About Nguyen Tat Thanh Square
Nguyen Tat Thanh Square is the central public square of Tuyen Quang City in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam. Located near the Lo River in the city centre, it features a prominent bronze statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh) and landscaped open space. The square serves as the city's main venue for public gatherings, cultural festivals and evening leisure, and is known for hosting the annual Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, open paved plaza with landscaped gardens, walkways, lighting and a central monument featuring the statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh. The square is surrounded by city streets and public buildings near the Lo River. It is an open-air space for walking, sightseeing and photography, with seating areas and illuminated features in the evening. The area is often used for public events, performances and festivals.
Key highlights
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Central bronze statue of Nguyen Tat Thanh (Ho Chi Minh) as the square's focal monument
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Large open paved plaza for public gatherings and festivals
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Evening illumination and decorative lighting
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Landscaped gardens and tree-lined walkways around the plaza
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Main venue for Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival and city cultural events
History of Nguyen Tat Thanh Square
The square is named after Nguyen Tat Thanh, the early name of President Ho Chi Minh, and commemorates his association with Tuyen Quang as the capital of the Viet Bac resistance base during the 1940s. The statue and square symbolize the province's role in that period and serve as a memorial and civic landmark for the city.
Culture & Context
The square is the principal civic and cultural space of Tuyen Quang City, used for official ceremonies, public celebrations, music performances and community gatherings. It is nationally known as the centre of the annual Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival with large illuminated lantern models and parades.
Route
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