Although Ben Tre is a new land, it has long been famous as one of the lands rich in cultural and revolutionary traditions. In addition to ecotourism and resort areas, Ben Tre also has a fairly rich system of relics, containing many tangible and intangible cultural values and also reflecting cultural traditions, customs and habits, religion, beliefs and characteristics of the land of coconut. Prominent among them is a tourist destination in Ben Tre that is very attractive to domestic and foreign tourists, which is the Dong Khoi guerrilla village.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Ben Tre Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
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Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
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Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Located in Dinh Thuy commune, Mo Cay district, Ben Tre province
Added values: Dong Khoi guerrilla village tourist area is known for its historical values. The authorities here have been constantly building to realize the goal of building a guerrilla village to recreate the phenomenon of the old Network Method. In order for us to partially understand the value of patriotism and the hard days of the heroes who went before, did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives to protect the beloved homeland, bring independence and freedom for the nation.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village? Ben Tre City (5 km), Son Doc Rice paper village (25 minutes), Ben Tre Brick Factory (8 km), Thoi Son Island (17 km), Cho Lach Flower Village (27 km), Ben Tre Coconut Candy (35 km),…
2. Travel Guide to Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
This is the place where the first uprising of the Dong Khoi movement was in 1960. During the time when Vietnam was in turmoil due to the war. There were many uprising movements, but one of the movements that went down in the heroic history of our army and people was the Dong Khoi movement in Ben Tre. It can be said that Ben Tre is the “hometown” of Dong Khoi.
It is known that Dong Khoi is a movement led by Viet Minh members who remained in South Vietnam to call on the people to simultaneously rebel against the ancient invaders, first of all the large rural areas in the South and the mountains. The Dong Khoi movement took place from the end of 1959 and culminated in 1960. The movement quickly spread throughout the South, dissolving the rural grassroots government structure of the Vietnamese government at that time. The Dong Khoi movement in Ben Tre has gone down in history as a flagship, opening the way for the uprisings and attacks of the southern revolution.
In 1998, in order to preserve the relics and images and documents of great historical events about the Dong Khoi movement. At the same time, in order to educate the people’s indomitable patriotic tradition and to raise pride in their achievements, the leaders of Ben Tre province issued a decision to plan the construction of Dong Khoi traditional house in Dinh Thuy Commune. On January 17, 2000, this traditional house was inaugurated and put into use. The house was built in an area of 4,684m2, including a ground floor, a floor with a usable area of 500m2.
The whole house has a block architecture, 24m high, 24.5m long and 24m wide. On the roof, there is a torch symbol made of reinforced concrete with a height of 12m, a diameter of 4.5m, red – the symbol of the Dong Khoi fire burning brightly in the hearts of the people of Coconut. Inside the traditional house are booths displaying artifacts, characters, pictures, charts, self-made weapons during the ancient resistance period… Around the house there are green lawns, a large yard with flower beds and ornamental plants add to the beauty of the relic. Besides, there are rows of stone benches along the small paths, suitable for visitors to rest after visiting the traditional house. Many tourists who have the opportunity to travel to Ben Tre have taken the time to visit Dong Khoi guerrilla village.
3. What to Do –See – Eat at Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
Dong Khoi guerrilla village was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national revolutionary historical relic on January 7, 1993. Every year, the government of Ben Tre province takes January 17 (the date of the Dong Khoi movement) as a historical traditional festival, organizes conferences and fun activities to attract tourists to visit in the city
In addition to participating in a special traditional festival, coming to Dong Khoi guerrilla village, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Vietnamese nation, understand more about the indomitable fighting spirit of the army and people of Ben Tre.
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
From Ben Tre city center:
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Ben Tre. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Ben Tre daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
6. Visit Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. Those days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from Google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Ben Tre village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Ben Tre.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village (4k)
If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.
9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers
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10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Ben Tre homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Ben Tre or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Ben Tre responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Ben Tre food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Ben Tre cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cai Mon durian, Phu Le Rice Wine, coconut wine, coconut candy, coconut rice, snail pancake, elephant ear fish, Coconut Worm, Young Coconut Salad with Shrimp & Pork…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Ben Tre in the rainy season, as Ben Tre always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Ben Tre tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Ben Tre brick & pottery kiln, Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Ben Tre, Ben Tre homestay 2D1N, cocohome homestay, Ben Tre cycling tours, Son Doc Puff Rice Paper Village, Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village in Cho Lach, Ben Tre Museum, An Hiep Nhon Thanh Mat Weaving Villages, Ben Tre Night Market, Phung Island (Phoenix islet), Thoi Son Island, Turtle Islet (Con Quy)…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Ben Tre province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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