Vinh Loi War Zone relic - A meaningful tourist attraction

Recently, Vinh Loi War Zone has been recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a tourist destination of province level. In addition to lush orchards, historical and cultural relics in the area, this recognition not only affirms the importance of this monument, but also serves as the basis for Tan Uyen Town to develop a promotion and introduction plan to attract more and more tourists, contributing to the tourism development as well as economic growth of the town.

Vinh Loi War Zone relic is an attractive destination to visitors.

A meaningful historical destination

According to the history of Tan Uyen Town, Vinh Loi War Zone was formed in 1946. In the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the US imperialists, Vinh Loi War Zone is the base of Chau Thanh District (belonging to Binh Dien general, Thu Dau Mot province), now in District 3, Vinh Tan ward, Tan Uyen Town.

In 1947, Chau Thanh District Party Committee was established at Vinh Loi base. After its establishment, the District Party Committee focused on building more Party committees and branches in Vinh Tan and other neighboring communes to directly direct the resistance movement. At the end of 1947, the army and people of Chau Thanh District carried out many fights against the base area and nearby communes, forcing the French to withdraw Tho Ut Station. Then, Vinh Loi Base was expanded to the east, connected to the vast War Zone D, our administrative and military agencies were also formed.

From 1973-1974, the revolutionary armed forces such as Phu Loi Battalion, 73rd Commando Company, 62nd Chau Thanh Company and Vinh Tan commune guerrillas continuously collaborated to fight against enemy sweeps into Vinh Loi War Zone, causing heavy damage to the enemy.

On April 29th 1975, the Provincial Party Committee gathered more than 400 officials at The Bamboo Forest base in Vinh Tan commune, implemented a plan of insurrection to liberate Thu Dau Mot. As a result, at 11:30 am on April 30, 1975, our troops liberated Thu Dau Mot, Chau Thanh district, destroyed and arrested many enemies.

Vinh Loi and Vinh Tan war zones contributed human resources and strengths to the revolution. These forces made sacrifice, overcame numerous hardships and fierceness of the battlefield; retained and promoted its role as a logistics base, a solid springboard in the resistance war. The tenacity of the forces contributed to the victory in the two national long-term resistance wars, the last of which was the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975 to completely liberate the South and unify the country.

To uphold the tradition

Vinh Loi War Zone is the symbol and pride of the Party and people of Tan Uyen Town, was renovated with the full range of items of a tourist destination. On December 7th 2010, the Provincial People's Committee decided to rank Vinh Loi War Zone as a historical and cultural relic of revolutionary historical relic category. Every year, this monument welcomes about 5,000 visitors.

Nguyen Tan Phat, Head of Culture and Information Office of Tan Uyen Town, said to remember the great work of heroes who bravely sacrificed in the two resistance wars, in order to contribute to education the people on the national tradition, especially young people, create a red address for youth union members and visitors coming to Tan Uyen Town. Vinh Loi War Zone relic has an area of nearly 5.5 hectares, was reconstructed in early 2012 with a total cost of nearly VND115 billion and put into operation on December 22 2016. The project includes items, such as: Triangular Gate, monument house, Vinh Loi War Zone monument, memorial temple, history room and other sub-items, such as: Canteen, guesthouse, hall, management room, huts for visitors to visit, play, and picnic. Below the memorial temple, there is also a basement, a display area of artifacts of Tan Uyen Town Traditional House. and documentary cinema room.

Coming to Vinh Loi War Zone, visitors not only know more about the heroic history of Tan Uyen army and people, but also have an opportunity to enjoy dishes made from grapefruit, traditional dishes of the homeland, and can buy souvenirs for their family and friends. Tourists may also visit nearby ecological models, such as: clean vegetable growing... to experience and feel more about this land.

With an infrastructure system invested quite completely and spaciously, majestic and solid construction items, airy, beautiful sceneries, this relic is really an interesting and useful destination for all ages. Traffic connection here is also quite convenience, visitors may connect with other destinations to form a journey of famous historical sites in the province, such as Thuan An Hoa War Zone, Iron Triangle Tunnel and the majestic D War Zone.

In particular, the ceremony yard of Vinh Loi monument area is quite large, is large enough for conferences and feasts, with a capacity of about 500 guests. The monument is also equipped with a surrounding sound system to meet large outdoor programs and events. Inside, there is also a hall with a capacity of about 50 people, can organize conferences, thematic activities, seminars, new Party member admission ceremonies...

Reported by Hong Thuan – Translated by Ngoc Huynh