If you both want to admire the charming beauty of nature and learn about the life of President Ho Chi Minh during the years of the fierce resistance, the Pac Bo relic in Cao Bang is the place you do not. can be ignored.
About the Pac Bo relic
Pac Bo is a revolutionary relic in Pac Bo village, Truong Ha commune, Ha Quang district, Cao Bang province , the beginning point of the Ho Chi Minh trail and about 52km north of Cao Bang city.
It is known that this place used to be the residence of Uncle Ho and 5 revolutionary comrades after returning home in the period of 1941 – 1945 and is the inspiration for so many works for his life. Therefore, in 1975, it was recognized as a national historical monument and officially ranked as a National Special Monument in 2012, attracting a lot of people to visit every year.
A charming view of the ruins (Photo @thuyphuongng)
Famous destinations at the Pac Bo relic
1. Pac Bo Cave
Located under a rugged rocky slope, no one seemed to notice, but Pac Bo or Coc Bo cave is the most visited attraction in the Pac Bo relic because it used to be a residence. of President Ho Chi Minh during the years of the resistance war.
Although the cave is only about 80m2 wide, the entrance of the cave is only enough space for 1 person to walk, but the atmosphere inside is extremely cool. Moreover, inside, there are also many items related to Uncle Ho such as a bed or the words “February 8, 1941” that he manually saved.
The shop is quite small (Photo @chupchoetsaigon)
In particular, the cave seems closed and secretive but extremely open, standing from the inside can easily see what is happening outside, but if you look from the outside, you can only see dark areas. stop it. That is how talented Uncle Ho’s choice of accommodation is.
2. Le Nin Stream
Another famous tourist spot in Cao Bang located in the Pac Bo relic that everyone cannot leave is Le Nin stream . This place impresses with a unique emerald green water stream like the place “Great Love Cup” in the swordplay movie. Moreover, the clear water can see each flock of fish swimming freely and the shape of rocks on the bottom, making everyone fascinated.
The stream is surprisingly clear (Photo @ hang88 ___)
It is known that at first this stream was named Giang stream or Heaven stream, but after that, because there were so many memories with it, President Ho Chi Minh named it as Lenin stream – a great man whom Uncle deeply respect. worship and respect.
In addition, beside the stream, under the shady and shady trees, there is also a place where the specialist sits fishing with a set of stone tables and chairs – where he once sat and took notes of important documents to staff training and composing works for life, so it is very well protected and preserved, so that the children and grandchildren from generations to come can admire.
The place where he used to go fishing (Photo @ dhg.183)
3. Mount of Marks
Located along the stream of Le Nin, the mountain of Marx stands with great cliffs as if it wants to reach the blue sky, with lush green lawns and lush forests like a charming place of water. making anyone who comes to the Pac Bo relic must stop and watch.
The majestic Marx (Photo @minhminhsunny)
Moreover, like the famous stream at the foot, that poetic mountain with rugged terrain was carved by Uncle Ho on the statue bearing the image of his great proletarian revolutionary teacher, Marx and Named for, thus today it has become a very popular historical destination.
4. Shack Khoi Nam
About 1km from the Pac Bo cave, Lan Khuoi Nam may not be a very famous name, but for history lovers it is very familiar, because this is the place where President Ho Chi Minh has been active for a long time. Best.
This place is so favored because it has a rather convenient location right at the door of the forest, covered by trees, hard to detect outside but very clear inside, very easy to retreat when shows the enemy’s static movement.
The terrain is quite unique
In particular, after many years of separation, at the age of 50, Uncle Ho returned to Shack Khuoi Nam and bent down to kiss the homeland – the place marked many memories of people, so this is definitely A destination that you must not miss when visiting the Pac Bo relic complex somewhere.
5. Other locations
Ho Chi Minh Memorial House: a place to keep artifacts and documents about him.
Ho Chi Minh Museum full of memories (Photo @________hihii)
Lung Lan cave: where Uncle lived and worked after leaving Pac Bo cave.
Nguom Vai cave: the place where Uncle Ho admitted Party member for comrade Nong Thi Trung.
Hang Noc En: where he assigned comrade Kim Dong the task of communication to protect the revolution.
Slí Đieng cave and Diem Tieu cave: a place used by Ho Chi Minh as a secret mailbox in the period 1941 – 1945.
Mr. Ly Quoc Gun’s house: Uncle Ho’s first residence as soon as he arrived in the country after returning from abroad.
Mr. La Thanh’s house: welcoming place for national delegates to attend the 8th Party Central Conference.
Duong Van Dinh’s house: the place where the revolutionary propagandist.
Na Chang field: the place to hold a rally to welcome Uncle Ho to visit and talk to the people in 1961.
Go Go Mu field: where people used to cut blood and swear, vow to follow the revolution in 1940.
Milestone 108 (now milestone 675): is the Vietnam-China border landmark, engraved with Chinese and French content.
Po Do – Thoong Ma: the place where the Children’s team was established in 1941.
Lan Na Nua: The place where Uncle Ho worked in 1945.
Lan Na Nua is still quite intact
Some notes when visiting the Pac Bo relic
Admission fee : from 10,000 VND to 20,000 VND / person.
Opening hours : from 8:00 to 23:00 daily.
When to visit : During the dry season from May to October, the dry air, clear blue water, and calm flow are ideal for sightseeing and taking photos. In the rainy months, not only the water is cloudy but the road is also slippery, travel is very dangerous.
Costumes : The Pac Bo historic site has many attractions, the terrain is not flat, so it is best to wear sports shoes to protect your feet.
How to get there : from Cao Bang city, follow Highway 4A, then turn left to Highway 3, go to the roundabout, turn to Ho Chi Minh Street, then go on to Provincial Highway 203 and keep going straight. is arriving.
Behavior : do not touch or take any artifacts while visiting and there are many trash cans in the relic area, so please dispose of trash in the right place to protect the environment.
Standing in front of the poetic beauty of the Pac Bo relic, we can understand why during the old fierce war, Uncle Ho still composed wonderful poems with a relaxed and self-centered mood. into people’s hearts like:
“In the morning at the stream, in the evening, the cave is
still ready.
The porridge is still ready. The stone table is unsteady to translate the Party’s history,
Revolutionary life is really good.”
Photo: Internet