Tran Hung Dao Forest Special National Monument is located at the foot of Sam Cao Mountain.

In the area of ​​2 communes Tam Kim, Hoa Tham, Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province. About 50km southwest of Cao Bang City.

This is the place to keep a system of relics associated with a particularly important historical.

Large bas-relief of 34 soldiers during the founding ceremony of the Vietnam Liberation Army propaganda team.

Coming to Tran Hung Dao Forest Special National Monument, visitors can not only learn about the glorious historical tradition of the Vietnam People’s Army.

But also discover and admire the beauty of the primeval forest.

With an area of ​​more than 200 hectares, Tran Hung Dao primeval forest with unique vegetation promises

The entrance to Tran Hung Dao forest from Highway 3.

The first image when coming to Tran Hung Dao forest is a large relief of 34 soldiers.

During the founding ceremony of the Vietnam Liberation Army propaganda team.

At the top of the bas-relief is an image simulating the canopy of forest trees symbolizing the majestic great thousand,

On the left side is a picture of the Cao – Bac – Lang Interprovincial Party Committee who attended the ceremony that day.

On the right side is a representative image of people in the area attending.

From the bas-relief, visitors follow a concrete path with gradually higher steps, flanked by tall, shady old trees.

Going about 200m to the fork, marking the founding event of the Vietnam Liberation Army propaganda team.

There is still an old white back tree used by soldiers to raise the red flag with yellow star.

Moreover:

“This is the stele marking the establishment of the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team.

In October 1944, leader Nguyen Ai Quoc, President Ho Chi Minh, returned home after more than a year in prison in China.

President Ho Chi Minh directly assigned the task of establishing the team to General Vo Nguyen Giap.

At exactly 5:00 p.m on December 22, 1944, the founding ceremony of the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team was solemnly held here.

General Vo Nguyen Giap gave a speech to establish the team and clearly stated the mission of the team to the Fatherland”

Deep under the ancient trees are natural water mines, shelters and simulated kitchens of soldiers.

Located about 30m from the central beer house, the road with rows of shady old trees leads visitors to a row of motels and kitchens.

That simulate the shacks and kitchens of the old Vietnam Liberation Army propaganda team.

From the top of the mountain, you can see Phai Khat village, Phai Khat fort, and Tham Khat cave behind the fort.

In addition, it is possible to observe the way to Ngan Son (Bac Kan) and the way to Na Ngan fort”.

After conquering Sam Cao peak, tourists will return to Phai Khat village to visit Phai Khat fort.

Where the first battle of the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army took place.

However, the fort is the home of Mr. Nong Van Lac; In 1944, the French colonialists occupied his house to make a fort.

Lastly:

Mr. Nong Van Danh, grandson of comrade Nong Van Lac, said: “The Phai Khat Fort is located in the middle of Phai Khat village in Tam Kim commune, Nguyen Binh district.

The house is built of bricks with an area of ​​​​210 m2.

This is an important strategic position because it can cover the whole Tam Kim area and easily communicate with the capital of Nguyen Binh.

Therefore, in early 1944, the house was occupied by the French colonialists to control the local revolutionary movement and block the revolution’s communication route.

Currently, Phai Khat Fort has been remodeled into an additional exhibition hall of the relic site, with pictures, documents and artifacts recreating the founding ceremony of the Vietnam Liberation Army Propaganda Team.

From Phai Khat fort, turn left along the inter-commune highway, go about 20 km more, you will come to Na Ngan fort, another relic marking the glorious early days of the Vietnam Liberation Army propaganda team.

In addition, in this area, about 500m from Phai Khat fort is Tham Khat cave;the cave, there is a large flat stone, used as a table to draw a plan to prepare to attack Don Phai Khat, Na Ngan.

In conclusion,coming to Tran Hung Dao Forest Special National Monument, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to visit.