Quang Tri Citadel, Quang Tri

Historic place, here lies too many fallen soldiers of the heroic Vietnamese generation, some were still too young (15-18 year old). This is to show the world that Viet Nam is an unyielding country, and even with America’s interference, nothing cannot make us give up on our way to unite the country as a whole.

Off the beaten track, this place is special thanks to its history. I was glad to witness this important historical complex in Quang Tri.

Amazing place with a deep history. The first official front of the war.

Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is situated in the heart of Quang Tri Town, which was once a military defense system and hosted the administration office of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). The site was taken over by the American-backed southern regime. It witnessed fierce battles during the American War in 1968 and 1972 between the American-backed forces and the southern liberation force led by Ho Chi Minh's government. After the fights between June 28 and September 16 in 1972, when thousands of soldiers of both sides died, the whole citadel was almost destroyed. There remained only the remnant of the east gate and some walls. The site has been upgraded as a historical relic site with some rebuilt wall sections, four main gates and a monument commemorating 81 days and nights of fierce fighting in 1972.

A must visit place when you are in Quang Tri. Historical place, free entry ticket. It is located in the bank of Thanh Han river, which was the site of firece battles during the war with the US. The site became the tomb of tens of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the national liberation.