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Tuyen Quang Province, nestled in a mountainous region of northern Vietnam, is about 125 kilometers from Hanoi. The province was a center of revolutionary activity in the past, and served as the site where key events of the anti-French August Revolution happened. Today, Tuyen Quang welcomes visitors to explore its rich history and natural surroundings.
 

For the best experience, travelers should plan their visit between September and the Lunar New Year. During this time, the weather is usually dry, and the landscape bursts into bloom with a diverse array of flowers.

Historical sites to visit
 Tuyen Quang has 546 historical, cultural, and scenic relics, including 435 historical sites.

Tan Trao Commune, located in the northeast of Son Duong District, hosts 17 historical sites that played vital roles in the 9-year anti-French resistance war.

Na Lua Shack
This is where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from the end of May to the end of August 1945, preparing for the August Revolution.
 

On June 4, 1945, at this location, President Ho Chi Minh held a staff meeting to plan the creation of the "Liberation Zone and Liberation Army", paving the way for the National Congress and a General Revolt. The preserved shack remains a popular tourist attraction.

Tan Trao Banyan Tree
 

Beneath the Tan Trao banyan tree, on the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1945, General Vo Nguyen Giap read Military Order No. 1 to launch the General Uprising. The Vietnamese Liberation Army then held a ceremony to move towards liberating the capital city of Hanoi, with participants from various ethnic groups of northern Vietnam and 60 delegates from across the country.

Tan Trao Communal House

This communal house in Tan Trao pays homage to the village deity Thanh Hoang, representing the traditional deities revered in communal houses throughout Vietnam, as well as the river and mountain gods of Tan Lap Village.

Constructed in 1923, it includes wooden columns, three rooms, with two sides equipped with beds for the owner and guests, all topped with a palm leaf roof. On Aug. 16, 1945, delegates at the National Congress gathered here and approved policies for a general uprising, including adopting the red flag with a yellow star as the national flag and Tien Quan Ca as the national anthem. President Ho Chi Minh also established the National Liberation Committee as a Provisional Government here.

Hong Thai Communal House
 

Formerly known as Kim Trien, the communal house, located in what was Kim Trien Village (now Ca village), was later renamed after activist Pham Hong Thai, who assassinated Governor-General of Indochina Martial Merlin in 1924.

Constructed in 1919, this communal house bears resemblance to the Tan Trao Communal House. It has wooden columns, three rooms, and beds on both sides for the owner and guests, all capped with a palm leaf roof.

The communal house serves as a place of worship for the village Thanh Hoang, river and mountain gods, as well as Princess Ngoc Dung, a historical figure known for her beauty, literary skills, and martial prowess. It also hosts cultural activities and village meetings.

Historically, it holds significance as the first stop for President Ho Chi Minh upon his return from Pac Bo Village, Cao Bang Province, on May 21, 1945, to lead the August Revolution.

Bong Cave

Bong Cave, situated halfway up Bong Mountain, served as the residence and workplace of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance war against the French. It was here that President Ho Chi Minh directed the 1950 Border campaign, the first large-scale offensive campaign launched by our military in the war of resistance against French colonialists. He also directed the 2nd National Party Congress from here in 1951.

Citadel of the Mac Dynasty

Located in Tan Quang Ward, Tuyen Quang City, the Citadel of the Mac Dynasty dates back to 1592. It was later repaired during the early Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century.

Positioned on the banks of the Lo River, the citadel played a crucial role in various historical events, including battles with the French and Japanese, and visits by President Ho Chi Minh.

While no longer fully intact, the citadel retains its fundamental elements, serving as a symbol of Tuyen Quang's history. It has recently undergone restoration and repair efforts, including the reconstruction of two city gates and 140 meters of walls.

Nguyen Tat Thanh Square

Situated in the city center next to the Lo River, Nguyen Tat Thanh Square covers an area of over 8.5 hectares. It ranked fifth among 11 outstanding landscape projects winning the Asian Townscape Awards 2022.

