About Ta Thiet Base
Ta Thiet Base is a Special National Relic located in Loc Thanh Commune, Loc Ninh District, Dong Nai Province. It served as the headquarters of the Central Office for South Vietnam and the headquarters of the Southern Liberation Army from 1973 to 1975. Set within a forested area near the Cambodia border, the site preserves wartime bunkers, trenches, and exhibition facilities documenting its role in the final period of the war.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested historic site with preserved underground bunkers, communication trenches, thatched-roof command houses, and an exhibition hall displaying maps, documents, photographs and wartime artifacts. The area is shaded by mature forest and rubber plantations with walking paths connecting restored structures including the command bunker of senior leaders, meeting halls, and living quarters. Informational panels and guided tours explain the layout and function of the base.
Key highlights
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Preserved underground command bunker system in forest setting
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Reconstructed thatched-roof headquarters and meeting halls
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Exhibition house with wartime maps, documents and artifacts
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Network of trenches and tunnels connecting base areas
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Special National Relic designation with historical markers
History of Ta Thiet Base
Ta Thiet Base was established in 1973 in the Loc Ninh area and served as the headquarters of the Central Office for South Vietnam (COSVN) and the Military Command of the Liberation Army of South Vietnam until 1975. It was the command centre for planning and directing operations during the final phase of the war, including the Ho Chi Minh Campaign. The site was recognized as a Special National Relic of Vietnam.
Culture & Context
The base is preserved as a memorial and educational site commemorating wartime history and is used for patriotic education and commemorative visits. It reflects wartime construction techniques using forest materials and underground shelters.
Route
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