About Na Tu Historical Site
Na Tu Historical Site is a national historical relic located in Cam Giang Commune, Bach Thong District, Thai Nguyen Province (formerly Bac Kan Province) in northern Vietnam. It marks the place where President Ho Chi Minh addressed the Youth Volunteer Force on 28 March 1951, delivering his famous four teachings. The site features a memorial stele, exhibition house, and landscaped grounds commemorating the revolutionary period and the contribution of youth volunteers during the resistance war.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil, landscaped memorial complex set among hills and rural scenery in Cam Giang Commune. The central area features a large stone stele engraved with Ho Chi Minh's four teachings to youth volunteers, a memorial square, an exhibition house displaying photos, documents and artifacts related to the Youth Volunteer Force, and shaded pathways with gardens. The site is open-air and educational, suitable for walking, photography and learning about the revolutionary history of the Viet Bac base area.
Key highlights
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Memorial stele engraved with Ho Chi Minh's four teachings to the Youth Volunteer Force on 28 March 1951
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Exhibition house with historical photos, documents and artifacts of the resistance period
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Spacious memorial square used for commemorative ceremonies and youth gatherings
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Landscaped grounds with gardens and forested hills typical of the Viet Bac revolutionary base
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National historical relic status recognizing its role in Vietnam's revolutionary history
History of Na Tu Historical Site
Na Tu is a National Historical Relic associated with the resistance war against French colonial rule. On 28 March 1951, President Ho Chi Minh visited the Youth Volunteer unit stationed at Na Tu and delivered his four teachings: 'No task is too difficult, no difficulty is too great, whatever the task, overcome it; whatever the difficulty, surmount it.' The site was part of the Viet Bac An Toan Khu (Safe Zone) revolutionary base area and honors the contribution of the Youth Volunteer Force in supporting logistics and construction during the war.
Culture & Context
The site is a symbolic place for Vietnamese youth, representing patriotism, volunteer spirit and dedication. It serves as an educational destination for youth union activities, commemorative ceremonies and patriotic education, and is preserved as a cultural and historical landmark of the Viet Bac region.