At the center of Nguyen Tat Thanh Square stands the monument "Uncle Ho with all ethnic groups in Tuyen Quang Province" near the foot of Tho Son Mountain. The project was completed in 2015 on the 125th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth.

Historical sites to visit
 Tuyen Quang has 546 historical, cultural, and scenic relics, including 435 historical sites.

Tan Trao Commune, located in the northeast of Son Duong District, hosts 17 historical sites that played vital roles in the 9-year anti-French resistance war.

Na Lua Shack
This is where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from the end of May to the end of August 1945, preparing for the August Revolution.
 

On June 4, 1945, at this location, President Ho Chi Minh held a staff meeting to plan the creation of the "Liberation Zone and Liberation Army", paving the way for the National Congress and a General Revolt. The preserved shack remains a popular tourist attraction.

Tan Trao Banyan Tree
 

Beneath the Tan Trao banyan tree, on the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1945, General Vo Nguyen Giap read Military Order No. 1 to launch the General Uprising. The Vietnamese Liberation Army then held a ceremony to move towards liberating the capital city of Hanoi, with participants from various ethnic groups of northern Vietnam and 60 delegates from across the country.

Tan Trao Communal House

This communal house in Tan Trao pays homage to the village deity Thanh Hoang, representing the traditional deities revered in communal houses throughout Vietnam, as well as the river and mountain gods of Tan Lap Village.

Constructed in 1923, it includes wooden columns, three rooms, with two sides equipped with beds for the owner and guests, all topped with a palm leaf roof. On Aug. 16, 1945, delegates at the National Congress gathered here and approved policies for a general uprising, including adopting the red flag with a yellow star as the national flag and Tien Quan Ca as the national anthem. President Ho Chi Minh also established the National Liberation Committee as a Provisional Government here.

Hong Thai Communal House
 

Formerly known as Kim Trien, the communal house, located in what was Kim Trien Village (now Ca village), was later renamed after activist Pham Hong Thai, who assassinated Governor-General of Indochina Martial Merlin in 1924.

Constructed in 1919, this communal house bears resemblance to the Tan Trao Communal House. It has wooden columns, three rooms, and beds on both sides for the owner and guests, all capped with a palm leaf roof.

The communal house serves as a place of worship for the village Thanh Hoang, river and mountain gods, as well as Princess Ngoc Dung, a historical figure known for her beauty, literary skills, and martial prowess. It also hosts cultural activities and village meetings.

Historically, it holds significance as the first stop for President Ho Chi Minh upon his return from Pac Bo Village, Cao Bang Province, on May 21, 1945, to lead the August Revolution.

Bong Cave

Bong Cave, situated halfway up Bong Mountain, served as the residence and workplace of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance war against the French. It was here that President Ho Chi Minh directed the 1950 Border campaign, the first large-scale offensive campaign launched by our military in the war of resistance against French colonialists. He also directed the 2nd National Party Congress from here in 1951.

Citadel of the Mac Dynasty

Located in Tan Quang Ward, Tuyen Quang City, the Citadel of the Mac Dynasty dates back to 1592. It was later repaired during the early Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century.

Positioned on the banks of the Lo River, the citadel played a crucial role in various historical events, including battles with the French and Japanese, and visits by President Ho Chi Minh.

While no longer fully intact, the citadel retains its fundamental elements, serving as a symbol of Tuyen Quang's history. It has recently undergone restoration and repair efforts, including the reconstruction of two city gates and 140 meters of walls.

Nguyen Tat Thanh Square

Situated in the city center next to the Lo River, Nguyen Tat Thanh Square covers an area of over 8.5 hectares. It ranked fifth among 11 outstanding landscape projects winning the Asian Townscape Awards 2022.

At the center of Nguyen Tat Thanh Square stands the monument "Uncle Ho with all ethnic groups in Tuyen Quang Province" near the foot of Tho Son Mountain. The project was completed in 2015 on the 125th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth.