Vung Chua – Yen Island, the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap

Vung Chua Yen Island is a must-see destination for tourists coming to Quang Binh. Vung Chua Yen Island is the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap. Located in Quang Trach district, the North of Quang Binh province, along with tourist attractions such as Hoanh Son Quan and Holy Mother Lieu Hanh, it creates an ecosystem around Vung Chua that attracts tourists when traveling to Quang Binh.

The General’s Tomb will reopen to visitors from November 1, 2023, visiting hours are from 7:00-11:30 and 13:30-17:00.

Visit Vung Chua Yen Island to visit the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap

From Ha Tinh, going south, passing Deo Ngang Pass, visitors can reach Vung Chua – Yen Island Tourist Area. Vung Chua – Yen Island Tourist Area is 75km north of Dong Hoi city. Vung Chua was a tourist area in the north of Quang Binh province before General Vo Nguyen Giap’s tomb was chosen here. Famous for its clean and beautiful beaches, Hon La deep water bay and many scenic relics.

In 2013, Vung Chua – Yen Island was chosen as the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap. General Vo Nguyen Giap was born and raised in Le Thuy, Quang Binh. However, Vung Chua – Yen Island is where he chose to rest in peace. Every day, thousands of tourists come to visit General Vo Nguyen Giap’s grave here. Currently, with the thorough investment of all levels and sectors along with his family, Vung Chua – Yen Island has become a spiritual tourist destination that attracts visitors. Coming to Vung Chua – Yen Island, visitors can offer incense to pay tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap. Many people visit the grave on special days.

>> Tour to visit the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap

Tourism chain combined with Northern Quang Binh.

Northern Quang Binh has many attractive tourist destinations. Tourists can combine them in their Northern Quang Binh tour.

Ngang Pass – Hoanh Son Quan

Ngang Pass is located on the Hoanh Son mountain range, a mountain range of the Truong Son range running across the sea, once the border between the two countries of Vietnam and Cham. On the top of Deo Ngang is Hoanh Son Quan, built during the 14th year of Minh Mang’s reign (1833).

Ngang Pass is marked as the boundary between Quang Binh and Ha Tinh.

Lieu Hanh Holy Mother Temple, Ngang Pass

Looking down is the temple of Princess Lieu Hanh, built during the Later Le Dynasty (1557). The scenery here is both harmonious and poetic. It is an endless source of inspiration for many poets, past and present. From the top of Deo Ngang Pass, visitors can see Hon La Bay, a deep-water bay that is not only convenient for building large seaports, but also an ideal location for developing sea tourism. In addition to clean and beautiful beaches, Hon La Bay also has many small islands. Among them, Chim Island is a paradise for tens of thousands of birds. And Chim Island is also a Red Address in the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail system.

You can watch the video exploring Yen Island here

Visit Duong Canh mural village after leaving Vung Chua Yen Island

10 km south of Ngang Pass, Canh Duong fishing village is one of the bustling and prosperous fishing villages with a rich cultural and historical tradition of Quang Binh. During the two resistance wars, Canh Duong fenced off the village and was a solid fortress against foreign invaders.

Cultural and folk art activities in Canh Duong have many forms, many aspects, and are rich in local nuances. Canh Duong deserves to be one of the cultural villages (Son-Ha-Canh-Tho-Van-Vo-Co-Kim) of the ancient Bo Chinh district and present Quang Binh.

Visiting the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap from Dong Hoi

Currently, many companies organize tours to visit the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap starting from Dong Hoi. Tourists can combine a series of tours to burn incense at the Lieu Hanh Temple. Visit Ngang Pass, or go to Canh Duong mural village and on the way back, stop by Canh Duong mural village.

Previously, the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap was guarded by the Border Guard. Now it has been handed over to the General’s family. Visitors to the tomb should know the opening hours of the General’s tomb to avoid affecting their trip.

Time to visit General Vo Nguyen Giap’s grave is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Some notes when visiting the Grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap at Vung Chua Yen Island.

Men and women visiting the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap must dress neatly and politely. Do not wear skirts shorter than above the knee.

Do not pose for photos when offering incense at the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

When visiting the grave of General Vo Nguyen Giap, do not bring bags. Do not bring drinking water. All belongings should be left in the car.

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