Our fifth day in Quang Tri province, the most heavily bombed part of Vietnam during wartime, will be full of historical sites and a favorite for history tourists. From Khe Sanh, we head to Quang Tri district-level town, visiting Long Hung Church and Quang Tri Old Citadel, which is located on the bank of Thach Han river and was the site where fierce battles of the war against the US took place. This was the tomb of tens of thousands of heroic Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed their youth and lives for the peace of the country, who were willing to die so their country can live.
In the afternoon, the ride takes travelers past Cua Viet Beach and Cua Tung Beach with excellent and quiet coastlines. We then visit Vinh Moc tunnel, explore the Demilitarized Zone which runs along the Ben Hai river and have lunch at noon. From the Ho Chi Minh trail, we head to Dong Ha, a town completely flattened during the war against the US and now a place where visitors can visit the mine action visitor center and Quang Tri museum and experience a string of riverside seafood restaurants. We then drive straight from Quang Tri to Hue, visiting the remarkable Imperial Citadel, royal tomb (if we have some time left) or just simply enjoying the dusk from the bank of Perfume River – a symbol of Hue City.
Summary:
Meals: Breakfast Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Distance: 180 km
