A resistance base on Minh Dam Mountain, a National historical relic set amid coastal forests and hills
Spanning the two communes of Long Hai and Phuoc Hai, the 355 m-high Minh Dam Mountain is one of the best-known revolutionary bases of the Southeast region. During both wars of resistance, this mountain range served as a revolutionary base and bears witness to the feats of the army and people of Ba Ria – Vung Tau. In 1993, the site was recognised as a National historical relic. Beyond the gate lies a grounds of nearly 2 ha with a temple to heroes and fallen soldiers, among them the heroine Vo Thi Sau, as well as a tradition house. From here, forest trails lead up to the caves named Huyen uy (District Party Committee), Huyen doi (District Military Command), Thi xa (Town) and Quan y (Military Medical), as well as the Da Che, Chua Gieng Gach, Da Chong and Chua Vien areas. More than a historical destination, Minh Dam is also an eco-tourism spot: the paths up to the caves wind through forest and past large boulders, ideal for visitors who want to combine learning about history with hiking in the mountains.
English text: machine translation from the Localis platform — proper names kept in Vietnamese.Good to know
Best time to visitYear-round; mornings are best
Services
- Burn incense at the temple to heroes and fallen soldiers
- Visit the tradition house
- Hike forest trails to the historic caves and the Da Che area
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