 - 1967). By the dry season of 1967 - 1968, the army and people of the Zone VI stepped up its attacks and won great victories. From mid-1965 to the end of 1968, the Party Committee, army and people of Region VI coordinated with the entire region to defeat the "Local War" strategy of the US imperialists. The victories of the army and people of Zone VI - Cat Tien demonstrate the Party's ingenious and wise leadership. Among them, the ethnic community of Zone VI was united, heroic, and indomitable, achieving resounding victories, demonstrating the brilliance of revolutionary heroism, and with passionate patriotism helping the army. and the people of Area VI overcame countless difficulties and challenges, winning victory after victory in the resistance war against the US to save the country, contributing to completely liberating the South and reunifying the country. The construction and embellishment of the historical relics of the resistance base of Zone VI, Cat Tien has shown the spirit of drinking water, remembering the source, honoring and promoting the great historical values of the army and people of Zone VI, and the community. This is the place to educate, train and foster revolutionary traditions for future generations. Source: Cat Tien District Electronic Information Page
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National historical and cultural relic tourist area Da tang la waterfall, also known as Da tan la, is a famous waterfall in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province, Vietnam. Located in the Da Tan La tourist area, the waterfall is 8 km from Prenn waterfall and about 10 km from Da Lat city center. Da Tang La Waterfall is considered one of the ideal destinations for tourists who want to visit and experience adventure. The name "Da tang la" or "Da tang la" is taken from the K'Ho language, made up of the word "Da-Tam-N'ha", meaning "there is water under the leaves". This name originates from the historical conflict between the Cham - Lach - Chil peoples in the 15th century. to the 17th century. Da Tang La Waterfall has abundant water thanks to a stable water source from upstream. Not as noisy as some other waterfalls, Da Tang La flows through many stone shelves and falls from rapids about 20m high. The lower part of the waterfall forms a very clear water area, called Suoi Tien, while the upper part has a deep pool called the Death Abyss. According to legend, because this abyss is located in the middle of a mountainous area, it was once a refuge for an army of the indigenous people during the war with the Cham people hundreds of years ago. There are many legends about the origin and meaning of Da Tang La waterfall. One of them tells about the meeting of the brave warrior K'Lang and the mountain girl Hobilang here. Some other legends about Da Tang La waterfall say that the waterfall is the place where fairies often bathe, or the story about the war between the Lat and Cham people, in which the waterfall played an important role in the fighting strategy of the people. Surname. With those cultural values, in 1998, Da Tang La Waterfall was recognized by our state as one of the famous landscapes and historical relics in Da Lat, ranked as a national monument. . Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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Cam Ly Waterfall is located 2km west of Da Lat city. This is considered the waterfall located closest to the city center. Cam Ly waterfall is located next to Cam Le stream, the waterfall is formed from part of the water flowing in from Xuan Huong lake and another stream, Cam Ly stream, also flows here. Cam Ly Waterfall is one of the waterfalls that talks about the remembrance, gratitude, and respect of the people here for people with meritorious services during that period. Legend has it that Cam Ly waterfall originated from the K'Ho language. People in the Lach (Lat) tribe call Cam Ly waterfall Lieng To Sra - the boundary of Cam Le stream to Da Dong river. People in the new village took the name of the chief of the Lach (Lat) tribe at that time, K'Mly, to commemorate and show the villagers' gratitude to this chief. This chief took care of the meals and sleep of the entire tribe, lived in harmony with the people, and took care that the lives of the people in the village became prosperous, prosperous, and complete. So the name of this chief given to the waterfall was K'MLy, later pronounced Cam Ly. According to the Sino-Vietnamese origin, Cam Ly means stream with fresh water (Cam means sweet, Ly means permeable). Cam Ly Waterfall possesses poetic beauty, especially in the rainy season when the water flows rapidly, creating huge blocks of water pouring down violently. With a convenient location near the city center, Cam Ly waterfall attracts a large number of tourists every year. At the foot of Cam Ly waterfall is a small flower garden, contributing to creating a harmonious and beautiful landscape. In addition, in the waterfall area there is also Nguyen Huu Hao mausoleum, built with many unique architecture. In 1998, Cam Ly Waterfall was ranked by our state as a scenic spot and historical relic in Da Lat, recognized as a national monument. Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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When mentioning Da Lat, no one knows about Xuan Huong Lake, a beautiful lake located right in the center of Da Lat city. Xuan Huong Lake is an artificial lake, with a circumference of about 5km and 25ha wide. The lake has the shape of a crescent moon, stretching more than 2 km and passing through many famous tourist attractions of Da Lat such as the City Flower Garden, Yersin Park, Cu Hill and Lam Vien Square. According to people here, the origin of the name Ho Xuan Huong comes from two different legends. The first legend says that every spring, there is a faint, fragrant scent around the lake, ecstatic. That's why people gave the lake the name Xuan Huong Lake. However, the second legend says that Ho Xuan Huong was named after a 19th century Vietnamese female poet named Ho Xuan Huong. Ho Xuan Huong is the author of a number of famous poems such as Floating Water Cake, Life as a Monk, Debt to Husband and Children,... Xuan Huong Lake was originally a large valley, and Cam Ly stream flowed through. In 1919, engineer Labbe blocked this stream so that water could accumulate and form a lake. Then, in 1923, French engineers built a dam at the bottom of the lake, but it broke after a storm in 1932. Engineer Tran Dang Khoa then rebuilt a new dam. made of stone. In 1989, Xuan Huong Lake was recognized by our state as one of the famous landscapes and historical relics in Da Lat, ranked as a national monument. Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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Tuyen Lam Lake was formed in 1985 - 1986. At that time, the People's Committee of Lam Dong province and Duc Trong district deployed troops to build dams to retain water in the Suoi Tia area. Surrounding the Suoi Tia flow area are surrounding mountain ranges that form a basin. When the dam is built to retain the water, it forms Tuyen Lam Lake as it is today. Initially, the main purpose of Tuyen Lam Lake was to store water for main use for irrigation in agricultural production in the downstream area - Hiep An and Dinh An communes in Duc Trong district of Lam Dong province. By 1998, when Tuyen Lam Lake was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historical and scenic site on August 31, 1998, the Tuyen Lam Lake area received even more attention and attention. Not only does it serve irrigation purposes in agricultural production, but it is also used by agencies from central to local levels to guide tourism development planning. Tuyen Lam Lake has an area of 350 hectares; More than 6km south of Da Lat city center. Tuyen Lam Lake area has a fresh climate, quiet space, natural landscapes (forests, mountains, lakes, streams, waterfalls,...) that are diverse, attractive and have many attractive and promising humanistic elements. become a large-scale tourist area with many unique types of tourism such as: sightseeing, camping, relaxation, medical treatment, walking, climbing, fishing, festivals - beliefs, entertainment entertainment, sports,...especially eco-tourism. During the two resistance wars against the French and American invaders, with the location and topography of the Suoi Tia area (now Tuyen Lam Lake) and Elephant Mountain, it was the most important base of the revolutionary movement in Da Lat city and Da Lat city. Tuyen Duc province. This base area serves as a place to direct political and armed struggle movements of the army and people of Da Lat town and Tuyen Duc province, and a place to gather and train the armed forces. , the working teams of the Province and the military region, are the springboard for forces to attack Da Lat and maneuver to fight the enemy on fronts in Tuyen Duc province. During the resistance war against the Americans, in addition to the City Party Committee, there were also military units stationed such as the Financial Department, the clinic, the Women's Work Team, the Youth and Students, the Urban Work Team, and the City Special Forces 850 and 852. , 860... and leading agencies and front units of the province such as the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial Team, logistics, Corridor Station, Company 810 (later to become Battalion 810), Provincial Security Team and forces of the Region 6 as Battalions 186, 145, 200C. From 1982 to 1987, Lam Dong Irrigation Company, invested by the Ministry of Irrigation, built a 235m long dam across Tia stream to create Quang Trung lake, later renamed Tuyen Lam lake. By 2017, the Prime Minister recognized Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province as a National Tourist Area. Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area was honored by UNESCO as "Typical Asia-Pacific Tourist Area" in the Forum Program "Vietnam - India Cultural and Economic Exchange". Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area has rich tourism resources including natural landscapes, forest resources, climate, cultural and architectural values; Invested and renovated infrastructure along with ongoing investment projects have been promoting value, contributing to affirming the position of Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area on Vietnam's tourism map. South with diverse types of tourism. Source: Management Board of Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area
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Than Tho Lake is located about 6 km east of Da Lat city center, near Da Lat National Martial Arts School (currently the Army Academy). The lake is located on a high hill in the middle of a pine forest, providing a peaceful and quiet space. On the north side of the lake there is a pair of pine trees that evoke the image of a couple, near the scenic Pine Hill Two Tombs with the legend of a broken love. Initially, the Than Tho lake area was just a small pond, and was called Tono Pang Dong. However, in 1917, the French built a lake here to provide daily water for Da Lat. The French named the lake Lac Des Soupirs (meaning "murmuring lake" in French). However, later, the lake was renamed Than Tho Lake by Mr. Nguyen Vy, Chairman of Da Lat Town Council, to express sympathy for the legend of the romantic love story between Hoang Tung and Mai relying on the year of the 18th century here. Than Tho Lake has experienced many ups and downs in history. From the reclamation of mountains and forests in the 1980s - 1990s, to the process of conservation and restoration at the end of 1990. In 1999, Than Tho Lake was recognized and ranked by our state as a scenic spot, national historical relics. Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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Da Lat Pedagogical College was established on September 3, 1976 by decision of the Ministry of Education. The school was assigned by the Ministry of Education to become a secondary school teacher training center for Lam Dong province as well as some neighboring provinces. Initially, the school was called Grand Lycée Yersin, built by the French in 1927 for French citizens and some wealthy families to study. The school's main building is designed and built in a unique style and has been recognized by the World Association of Architects. After the victory of the Ho Chi Minh campaign on April 30, 1975, the school was reclaimed by the Vietnamese government and converted into Da Lat Pedagogical College. Currently, the school's buildings have been repaired and upgraded, with new roofing tiles being replaced. The school's special features lie in its 54-meter high bell tower and unique arc-shaped buildings. In 2001, Da Lat Pedagogical College was recognized by our state as one of the historical relics in Da Lat recognized as a national relic. In August 2022, Da Lat Pedagogical College was merged with Lam Dong Economic and Technical College and Da Lat Vocational College, then renamed Da Lat College according to the decision of the Ministry of Labor Movement, War Invalids and Society. Source: Da Lat tourism information portal
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Da Lat Station is not only a unique architectural work of Da Lat city, but also a place that makes a special mark in the history of Vietnam Railways. Da Lat Station is located on Quang Trung Street (Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province), also the only train station in the Central Highlands region. Da Lat Station is associated with the history of formation and development of the "land of thousands of pines" urban area, considered the most beautiful ancient train station in Vietnam and Indochina. Da Lat Station was built from 1932 to 1938, located on the Thap Cham - Da Lat railway, connecting the plateau city with Phan Rang (Ninh Thuan). This railway line is 84km long, with an elevation difference of 1,500m, and was started in 1908 by order of Governor General of Indochina Paul Doumer. In 1932, the route was completed, which was also the time to build Da Lat station. The entire route has 12 stations and 5 underground tunnels. It is a special railway because it has 16km of cog railway climbing steeply, with an average slope of 12%. At that time, railways and locomotives with cog wheels only existed in Switzerland and Vietnam. In 1972, this railway line was destroyed by war. In 1975, the country was unified, this line was restored but only operated for a short time due to poor economic efficiency. The rail system and cog railway tracks were removed. The stations were abandoned. Dalat Railway Station was designed by two French architects, Moncet and Revéron, with bold indigenous architecture. The structure of the project is coherent and scientific, but the form