Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery – The resting place of national heroes!

In the middle of a sunny and windy strip of Central Vietnam, among the green, rustling pine hills, there is a peaceful place. That is Truong Son Martyrs’ Cemetery – the resting place of more than 10,000 heroes who died for the independence and freedom of the nation. This meaningful tourist attraction helps children from far away to remember and pay tribute to the silent heroes! Let’s follow Quang Binh Travel to learn more details in this article.

General introduction to Truong Son martyrs cemetery

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Geographical location

Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery is located on Ben Tat Hill. This location is right next to Highway 15, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province. From here, it is only about 40km from the city center, going northwest. And it will also be about 20km from Highway 1A.

Construction process

To achieve the completion and neatness as today, the cemetery has gone through many constructions and renovations. Specifically, the cemetery was officially built on October 24, 1975. Then completed on April 10, 1977. This is considered the largest martyrs cemetery in Vietnam. On May 19, 1999, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Truong Son Corps. The Government decided to renovate and upgrade the martyrs’ area.

According to statistics, the cemetery area reaches 140,000 m2. It is divided into many areas. Including grave land, monument land. In addition, there is land for planting trees for shade, lake land, campus roads,… That is the reason why when coming to burn incense, visitors can feel the peace, freshness and coolness.

Besides, Truong Son martyrs cemetery is also known as a unique architectural work. First of all, the memorial area is located on a large hill. Right at this location, people can see with their own eyes extremely beautiful works of art. Those are paintings recreating the scene of soldiers and soldiers in the national salvation activities. And then there is the heroic, majestic memorial tower stretching out. With its back is a large, wide and green old Bodhi tree. People always believe that this Bodhi tree has a deep spiritual value for the land where the heroes lie.

The meaning of Truong Son martyrs cemetery

Back to the past. Truong Son Martyrs’ Cemetery is the resting place of many young men in their twenties. They were seething with determination and a thirst for peace. Some fell, nameless, ageless. Some put down their pens and went to war. And some left without looking back, behind them the sun-kissed steps were full of falling leaves. They volunteered to fight bravely and steadfastly. They achieved many glorious and resounding victories. In particular, they became an indispensable part of the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail. This was the route to transport food and weapons to support the South at that time. At the same time, it was also the lifeline of the army and people of Vietnam.

Our young generation today, we are taught a lot about history by our teachers. Peace is truly “expensive”. It is paid for with the sweat and blood of our compatriots. And right at the Truong Son martyrs’ cemetery, each tombstone is a life, a story, a feat for us to silently be grateful for and remember.

Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery and a reminder for the younger generation

There is a song that I always remember. It is: “Don’t ask what the Fatherland has done for you, but ask what you have done for the Fatherland today.”

Coming to Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery, each of us will feel like we are reliving the heroic years of the Vietnamese people. This is not only a place of remembrance. This is a place that reminds us of the value of peace. And also reminds us of our duties and responsibilities towards our country.

Every year, on the great national holidays, especially the death anniversary of Hung Kings and War Invalids and Martyrs, thousands of people from all over come here. They respectfully bow and light incense sticks in memory. Thereby expressing their endless gratitude to the heroes of the nation!

The war is over, peace has returned. However, The national historical value will always remain. Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery will always be an red address. At the same time, it is an important and meaningful spiritual destination for the nation. This place educates us about self-esteem, about love for our homeland and country. More than that, it is a brave spirit, a strong will. Absolutely do not give up, do not give up! And wherever you go, you must always remember Vietnam, red blood, yellow skin!

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