Tran Hung Dao Forest

Tran Hung Dao Forest is a protected historical forest site located in Tam Kim and Hoa Tham communes, Nguyen Binh District, Cao Bang Province, about 50 km southwest of Cao Bang City. It is preserved as a Special National Relic as the founding place of the Vietnam People's Army on 22 December 1944. The site combines natural forest landscape with memorial structures, exhibition houses and markers commemorating the original 34 soldiers.

Visitors can expect a forested mountain landscape with walking paths leading to memorial and exhibition areas. The site includes the clearing where the founding ceremony took place, a memorial house, steles and displays about the 34 initial soldiers, statues, and forest trails. The environment is quiet and natural with dense trees, slopes and viewpoints, and guided explanations are typically available at the visitor centre.

Tran Hung Dao Forest is recognized as the place where the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army, predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army, was established on 22 December 1944. The founding ceremony involved 34 soldiers under the leadership of Vo Nguyen Giap. The site was designated a National Historical Relic and later a Special National Relic for its role in modern Vietnamese history.

The site is a nationally significant memorial and educational destination commemorating the formation of the national army. It serves as a place for commemorative activities, historical education and patriotic visits, with annual observances on 22 December.