The DMZ Viet Nam- witness of the fiercest battle in history

The DMZ Viet Nam- witness of the fiercest battle in history

Quang Tri is located in the central Vietnam near the crossways between North and South Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Several different minorities populate this province (Kinh, Bru-Van Kieu).From 1954 until the defeat of the Americans in 1975 and formed the fiercest battlefield of the country: The DMZ Viet Nam. Also Ben Hai River marked the division of Vietnam. Coming here, tourist have chance to know more about Vietnam history, the real battle and important things that happened in the past.


What to see when visit the DMZ Viet Nam?

5km either side of the river was declared as the DMZ Viet Nam - a stark contrast to what really took place in this region. In fact, the surrounding region experienced some of the heaviest fighting during the Vietnam War. Some areas, such as Vinh Moc were termed Free Fire Zones, allowing a virtual free for all without fear of future repercussions and everything was designated a target. As a result of this heavy fighting, there is still heaps live ordnance lying around. There have been some casualties as unexploded bombs blow up when farmers are working on their lands nearby or children run up in a play. Khe Sanh, in particular, was immortalized during and after the conflict. Now when you catch the train or bus from anywhere South of Dong Hoi to the DMZ Viet Nam, bomb damage and craters are still evident in paddies, beside the railway tracks and beside the roads and bridges. Also, on the way, tourist can visit the relic of Ta Con - Khe Sanh airport. This is a key point of the Hue DMZ tour and also an address that the veterans of the United States desire to visit. Beside the relic of Ta Con Airport, Lao Bao Prison - this is also a relic attracting more and more people to visit the DMZ zone Viet Nam. Coming to the vestiges of Lao Bao Prison, through the evidence kept and embellished, it shows clearly the crimes that the French colonial authorities have sowed to our country.

As you get closer to Dong Ha you will notice huge eucalyptus groves, themselves a legacy of the war. These areas were completely devastated either by relentless shelling or defoliation during the war and were eventually replanted with eucalyptus trees, chosen for their durability and speedy maturity.

How to visit the DMZ Viet Nam?

The DMZ Viet Nam is in the middle of Viet Nam on Heritage road. In fact, with adventurous Hue to Ha Noi motorbike rental, you can get a motorbike to get there, a stop that could not be missed when you get to Quang Tri. Moreover, taking a comfortable Hue to DMZ by private car, you will visit all these places with the most convenient way.