is very sophisticated. The building has a symmetrical layout, with the architectural block in the middle simulating the three peaks of Langbiang Mountain and the roofs of the Central Highlands' communal houses; On both sides are two sprawling architectural blocks. In the middle of the building, outside, under the roof, there is a large clock face recording the time Dr. Alexan Dray Yersin discovered Da Lat. In the middle block, there are two front halls, one for passengers and one for cargo. Between these two paths is the train waiting area. This middle architectural block has only 1 floor with large space and a height up to the roof. Overall, the building's architecture is in harmony with nature and is a unique urban highlight. Da Lat Station was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic in 2001. Currently, Da Lat station has been separated from the Vietnam national railway system, but is still an attractive tourist destination. The station maintains a tourist train consisting of 1 locomotive and 4 carriages going back and forth to Trai Mat station (ward 11, Da Lat city), located in the east, 7km from Da Lat, about 25 minutes away. On this road, visitors can admire the romantic suburban landscape of the city. At the last stop is Trai Mat station, visitors can visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda (also known as Ve Chai Pagoda) - a famous and unique pagoda. In addition, Da Lat station still sells intermodal tickets on the Thong Nhat railway, departing from Nha Trang station (Khanh Hoa) and serving Da Lat - Nha Trang transit cars. Along with famous works of Da Lat such as: Cathedral, Bao Dai Palace, Da Lat Pedagogical College..., Da Lat Station is a destination not to be missed for tourists coming to the city. Da Lat. There is also an antique steam locomotive on display and a cafe located in a train car. The station's romantic scenery and ancient architecture is a place where many people come to "hunt" for beautiful photos Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration
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Linh Son Pagoda is located on the hillside at 120 Nguyen Van Troi Street, in Ward 2, Da Lat City, and is one of the largest and oldest pagodas in Da Lat city. This is also where the headquarters of the Lam Dong Buddhist Association is located. The pagoda was built in 1938 at the request of Mrs. Tu Cung (King Bao Dai's mother) to the Trung Phan Sangha Guardian since 1936, after she returned from Da Lat to the capital Hue. Linh Son Pagoda was completed and put into use in 1940 by Venerable Thich Tri Thu. The pagoda is named after a mountain in India and has been restored and embellished many times. Linh Son Pagoda is located on a hill of nearly 4 hectares, and is a complex of many architectural works of different sizes. Linh Son Pagoda was built on a land area of about 4 hectares following the architectural characteristics of harmonious and simple Asian countries. The design here is influenced by the architecture of ancient pagodas in the Ancient Capital. Hue. On the top of the pagoda's roof, there is a very flying, winding dragon's tail. The main hall is arranged in a nail shape. The steps leading into the main hall have two dragons on both sides. Go through the three-entrance gate and follow the steps into the pagoda, surrounded by rows of tall star trees, pine trees and eucalyptus trees. Near the temple yard, there are brick pillars engraved with Buddha's teachings on both sides. In front of the temple yard is the statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva standing on a lotus throne. On the left side of the temple yard there is a lake with delicate rockeries and ornamental plants, on the right side is a three-storey octagonal stupa with a 4 meter high tiled roof. In the middle is the main hall consisting of two houses with both sides of the steps flanking a pair of dragons symbolizing the Dragon God protecting and upholding the Dharma. Inside the main hall of Linh Son Pagoda, the main hall is solemnly decorated. The front hall has four large wooden pillars carved with parallel sentences in Confucian characters painted in red and gilded with heavy spiritual meaning: In the middle is the altar of Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus. Above is a bronze statue weighing 1.25 tons and 1.7 meters high, cast in 1952, inaugurated under the testimony of Venerable Thich Tinh Khiet, President of the Vietnam General Buddhist Association. On the left side of the main hall is where the Patriarch hall worships Dat Ma Master To, and places the tablets of monks who have passed away or deceased people brought to the temple by their relatives so that their souls can be purified. Outside is a large drum 0.75 meters in diameter. On the right side of the main hall, there are statues of Dharma Protector Amitabha and Dai Hong Chung weighing 450 kg hanging on a precious wooden frame. In Linh Son Pagoda, there is also a scripture distribution room and a house of rebirth, a place to bury the bodies of Buddhists whose families want to hold funerals at the pagoda. In addition, Linh Son Pagoda also has a fairly large lecture hall built in 1972 and is currently the basic Buddhist school of Lam Dong province. Source: Lam Dong Province Buddhist Church
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Da Lat Children's Prison was built by the old regime with the beautiful name: "Da Lat Children's Training Center". at No. 9A, Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. This revolutionary historical relic was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Monument on June 22, 2009. "Da Lat Children's Education Center" was established in early 1971. The old regime used demagogy to deceive public opinion, covering up sinister plots to isolate, suppress, and eventually eliminate the elite. revolutionary spirit of the young generation in the South. This "center" is actually a children's prison, fully demonstrating the nature of an imperial prison. This special prison once detained more than 600 children from 12 to 17 years old with revolutionary spirit, gathered from all prisons in the South. The prison is designed as a closed rectangular block surrounded by stone walls. The two rows of houses along both sides are mainly cells and cells; The horizontal rows of houses create two courtyards in the middle to serve prisoners' activities when outside the cell. When allowed to sunbathe in the yard, prisoners are only allowed to move within small boxes marked on the yard adjacent to the entrance of each cell. In front is a normal A-shaped block, which is the office of the prison management apparatus. All activities of child prisoners are closed behind, within solid stone walls, with many rolls of thick barbed wire on the roof, only communicating with the outside through 2 layers of solid doors but barely always closed. Through the two doors of the A-shaped block is the flag yard area, the flagpole at that time permanently hung the flag of the Saigon government. Every morning at the beginning of the week, all child prisoners must gather here to salute the flag and sing the national anthem. Those who oppose, do not salute the flag, or sing the national anthem will be tortured until they submit. The prison has 8 cells, divided into 2 areas: the male prisoner area has 6 rooms and the female prisoner area has 2 rooms. Each room's area is about 30 square meters, usually holding 60 - 70 prisoners, with some rooms holding nearly 100 prisoners at peak times. At the end of the corridor of the two cell blocks are rows of solitary cells holding dissident soldiers. In particular, there was a stone cellar hidden behind the cell corridor, with no roof but only a thick barbed wire mesh on top for the enemy to carry out the dew and sun exposure punishment of prisoners. On April 23, 1971, the Saigon government sent 126 children prisoners from Ammunition Prison (Da Nang) to the Da Lat Children's Training Center, marking the official operation of this prison. After that, child prisoners from Hoi An, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Ben Tre... continued to be transferred; Especially at the end of 1971, the Saigon government gathered young revolutionary soldiers imprisoned in Con Dao prison and Chi Hoa prison to be detained here. From here, the young revolutionary soldiers gathered core forces, established a unified command, and set out specific demands to carry out continuous, persistent, and thorough fighting measures. the prison's existence process. During the struggle, even at a young age, child prisoners were still brutally abused and tortured in many forms: cross-cuffed, beaten with whips braided from electric wire, barbed wire, scout sticks, or Use a hot high-voltage electric bulb to press on your face... In the cell, in the middle of a cold Da Lat night, the temperature dropped below 15 degrees Celsius, the enemy also poured cold water to torture prisoners in solitary confinement. The young soldiers had to sleep on the cement floor, sharing each grain of rice, sip of water, bed... Young soldiers have also organized prison escapes seven times, expressing their desire for freedom and the desire to return to continue fighting. A shocking event at Da Lat children's prison on the evening of January 23, 1973 was when children prisoners organized to destroy prison guard Nguyen Cuong, who was willing to be a lackey for the enemy. It was the courageous and indomitable fighting movement of young revolutionary soldiers that failed the enemy's sinister plot to establish this prison, forcing it to disband in mid-1973. After the day of national reunification in 1975, former prisoners of Da Lat children's prison scattered to localities, continuing to promote the tradition of indomitable struggle in prison, actively contributing to the cause of building and preserving the country. protect the country. With particularly outstanding achievements in the cause of fighting the US to save the country, in 2009, the collective of former prisoners of Da Lat children's prison was awarded the title of Collective Hero of the People's Armed Forces by the President. The national relic of Da Lat Children's Prison (1971 - 1973) has now become a meaningful tourist destination in Lam Dong province. This is a "red address" in educating revolutionary ideals, patriotic traditions, and national pride for the young generation. Source: Lam Dong Museum
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Lang Le Bau Co relic site is located in Tan Nhut commune, Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. Lang Le Bau Co is associated with the resistance war against the French invasion in 1948 with major battles that went down in history. Lang Le Bau Co relic was recognized as a city-level historical relic in 2003. The reason it is called Lang Le Bau Co relic area is because the name of Lang Le Bau Co relic area was given by local people. The hamlet was established next to the interlaced canals and rivers. Lang Le Bau Co is located inside a large field with many shrimp, crabs, and fish. Along with many species of birds such as mallards, storks, teal, nuthatches, gongs, partridges, herons, and red armpits come to feed here. Therefore, Tan Nhut people call it by the familiar and rustic name Lang Le Bau Co. Lang Le Bau Co relic is considered the gateway to move to the center of Vuon Thom base and attack the enemy headquarters in Saigon. Previously, Lang Le Bau Co relic area was originally a field of overgrown reeds. On April 15, 1948, the French colonialists sent 3 thousand soldiers and many modern weapons to simultaneously attack the Lang Le Bau Co area to destroy the Vuon Thom base. At that time, the revolutionary armed forces in Lang Le - Bau, because of their small force and rudimentary weapons, had the help of local people along with the advantage of terrain. After just over half a day of fighting, it turned to attack, causing the French army to suffer a large number of casualties. The victory at Lang Le Bau Co killed 300 enemies, captured 30 mercenaries, and destroyed many machines, military vehicles, and guns of all kinds of the enemy. However, on our side, there are many officers and soldiers who heroically sacrificed their lives at a very young age. On October 14, 1966, in Lang Le, the Republic of Vietnam Army Ranger Battalion was destroyed by tourist militia. Lang Le Bau Co relic site has great historical significance for the people of Saigon in particular and the whole country in general. Faced with hatred for the French colonialists, Lang Le Bau Co's army and people fought a war of great historical significance that opened the door for our side and the enemy. For our side, the battle opened the door to heroism in a strong resistance position. As for the enemy, they had to retreat into a strategic position and were destroyed. The French colonialists could no longer form a strategy to defeat the Viet Minh. Moreover, at Vuon Thom base, Lang Le Bau Co also took place a determined battle to protect our base and destroy all sabotage plans of the enemy. Lang Le Bau Co relic area, after the Dong Khoi movement in 1960, was also a logistics and springboard for the armed forces to liberate Long An - Saigon - Gia Dinh. To commemorate the sacrifices of our compatriots and soldiers, in 1988 Binh Chanh district built a historical building in Lang Le Bau Co land with an area of 1000m2. Source: Ho Chi Minh City Electronic Information Newspaper
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The US Embassy relics, also known as the "White House of the East", are the origin of sinister military and political plots aimed at long-term annexation of Vietnam. The relic site is a 5-storey building built Built in modern architecture, located at the corner of Mac Dinh Chi - Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on a plot of land nearly 5,000 square meters. Previously, the US embassy was located at 39 Ham Nghi Street. At around 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 1963, the US embassy on Ham Nghi Street was hit with explosives by the F21 Commando team, collapsing three floors: 1, 2, 3, so the US decided to rebuild it. Construction began on the building in 1965, most of the materials and construction machinery were transported from the US, under the control of American engineers. According to the design, the building is surrounded by 7,800 Taredo stones that can withstand mines and artillery shells. The main door is equipped with thick steel, the other doors are blocked by a special thick bulletproof layer. All doors use automatic systems, including iron doors blocking the way to the upper floors. Inside the building there are 140 rooms with 200 staff serving day and night. In addition, next to the building is also built an additional row of houses called the "Norodom" area exclusively for C.I.A. employees. When inaugurated, the