Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery

Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery is a large national cemetery located on a pine-covered hill near Gio Linh town in Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Established in 1975 and inaugurated in 1977, it is the largest martyrs cemetery in Vietnam, containing more than 10,200 graves of soldiers who died along the Truong Son (Ho Chi Minh) Trail. It serves as a major memorial and pilgrimage site for remembrance and tribute.

Visitors can expect a solemn, landscaped hillside cemetery set among pine trees, organized into multiple grave zones divided by region and province. The central area features a large memorial monument, commemorative stele, and ceremonial plaza. Graves are uniformly arranged with white headstones, with a dedicated area for unknown soldiers. Paths connect the zones, with incense offering areas, gardens, and quiet spaces for reflection. The site is well-maintained and visited for remembrance and sightseeing.