Steel Wire House National Historic Site – a tourist attraction in Ca Mau

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Visiting the land of Dat Mui , you should once visit the national historical site of Steel Wire House to “live” the heroic years of the nation.

Address of the National Historic Site of the Steel Wire House 

The National Historic Site of Steel Wire House is located on Le Loi and Ly Bon streets, in Hamlet 3, Ward 2, Ca Mau City. This is a famous cultural site in Ca Mau recognized as a national relic on June 2, 2011. The relic is associated with the heroic victory of Ca Mau’s army and people.  

– Time: All days of the week, including New Year’s holidays from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

– Entrance fee: Free
Steel Wire House national historic site - whereNational historic site famous Steel Wire House in Ca Mau


How to get to the Steel Wire House?

The Steel Wire House relic is about 8.2km from the center of Ca Mau city. Therefore, visitors can easily travel by many different means of transport such as: 

– Personal vehicle: If you want to be proactive about travel time, you can ride a motorbike or self-driving car. Starting from the center of Ca Mau city, you move in the direction of Hai Thuong Lan Ong about 16 minutes to reach the relic. If you don’t know the way, you can look it up on Google Maps or ask local people.

– Bus: For tourists who take a bus, they will stop at Ca Mau bus station, then take a motorbike taxi about 3km more to reach the national historical site of Steel Wire House . 

In addition, for those who live far away by plane, you can easily take a taxi or motorbike taxi from the airport to the relic of Steel Wire House only 3km.
Steel Wire House national historic site - moveHow to get to the Steel Wire House?


Visiting the historical site of Steel Wire House 

Visiting the national historical site of Steel Wire House , visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about this famous relic in the land of Ca Mau Cape. Steel Wire House was built by the French colonialists for the purpose of keeping internal information with the colonial government in 19010. 

In 1930 the Party organization was organized in Ca Mau. At this time, the communication system was still facing many difficulties between the Party Committee and Cochinchina. Faced with this situation, the revolutionary soldiers used the Steel Wire House as a place to receive and exchange contact information of the Party to Party members, cadres and people. 
Steel Wire House national historic site - visitRelic of Steel Wire House is an attractive destination in Dat Mui land


When communication was smooth, it helped the Ca Mau Party base to operate more smoothly during the resistance war. At the end of 1939, Ca Mau’s army and people developed new branches and the number of Party members increased. Among them are: Democratic Women’s Union, Tan Tien Youth Union and unions of silversmiths, hairdressers, tailors… When many unions were established, they created a strong revolutionary organization and contributing to the victory of the national historic site Ca Mau Steel Wire House .
Steel Wire House national historic site - visitVisiting the inside of the Steel Wire House ruins

In April 1937, more than 2 people in the communes of Ca Mau were arrested on their way to build a road to expand the Nam Can area. Along with the struggles for landlords to return land to farmers. Prominent is the demonstration of more than 800 farmers in Ca Mau town. The purpose of the protest is to protest against the removal of the self-tax and to create jobs. 
Steel Wire House national historic site - visitSteel Wire House was built with the role of connecting information between the Party and the military


The Relic of Steel Wire House in Ca Mau is not only a place where the struggles originate, but also plays a role in keeping communication. The most active person was winter comrade Le Ton Khuyen, who quickly received instructions from his superiors to ensure safe operations and develop revolutionary forces. This was also the foundation for major battles later on, such as the August Revolution in 1945 or the Cochinchina Uprising in 1940. 
Steel Wire House national historic site - visitThe image is reproduced in the relic area

Relics operate in secret, so many relics are no longer kept. At the Ca Mau Provincial Museum, there are pictures, documents and artifacts about the Steel Wire House relic . Currently, the relic is managed by Ca Mau Telecommunications and is the place to hold the union admission ceremony, anniversaries… The relic is also open to visitors to visit and learn about the patriotic tradition of the people. ethnicity. 


Locations near the ruins of Steel Wire House

Visitors can combine to explore other popular places near Steel Wire House such as: 

– Phat To Pagoda : is a unique and typical architectural work with the roof of the ancient Southern communal house in the past. Phat To Pagoda was built in the 19th century and was the first place to propagate Buddhism in Ca Mau. Visiting the pagoda, visitors will admire the unique architecture, pure scenery and pray for good luck.   

– Ba Thien Hau Pagoda: The famous pagoda in Ca Mau attracts tourists with the typical architecture of the Chinese people. Visitors can go to Ba Pagoda on the full moon day or a festival to visit special religious and worship activities. 

– Thu Duy Ca Mau Ecological Area : This is a resort built in combination with fun and relaxation in Ca Mau. Coming to Thu Duy ecological area , visitors will be able to book a resort, cool off and have fun at the water park, organize conferences, wedding parties, and play many attractive entertainment games.
 Steel Wire House National Historic Site - Thu Duy Ecological AreaCombine to go to Thu Duy ecological area. Photo: bietthungoctrai


The National Historic Site of the Steel Wire House is not only of historical significance, but also a place of cultural exchange and education of revolutionary traditions for future generations. So, if you have the opportunity to travel to Ca Mau , please visit this famous relic once to discover together!


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