building had only 3 floors. At the end of 1966, two more floors and a terrace were built to serve as a landing place for helicopters. Surrounding the building is a 3m high wall, at both ends of the wall close to Le Duan Street, 2 high blockhouses are built, guarded day and night. The Embassy was completed in September 1967 with a defense system such as a fortress with 60 guards, a bomb shelter, and a radar screen system to control the facade. Immediately after the building was completed, on September 24, 1967, thousands of students flocked to the gate of the US Embassy to fight for "America to stop bombing the North", "America to go home" and issued a notice denouncing the US for "trampling and seriously violating the right to self-determination of the Southern people". But the outstanding event that happened at the US Embassy was the battle of the City Rangers during the General Offensive and Uprising in the Spring of 1968. The target of attacking the US Embassy was added on January 24, 1968 by Ngo Thanh. Van is in charge of general affairs. Ranger Team 11 took on this important mission, including captain Ut Nho (military region reconnaissance captain) and soldiers: Bay Truyen, Tuoc, Thanh, Chuc, Tran The Ninh, Chinh, Tai, Van, Duc, Cao Hoai Vinh, Mang, Sau and 2 drivers: Tran Si Hung and Ngo Van Thuan. Another equally humiliating event for the US Embassy was the chaotic escape that occurred on April 29 and 30, 1975 by the US and its accomplices. Faced with the rapid attack of the Vietnamese army and people in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign, over 1,000 Americans and more than 5,000 pro-American Vietnamese jostled, pushed, and kicked each other to compete for a place on the terrace of the building. building to be rescued by helicopter. This relic was granted a certificate of recognition by the Ministry of Culture on June 25, 1976. Currently, the US Embassy building has been demolished and a new consulate in Ho Chi Minh City has been built, but next to it is a memorial stele forever remembering the achievements of the special forces soldiers who died in the battle. . Source: Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union
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Tan Hiep Prison, also known as "Tan Hiep Correctional Center", is located in Quarter 6, Tan Tien Ward, Bien Hoa City. Tan Hiep Prison Relic was ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Sports on January 15, 1994. Tan Hiep Prison is one of the six largest prisons in South Vietnam and the largest prison in the Southeast region, built in an important military position, northeast of Bien Hoa town. Ahead is National Highway 1; Behind is the North - South railway line. This is an isolated location, convenient for transportation, easy for protecting, guarding, receiving prisoners from other places and transferring prisoners to Con Dao, Phu Quoc... Tan Hiep Prison has an area of 46,520 square meters with 8 prisons, including 5 prisons for communist prisoners and patriots. The prison is surrounded by 4 layers of barbed wire with 9 bunkers, 3 watchtowers with a team of guards and a modern alarm system. It's called "Correctional Center" but inside is actually a gun warehouse, an interrogation and torture room with the most modern tools. Each prison only has an area of nearly 200 square meters but holds 300-400 people, sometimes up to a thousand people. In particular, there are "repentance" rooms and "tiger cages" that are very small and narrow and living conditions are extremely harsh, prisoners live like in a crematorium. The diet was extremely unhygienic. The prison guards bought rotten rice and rotten fish to fertilize the fields, and fried them in oil to feed the prisoners, leading to many people being poisoned. With the determination to escape the imperial prison, return to the Party and the people to continue fighting and liberating the nation, on December 2, 1956, with the agreement of the Eastern Inter-Provincial Party Committee, the soldiers Communists were "detained" in Tan Hiep prison under the direct direction of comrade Nguyen Trong Tam (Bat Tam) - in charge of the prison Party Committee and a number of other comrades who suddenly broke the shackles. was able to free nearly 500 comrades and patriots. This event caused a stir in the Pentagon. America - Diem hastily mobilized both main forces and security forces, civil guards defending the three provinces of Bien Hoa, Ba Ria, Thu Dau Mot and two special forces to encircle and capture the prisoners, but all were defeated. failure. Our comrades and compatriots who escaped from Tan Hiep prison received help and protection from local facilities and returned safely to base. Among the escaped prisoners were comrades: Bay Tam, Hai Thong, Ly Van Sam... who became the core nucleus of the Dong Khoi movement later. In 2001, to partly recreate the crimes of the US - Diem against our comrades and compatriots imprisoned at Tan Hiep prison and describe the entire Tan Hiep uprising on December 2, 1956. , Dong Nai Museum has collected images, documents, and artifacts displayed at the relic and made a model to serve the research and sightseeing needs of all classes of people. Every day, the monument is open to visitors. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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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
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Bac Cung Temple (literally known as Thinh Temple) in Tam Hong commune, Yen Lac district is one of four large temples around the Ba Vi mountain region and the Red River Delta worshiping Saint Tan Vien. The temples: Tay Cung, Nam Cung, and Dong Cung are on the other side of the Red River in Son Tay territory. These are four temples that were built and preserved relatively carefully by the people. The temple is located in the middle of fertile fields on a 10,000 square meter plot of land next to winding canals, surrounded by rich and densely populated villages. On both sides, the left desert and the right desert stand majestically and silently, covering a large brick yard, looking up to a unique architectural work. Thinh Temple was built 20 centuries ago on the foundation of a small temple worshiping Saint Tan, where he had previously let his troops stay during a mission to help people clear land and manage water. The divine genealogy passes down that: Saint Tan (still called Son Tinh), whose name is Nguyen Tuan, was born on January 15, Dinh Hoi year in Lang Xuong cave, Trung Nghia commune, Thanh Thuy district, Phu Tho province. He lost his father at a young age and lived with his mother and two cousins, Nhuy Hien and Nguyen Sung. Every day, the three brothers crossed the Da River and went to the Ba Vi mountains to clear fields and farm, looking for a living. Here, Nguyen Tuan met Princess Thuong Ngan, was adopted by her, and gave her a walking stick and many magic spells to save humanity. After defeating Thuy Tinh and marrying Princess Ngoc Hoa, he refused the throne that King Hung wanted to give him, and with his two younger siblings traveled everywhere, helping people clear land and water, and was respected by people everywhere. When passing through the Tam Hong area, he let the troops rest and taught the people to grow rice and fish... After he left, the villagers came to the place where the Holy One rested and saw that there were still some packets of hearing