About Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village is a National Special Relic in Dinh Thuy Commune, Mo Cay Nam District, Vinh Long Province (formerly Ben Tre). It preserves the site where the Dong Khoi Movement began on 17 January 1960. The open-air complex includes a commemorative house, exhibition area, and reconstructed village structures that illustrate local life and the events of 1960.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air historic complex in a rural Mekong Delta village setting with coconut groves and canals. The site includes a central commemorative hall, exhibition house displaying artifacts, documents and photographs, reconstructed thatched houses, trenches and outdoor displays. Paths connect shaded courtyards and garden areas. Guided explanations are often available and visitors can walk through the exhibition and outdoor relic areas at a relaxed pace.
Key highlights
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National Special Relic marking the starting point of the Dong Khoi Movement on 17 January 1960
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Central commemorative house and exhibition hall with artifacts, photos and documents
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Reconstructed guerrilla village structures, trenches and traditional thatched houses
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Rural Mekong Delta setting surrounded by coconut palms and canals in Dinh Thuy
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Annual commemoration activities and cultural displays on 17 January