If you are the type of person who loves history or has a passion for relics associated with the defense of the country of our ancestors, ATK Dinh Hoa Thai Nguyen will be an extremely ideal place to visit. This resort is suitable for weekend trips in groups, groups or families. So what’s special about this place? Let’s follow the article below now!
ATK is where many wartime artifacts are kept
Some general information about ATK Dinh Hoa Thai Nguyen
ATK Dinh Hoa with an area of more than 5000m2 spread across 9 communes of Diem Mac, Phu Dinh, Thanh Dinh, Bao Linh, Dinh Bien, Quy Ky, Binh Thanh, Kim Phuong, Dong Thinh and Cho Chu town in the area Dinh Hoa district. ATK is understood as an abbreviation for the phrase Safe Zone, established in December 1946 with the purpose of choosing a safe rear area for the resistance war against the French colonialists.
Sa table depicting the location of ATK Dinh Hoa relic complex
Overall, the tourist area currently has over 128 relics, of which 20 are prominently ranked by the state. Each land, forest, and rocky mountain here bears the bold image of the “Great Leader” of the Ho Chi Minh people. Therefore, coming to ATK, visitors will be immersed in the endless flow of history while recreating true historical stories through narration and the relics and artifacts on display.
Directions for transportation and directions to ATK Dinh Hoa Thai Nguyen
To get to ATK Dinh Hoa Thai Nguyen, visitors can choose bus, private car, motorbike or taxi. In case of departure from Hanoi, the reference route is as follows: Hanoi Thai Nguyen Expressway – City. Thai Nguyen – National Highway 3 – km 31 – Dinh Hoa Safety Area. In addition, visitors also have another convenient option which is to take bus 30 from Thai Nguyen city to go straight to ATK Dinh Hoa.
President Ho Chi Minh’s autographs are kept at ATK
Ticket prices for sightseeing, admission, and offering incense at ATK Dinh Hoa
Currently, ATK Dinh Hoa offers free entrance tickets for domestic and foreign tourists. Visitors only need to register directly with the Management Board to conveniently learn about the revolutionary historical site. In case you are traveling in a large group, you can plan in advance the cost of preparing the ceremony and offering incense to welcome the group at about 600,000 VND/group. Parking costs will be at: 5,000 VND/trip for motorbike, 20,000 VND/turn for car.
What’s special about visiting ATK Dinh Hoa?
Tourists coming to ATK Dinh Hoa definitely cannot miss some of the outstanding locations below:Ho Chi Minh Memorial House: The memorial house built majestically on Hong Deo Deo Mountain is always the first place many tourists choose when coming to ATK. This place was inaugurated on the occasion of Uncle Ho’s 115th birth anniversary. The memorial area was built in the traditional architectural style of communal houses in the Northern Delta region. The front is decorated with bells and bells and covered with many cool green shady trees, bringing a feeling of serenity and peace.
Memorial house with central area worshiping Uncle Ho
Exhibition house: The entire complex is built in the style of stilt houses, located simply next to Tin Keo shack. Currently, this is the place to display nearly 400 artifacts and documents associated with the revolutionary life of President Ho Chi Minh and other Party leaders in the period 1946-1954. Therefore, visiting the exhibition area will help visitors better understand the history of the nation and the great contributions of previous generations.
War artifacts are carefully kept at ATK
Lan Khau Ty: This is the place where Uncle Ho first came to live and work in Thai Nguyen. The stilt house is roofed with two simple rooms on a high hill, nestled peacefully under an old tree. After many years have passed, this relic is still carefully preserved for tourists from near and far to visit and better understand Uncle Ho’s revolutionary path.
President Ho Chi Minh’s resting shack during the resistance period
Tin Keo Shack: From the memorial house, tourists only need to move about 100m to reach the location of Tin Keo shack. Here are three thatched shacks that were formerly the residence of Uncle Ho and his assistants. Located right in front of the house is a hibiscus tree planted by President Ho Chi Minh himself. There is also a small path leading to the basement in case of emergency. In this simple shack, a meeting took place to discuss the Winter-Spring battle plan of 1953-1954 and at the same time opened the “earth-shaking” Dien Bien Phu campaign.
The location where Uncle Ho once planted hibiscus trees
Emergency stone walkway down to the shelter
Khuon Tat Relics: Located at the foot of Khau Nhi mountain is the image of an ancient Khuon Tat banyan tree casting shade in the blue sky. Right under this canopy is the place where Uncle Ho and his soldiers exercised and practiced martial arts. Going a short distance further is a small year-round gurgling stream that Uncle Ho used to use for bathing, washing and fishing.
The stream is clear and gurgling water all year round
What is outstanding about ATK cuisine?
When you have the opportunity to come to ATK Dinh Hoa, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy dishes imbued with the mountain and forest identities of indigenous ethnic minorities. Some special dishes can be mentioned such as: bamboo tube rice, five-color sticky rice, stream fish, ban chicken, black pig, wild vegetables, wild bamboo shoots… Certainly, the flavor is somewhat simple, simple but no less delicious. The charm of the products here will leave tourists with unforgettable experiences.
Dishes with bold mountain and forest identities at ATK
Note when visiting ATK Dinh Hoa
To have a smooth and enjoyable trip to ATK Dinh Hoa, visitors should note the following points:During the tour, visitors can stop to burn incense at the memorial house, so they should prepare polite, long-sleeved clothes to show respect.The distance between walking locations is quite a lot, so sneakers will be the most suitable choice. Also, don’t forget to bring a jacket, hat, and drinking water to avoid losing strength.Tourists can buy brocade items and local products such as wild bamboo shoots, honey… sold along the way to the relics. The prices of these items are quite cheap because they are provided by local people.
The path between tourist attractions requires quite a bit of walking
This article has provided some detailed information about the experience of visiting ATK Dinh Hoa, Thai Nguyen. Hope it will help you in choosing a tourist destination with historical significance in the near future! Wishing you a smooth trip and lots of fun!