left there, so after This temple is called Thinh temple. There is also a story that: when letting the army stay here, Saint Tan taught the people to butcher Thinh, so the people called the temple that name. From a small temple, during the reign of King Ly Than Tong (1072-1128), the temple was rebuilt into a large temple. This is where the king came to pray for longevity. During the reign of King Minh Mang (1820-1840), the temple was repaired many times. During the reign of King Thanh Thai, the Tri of Yen Lac district appointed monk Thanh At to restore the temple. The project lasted until the 6th reign of Khai Dinh (1900-1921). Through many ups and downs, the temple continues to be preserved and preserved by local people. On January 21, 1992, the temple was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a cultural and historical relic. Every year, the Thinh Temple festival is held from the 6th of the first lunar month to the 20th of the first lunar month. The festival includes sacrifices, palanquin processions from villages inside and outside the commune and many folk games will be held. Source: Vinh Phuc province electronic information portal
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During the period when the Mac dynasty had its capital in Cao Bang, in order to prevent the Le dynasty from attacking, the Mac dynasty restored and repaired Na Lu citadel (now in Hoang Tung commune, Hoa An) and Ban Phu citadel (now in Hung Dao commune). ), Phuc Hoa citadel, in addition to building many other citadels in Cao Bang, making Cao Bang a political and military center in the far Northeast border region at that time. Na Lu citadel and Phuc Hoa citadel are two citadels built before. According to the records of Be Huu Cung in Cao Bang Thuc Luc, Na Lu citadel and Phuc Hoa citadel began in the reign of Tang Y Tong in the year Giap Than, the 5th Ham Thong era (874). Based on the presence of many ancient tombs with stone inscriptions containing the names, addresses, and hometowns of the citadel builders who died here during the Ham Thong Dynasty, it can be confirmed that these two citadels were built during the Tang Dynasty. Na Lu Citadel was built over many different dynasties. When the Mac dynasty came to Cao Bang, it was rebuilt with bricks. Na Lu citadel has a nearly rectangular shape, has a total area of about 37.5 hectares, a length of about 800 m, a width of about 600 m, the citadel has 4 gates. Ban Phu citadel in the capital of Nam Binh, Nam Cuong country of Thuc Phan in the past in Cao Binh (Cao Bang), the Mac dynasty renovated the royal palace in the inner circle of the old capital of Nam Binh and called it Ban Phu citadel or Royal Palace. In the ancient capital of Nam Binh of the Nam Cuong country and the Mac dynasty, Ban Phu citadel still has clear traces. The capital city of Nam Binh consists of two citadels, to protect the citadel, the outer ring has a circumference of about 5 km, including a low hillock area, around the foot of the hill is covered with vertical canvas like a wall, convenient for navigation. Build defense lines. The western wall of the citadel runs parallel to the bank of the Bang River to the beginning of Bo Ma village, connecting the southeast wall of the citadel, flowing in front of Ban Phu, following the foot of the hill to meet National Highway 4, the northeastern side running along the foot of the hill close to the outside of National Highway 4. , up to the top of the mound is the northwest side, continue running along the foot of the hill, out to the river bank and meet the west wall, forming a closed citadel. When the Mac Dynasty established the capital, it repaired and built a number of additional works, in which Ban Phu Citadel (inner citadel - the king's working place) was built higher on the old citadel walls from the Thuc Phan period. The citadel is located on a flat land. Along with rebuilding the capital, the Mac dynasty also built a system of posts and ramparts quite thick around the capital and a number of important border points, forming a system of protecting the capital and protecting the border. gender. Phuc Hoa citadel (Phuc Hoa district) was built in a square style, about 400 m in each direction, including two citadel rings, the distance between the two rings is 80 m. Currently, the southern wall has been completely destroyed. Phuc Hoa Citadel has 2 main gates: The North Gate is open to the national highway to Ta Lung Border Gate today, people often call it Pac Gate, this gate is built in a rectangular style, 8 m wide, 5 m high. , including two gates made of thick, very sturdy wood; The second gate is in the south, opening to the river bank. Both gates were flattened long ago, and now there are no traces left. Near the citadel, in the northwest suburbs along the riverbank, there are many traces of brick kilns. People said that during the process of labor and exploration, many intact brick kilns were found in this area. Through research and surveys, it has been shown that in Cao Bang, the Mac dynasty renovated, embellished and built many citadels and fortresses, including repairing, embellishing and rebuilding Ban Phu citadel, Na Lu citadel, and Phuc citadel. Hoa. These fortifications have formed a quite solid system of protecting the capital. Up to now, of the ancient citadels built by the Mac Dynasty during the capital period in Cao Bang, some of the citadels built of earth only have traces left, but the citadels built of stone are still very clear. Source: Cao Bang Electronic Newspaper
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Mai Xuan Thuong was the leader of the Can Vuong movement against the French at the end of the 19th century in Binh Dinh. Mai Xuan Thuong was born in the year of Canh Than, 1860, died in the year of the Pig, 1887, from Phu Lac village, Phu Phong district, Tuy Vien district, Binh Dinh province (now Phu Lac village, Binh Thanh commune, Tay Son district, Binh Dinh province). His father, Mai Xuan Tin, was the chief father in Cao Bang. His mother, Huynh Thi Nguyet, was the daughter of a noble family in the village. Mai Xuan Thuong is inherently intelligent and eager to learn. At the age of 18 (1878), he passed the Baccalaureate at Binh Dinh Examination School. At the age of 25 (1885), he passed the bachelor's exam. Responding to King Ham Nghi's Can Vuong edict, Mai Xuan Thuong returned to his hometown of Phu Lac, recruited insurgents, set up a base on Sung island to raise the Can Vuong flag against the French, then Mai Xuan Thuong brought his forces to join the army. The insurgent army was led by Dao Doan Dich and was appointed by Dao Doan Dich to the position of Military Salary Officer (in charge of food for the insurgent army). From then until 1887, the Can Vuong movement in Binh Dinh developed strongly and spread to Quang Ngai, Phu Yen... attracting tens of thousands of people from all walks of life to participate. On September 20, 1885, Dao Doan Dich died and assigned all his forces to Mai Xuan Thuong. He chose the Loc Dong mountain area (now in Binh Tuong commune, Tay Son district) as his headquarters and organized a flag worshiping ceremony, calling on scholars, literati, and people to join the movement to fight against the French. During that ceremony, insurgents from many regions in Binh Dinh province agreed to honor him as the Marshal leading the uprising and raised the slogan: "First to kill the left, later to attack the West". In early 1887, the French