Pac Bo historical area is a wild and majestic land, also associated with many important historical events in Vietnam, including the resistance wars against the US and France. The first time you visit this land, you will be impressed by the enchanting waterfall, the clear, cool streams, and the fertile fields in the valley. Let’s learn about this interesting land with Vietdeamtravel.vn right below!

Pac Bo is a small village in Truong Ha Commune, 350km from Hanoi and 55km north of Cao Bang centre. It is where the T’rung and Mang Rivers meet. Suitably, Pac Bo means “mouth of the source”.

Famous spots in Pac Bo Historical Area

Lenin Stream and Karl Mark Mountain

At the foot of Karl Marx Mountain is Lenin Stream, both of which were named by President Ho Chi Minh. The Lenin stream was formerly called the Khuoi Giang stream by locals, which in the Tay language means “heavenly stream”. This is where the president often came to fish and relax after stressful working hours.

Lenin stream in Cao Bang

The stream is famous for its crystal clear blue water that can be seen at the bottom like a mirror reflecting the great scene of the earth and sky, creating a beautiful landscape. This destination is loved by many people because of its quiet space, poetic and lyrical scenery. There is really no beautiful word that can describe the beauty and purity of Lenin stream.

Lenin stream in Cao Bang

Through history, Lenin Stream still retains its original beauty and increasingly attracts people to admire its gentle and charming beauty.

Karl Mark mountain

Karl Marx Mountain has a deep green forest with open terrain inside, but is extremely rugged outside. Perhaps this is also one of the reasons why the mountain was chosen as a secret base. Near Karl Marx Mountain, along the Lenin Stream, visitors will see the bamboo garden that President Ho Chi Minh planted, still there, offering a poetic and peaceful space.

Pac Po Cave

Pac Bo Cave, also known as Coc Po Cave, is only about 15 square meters in size, where President Ho Chi Minh, upon his return from 30 years abroad, established his residence and worked on Vietnam’s Revolutionary course.

Pac Bo cave

The cave contains many of his imprints, such as his wooden bed, a fire to keep warm, a precarious stone table that he used to work at, a flat rock where he used to sit and fish next to Lenin stream, a bamboo garden next to the cave… all of which are still there, and have become important historical marks of the Pac Bo historical area.

Pac Bo cave
Resting area of the president in Coc Bo cave

Pac Bo cave

Ho Chi Minh Temple

Ho Chi Minh Temple is located on Tieng Chay Hill and was built in May 2011 to mark the 121st anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth. The temple was built in the stilt-house style, which is extremely familiar to the ethnic people here.

Ho Chi Minh Temple

This is not only a tourist destination but also a place with historical and cultural value, and it shows respect and a sense of sacredness for President Ho Chi Minh, who devoted himself to the country’s independence.

Khuoi Nam Hut

Khuoi Nam Hut is about 1km from Pac Bo Cave, this is where the president stayed the longest in Pac Bo, Cao Bang. The road to Khuoi Nam Camp is quite steep and winding at the foot of the mountain, but it has now been paved with stone, making travel easier. Khuoi Nam hut was built near a stream, discreet and convenient for observation and retreat if there were enemies. The camp is quite small, at only about 12 m², built in a simple, rustic stilt-house style.

Khuoi Nam hut

Coming to Pac Bo historical area, visitors can also shop for local products at the stalls of the local people. The products are imbued with the rich flavors of the Cao Bang region. We hope you have a good trip!

Source: collected by An

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