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Trường Sơn Martyrs' Memorial: The Immortal Epic

If anyone has ever traveled through the legendary Eastern branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, they will surely feel a deep emotion when stopping at the Trường Sơn Martyrs' Memorial by the Long Đại ferry. This is not only a tribute project but also a place that preserves the moving historical stories of a time of "blood mixed with mud."

1. Back through history: From Long Đại "Fire Coordinates"

• Before learning about the memorial, we need to remember the Long Đại ferry (located in Hiền Ninh commune, Quảng Ninh district) – a place dubbed as the "death coordinates" during the resistance against the Americans.
• Strategic position: It was a crucial point for transporting supplies and weapons from the North to the South.
• Brutality: The American army dropped tens of thousands of tons of bombs here to cut off the supply line. After each bombing raid, the ferry was left as a series of bomb craters.
• Sacrifice: This place marks the heroic fall of hundreds of soldiers and youth volunteers, including the tragic event when 32 youth volunteers perished in a bombing in 1972.

The picturesque beauty of nature at Long Đại Ferry

2. The birth of a respectful incense offering

• After the country was reunified, the Long Đại river regained its hopeful green color, and the trees covered the scars of war. To provide a resting place for the souls of the fallen heroes and to give future generations a memorial stop, the Trường Sơn Martyrs' Memorial was initiated with funding from the Sài Gòn Giải Phóng newspaper and philanthropists across the country.

The Trường Sơn Martyrs' Memorial in Quảng Bình evokes nostalgia with its dominant white and orange color scheme

3. Architecture and sacred space

• The memorial is located on a high hill covering more than 1,600 m^2, casting its shadow over the gentle Long Đại river. The space is divided into solemn areas:
• Main temple: The place for worship and where the stone stele inscribing the names of the fallen heroes is placed. The architecture is deeply traditional Vietnamese with dragon-scaled tiled roofs and majestic wooden columns.
• Bell Tower and Gratitude Tower: The sound of the bell echoes through the vast forest as a reminder of the principle "When drinking water, remember its source."
• Landscape: A system of winding steps among green trees and natural flowers. From the hilltop, visitors can gaze at the majestic railway and road bridge spanning the Long Đại river.

Every year, local people organize to clean and renew the Trường Sơn Martyrs' Memorial in Quảng Bình

4. A must-visit spiritual destination

• When visiting the Trường Sơn Martyrs' Memorial in Quảng Bình, visitors not only hear heroic historical stories but also find tranquility in their souls.
• Activities: Offering incense in memory, enjoying the scenic mountains, and feeling the value of freedom and independence.
• Suggested itinerary: After visiting the memorial, you can combine it with a visit to the nearby Thần Đinh Mountain or continue your journey towards the caves in Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng.

You can visit this site to offer incense and flowers, remembering the contributions of the heroes

The memorial at Long Đại ferry is a deep, reflective note in the epic of Trường Sơn. Don't forget to save this location in your Quảng Bình travel guide to pay tribute to the national heroes with your friends and family!

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Source: mia.vn