Quang Tri
Bắc Trung Bộ
Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên · CC BY-SA 3.0
A sacred land of heroic war relics, from the Ancient Citadel and the tunnels to the frontier island of Con Co.
Quang Tri is a sacred land, marking countless tragic and heroic chapters of the nation's history. From the Ancient Citadel with its blazing 81 days and nights, to the magnificent Vinh Moc tunnel village, to the heroic Con Co Island, each landmark is an epic. Rising above the sorrow, the people of Quang Tri today resiliently build a new life, turning the land of fire of years past into a moving and meaningful destination of gratitude.
Best time to visit: February to August
Local specialties
- Mai Xa clam noodle soup (bun hen)
- Ke Dien rice-paste porridge (chao bot)
- Con Co stone crab
- Cua pepper
Places (3)
Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
A testament to the fierce 81 days and nights of summer 1972, the resting place of thousands of soldiers in sacred ground.
Con Co Island
A lush frontier island in the open sea, blending pristine beauty with a heroic history of island defense.
Vinh Moc Tunnels
A magnificent tunnel village underground, where a whole community resiliently lived and fought through years of relentless bombing.