army under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Cherrean and the royal army led by Tran Ba Loc along with Minister Trira launched a major attack on the headquarters of the Can Vuong movement in Binh Dinh, the battle The fighting between the insurgent forces and the French enemy was extremely fierce, the fight was unequal, and in the end the insurgent force was pushed back. In March 1887, after a fierce battle in Bau Sau (An Nhon town, Binh Dinh province), Mai Xuan Thuong was seriously injured, the insurgents withdrew to Linh Dong secret area. On April 21, 1887, Tran Ba Loc surrounded and captured the Linh Dong secret base and captured a number of insurgents, including Mai Nguyen Soai's mother. On the night of April 30, 1887, Mai Xuan Thuong sent a suicide squad to break into Tran Ba Loc barracks, relieve the captured people, and he and a group of 50 subordinates crossed the mountain into Phu Yen and continued to resist. battle, but when she reached Phu Quy Pass (boundary between Binh Dinh and Phu Yen), she was captured by Tran Ba Loc's ambush and taken to be beheaded at Go Cham (East of Binh Dinh Citadel). The mausoleum of patriot Mai Xuan Thuong is located on a high hill of the Ngang mountain range (in Hoa Son village, Binh Tuong commune, Tay Son district, Binh Dinh province) about 50km northwest of Quy Nhon city; The mausoleum was built on a land area of 1988m2, inaugurated on January 22, 1961. Overall, the mausoleum is designed in the style of an ancient mausoleum, surrounded by low walls. The Lang gate (three gates) is made up of 4 square pillars, the top is tied in the style of a gourd and a vase, bearing the architectural appearance of a communal house or temple gate of the late 19th century. In the middle of the Mausoleum is Mai Xuan Thuong's tomb, rectangular in shape in the East - West direction; At the head of the grave is a stone stele engraved with an inscription recording the biography and career of Mai Xuan Thuong: The relic was ranked at the National level by the Ministry of Culture and Information on April 20, 1995. Source: People's Committee of Tay Son District, Binh Dinh Province
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Dien Khanh Temple of Literature is located in Phu Loc Tay cluster, Dien Khanh town, Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa province. The Temple of Literature is a place to worship Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and the sages who were his students; At the same time, it is also a place for activities of local scholars and scholars, honoring those who successfully passed the examinations. In 1803, King Gia Long issued an edict to establish a Temple of Literature in Phu Loc commune, Hoa Chau district - Binh Hoa town, now in Phu Loc Tay cluster - Dien Khanh town - Khanh Hoa province. The Temple of Literature was built on a large scale in 1853 and by the following year it was basically completed: in front there was a pavilion, in the middle there was a high and wide front hall and main hall, made of wood and surrounded by brick walls. The rafters are carved with beautiful and majestic gilded lacquer. Dien Khanh Temple of Literature was built on a large, flat area of land, with a total area of 1,500 square meters. When it was first built, the Temple of Literature had the following architectural works: Chinh temple and Khai Thanh temple, roofed with thatched grass. In 1849, the Temple of Literature had its roof system renovated, replacing thatched roofs with tiled roofs and building Ta Vu, Huu Vu, Khai Mieu, Quan Cu, Tu Mieu... with a very large and solid scale. In 1959, the Temple of Literature was rebuilt on the old foundation in Phu Loc village, but on a smaller scale, including: the outer gate and city walls; Internal Nghi Mon; stele house (Thach Bi communal house); temple yard; flag pole; Eastern and Western houses (Ta Vu - Huu Vu); Worshiping the road; Chief of soaking. Basically, the structures of Chanh Tam and Bai Duong compartments were transferred from Van Chi Phuoc Dien, and Ta Vu and Huu Vu were built in the style of a four-level, three-compartment house. The walls are built of bricks, there are no wings. The roof is covered with yin and yang tiles, later restored and replaced with Western tiles; The wooden door system is built in a plank style, replacing the ancient style of upper and lower sides; Do not rebuild Khai Mieu, Quan Cu and Tu Temple. Currently, the Temple of Literature only retains two stone steles from the Tu Duc 11 period (1858), which help us better understand the history, culture, and activities of the people of Khanh Hoa and the process of completing the Temple of Literature area in 1854. There is also an article in Bai Duong that speaks more clearly about the achievements of literary and martial arts scholars, scholars, notables, dignitaries and local students from the beginning of the Nguyen Dynasty to the Tu Duc period. With a rich history, the Temple of Literature area carries great value in the process of learning, receiving knowledge and expressing respect for teachers, enriching the treasure of national cultural heritage. Dien Khanh Temple of Literature relic was ranked a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on October 15, 1998. Source: Department of Culture and Sports of Khanh Hoa province
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Hoc Mon District Palace is located at No. 1, Ly Nam De Street, Hoc Mon Town, (next to the District People's Committee headquarters) and is the place where many outstanding fighting events have been recorded throughout the long history from 1885 to the Southern days. Complete liberation of the People of 18 Betel Garden Villages. After defeating Chi Hoa Fort, the French colonialists built a 3-storey wooden house here to use as a military post. When Tran Tu Ca took office as Governor of the Palace, he used the Station as the Palace of Binh Long district. Originally a cunning drunkard of the French colonialists, Tran Tu Ca was led by a group led by Mr. Phan Van Hon (Quan Hon) and Nguyen Van Qua (Chanh Lanh Binh) of nearly 1,000 insurgents who came to burn the District Palace, captured and head cut off in the middle of the market. That was February 8, 1885, At Dau Tet. Afterwards, Hoc Mon District Palace was rebuilt with a blue stone foundation, brick walls, and a defense system from the upper floors to the fence. The architecture is similar to the Military Fort, so the locals call it Hoc Mon Fort. Tran took over from Tran Tu Ca as Governor of Ngon district, moving to Tra District and then Tho District. This was a long period of time when the people of the Hoc Mon region suffered from many cruel and despicable scenes from the French colonialists and their oligarchic henchmen mentioned above. With the indomitable tradition of Hoc Mon people. On June 4, 1930, around 6 a.m. in front of the District Palace, hundreds of Hoc Mon people protested demanding "abolition of poll tax, reduction of license and market taxes, and granting land to poor farmers." Tra District invited the leaders into the Palace to negotiate, but they cunningly arrested them, including Mr. Le Van Uoi (Secretary of Tan Thoi Nhi Commune), who was the leader of the protest. People were undaunted and fiercely demanded that Tea District release those detained. The protest group became more and more crowded, the fighting spirit spread somewhat, causing Tra District to give in. On the one hand, they released