Long Hung Church in Quang Tri – historical relic attracting tourists to visit

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If you have the opportunity to visit Quang Tri, once visit Long Hung Church to admire the ancient architecture and learn historical stories about this place. So do you know where Long Hung Quang Tri Church is located and what to discover? Please refer to the article below. 

Where is Long Hung Church in Quang Tri?

Long Hung Church is located on National Highway 1A, near White Bridge, in Long Hung village, Hai Phu commune, Hai Lang district, Quang Tri province. This place was built to worship Christianity in Hung Long village, with a total area of ​​1220m2, including a bell tower in front, a cross mounted on top, and a large chapel and corridor. Since the fight to protect Quang Tri Citadel, the church has been destroyed by bombs and bullets. Long Hung Church in Quang Tri is a war relic marking the heroic battle of our army and people. 
Long Hung Church in Quang Tri - where?Long Hung Church is a tourist attraction


How to go to Long Hung Church in Quang Tri?

Experience going to Quang Tri , the church is located right on Highway 1A in Hai Lang district, so to get to Long Hung church you need to take a plane, train, or bus to get to Hai Lang district. Long Hung Church is about 10.4 km from the center of Hai Lang district, to reach this place you can easily go by motorbike in the direction of Thuong Xa village or Lien Xa or Le Duan village. Note that you should bring all the necessary documents and can lookup google maps when you are not familiar with the road. In case you do not know the way, you can hire a taxi or motorbike taxi to easily reach this church. 
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Visiting the relics of Long Hung church

What does Long Hung Church in Quang Tri have? If you are a person who loves to explore the history, you definitely cannot ignore the relics of Long Hung church when you have the opportunity to visit Quang Tri. Built from 1955 – 1956, Long Hung church was made entirely of reinforced concrete and was associated with the Red Fire campaign in 1972. Although destroyed during the war, the house Long Hung church still attracts tourists when traveling to the historical land of Quang Tri. 
Long Hung Church in Quang Tri - visitVisiting the relics of Long Hung church in Quang Tri

Long Hung Church in Quang Tri is considered as evidence of great historical value about the counter-attack against the American puppet army to retake Quang Tri land. Also at this church, our army and people launched a series of large counterattacks and suffered a lot of pain. Those wars have brought great significance and contributed to the liberation of Quang Tri Citadel after 81 days and nights of fighting. 
Long Hung Church in Quang Tri - visit architectureThe vestiges of Long Hung church

If you have the opportunity to return to Quang Tri, once you visit Long Hung church to visit and review the glorious history pages about the heroic sacrifices of our army and people. You can also meet and talk with the elders here to better understand the heroic fight of the nation, as well as better understand this place. 
Long Hung Church in Quang Tri - visit unique architectureThe church was destroyed by war
Long Hung Church in Quang Tri - Introduction steleSignboard about Long Hung Church

Normally it only takes about morning to visit Long Hung Quang Tri church , so if you have time, you can combine to visit Quang Tri Ancient Citadel , which is only 1.9km away. This is a special historical relic located in the center of Quang Tri town built by the Nguyen Dynasty. The citadel was built in the citadel architectural style, surrounded by a square made of large-sized baked bricks, using molasses and lime to stick it together. Quang Tri Citadel consists of all four main gates: East-West – South-North. Visiting this place, visitors will learn about the vestiges of the French-built prison, the Student monument, the museum and the memorial to the soldiers.
Long Hung Church in Quang Tri - Quang Tri Ancient CitadelCombine to visit Quang Tri Ancient Citadel

Necessary notes when visiting Long Hung Church 

To have a visit to Long Hung Church in Quang Tri , you can also save the following useful information:

– It is advisable to find out in advance about the route and the place you intend to combine sightseeing so as not to lose travel time. 

– In front of the church, there is a general information board that you can refer to. 

– On major holy holidays, a group of pastors come to pray for the Catholic people living here. 

– Dress politely when visiting, because this is a famous and sacred historical site. 

– Do not litter in the church premises. 

– You can take pictures as a souvenir at Long Hung church. 

– If you want to stay overnight, you can refer to motels or hotels in the center of Hai Lang district. 

– About eating, you can enjoy specialties such as: buffalo meat with smooth leaves, Mai Xa great-grand vermicelli, turmeric vermicelli, seaweed porridge, jackfruit …


Above is the whole experience of visiting Long Hung Church in Quang Tri. Hope to provide useful information for your upcoming trip with a variety of experiences in this historic land. 

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