Central Office for South Vietnam

The Central Office for South Vietnam is a preserved wartime headquarters complex located in Tan Lap Commune, Tan Bien District, Tay Ninh Province, near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. Set within a protected forest, it consists of reconstructed thatched-roof structures, meeting halls, kitchens and underground shelters that served as the southern command base from 1961 to 1975. Designated a Special National Relic, it is notable for its historical architecture and forested landscape.

Visitors can expect a forested historic park with reconstructed thatched and bamboo structures set among tall trees. The site includes replica meeting halls, working and living quarters, kitchens with Hoang Cam stoves, communication bunkers and underground shelters connected by forest paths. Informational panels and a small exhibition area explain the layout and function of the base. The environment is quiet and shaded, with walking trails linking the different zones and guided tours available.

The site served as the headquarters for southern revolutionary forces from 1961 to 1975. Located in the forests of Tan Lap near the border, it functioned as a command, communications and planning centre during that period. Structures were built with local materials to blend into the forest. After preservation and reconstruction, it was designated a Special National Relic in 2012 for its historical value.

The site is maintained as a place of remembrance and education, illustrating wartime forest-based architecture and daily life. It is used for commemorative visits and educational programs focused on modern Vietnamese history.