the detained people, on the other hand, they called the officials in Saigon for help. 2 hours later, the struggle was led by two men, Blachole and Nobbot, who opened fire on the protest group, causing many casualties. But the most impressive historical event at Hoc Mon District Palace was the Southern Uprising on November 23, 1940. Hoc Mon Fort is very solid, built of green stone like a fortress, about 15 meters high, has a gun emplacement and a defense system with battlements guarded by a platoon of green soldiers. On November 22, 1940, France reinforced one more platoon to deal with the situation. On the afternoon of November 22, 1940, Mr. Do Van Coi's army broke into the town, disguised as civilians, ambushed behind the Station waiting for orders to rob the Station. Another army wing has the task of destroying bridges, cutting down trees blocking roads, and occupying offices and houses... The army wing from Phuoc Vinh An, Tan Thong, Tan An Hoi, Tan Phu Trung is led by Mr. Pham Van Sang and Dang Cong Binh commanded, started from Ben Do hamlet, attacked the house, killed 1 person, collected 4 guns, and took control of the situation here (Tan Phu Trung). Immediately this army was ordered to pull back to Hoc Mon. The Long Tuy Thuong army was commanded by Mr. Bui Van Hoat. The army of General Long Tuy Trung was commanded by Mr. Do Van Day and Le Binh Dang. At around 24:00 on the night of November 22, 1940, the sound of artillery fire had not yet been heard in Saigon. After consulting, the army commanders united to attack the enemy's post. Immediately the troops headed straight to Fort Hoc Mon, where District Chief Bui Ngoc Tho resided. Two insurgents named Nghe and Kinh volunteered to enter the front gate and sacrificed their lives. Insurgents from all directions rushed into the Fort like water bursting its banks. Faced with the power of the insurgents and the masses, the soldiers in the Station no longer had the spirit to resist and fled in disarray. The insurgents completely occupied the inside of the station, but upstairs, the enemy still stubbornly used guns to shoot sporadically, at the same time calling Saigon and Thu Dau Mot for emergency help. Because he was eager to capture the name of Tho District, comrade Do Van Day climbed up to the upper floor of the Station by clinging to the gutter. Halfway up, he was hit by bullets, the comrade fell and died later. The battle was at a standstill when enemy reinforcements arrived. Unable to hold out, the insurgents withdrew from the town, dispersed to the villages, the armed forces withdrew to Ben Do hamlet (Tan Phu Trung) and then moved to My Hanh hamlet (Duc Hoa). Although the attack on Hoc Mon Fort (later called Hoc Mon District Palace) failed, it left a deep impression in the hearts of all civilians admiring the courage of revolutionary soldiers in the fight against colonialism. steal the country. During the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign, at 7:00 a.m. on April 30, 1975, Hoc Mon town was completely liberated, the National flag fluttered above the District Palace, where District Chief Nguyen Nhu Sang and his gang sai has been running away since last night. Today, Hoc Mon District Palace is chosen as the District Museum, where many documents are displayed, illustrating the ups and downs of historical periods as well as the revolutionary fighting spirit of the army and people in Hoc Mon district over the past two years. resistance war against French colonialism and American imperialism. A monument placed in front of the Hoc Mon District Palace relic represents the indomitable sacrifice of the army and people of 18 Betel Garden Villages, recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. Source: Hoc Mon District People's Committee
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Hang Temple at the foot of Voi Mountain, An Lao district, Hai Phong city has long been a place to worship Female General Le Chan - who had meritorious contributions with people in the area to establish An Bien village during the Eastern Han Dynasty. After leaving her hometown of Quang Ninh to avoid being forced to become a concubine of the governor To Dinh. Le Chan set foot in the land of Hai An, Hai Phong, recruited soldiers to join them in farming, building a hamlet named An Bien site (today's inner city). Great ambition did not stop there. Disgruntled over the crimes committed by the enemy, causing the people's lives to be miserable and miserable, Le Chan silently prepared his forces, waiting for the day of the uprising. She went to the present-day Elephant Mountain area, gathered soldiers, actively practiced, stored food and herbs, and took advantage of the rugged terrain of the mountains and forests to hide from the enemy. Afterwards, receiving news of Hai Ba Trung's uprising, from the mountains and forests of An Lao, Le Chan contacted and officially brought his army to join the uprising. Due to its good fortified terrain, along with the commanding talent of a talented female general, the Elephant Mountain base quickly developed its forces, in a short time becoming an important base in the Northeast region. During that time, the surrounding area also had many insurgent troops, typically the insurgent army of Mrs. Tran Thi Trinh and her son Ngu Dao in Dai Dien, Tong Thuong Cau, An Lao district, (6km from Elephant Mountain), heard News of Le Chan's reputation contacted the Elephant Mountain base and became a general under her command. Although the uprising later failed and female general Le Chan had to commit suicide to preserve her reputation in the mountainous areas of Lat Son - Ha Nam, An Lao people still remembered her merits and kindness, so after hearing News of the female general's death, people in the area took her to worship in Hang Pagoda. Therefore, Hang Pagoda is also known as Hang Temple - which represents a wonderful combination of Buddhist religion and national hero worship. In the temple, King Thanh Thai still retains the title of female general as "Hoang Ba Long Hoi, Great King, Middle-Class Minister". On the basis of the old Hang Temple, in 2011 the government restored a new temple commemorating the Female General. The Temple of Female General Le Chan is located in the Hang Temple area, where the Buddha, the Holy Mother, the Monsignor and the Princess Thanh Chan were formerly worshiped in An Tien commune, An Lao district, on a large closed campus. more than 4000m2. The main temple has a Dinh-shaped structure with an area of 190 square meters, including five pre-sacrificing rooms and one back room. The front of the temple faces south, looking straight at Highway No. 10, beyond are undulating hills and mountains, the back side is based on a cliff creating a sustainable position. The temple is surrounded by city walls. The ritual gate is made up of 4 large pillars, the 2 tall central pillars at the top are converging purple phoenixes, the 2 slightly lower columns on both sides and at the top are 2 unicorns facing the center. The outside of the ritual wall is embossed with a white horse on the left and a large statue on the right. The renovation and embellishment of the Temple of General Le Chan was completed and put into use, not only meeting the visiting needs of people and tourists while also contributing to preserving the values of the monument for generations to come. next system. Source: Hai Phong Youth Union
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